Dropping a 1.6 in a Nova

[thedjse]

Right what do i need to do to drop a 1.6 on my own or with a few mates to do

please i really need an idiots guide on what to do what to buy and what specialist help i need

[MK1 Astraman]

Pmsl!!!

You change your mind,,, more times than the weather!!!! LOL!!!

A hoist would be a start unless you have a guy my size to lift engine out!!!!;);)
Oh and while its out, make sure you change the cambelt and possibly new clutch??

[thedjse]

I know mitch and i am sorry to everyone lol but im completly new to all this i just wanna know weather i can do this my self as i would feel a good sense of accomplishment

[thedjse]

ooo and about lifting the engine i was thinking trolley jack and make sure everythings disconnected then tipping the front end of the car up lol

[thedjse]

just seen this

16 valve cylinder block (re-worked)

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Complete rebuild 5000 miles ago.

The block has been decked and +0.5mm oversized pistons fitted after a rebore and the complete balance of the following
Crank
Flywheel
clutch
clutch plate
Con rods
Pistons
The con-rods have ARP bolts fitted and an SBD oil pump using their solid steel.

SBD timing belt steel rollers are available but not part of this sale.

Over £500 worth of work/parts but for a quick sale I'm looking for £200 ono

[MK1 Astraman]

ooo and about lifting the engine i was thinking trolley jack and make sure everythings disconnected then tipping the front end of the car up lol

Liftin the engine out is alot easier than tryin to move car over it!!!!:D:D

[MK1 Astraman]

The above sounds ok mate!!! If the flywheel has been lightened too that will push more power to the wheels!!!;)

[thedjse]

Yeah i was thinking that but its getting the cash together lol

[Hebs!]

It's not that much to hire one of the foldaway hoists about £50 we paid for a weekend

[wayne85]

if its your first engine conversion and your trying to keep costs down id go through the bottom and pull the lump out the front end etc you can get em high enough

[mike137]

yeah, thats what ash and crew did with his.

[Danny]

Engine hoist is £15 for a weekend where I hire it from saves so much hastle trying to lign the engine up with mounts.

[rhydgte]

Easy enough in a nova, I'd totally agree with wayne's advice :cool: