Phillips_91
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Hi there,
Wondered if someone could give me a bit of a tutorial on engine swapping (x14xe to x16xe if it makes a difference)
is it just a case of taking of rad pipes, all electrical sensors, putting crane on engine and undoing the mounts?
What is involved?
Thanks danny 
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merlokquest
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is it worth it for extra 15 bhp anyway just straight swap in it change ECU everythings the same as far as i know
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merlokquest
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ive got that 1.4 and my 1.6 everything looks the same mate
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Phillips_91
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well yeah because my 1.4 is on its way out  expecting it too blow any week now so trying to rapidly learn how to swap an engine diy for an ammature  i know everythings the same on them but just need to know how to do it 
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ecclesturbo
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Label pipes/sensors wires on were they go if your new to engine swapping will help you alot
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Phillips_91
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cheers for that
is there anything major that could go tits up, or is it just a simple out and in (so to speak)
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ecclesturbo
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Not really,as long as you double check things you`ll be ok
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Phillips_91
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right thanks alot for that, will see about hiring an engine hoist, and getting everthing ready
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ecclesturbo
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drop it out from the bottom,makes things alot easier.
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merlokquest
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ive done 2 before danny boy u want me nip up when ur doing i give you a hand ex mechanic so i love gettin dirrrrrrty lol hardest bit is the shitty gear linkage i reckon
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merlokquest
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both wer 1.6 to 1.6
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Phillips_91
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so would you use engine hoist to lift the car tom? (i think its tom feel stupid now it thats not ya name ) and yeah if ya wouldnt mind please dan, any extra help would be a bonus, will probably be engine out on one day though and engine back in next day so i can give the bay a bit of a spruce up, will provide refreshments though
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ecclesturbo
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Thats the best thing to do mate,not unless you know someone with a 2 poster. Yes my name is tom
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Phillips_91
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nah dont know anyone with a 2 poster, not one i could use anyway, work in an exhaust fittin station with 2 4posters but im not allowed to use them to work on my own cars 
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ecclesturbo
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Well thats tosh!! Anyway thats your only way lift up the front engine with a crane,get hold of something to move it with/lower the engine box onto. Just makes life alot easier moving things
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Phillips_91
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Just anything with wheels? like a crawler board or something? or would it need to be height adjustable?
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merlokquest
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half a day at most mate honestly there easy pal and u will need a crane either way mate as u will to lift the engine up into the bay to line it up and i aint lieing under it pushing it up lol
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merlokquest
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send us a text with your address mate and then wen ur doing it drop us a text easier with 2 peeps as one can hold it in place while other gets the bolt in and the wiring is easy one big master plug that sits under your inlet think ts big blue thing and you starter motor wires
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Phillips_91
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lmao,
nah i dont fancy that either tbh lol, think my arms would snap!
will see about sourcing an engine etc after payday, hopefully my engine will last till then without blowing up on me
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Phillips_91
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quote:
Originally posted by merlokquest
send us a text with your address mate and then wen ur doing it drop us a text easier with 2 peeps as one can hold it in place while other gets the bolt in and the wiring is easy one big master plug that sits under your inlet think ts big blue thing and you starter motor wires
Send ya the text now mate
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ecclesturbo
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quote:
Originally posted by Phillips_91
Just anything with wheels? like a crawler board or something? or would it need to be height adjustable?
Yep anything half decent will do
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grubz172
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engine crane here for hire if needed, might be a bit far though .. youve been mine before for them cesaros you bought off bally,
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Phillips_91
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how much would you be wanting?
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