c16xe fitting problem

[big phil]

iv'e got a c16xe engine waiting to go in my nova, and i was just wondering can i run the multi groove alternator belt or do i have to change the pulleys and run the single groove V belt?

thanks phil:thumb:

[Will F]

Use the single V, much more room then....

[big phil]

ok but will the engine fit with the multi groove pulleys?

thanks phil:thumb:

[Adam]

It will rub the chassis leg iirc.

[bieransri]

the multi groove belt is too long if you are not going to be using powersteering, just use the v belt and an 8v bracket

[Will F]

Its not too long, cos you can just buy a shorter belt! lol

The problem is that both top and maybe bottom pullies will foul teh shell.

[big phil]

ok thanks for that:thumb:

what engine will the single v style pulley have to come off to fit my c16xe?

thanks phil

[big phil]

anyone?

[bieransri]

most 8v vauxhall engines without powersteering etc use it i think, i took mine off my 1.4 sri engine

[John]

multi v off a tigra fits my 1.4 xenova fine without fouling the chassis leg, but as long live points out elsewhere, i do have urethane mounts!

[Will F]

You will need a late (dis) Gsi or SRI bottom pulley, cos they have the teeth on them for the crank sensor.

[big phil]

ok cheers for all the help:thumb:

[justnovas]

You will need to run the sri late gsi altnater so the belt runs right.

[General Baxter]

my x16xe ran fine with a multi belt on, did not even have to cut the leg away/dent it to fit it, just fitted a shorter belt and done!