Benn's on going build

[istf]

Tipical "big block" problem! We were use Kadett E GSi (I think Astra GTE in UK) engine bracket (and of course hammer :D ).

[Benn]

Not really, the welded on mount got moved from my first mock up. That's where my probs come from..

[istf]

I had a C20XE A Corsa, but I still amazing this engine fit in the Novas/Corsas. Sometimes the v6 engine fit easier than the 2liter redtop. Must fight for every stere in the engine bay! :D

[Benn]

Way back when i first thought of doing the engine swap, i really couldn't see how the xe would fit.. Now there is so much room in them.

[Benn]

Christ it's been ages since i've updated this... Sure i've done more than this.

So the cars been going on and getting used. Which it needs to, trying to test the cv joint out.. Ok so far..
On the job... Doing a bit of mobile welding and grinding.




Now i'm really needing to improve my wipers. The Corsa set up was just sh*te. Got stuck in the rain a week or so back and it was a nightmare. Had to stop and remove the drivers one and set the pass one half up the screen to be able to see where i was going... All done under a bridge on the motorway, in the lashing rain.
I really want to go back to a Nova set up... Or a modded Nova set up anyway. But to mock up and that i need to remove the header tank, cant be arsed wit that at the mo. So i pulled out this, which i tried and didn't get on with.. So i set and fixing that.



Think it's AX one, but can't remember... First new mod was to move the motor, as it hits the fan motor and or the header tank..



Then refit, this time i've dropped it down after seeing a few people have done the same, seems to improve the angle that spindle sits through the scuttle panel...
Made a mount,



Welded nuts on the motor and back of the mount, to ease fitting...



Tested a few times and had to reset the linkage a few times, but seems to be ok, but a bit of a judder on the way over...

[novadave24]

i like that mate

[novalew]

I just love this nova. Its been a long build and I know that you're not finished but its quality mate.

YOu at pvs mate?

[Iain]

The closer you can get the spindle to the angle of the screen the less the wiper will angle itself at either side of the sweep. Judder may be from that angle.

[Benn]

i like that mate

Cheers.

I just love this nova. Its been a long build and I know that you're not finished but its quality mate.

YOu at pvs mate?

It has been a long time, but that's because back then i didn't do things well enough. Still a long way to go sadly....
And yeah i'm at PVs, either with Mig or with TV.

The closer you can get the spindle to the angle of the screen the less the wiper will angle itself at either side of the sweep. Judder may be from that angle.

Yep i know, but that seems to be the best angle i can get.. Doesn't wanna move anymore... Think just a tiny bit would do it too.

[novalew]

Have to find your car and put a face to the car