Can confirm, check the belt. I left mine a bit too long but it had one done about 60-70kms ago but when i took the cover off there was rubber shavings everywhere. Also its interference so if it snaps you will trash your engine.
I have a 2000 (not convertible) one with everything top of the line except a 2.2L engine, any tips for a complete swap? I assume it would need the ecu, gearbox and engine all swapped together? And would the turbo be a problem or would the equipment from the donor car negate that? Other option is a 6cyl from a vectra but that looks to be quite a bit of work with the wiring.
Hello, i swapped my x18xe1 for z18xe but i can't start it. Please help on what i should at or even chsnge. I noticed the plug on the throttle was not the same i changed it for the old one. I put back the cable head. I tufned it then but it wasn't revving whdn i hit the accelerator. Not it doesnt wanf to start at all and even burned my starter.
The hyd clutch release is leaking on my 1.6 8v petrol. Would you lift the motor out or drop the sub frame on the gearbox side...I dropped the sub from on the gearbox it was a right fiddly job. I was considering lifting the motor out. What do you think guys.
Without a car hoist I would suggest lifting the motor and gearbox out the top. If you have a car hoist, I would drop the engine, gearbox and subframe out from below as a complete unit and then seperate. To remove the gearbox with the motor in place you have to remove the complete subframe, support the engine and the separate (this is really fiddly and time consuming) Lifting the motor out has always been the quickest way for me. Let me know how it goes.
Hi teacher, I have a 1995 Opel Astra F and I wanted to replace its engine with another car engine. Can you guide me and name the engines that can replace the engine of this car or refer me to another specialist? Please guide. Thank you
Hi, just tried to watch this on .25% speed and could barely follow it, I've just bought a pristine 04 Astra auto with a blown head gasket, I also have a manual 02 that's been in a light roll over with only 65k on the motor, is it really necessary to remove the box and exhaust all in one hit, I'm hoping to just swap the motor over, I've worked on many subaru's (so easy) but these seem much harder by the looks, anyhow, can I just undo exhaust, aircon tranny/box and just to a bare engine swap or do I need to rip everything out like i the video? thanks.
Hi and thanks for the questions. No you don't have to remove the engine and transmission together but I find it easier and quicker in the long run because the bolts between the box and engine can be really difficult to get out and the is limited space to separate the 2 units. Subaru's are easy to work as the layout is simple and there is more access space. Many people drop the engine and box complete with subframe and suspension out the bottom, but I usually like to be able to move the engine less body around so don't like this method. Happy to talk you through if if you want any help.
Hello..have you replaced a 1.3 CDTI Z13DTH engine with an identical one before? I'm swapping out mine with an identical one in a few weeks. Anything else i have to replace beside the engine when doing the swap? I assume the ECU can still be used on the replacement engine, right? 😄
Due to the other engine mounts this can be removed without supporting the engine. Just unbolt from the engine and then (from memory) there is a single bolt that runs through the frame and engine mount that needs to be removed. Fit the new mount and bolt it in. Done!
A good set of torq bits and sockets. I remove the front bumper to get fast access to the radiator. Just push air con condenser out of the way. Things not shown are the drive shafts. After taking off each front wheel I remove the 2 bolts from the suspension strut and lean the hubs out giving enough room to pop the circlip holding the inner CV to the gear box and then you can remove the engine end of the shafts. The transmission mount has the be removed from the body, 4 annoying bolts 1:13. If it's auto you will have the coolant lines to deal with, if it's a manual you will have the linkage to disconnect. You only need to remove 2 clips and the linkage can be disconnected. I leave the bonnet on and it can squeeze up and out. Change the timing belt, pulleys and water pump on the replacement engine to be safe. Any questions just let me know.
Arron, if you go on Scribd and join (first month free) you can download a workshop manual. Then cancel and you won't pay anything. Or continue, lots of good stuff on there.
I've got a mk5 08 1.4 sxi astra and seized the engine a few months back, it has been literally impossible to find another engine, I found a few the other day costing £400, how much does it normally cost to fit the engine ?
If you have a few mates and some beers, it would be a Saturday job. If you're having to pay a mechanic they would usually charge around 6-8 hours labour however, a lot of mechanics are not willing to put in an engine that you have found cheaper. Additional costs will include oils, coolants, TB and WP if necessary, also a good idea to do front and rear seals. Costs will vary from where I am as I am in Australia.
