1.2i to 1.6i

[hendrix]

Is the job of changing the engine from a mk2 1.2i single point to a 1.6i multi point from a GTE an easy job?? I have all the GTE bits but would i need to change the fuel pump or anything on the 1.2?
Basically whats involved in the conversion??
Can i use the 1.2 manifold and exhaust??

[Alex]

relatively easy.
My 1.2spi fuel pump gave up on the 1.6 so i had to replace it
1.2 manifold & exhaust would fit, but would be a bit restrictive.

Better brakes would be advisable

[Chris]

yep, direct replacement just a bit of wiring. I wouldnt use the 1.2 zorst though

Chris

[Philsutton]

its fairly easy swap, just uprate all the other parts that go with it as well

[Glytch]

Just got a gsi engine running in my 1.2 merit yesterday whilst waiting for bits for the valver.
Conversion was piss. Only thing giving me any stick is the brake hoses :evil: :evil: :evil: :!: :evil: :!: :evil: :!: :!: :evil: :evil: :!: :!: !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Curse curse curse

U'll need the complete loom from the gsi though for things like the fuel pump relay etc. Or is the 1.2i the same? I dunno, mine was carbs.

Also if ur changing exhaust you'll need the full system.
Would also recommend uprating the suspension, anti roll bars brakes etc.
If you need any bits give us a shout.

What about the fuel pipes? Underneath from the engine to the fuel tank are the metal ones or the crappy plastic ones, if theyre plastic then theyll njeed binning. If theyre metal theyre probably rusty so bin them as well.

[Ste_Nova]

plastics fine as long las they are injection ones.....

we run 3.5bar on plastic 1.2i lines on the turbo we built

[Snowface]

glytch, why you need to change brake hoses? Do you mean the vacuum unit hose?

[Glytch]

glytch, why you need to change brake hoses? Do you mean the vacuum unit hose?


What about the fuel pipes? Underneath from the engine to the fuel tank are the metal ones or the crappy plastic ones, if theyre plastic then theyll njeed binning. If theyre metal theyre probably rusty so bin them as well.

[Nick]

yep it is an easy swap.

it's harder when it's 1.2 carb to 1.6i

the 1.2 zorst will mate up with the 1.6 manifold IIRC

[Snowface]

glytch, why you need to change brake hoses? Do you mean the vacuum unit hose?


What about the fuel pipes? Underneath from the engine to the fuel tank are the metal ones or the crappy plastic ones, if theyre plastic then theyll njeed binning. If theyre metal theyre probably rusty so bin them as well.

i don't get it. You're on about fuel pipes there and brake hoses also?

you getting mixed up between the 2 perhaps.

[Dobby]

I helped Robb put a 1.6i lump in his 1.2 shell and it was straight forward apart from a few minor probs (coil needed a seperate earth) it went well. We fitted the entire engine loom of the Gsi on it and it mated up perfectly. Just make sure any problems wiring wise look at all years in the haynes manual cause a few colours did change but they are easy to find with a bit of common sense

[Riggy]

Conversion was p**s. Only thing giving me any stick is the brake hoses :evil: :evil: :evil: :!: :evil: :!: :evil: :!: :!: :evil: :evil: :!: :!: !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Curse curse curse




think this is what snowface was asking about ?