Absolutely no way that the bravo's gearbox will be able to handle the torque of that engine. I'd just use the same engine and not risk any bad surprises that might come with buying a different engine. It's not as simple as plug and play at all.
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Absolutely no way that the bravo's gearbox will be able to handle the torque of that engine. I'd just use the same engine and not risk any bad surprises that might come with buying a different engine. It's not as simple as plug and play at all.
I think playing time is over. Just go for the 1.4 t-jet again.
If you like adventure, thans get a 1750 tbi, button like already mentioned, good luck with the gearbox.
Geuzendam in the Netherlands (Almelo) do have a lot of Fiat/Alfa engines on stock.
If you like adventure, thans get a 1750 tbi, button like already mentioned, good luck with the gearbox.
Geuzendam in the Netherlands (Almelo) do have a lot of Fiat/Alfa engines on stock.
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Intapart , Daventry (breaker); James Twist,Warrington (specialist) might be worth contacting . Both a long way from you but you never know.
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The astra and corsa vxr have the same M32 gearbox as my bravo, thats my i thought of it
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Corsa VXR would be easier.
Don't forget Corsa's/ Grande Punto's share a lot of parts so I'm thinking the 1.6T engine would go in nicely
Thats a good point
Problem with other engines is its ECU communication with body ECU of the car, and adaptation to car is very expensive.
For older cars from 90s thats no problem.
Dismantle engine and see what exactly is damaged.
If you buy used engine from non-trusted seller you dont know what you bought
For older cars from 90s thats no problem.
Dismantle engine and see what exactly is damaged.
If you buy used engine from non-trusted seller you dont know what you bought
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It might use the same gearbox but the position might be different: you might need different drive-shafts.
Also if you change to a different engine, you will need the ECU, body computer, maybe ABS unit..etc.. a lot of additional costs and might still have problems with the electric steering, airbags ..and so on.
Stick with the T-jet, spend a bit more to make sure you get a good engine, after that it's basically plug-n-play.
Bonus if you get one with turbo/alternator/starter/clutch/sensors attached!!!!
Also if you change to a different engine, you will need the ECU, body computer, maybe ABS unit..etc.. a lot of additional costs and might still have problems with the electric steering, airbags ..and so on.
Stick with the T-jet, spend a bit more to make sure you get a good engine, after that it's basically plug-n-play.
Bonus if you get one with turbo/alternator/starter/clutch/sensors attached!!!!
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thinking about just selling spares and repairs, or breaking it myself
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just pull the head off..,
then you'll know for sure,
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It's coming off Monday, so if it's colossal damage then I don't know what I'm going to do, it's a big hit money wise -2k off the car and probably 2k for the car as it sits
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Good news, the valves in cylinder 2 & 3 were bent so its only a £300 job
buy WHY were they bent...
your currently in danger of fixing the result not the cause
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Launch control was the cause
how exactly?
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Wasn't working properly, limited the revs for about 2 seconds then they started to climb again then limit it at different revs, we could see after we took it off that one of the relays inside was crushed
T-jet is fire engine, so pistons cant hit valves, even if cambelt snap. So its to high revs. Check piston rods and crankshaft bearings
they have been bent due to colliding with the piston crowns,
pretty common to have big-end knocks a few hundred miles later too
Charlie
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The rest of the timing is fine, can't believe they were the only things damaged
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Old 8V FIRE yes, but 1.4 16v is an interference engine.
