That looks just like a central locking solenoid... But ok.
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That looks just like a central locking solenoid... But ok.
Na it's not. Bought it brand new and it was sold being described as a boot popper so yeah, hopefully it'll do the job well.
A lot of the so called boot poppers are just central locking motors, I too have the same on my corsa, now on my 3rd after they burn out.
Well hopefully this is no wannabe popper, I'll see how long it lasts. If it's rubbish then no biggie, didn't cost a bomb.
Just rob one off a mk3 fiesta, or similar that they came as standard etc..
I have to say it looks to be a CL motor despite what it was sold to you as. You're better off with one like this or as Scott says get an OEM one.
Agreed on the plate too. Get it sealed before any more moisture gets in there mate!
When's the big work starting? :thumb:
Funny that, as the ebay link is for Supernovas and that's where I bought it from (off their site)
I will be getting that plate sorted now that I've got the popper fitted and in place. Didn't sort it incase I damaged/scratched it during drilling and fitting.
I'd love to start the big work soon but I've just had no time at all due to work. Have had so much over time that I'm doing double my hours per week (a good thing in a way as I'm getting paid more so should help with getting it done)
I wanna get all the bits and bobs painted ready to be fitted and then get the engine sorted (Edd's sport bay is a prime example of my expected result after it's all been done). I went out and got some VHT aluminium finish paint yesterday.
Still need to chat to my mate about the internal freshen up, just keep forgetting :tard:
Here's the end result of the coil and bracket
http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/5883/1002051d.jpg
:thumb:
Update
Think winter has finally arrived. Was chucking it down all day with plenty of gustiness and cold, so most of my plans flew out the window. Changed plans and went to hunt for some gaskets. Popped to AllParts and sourced the sump gasket set for £11 (half price compared to Vaux) and some Comma carb cleaner.
I then made my way to Vauxhall to source the other various inlet and breather gaskets. In ended up joining a trade account (as I'm there almost every 2 weeks) and got the inlet manifold, top-hat, throttle body, pick up pipe and crankcase breather gaskets.
Come home and it was starting to get dark, but the rain had stopped so saw a chance to do some cleaning.
Grabbed the inlet manifold and gave it a good clean with some brillo, soapy water and some emery cloth.
How it started off
https://images2.imgbox.com/ea/8d/AdPDyZZU_o.jpg
After much cleaning, rubbing with some wet and dry and masking this is how it stood
https://images2.imgbox.com/eb/9b/FOjtDJAM_o.jpg
After a couple coats
https://images2.imgbox.com/ef/cb/IEOWKGnm_o.jpg
A few more coats later and about 30 mins of drying, I removed the masking tape and left it to fully harden.
https://images2.imgbox.com/d8/0e/iKD6KJ2b_o.jpg
Wanna get the throttle body cleaned up internally and externally, get that sprayed and also the top hat. That's on the agenda for tomorrow hopefully the weather is a bit more friendly.
looking good matey
Yep, I'm loving the fresh silverness of it. Hooked on parts looking mint lol