lop-sided engine

[stevei]

do all Nova engines sit a bit lop-sided, seems to go down at the gearbox end. what do you guys think. can't fault my engine mounts :confused:

http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/7885/thottlecableqx5.jpg

[Adam]

Do a pic using the slam panel as a level line

[stuartyj21]

^ second that..

[stevei]

..........running to the garage

[AlexW]

Mine sits the same.

[stevei]

my oil coolers in the way a bit so i took a few pics at different angles

sorry for the huge pics

http://img68.imageshack.us/img68/3309/hpim0612ss0.jpg
http://img382.imageshack.us/img382/4059/hpim0613at9.jpg

just had a look at a load of pics on my pc, the engines seem to sit a bit lower on the gearbox side

can't upload any more as imageshack is being gay slow

ste

[General Baxter]

thats pissed on adams chips, its a small block you can not even see it lol

edit : opps got no head on lol

[stevei]

8 valve small block me all the way baby:)

do you think its pissed.

everybody pop your bonnet and compair! :tard:

ste

[AlexW]

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh30/AW_06/IMAGE_044.jpg

[General Baxter]

untouched 1.2 15k

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a191/baxters83/nova%20saloon/DSCF0020.jpg

[Welsh Dan]

Mine is the same:
http://www.xen0phobiak.f2s.com/novaload/tilted1.jpg
http://www.xen0phobiak.f2s.com/novaload/tilted2.jpg

[AlexW]

Tis those spanish, they built the cars on a slope.

[stevei]

phew, thats one less thing to worry about then. must be a dose of 'novaitus'

ste

[craig green]

Support the engine on a jack, loosen all the bolts/mounts. Jack upo the engine until level.

Retighten all bolts.

[a2lt16v]

maybe your block or head is warped lol

from memory my 1.3 used to be like that i dont think my 16v is tho i have never really checked as my bonnet cable has been bust for about a year

[stevei]

lol

[Lee]

Fit an XE, they sit straighter :)

[Ste L]

Fit an XE, they sit straighter :)

i like your thinking :thumb: lol