mjw_2k2
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Registered: 18th Sep 03
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ive just aquired a cavalier SRI which has a 2.0L engine in but the car is a H reg so quite old and its done over a 100K miles so if i got this engine rebuilt would it be ok to put it into my 1.2 8v corsa? is this a good idea or would it be better and cheaper to find a better 2.0 engine?
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Hodg
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Registered: 11th Jun 04
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drop it in lad, if it dont smoke or knock just keep it well serviced n it'll be a good en!!!
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suzi-sue
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Registered: 1st Mar 04
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if it aint broke dont fix it... get it in there
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mjw_2k2
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without a rebuild?
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suzi-sue
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if u got the cash its always a good idea, but if its sweet, just look after it
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mjw_2k2
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not sure how good it is yet, dont get it till thursday im sure il spend a bit on it just to get it runnin sweet, lol
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suzi-sue
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wait n see then
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mjw_2k2
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what else will i need to change (wheels brakes etc?)
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suzi-sue
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Registered: 1st Mar 04
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u got the fittin kit?... otherwise, suspension, brakes, hubs, shafts, mounts... etc
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Darren
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Registered: 21st Apr 02
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my mums cav sri has done over 120k and still runs sweet as a nut
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mjw_2k2
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i havent got anything yet and need a list of what to get so i can get started
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suzi-sue
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check pvd for ideas, but DO NOT buy from there
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James R
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Registered: 4th Feb 03
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u2u Lee Mitchell, IT's a simple job, just dropped a XE in a corsa, took a weekend.
Oh the 16v is the way forward
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mjw_2k2
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thanks guys il u2u him, why not from PVD?
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James R
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They're bust.
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mjw_2k2
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lol so where else can i get a kit from
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suzi-sue
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mr beardy, or lee mitchell, cheaper too
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