Twiggy
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get it on the rollers for a rough idea what yours is putting out
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antnee
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Does it need a service? all the filters fine? all spark plugs and leads fine?
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Stu
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The Corsa is a nice motor Mike but I don't know how you've been able to go back to a Corsa after having an M3!
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tom_simes
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quote: Originally posted by Nic Barnes
quote: Originally posted by gez c16b
what car were you in nic??
vectra gsi. i was pulling away once we were past 60-70. very similar below that.
Oh, I thought you were taking the piss, and you were in the Corsa
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Mike GSi
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I think i might just chuck it on the rollers, and Nic i fully intend to put a LET in it ASAP, not being to safely overtake is depressing and scary
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JM_16v
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I raced a silver volvo..... he got the last laugh
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BluKoo
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You sure it was a ztec s, and not an ST?
Maybe it was a badged down sleeper
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Mike GSi
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No i know the lad, where would i find the VIN on the engine block? and is there any way of telling if its a 1.4 or 1.6
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Pridzz
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quote: Originally posted by antnee
Does it need a service? all the filters fine? all spark plugs and leads fine?
?
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Jamie-C
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I think it has the engine code stamped on the block somewhere iirc, like C16XE, X14XE etc..
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Jenko_Sport
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look to the left of where the gearbox mates up to the block and theres a flat patch on the block can see the engine code on there.
Give it a service and get it on the rollers mike.
My x16xe with 4-2-1, de-cat and full system is abit quicker than my gf's zs so with an inlet you should be pulling away tbh.
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Mike GSi
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quote: Originally posted by Pridzz
quote: Originally posted by antnee
Does it need a service? all the filters fine? all spark plugs and leads fine?
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No, it doesnt need a service, it runs sweet, no knocks taps ticks nothing, infact its the quietest and smoothest 16XE ive heard.
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Mike GSi
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just been outside to look for the engine code, but the manifold is in the way.
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Jenko_Sport
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Its just to the right of cylinder 4 exhaust port.
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tom_simes
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Mike, this is a Mk5 Zetec S we are talking about isn't it, not the newer Mk6?
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Mike GSi
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yeah i can see the flat spot on the top of the block but cant see the numbers becuase the manifold is in the way
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Mike GSi
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yeah Mk5
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Jenko_Sport
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I swear the flat bit isnt behind the manifold.
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Mike GSi
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ill go take a pic
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Jenko_Sport
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Do it and ill highlights where it is lol.
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Mike GSi
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Jenko_Sport
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It may be abit grubby but it will say there
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andyc1234
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from what i have seen them go like standard zetec-s are sluggish for what they are.
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Mike GSi
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oh thats why i failed then 
do i remember seeing 16XE on my Cam pulleys? on my old GSI
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Jenko_Sport
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Yea, my 14xe said 16xe aswell though.
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