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philo1983
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hi guys

i was wondering which car would the redtop be easy to put in them cars or is it the same hassle for both cars and what is the most expensive part to buy first im buying bit by bit all new
Nic Barnes
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b is easier
philo1983
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quote:
Originally posted by Nic Barnes
b is easier


thanks Nic is it best to buy anything new for the engine or use some used parts as well ?
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Personally I'd have it rebuilt before I put it in.
philo1983
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quote:
Originally posted by DannyB
Personally I'd have it rebuilt before I put it in.


ie everything new?
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Most things yes, you might aswell whilst it's out
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if your going the full hog.. mite aswell have full rebuil i.e bearings, rings, oilseals, gaskets, water pump, oil pump, cam belt kit etc.. and it will be easier to put in to the B

[Edited on 03-07-2010 by boz_gsi]
philo1983
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cool thanks guys whats the first thing to buy first starting with the most expenive part
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Strip it down and clean the block etc and start with shells, bearings, cam seals, head gasket water pump, build it back up from scratch.
philo1983
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quote:
Originally posted by DannyB
Strip it down and clean the block etc and start with shells, bearings, cam seals, head gasket water pump, build it back up from scratch.


i aint got nothing to start with yet just buying a corsa b spares and repairs then the redtop engine then buy everything new is the plan
philo1983
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i brought a shell now just wanting on engine whats the first expensive part buy first guys?
Chadicles
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conversion shafts and hubs, mounts....
McWillster
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