Andrew’s C20XE Build

[Courtnova16v]

My first car was a Mk2 SR, but I’ve always liked the idea of a 2ltr Nova. I’ve got a GTE at the moment but didn’t want to convert that because I want to keep it original. I bought another Mk2 SR complete with C20XE, F20 box, 2ltr brakes and motorsport driveshafts and hubs, I then striped all the bits off it and scraped the shell because it was rotten. After viewing three other Novas I found a mint Mk1 Star.

Here is the car as it was when I first bought it

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Everything removed and cleaned ready to be sent to Chris Astley for seam welding and strenghtening kit.

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[vaughanmc]

Nice tidy example mate - This will be a good one to watch being built :)

[craig green]

WOW! She really is a star! God speed with the build mate.

It'd be a shame to bolt any dirt or oil to that one! :thumb:

Care to start with a breif spec or plans for the final outcome? Body changes & wheels etc.

[Adam]

Looks an awesome shell to start with :)

[Riggy]

**** me that looks tidy lol

as said any more plans or anything been done yet ?

[greg1.4]

really good base to start with..

makes it alot better/easier if you start with a decent shell..

good luck and i will be watching this thread!

[krobinson]

Fantastic shell, well done finding that!!

Make sure and pump that full of waxoil when you have it finished :)

Keith

[rodgers]

:eek: id love to find a shell like that!

[hybridturbo]

Looks like a great base to start with

Keep us posted

[Courtnova16v]

Thanks everyone for the positive comments so far. Brief plans for the car and some of the parts I already have are:


GTE front and rear seats. I haven’t decided if to fit rear seats or not yet.
GTE front bumper. I’ve haven’t found a GTE grill or rear bumper to go with it yet, but once I have, these will be sprayed rover hurricane grey.
Clear front indicators and clear oval side repeaters
Red euro rear lights
GSI rear spoiler
OMP group a/n exhaust
GM euro sport oz rally wheels. These may be changed for some alesios or cesaros but again I haven’t decided yet.
Bonnet liftersBit more of an update. I’ve had the car back from Chris Astley, big thanks to him for such an excellent and fast job. Engine bay seam welding all done and strengthening kit fitting. Since having the car back I’ve seam sealed parts of the engine bay, inner wings and spray the inner wings/all welding strengthening work. Engine bay has also been primed and sprayed and certain areas sprayed with waxoyl. I’ve have also trail fitted the engine. I've also fitted the drivers side GTE seat, rear boot light and taken the clocks out. I have up to date pictures and will get them posted asap.

[CoolTiger]

this car is mint seen it a while back

[Courtnova16v]

Thanks cooltiger. Forgot to mention in my last post i've fitted a new cam belt, alternator belt, clutch and f16 cr box to the engine. The engine is the coscast version. Also sprayed and fitted competition engine mounts and brake servo.

[vaughanmc]

Plans sound nice as well :)

Good to see its being kept like a Mk1

[Courtnova16v]

Engine bay sealed and primed ready to spray.

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Engine bay after it was sprayed.

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[vaughanmc]

Nice tidy bay there - Keep up the good work !

[g111mds]

Thats a nice and tidy job Chris Astley did of the seam welding and strenghtening kit. Was it quite reasonable in terms of cost to get them to do it? Cheers, Jamie

[Courtnova16v]

A mate I used to work with knows Chris very well and he put a good word in for me and got me the price, and yes it was very reasonable :)

[KITT1972]

looking very nice. I have seen this nova and it looks even better in the flesh

[Courtnova16v]

Cheers Scott.

Done a bit to the car since my last post.

- Fitted the engine and all pipe work
- Fitted the wire for the fuel pump
- Drilled a couple of holes to hide the loom
- Fitted the radiator and fan
- Fitted a brand new bailey heater tank
- Fitted new brake lines
- Sprayed the cam belt cover

I will post some new pictures asap

[Neil 08]

mint shell, going along nicely

[vaughanmc]

Get these pics up - Really good build so far :)

[Nobby]

looking goood mate :D

[Courtnova16v]

Engine, radiator & fan bailey header tank and all pipe work fitted. Camshaft cover will be sprayed silver.

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Started to under seal the inner wings. Rubbed down where needed then sprayed with stone chip, need to do up to the doors then a coat of waxoyl under seal. Also drilled the holes to hide the wiring loom.


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Decide I’m going to get some rose motorsport hoses. Don't know what colour to go for though. I was thinking black. What do you think? any ideas?

[Welsh Dan]

Black sounds good.

[vaughanmc]

Black does sound good, keep the red to the engine bay :)

[Courtnova16v]

Had my fuel tank back tonight from been sand-blasted, so started to spray it silver ready for fitting to the car. Also Heres a list of the other work i've got done to the car over the last week

- Finished painting the inner wings with under seal
- Wired all the engine up
- Extended the headlight loom
- Fitted the battery
- Started to re-fit the front suspension
- Drilled a hole through the boot floor for the fuel pump wire

Will update with pictures asap

[Huffy]

Wow has that just rolled out of vauxhallslol nar thats mint that one mate

[Adam]

Looks well.

Remember fit grommets to those holes that the looms running through.

[craig green]

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Nice project you've got going on there fella.

Love the bling Bailey header tank & gyppo hose clips.... :D

[Courtnova16v]

cheers for the comments so far. I will be fitting grommets to the loom holes just not sure where i'm going to get them from. Any ideas where I can buy new? Also I will be getting for new rose motorsport hoses soon so hose clips will be changed then :)

[Welsh Dan]

Measure the holes with a vernier (or remember which drill bit you used) and get them from maplin or a motor factors, depending on size.

[Courtnova16v]

Time for a quick update

- Fuel tank and fuel lines fitted
- Fuel pump fitted and wired
- Motorsport drive shafts fitted
- Sandblasted the hubs and painted them silver
- Front suspension, brakes and wheels fitted
- Filled the engine with water & anti freeze, filled up the brake fluid and also the gearbox with oil
- Fitted some of the grommets for the wiring loom
- Re-wired and shortened some of the engine loom so that the ignition coil will no longer be in view
- Cut down the standard air box so that it fits correctly
- Fitted the drivers seat
- Also started the car for the first time, not all good news on that front though :(

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Will get some more interesting pictures asap. Let me know what you think so far.

[The Simps]

Excellent shell to start with!

Chris really is an ace welder.

You're making some very quick progress and the cars looking great!

[The Simps]

Halfords will have those grommits btw.

[GTE999]

hubs look amazing!

[AlexW]

This looks amazing..... So what is up with the engine?

[Courtnova16v]

Wasn't sure at first, though i might have to do a re-built, but after having another look last night I think the problem was the timing was out. Re-adjusted the timing and its sounding and running much better now :)

[Courtnova16v]

Update, this time with pictures. Sprayed the seam weld in drivers and passengers footwell

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Re-fitted the carpet and fitted GTE drivers seat

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Move the fuel pump rely, ignition coil and all wiring to behind the bulkhead

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Fitted grommets to headlight loom, also extended the earth, and sealed and "P" clipped to inner wing

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First coat of underseal on the inside on both drivers and passengers wings, also removed the old aerial and started to fill the hole that was left

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Finished undersealing the passenger side wing, now ready to fit to the car, also extended the side repeater wiring so if needed to be changed in the future I want have to take the wing of. Spare wire will be cut to correct lengh

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Passenger side wing fitted

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Wired (it works :) ) and fitted the passenger side headlight, and also chrome wing and headlight bolts.

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Hope you like the update. Let me know what you think so far.

[The Simps]

looking good where I'm sitting :cool:

[Courtnova16v]

As you can see I have also fitted my GM euro sport OZ rally wheels. Forgot to mention that one. Do you think I should put the red GM euro sport / OZ wheels stickers back on or leave them plain white?

[Welsh Dan]

Put the stickers on :).

[7ova]

looks nice and fresh, great job mate :thumb:

[Courtnova16v]

the simps - Seen your nova turbo build and thought it was excellent, also liking your saloon build, so your comments are nice to hear.

welsh dan - thats what I was thinking mate

[Courtnova16v]

7ova - thanks mate

[Rickyb]

this looks spot on :thumb:

[Courtnova16v]

the big man - Thanks mate. Noticed your location, thats where I got the car from. Bit of a drive from me.

[The Simps]

Put the stickers on. leave them on for a week (give it a chance to grow on you). If you're still not feeling it take them off.

[Courtnova16v]

Got a bit more done to the car today on my day-off from work

Fuel pump live and earth wire

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Fitted the drivers side front wing and headlight, trial fitted the front bumper and put the bonnet on to see what it looked like

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Took my SR spoiler of my old tailgate and started to spray it to fit to the car. Needs rubbing down a couple more coats yet

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Sprayed and fitted my cam cover

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[Courtnova16v]

Fitted my red euro rear lights and honda jazz rear wiper arm

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[Rexy]

speaking to you mate from corsasport about this before mate, I sold him the top half of an inlet manifold and he mentioned you were putting an xe in this.

So thought i'd come and have a look :D

Looking like a nice job

[Welsh Dan]

Would you prefer a mk1 spoiler andy? I've got one in good condition if you would.

[Courtnova16v]

Rexy - Cheers. It was my brother you sold the inlet to :)

welsh dan - No thanks mate, but thanks for the offer. I know a mk1 spoiler would be more in-keeping with the car, but I just fancy the idea of a mk2 spoiler.

[Courtnova16v]

Haven't done much to the car recently so I thought I'd get abit done on sunday

Connected the ignition live cable and run the cable for the rev gauge

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Modified and fitted the SFI box and fitted a K&N air filter

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Wired and fitted the windscreen washer bottle. Cable ties are only temporary

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Fitted the side repeaters

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Also got a full bilstein suspension kit to fit. All four springs have been sandblasted and plastic coated, rear dampers have been sanded down and re sprayed just need to strip the front dampers sand blast then and then re-spray them. Will get some pictures when they are ready to be fitted.

[The Simps]

coming along nicely :D

[corsakid]

looks mint

[Leeboo]

Nice shell. It looks like you are doing a nice thorough conversion too!! Nice one.

How will you stop the induction hose fouling the cam pully? Would there still be enough room after fitting a cambelt cover?

[belly257]

mint shell, car looks good:thumb:

[The Simps]

Nice shell. It looks like you are doing a nice thorough conversion too!! Nice one.

How will you stop the induction hose fouling the cam pully? Would there still be enough room after fitting a cambelt cover?


Yeah, there's room. Its just gets "ovalised" a little.

[large_steve182]

looking realy good mate! love seeing something nice come together.
what wheels are they? comp th's or the oz rally ones?

[vaughanmc]

Coming along well mate, is it going for a full respray as well ?

[LEWI007]

Its really clean i like it.

[Courtnova16v]

Thanks for the positive comments

Leeboo - What simps said : )

large_steve182 - Genuine OZ rally wheels

Vaughanmc - Doesn't really need a re-spray, Its not looking its best at the moment because its been standing for a while and is abit dirty, but when its clean it looks good

I'm taking the car tonight to have the exhaust fitted. I don't have access to a ramp at the moment and also the exhaust needs extending and welding

[vaughanmc]

Nice one then mate, save some cash on a respray :)

[Steve]

Wow, top work mate, that shell is really clean, looks like chris did an excellent job on the engine bay as well.

Personally i'd have stuck with a mk1 spoiler but can't fault it otherwise. Good stuff :thumb:

[Courtnova16v]

vaughanmc - Yeah I can spend that money on something else

Steve - I’m in to minds as what to do now. Don’t know if to leave the car looking as it was when I first bought it, apart from removing the bump strips or going with my original plan of GTE front and rear bumpers with a mk2 spoiler! What do people think?

Anyway got the car back and the exhaust is now fitted. Also started fitting my Bilstein suspension

Rear shocks and springs after sandblasting, plastic coating the springs and spraying the socks

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Shocks and springs fitted. Car is rust free and solid underneath. Has been fully coated in under body sealer, was like that when I got it. I may one day clean it of and re-spray all underneath but for now there is no need

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Frond springs after sandblasting and plastic coating

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Front dampers in need of a tidy up. The rears and all springs were in a similar condition. All in perfect working order though

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I got my front dampers back tonight after sandblasting so will hopfully get them sprayed and fitted tomorrow.

[Welsh Dan]

If you're planning on fitting alloys then I'd go for the GTE bumpers, and GSI spoiler, but if you're planning on fitting some 15" or 16" steelies with wheeltrims then I'd keep it as a sleeper :thumb:.

[Steve]

Similar condition my bilstein's were in but as you pointed out as long as they working it doesn't matter too much.

[Rickyb]

this project is the nutts loving it. but i cant belive it came from round here. lol

[Benn]

Wired and fitted the windscreen washer bottle. Cable ties are only temporary

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Nice build dude, can i ask what washer bottle is that?

[Courtnova16v]

Benn - Universal washer bottle from Demon Tweeks

[NovaGuy1400SRi]

Looks a really good build this one :thumb:

i'd be keeping the standard bumpers though i think, small bumpers ftw :D

[Courtnova16v]

Front struts back after sandblasting

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Cleaned and sprayed

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I never seen the engine running before I bought it and since I've put it in the car I've had problems getting it to tick over and run right. After trying various things I thought the problem might be a bent value. I've taken the head of and all but one of the exhaust inlet vales are bent

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Give the head abit of a clean and started to strip it down ready to fit new vales

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[The Simps]

thats some ****ty luck. hope u get it sorted soon.

[Courtnova16v]

Bilstein are now all fitted

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Ordered a cooling running stat and roose motorsport hoses from Chris Astley. Also got my engine parts to pick up so I can start re-building the head.

[Adam]

Good stuff :)

[Courtnova16v]

Parts ready for fitting

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[Steve]

So are you still doing the bumpers and grill in grey or colour coding like the gtes?

Excellent work though, really good shell you got there.

[Courtnova16v]

Don't no if to keep the original bumpers and grill that were on the car when I bought it or fit GTE bumpers and grill. Which ever I decide to go with they will be sprayed a grey colour. At the moment I'm thinking of going with GTE bumpers and grill.

[Courtnova16v]

Sanded down and sprayed the radiator satin black

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[Courtnova16v]

New parts

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[krobinson]

Good work mate, thats gonna look great

[The Simps]

black silicone is definately the way to go imo.

[Courtnova16v]

Krobinson, The Simps - Thanks for your comments, it's always nice to hear what other people think.

Order some more parts today and also started re-building the head. Will post pictures asap.

[krobinson]

black silicone is definately the way to go imo.

Agreed, means the actual engine stands out more.

If you have the rocker well painted it'll really stand out as the main focus of the bay.

That grill will leave it sleeper-tastic too :)

[The Simps]

too true. blue or red ones when they're new are just way too overpowing imo.

[Courtnova16v]

Agreed, means the actual engine stands out more.

If you have the rocker well painted it'll really stand out as the main focus of the bay.

That grill will leave it sleeper-tastic too :)

The rocker is silver and I also have a new plug cover, Now all need is a bumper like the one that was on the car when I bought it, wish I didn't sell mine now.

[Courtnova16v]

Some more new parts

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[Steve]

Good stuff mate, come along nicely.

Whats the latest with the engine?

[Pistol Pete]

Some nice work gone into this build.

Where did you get the carbon battery cover plate from, if you dont mind me asking?!

[The Simps]

nice.

[craig green]

Lovely buiuld mate, its come on nicely since you started it.

Cool stat? Hmmmmm

[Courtnova16v]

Cheers for the comments everyone

Steve - Cleaned fitted new value seals and values need to put the tappets back in and fit the cams, then it's ready to spray and put back on.

Pete_58 - I got the carbon scuttle panel and door cards from www.performance-trim.com

craig green - Yeah cool running stat

[Nick J]

Nice to see one of my plug covers going on to another nice build, some good work there keep up the efforts. :)

[krobinson]

Nick's plug covers are famous!!

[Courtnova16v]

Nick J - Thanks for the comment. Plug cover quality is excellent.

[Courtnova16v]

Finished re-building the head. Put an old camcover on and masked the head ready to spray.

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[brainsnova]

where is coscast printed on the head. thanks. i cant work it out from the pic and want to see if my engine has the same head

[Welsh Dan]

Under the head on the exhaust side iirc.

[brainsnova]

so i would have to take the head off to check.

[The Simps]

so i would have to take the head off to check.


You might be able to feel it with your fingers.

[Courtnova16v]

where is coscast printed on the head. thanks. i cant work it out from the pic and want to see if my engine has the same head

As Welsh Dan and The Simps have said. Also when the head was on but the engine was out the car my dad noticed that it was a coscast head will have to ask him how he new.

[mayhem]

ignition side doesnt have numbers starting with KS700, KS400 or KS8 something.

[Adam]

Also check for the core plug in the end of the head, by where the dizzy goes

[Courtnova16v]

The head is now sprayed ready to fit. And my EPS arrived in the post on friday. Looks like there is a piece missing on one of the brackets that bolts to the car. What do you think?

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Also when I got home today I found out that without mentioning names someone had reversed into the front of the car bending the wing just below the passenger headlight and also the front panel. Gutted! When I can get the battery out of my camera to charge it I will post pictures of the head and damage to the car.

[Courtnova16v]

Damage to the front panel and wing

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Managed to add some more dents to my car, took the bonnet of and put it against wall and the wind blew it over :mad:. Fitted the head and took the car for drive. Couldn't really test what it goes like because it was raining and my wipers arn't connected, so couldn't see out the windscreen all that well. Ow also had no nut on the steering wheel. At least it got back up the hill this time, which It woundn't do before. Also the radiator has been on and off the car so much I managed to brake one of the mounting points, fixed it at first but its started to leak after it had been taken on and off the car again.

Damage to radiator

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So instead of trying to fix it again I bought this genuine valeo instead

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Also bought this off saloonwoody, hope he doesn't mind me using his picture

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Got some time off work now so will hopefully get abit more done on the car. Ow also got the lad who I bought the EPS of to send me the bracket I was missing.

[The Simps]

sorry to hear of your recent run of luck mate. Chin up tho the car is basically done so enjoy it!!

[scott.parker]

Really really nice looking project, like it allot, should be spot on when all done mate.

Scott

[Courtnova16v]

The Simps - At times its got me down abit but its getting there now, next update should be a good one :)

scott.parker - Cheers. Looking forward to getting it finished and using it.

[corsakid]

very good project mate a good read :)

[wils2795]

Looking good mate, learning loads from your build to assist with mine which I will begain a post shortly

[Courtnova16v]

corsakid - Cheers :)

wils2795 - Cheers. Nice to hear some of what I've done is helping you. I will keep an eye out for your thread.

[Courtnova16v]

Done abit more to the car, not quite as much as I would have liked though

Fitted my new radiator

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p136/courtnova16v/DSC01472Re-sized.jpg

Got some more new parts

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p136/courtnova16v/DSC01501Re-sized.jpg

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p136/courtnova16v/DSC01493Re-sized.jpg

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p136/courtnova16v/DSC01494Re-sized.jpg

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p136/courtnova16v/DSC01809.jpg

Sprayed and fitted the cam and cam belt covers, new plugs, fitted the heat shield, fitted the powercap, sprayed and fitted the wiper motor, fitted the plastic water pipe and hoses and trial fitted the carbon scuttle panel and plug cover

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p136/courtnova16v/DSC01479Re-sized.jpg

Powercap will be sprayed silver/black. Also getting a powercap conversion hose and new air filter hose

[Kev Turbo]

Good work mate, you will have to bring her down when shes done!

[vaughanmc]

Really clean looking engine bay mate :)

Car will be tidy once its all done

[The Simps]

Looking really good mate.

[Steve]

This is gonna look really good when finished, alot of neat little touches

[mike-turbo]

:thumb: nice work mate

[Courtnova16v]

Kev_Turbo - Yeah will do. Hopefully wont be to much longer untill its on the road. Still a few jobs to finish off and also waiting for my log-book to come back from the dvla.

Cheers everyone else for the positive comments, nice to hear that other people are liking what I'm doing.

[Benn]

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p136/courtnova16v/DSC01479Re-sized.jpg



Verty nice and tidy. Arms from halfords? Bet that was pricey..

[Courtnova16v]

Benn - Cheers. My mate is a manager at one of the Halfords stores and I also have a Halfords trade card :) rotor arm was no more than £2

[Benn]

Ah nice.

[Pistol Pete]

Looking very good. Can get an idea as to how mine will look when finished!!

[adam c]

looks a nice tidy conversion!where did you get the mats from?vauxhall?

[Courtnova16v]

Pete_58 - Cheers

adam c - Mats are from Vauxhall. They are Corsa B mats, apparently they don't make them for a Nova anymore. My brother has these mats in his Corsa B, so tried his for size first. They fit perfect.

[lynd]

alrite pal, looking well tasty m8, lets get it to Billing and PV this year, qaulity cars need to be seen dont be shy now lol

[Courtnova16v]

Cheers mate, will call round when its all finished. Haven't really built it to be a show car but would like to get it to Billing and PV.

[Mr Turner]

nice car mate, just wondering who took the pictures of all the build ? they look dam good lol

[Welsh Dan]

Hi Phil.

Did you get that SCCR in yours in the end?

[Courtnova16v]

Welsh_Dan - Think you got the wrong person mate lol

[Mr Turner]

nice looking car, you must have spent a lot of time on that, well done

[Welsh Dan]

Ah, sorry lol. I assumed he was your dad :).

[Courtnova16v]

Welsh_Dan - Nah it's my brother mate. Dad fitted the box he had off you, did one road rally in the nova which he came 2nd in then sold the car on.

[C14se]

any up dates mate

[discoinferno]

updates?

[Courtnova16v]

Got my logbook back, cars now registered as a 2ltr. Main jobs left to do before I can MOT it are, bolt the ignition coil down behind the scuttle panel, bolt the ecu to the under side of the battery tray, change one of fuel lines and get a new exhaust. Will hopfully get some update pictures at the week.

[discoinferno]

:D sent my log book off as well monday for the log book to be chnaged for the let

[Courtnova16v]

I was quite surprised I had mine back in two weeks.

[Courtnova16v]

Quick update - Even though I gave my battery a full charge it keeps going flat. So I tested the alternator and it appears to be faulty. So I spent all of last evening trying to change the alternator. Once I got the old one off I noticed a small black wire on the alt had been cut of. I then fitted the alt of the original 1.2 engine only to find that even with the alt fully forward it is a struggle to get the belt on and also the two pulleys don't line up, I have also tried two different brackets. So tonights plan is to get the 1.2 alt back off, test the battery, if the batterys not at fault then try and repair the wire on the alt and see if that solves the problem. Will update later tonight.

[Steve]

Did they ask for any proof of the engine change or just send it back with the new engine cc?

[krobinson]

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p136/courtnova16v/DSC01479Re-sized.jpg



Silver rocker and red plug covers are the future!!

[Steve]

...and the past lol

Looks good though, cant fault it :thumb:

[Courtnova16v]

Steve - I sent them a signed receipt and covering letter along with the new cc and engine number

Krobinson - I like to think so :)

Following on from my update today I tested the battery and its fine. The black wire that had been cut off the alt was the supresor wire so thas not the problem. So looks like I need to get a new alternator.

Difference between the 1.2 and 2ltr alt. 2ltr alt on the right

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p136/courtnova16v/DSC01552Re-sized.jpg

Also got the ignition coil bolted down behind the scuttle panel and re-fitted the plastic cover over the heater motor. Will update with some more interesting pictures soon.

[Courtnova16v]

Primed these a while ago ready to spray black, I think I might just go for a small alloy handle now thought

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p136/courtnova16v/DSC01585Re-sized.jpg

Got these for Christmas

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p136/courtnova16v/DSC01582Re-sized.jpg

Made a cardboard templete today ready to fit my carbon fibre door cards

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p136/courtnova16v/DSC01583Re-sized.jpg

Also tried another alt off a c20xe this time, same problem as the 1.2 alt, pulleys didn't line up and the belt won't even fit on. Will hopefully have my original alt repaired and back on Wednesday
.

[Adam]

Hmm, might have to go try my nova gsi alt on my xe to see if it fits. It looked the same as the single v xe one

[Benn]

Whats the long shiney thing?

[Benn]

Difference between the 1.2 and 2ltr alt. 2ltr alt on the right


http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p136/courtnova16v/DSC01552Re-sized.jpg

The mounts are in different places.

[Courtnova16v]

Adam - Like I said I've tried a 1.2 alt and a c20xe alt, the problem that I've found is that they both fit on but the belts either have no adjustment or don't even fit on, this is not to much of an issue as I can get a longer belt the main problem is the pulleys not lining up. The difference between the two alts I've tried and my original are the brackets are in a different place, as can be seen in the picture a posted up


Benn - Its an injector loom cover

[Adam]

Im 95% sure my gsi alt has all the mounts/brackets in the same place as a xe one

[Courtnova16v]

Adam - Okay, let me know how you get on

[Benn]

Nice, and i had a small block alt and a big block alt, and the mounting bits where in different places. Just fit a big block ones theres loads about.

[Courtnova16v]

Do you know if there is a difference in early c20xe and late c20xe alternators? Because the second alt I tried was ment to be from a c20xe and the mounting brackets are the same as the 1.2 alt i've got.

[The Simps]

I can't help you on the alt q mate but nice shiny bits! :D Never seen a fuel loom cover before.

[ben doodar]

nice shiny bits! :D Never seen a fuel loom cover before.

yh neither have i. where did u get that from also liking the brake resevoir cover. where are they from?
top build your doing there mate. mint shell aswell did you rob it from some old dear down at the local tescos? lol

[Rich]

Pretty sure alternators are the same (aprat from the pulys obviously)

[Courtnova16v]

ben doodar - I got them from http://www.customsolutions.me.uk/

[Mike]

Nice build bud.

Just lacks one thing though........more pics of the Jordan :thumb:

[Courtnova16v]

:) I Haven't got any decent pictures of the Jordan. Once the Nova is finished and on the road I'm planning to do some work to it, will hopefully get some decent pictures of it then.

[lynd]

Not having much luck with this the car. After three to four weeks waiting for my original alt to be repaired I've now been told that it can't be repaired. Even though I was told I would have it back tuesday repaired. So I modified the bottom bracket on a alt I bought in the mean time so that the pulleys would line up and also bought a longer belt. So got that fitted, now the car won't start, no spark, also the battery light no longer comes on the dash. If I take the lead of the alt and earth it the light comes on the dash. Going to try another ignition coil and see if that helps.

[Courtnova16v]

I was posting some threads on here for my mate and didn't realise I was still signed in under his user name.

[Jay]

Lovely looking car mate, a fair few quid gone into it :thumb: Love the Th's :)

[Courtnova16v]

Lovely looking car mate, a fair few quid gone into it :thumb: Love the Th's :)

Cheers Jay. The wheels are genuine oz gm euro sport rally wheels :)

[Jay]

Dang i new i should have read the whole thread! lol

[Courtnova16v]

Tried another ignition coil today, still no spark. So I checked my ecu and it was full of water. Dried the ecu out tried it again and the car now runs. But now I'm back to the original problem of the alt no charging the battery, and i'm now using a replacment alt. I've still got the original 1.2 alt so I will try that one tomorrow and see how I get on.

[Welsh Dan]

Managing to work on the car then even though I had to cover your day off sick today :mad:.

[Courtnova16v]

Managing to work on the car then even though I had to cover your day off sick today :mad:.

My brother worked on the car, using my user name to post.

[Welsh Dan]

You're excused then :p.

[Courtnova16v]

Before trying another alt I made another earth lead, the battery light is now coming on and the alt is charging the battery. Now I need to move the ecu to stop it getting wet. Hopefully will have some more exciting updates soon.

[Courtnova16v]

Okay, since my last update I have finished the wiring for the engine loom and relocated the ecu under the battery tray. Also got some new parts

New distributor cap

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p136/courtnova16v/DSC01661Re-sized.jpg

Full Ashley 2 1/4" exhaust system

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p136/courtnova16v/DSC01654Re-sized.jpg

Got these of Jay (smokeygreyturbo) cheers mate. Brand new 2l 16v front and rear caliper, and also 2l 16v disc.

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p136/courtnova16v/DSC01647Re-sized.jpg

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p136/courtnova16v/DSC01650Re-sized.jpg

[Jay]

Loving the goodies mate, keep up the good work! :thumb:

[dumpycorsa]

Just read through your thread. Lovely shell. I've noticed your having alternator issues.I am too with my project. Theres lots of pics in my thread showing the alternator brackets (new type and old). The late multi v type alternator use a different bracket to the single v but when fitted to the block both line up with the crank pulley. I've converted mine to a 4 v belt and alternator similar to SBD's setup

Your water pipes returning to the header tank. Isn't there a feed from the inlet manifild back to the header tank? I've noticed you havent got 2 returns. Have you fitted a T piece on the return?

[Courtnova16v]

Loving the goodies mate, keep up the good work! :thumb:

Cheers Jay

[Courtnova16v]

Just read through your thread. Lovely shell. I've noticed your having alternator issues.I am too with my project. Theres lots of pics in my thread showing the alternator brackets (new type and old). The late multi v type alternator use a different bracket to the single v but when fitted to the block both line up with the crank pulley. I've converted mine to a 4 v belt and alternator similar to SBD's setup

Your water pipes returning to the header tank. Isn't there a feed from the inlet manifild back to the header tank? I've noticed you havent got 2 returns. Have you fitted a T piece on the return?

Solved my alt issue by modding the alt and bracket and also using a longer belt. Regarding the water pipes there is a feed from the inlet manifold back to the header tank but i'm not using it as I've been told its not needed. Now i'm not 100% sure myself so would welcome any thoughts or advice on this.

[dumpycorsa]

Solved my alt issue by modding the alt and bracket and also using a longer belt. Regarding the water pipes there is a feed from the inlet manifold back to the header tank but i'm not using it as I've been told its not needed. Now i'm not 100% sure myself so would welcome any thoughts or advice on this.

Reason I asked about water return pipes is because I want a Bailey header tank but they only list one with one return pipe fitting. Ive seen some though with two returns forsale second hand. Some people use a T piece fitted to connect one from the rad to the one from the inlet. I'd imagine if it's connected it will help the water flow and bleed air out of the system when filling

Glad you've got you alternator issue sorted:thumb:

[Courtnova16v]

Quick update. I got most of my new parts fitted and the car pasted the mot yesterday first time without any issues :) The cars nearly finished now, just a couple of bits and pieces left to do. I will get some update pictures asap.

[Adam]

Good stuff.

Just block the coolant pipe that should be t'eed into the expansion tank top hose.

[The Simps]

the car pasted the mot yesterday first time without any issues :)


Thats always good news!!

[kevster]

nice looking shell there matey !!!!
keep up the good work

[Courtnova16v]

Good stuff.

Just block the coolant pipe that should be t'eed into the expansion tank top hose.

Yeah thats what i've done at moment

[Courtnova16v]

Thats always good news!!

Yeah I was well happy

[Courtnova16v]

nice looking shell there matey !!!!
keep up the good work

Thanks. Nice to hear what other people think.

[Courtnova16v]

Quick update. Here are some pictures of the car as it is at the moment. Still a couple of finishing touches left do yet. And thanks to my uncle for doing an excellent job of cleaning it.

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p136/courtnova16v/DSC01818Re-sized.jpg

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p136/courtnova16v/DSC01811Re-sized.jpg

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p136/courtnova16v/DSC01812Re-sized.jpg

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p136/courtnova16v/DSC01810Re-sized.jpg

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p136/courtnova16v/DSC01806Re-sized.jpg

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p136/courtnova16v/DSC01807Re-sized.jpg

Hope you like them

[Joe Richardson]

looks very nice m8:thumb:

Just gone through the whole thread,and there some nice work gone in to it:)

[Steve]

Good stuff, I still think a gte bumper in grey would finish it off but its your car, poverty spec bumper shows off how clean the front is. Good news on the MOT :thumb:

[Courtnova16v]

Good stuff, I still think a gte bumper in grey would finish it off but its your car, poverty spec bumper shows off how clean the front is. Good news on the MOT :thumb:

Thanks for your thoughts, I like to know what other people think. My first thought was gte front and rear bumpers in grey, got some ready to go on but then changed my mind. The front was perfect untill my dad reversed into it. Thats one of the jobs left to do.

[jayme taylor]

real sleeper pal, looks really nice

[Courtnova16v]

real sleeper pal, looks really nice

Thanks. You from Wrexham? Not to far from me I work in Oswestry.

[jayme taylor]

Thanks. You from Wrexham? Not to far from me I work in Oswestry.

live in chirk pal , think ive seen your civic jordan, outside a pc shop in oswestry maisbury road ?

[Courtnova16v]

live in chirk pal , think ive seen your civic jordan, outside a pc shop in oswestry maisbury road ?

Yeah the Jordans mine. Needs a clean :)

[Ernie]

I havnt seen the build before but its looking good.

[Courtnova16v]

I havnt seen the build before but its looking good.

Thanks. Its always nice to here what other people think.

[The Simps]

Have some well deserved rep for persisting and building a cracking nova.

[Courtnova16v]

Have some well deserved rep for persisting and building a cracking nova.

Thanks, I'm glad you like it.

[Welsh Dan]

Poo news Andrew, Chris told me the other day :(.

[Kev Turbo]

Poo news Andrew, Chris told me the other day :(.

explain???

[Welsh Dan]

What I've been told is that someone pulled out into the side of Andrew when he was overtaking.

[Courtnova16v]

What I've been told is that someone pulled out into the side of Andrew when he was overtaking.

That’s exactly what happened. Lucky it’s not as bad as it sounds. Just need a new wing really. Got a call from the third parts insurance company today and they are going to repair my car. Went to get a quote for repair today as advised by the insurance company and I am waiting to here back from the bodyshop.

[CoolTiger]

That’s exactly what happened. Lucky it’s not as bad as it sounds. Just need a new wing really. Got a call from the third parts insurance company today and they are going to repair my car. Went to get a quote for repair today as advised by the insurance company and I am waiting to here back from the bodyshop.

what bodyshop you taking it too ?

[sr jack]

thats just pure coolness. what a sleeper, good work chap

[Adam]

That’s exactly what happened. Lucky it’s not as bad as it sounds. Just need a new wing really. Got a call from the third parts insurance company today and they are going to repair my car. Went to get a quote for repair today as advised by the insurance company and I am waiting to here back from the bodyshop.
Insurance will probably just write it off.....

[Courtnova16v]

what bodyshop you taking it too ?

I was told to take it to Pant Motorbody's.

[Courtnova16v]

thats just pure coolness. what a sleeper, good work chap

Cheers mate

[Courtnova16v]

Insurance will probably just write it off.....

This is what I was worried about. The bloke at the bodyshop said because a 3rd party insurance is ment to be paying they would just offer me a cash settlement instead of repair. Appreciate peoples opinions on this because I really don’t know.

[vaughanmc]

Personally I'd fix it yourself if you can...

[Adam]

This is what I was worried about. The bloke at the bodyshop said because a 3rd party insurance is ment to be paying they would just offer me a cash settlement instead of repair. Appreciate peoples opinions on this because I really don’t know.
The cash settlement will be fook all.
So you could take that and repair it yourself.

But the insurance might cat c it, meaning i think it needs a VIC check...

I wouldn't of involved the insurance personally.

[Courtnova16v]

As explained on the previous page my bad luck with this car seems to be continuing. The car hasn't even been on the road a full two weeks yet. First thing was that it decided to stop going in reverse, this somehow happen over night. Second thing was the plastic cog on the speedo sensor broke off so had to get a new one. Third thing the car decided it didn’t want to start anymore, again happened over night, good thing is this problem seems to have fixed itself. Starter solenoid I think. And the fourth thing as explain above some women in a new BMW drove into me as I was overtaking her. On a more positive note though I have got some more work done to the car

Damage to the passenger side wing. You can't really see in this picture but the wing is dented in aswell

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p136/courtnova16v/DSC02070Re-sized.jpg

Mounted the ignition coil under the plastic heater cover, trial fitted the windscreen washer bottle, fitted the bonnet lifters and brake fluid bottle cover

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p136/courtnova16v/DSC02066Re-sized.jpg

Fitted my OMP steering wheel


http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p136/courtnova16v/DSC02061Re-sized.jpg

Fitted my carbon fibre door cards

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p136/courtnova16v/DSC02056Re-sized.jpg

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p136/courtnova16v/DSC02063Re-sized.jpg

Still abit to do but its getting there.

[sr jack]

is that a jordan in the background?

[Courtnova16v]

is that a jordan in the background?

Yeah mate, its mine

[The Simps]

sod the jordan - this nova looks better everyday!

Keep at it mate, these things are sent to try us and the strong survive!!

[CoolTiger]

I was told to take it to Pant Motorbody's.
aww was hoping to have a good look at it if it came to mine work

[Courtnova16v]

aww was hoping to have a good look at it if it came to mine work

Where do you work? Theres still a couple of things I'd like to get done before anyone gets a good look round it :)

[CoolTiger]

Where do you work? Theres still a couple of things I'd like to get done before anyone gets a good look round it :)

bodyperfect in wrexham

[vaughanmc]

Absolutely love this car! So plain and simple but I bet it goes like s*it off a shovel lol

+1 rep mate :thumb:

[Courtnova16v]

Absolutely love this car! So plain and simple but I bet it goes like s*it off a shovel lol

+1 rep mate :thumb:

Cheers mate. Yeah it does go well, good fun to drive.

[Courtnova16v]

Quick update. Should hopefully have my car collected by the body shop tomorrow to get the wing replaced through the third partys insurance and hopefully get the front valance done at the same time, depending on cost. Also received these from Ernie, cheers mate, hope you don't mind me using your picture.

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p136/courtnova16v/Interiordoorhandles.jpg

[Courtnova16v]

Well I was ment to get my car back today but instead they phoned and said they had ordered the wrong wing in, so I probably wont get it back untill the end of next week now :mad:

[Steve]

Bummer mate, at least it will something to look forward to. Also did you go through the insurance for the repairs or just get her to payout? As most novas get written off whenever they get a stone chip! lol

[Ernie]

Quick update. Should hopefully have my car collected by the body shop tomorrow to get the wing replaced through the third partys insurance and hopefully get the front valance done at the same time, depending on cost. Also received these from Ernie, cheers mate, hope you don't mind me using your picture.

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p136/courtnova16v/Interiordoorhandles.jpg
Thats fine mate you do know there are royalty charges as my foot is in shot lol.

[novaowner999]

lovin this thread top work

[Courtnova16v]

Bummer mate, at least it will something to look forward to. Also did you go through the insurance for the repairs or just get her to payout? As most novas get written off whenever they get a stone chip! lol

Yeah it is abit because I've had a week off work and was hoping to get abit done to the car. The other drivers insurance paid for the repair.

[Courtnova16v]

lovin this thread top work

Cheers mate

[Courtnova16v]

Got the car back from the body shop so I thought it was time for a quick update

New wing, and no more dent in the front valance. Put the original indicators back on and got some stickers made for my wheels.

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p136/courtnova16v/DSC02121Re-sized.jpg

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p136/courtnova16v/DSC02124Re-sized.jpg

Fitted my interior door handles. Still abit of wiring to be finshed off inside.

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p136/courtnova16v/DSC02116Re-sized.jpg

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p136/courtnova16v/DSC02118Re-sized.jpg

Also fitted a brand new starter motor today as I've having issue with mind for a while and it got to a point where the car just wouldn't start. So thought it was time for a new one. Still little bits left to do but its getting there. Thats all for now.

[Steve]

Glad you got the wing sorted, car looks really fresh, has it had a polish?

Also, what steering wheel is that you've got? OMP? looks similar to my mountenay one except yours is deep dish.

[Courtnova16v]

Glad you got the wing sorted, car looks really fresh, has it had a polish?

Also, what steering wheel is that you've got? OMP? looks similar to my mountenay one except yours is deep dish.

Just went over it quickly with the pressure washer. Its an OMP Corsica, black suede and black spokes.

[Courtnova16v]

Haven't updated this for a while. I'm in the middle of trying to get all the finishing touches done to the car in time for billing.

Bumpers, boot handle and number plate light in primer ready to be sprayed rover hurricane grey

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p136/courtnova16v/DSC02285.jpg


http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p136/courtnova16v/DSC02288.jpg



http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p136/courtnova16v/DSC02289.jpg

Finished spraying them last night. I will hopefully get some pictures of them fitted to the car over the weekend.

[scott.parker]

Looks really nice mate, should look even better with the bumpers on.

scott

[Courtnova16v]

Looks really nice mate, should look even better with the bumpers on.

scott

Thanks. I'm in two minds about the front bumper, I will fit it and see what I think then.

[dj_wudgey]

fooking mint that matey craking find!! looks good already will look even beter with those bumpers!!

[Steve]

Nice :thumb: I really think the gte front bumper is the way to go, much more character. Look forward to seeing it at billing.

[Courtnova16v]

dj_wudgey, steve - thanks for the comments. I fitted the bumpers last night, and do prefer the gte front bumper and grill. Just need the side brackets now for the front bumper so that I can bolt it to the wings.

[shed-on-wheels]

that looks very nica mate good find

[Courtnova16v]

that looks very nica mate good find

Cheers mate

[shed-on-wheels]

i have always liked the mk1 novas esp in red with black sr bumpers i think it looks sexual

[Steve]

dj_wudgey, steve - thanks for the comments. I fitted the bumpers last night, and do prefer the gte front bumper and grill. Just need the side brackets now for the front bumper so that I can bolt it to the wings.
No pics? :(

[Courtnova16v]

No pics? :(

Haven't had time yet, will hopefully get some at the weekend.

[yayoboy]

what a minter

[napalm_27]

iv just read this start to finish and the car is amazing top work mate usuall ups and downs but cant be helped but youve pulled it through and it is purely outstanding mate top work :thumb:

[Courtnova16v]

yayoboy and napalm_27 - cheers for the comments.

[Courtnova16v]

GTE grill and bumper fitted. Also fitted a new aerial.

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p136/courtnova16v/DSC02318Re-sized.jpg

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p136/courtnova16v/DSC02319Re-sized.jpg

[Pillar]

very nice motor really clean example

[Leeboo]

Wouldn't change a thing.

Apart from the name on the log book to mine :p

[AlexW]

I like very mucho. I bet it gets some looks lol

Paint the towing eye black or a dark colour, make it look a bit better.

[Al3x]

very nice project +rep from me for all the effort ;)

[Steve]

Looks perfect the way it is, simple styling is the way to go.

[krobinson]

Looks great :)

[Courtnova16v]

New parts

GTE rear bumper

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p136/courtnova16v/GTErearbumper.jpg

Manta style mirrors

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p136/courtnova16v/Mantamirrors1.jpg

Started spraying the bumper today. Not sure if to spray the mirrors myself yet or not. Will get update pictures asap.

[Kev Turbo]

Hi,

Seen this a few times floating about Os now,

Glad its on the road,

Needs a Kev Detail tho for billing!

How long till the Let is puchased then?

[Courtnova16v]

Thanks everyone for all the positive coments.

[Courtnova16v]

Hi,

Seen this a few times floating about Os now,

Glad its on the road,

Needs a Kev Detail tho for billing!

How long till the Let is puchased then?

Hi Kev, only just seen this, haven't been on here for a while. I didn't make it to Billing, the cars not quite as I want it yet so thought I would wait until its finished. Quality job you done on Lyndons nova, I will be giving you a shout at some point to do my Nova and Civic if thats okay.

[andy_017]

Top quality work mate!

I hope my mk1 looks as good as yours when it's finished!

[Kev Turbo]

Hi Kev, only just seen this, haven't been on here for a while. I didn't make it to Billing, the cars not quite as I want it yet so thought I would wait until its finished. Quality job you done on Lyndons nova, I will be giving you a shout at some point to do my Nova and Civic if thats okay.

Yeah no probs mate,

Everytime i see the nova i think i wish i could get my hands on that to clean her up

Im always on msn mate just get in touch when you want to talk!!!