how easy is this and whats estimated cost ,think it needs crank sorting basically getting engine free and going to do it as a project etc
cheers for any guidence
rich
you dont think you will be able to catch me with that do you ?
try http://www.sbdev.co.uk/ my mates got a nova with a red top in and he re built it as a 2.1 with big cam new pistons and all that good stuff
Just finishing my xe install at the min
had my crank checked and it was fine - no grind necessary!!!
block had a .5 rebore
new pistons were over £200 ( with rings)
then you have got all your gaskets and seals etc...
just work your way through the haynes manual , and take your time -
I bought a bit from e-bay and its taken over 2 yrs now, just did it as a project and now its time to fit it!!!
on with the wiring now
which haynes manual best covers this engine ??
cheers
richard
You need the workshop manual for the Astra. Not sure if you can buy it anymore but I got a 2nd hand one on Amazon for 50p.
The XE is a pretty easy engine to rebuild. Basic costs are
- Hone = £40
- New rings = £60
- Mains and big ends go for ACL heavy duty = £80
- Skim head = £50
- New oil pump = £70
- New Water pump = £40
Then all your gaskets and seals etc
lot of manuals for astra ,exactly which one ,do you have picture or issue number cheers
richard
The manual that covers 1990 astras will be the one. I think it's got a blue cover.
or the brown one that covers the mk3 cavalier, this also has a good chunk on XE rebuild, as does the calibra manual.
