With getting tire into my car one if my main goals this year I plan on restoring shell then addressing the engine.
My last car was a standard c1j which I loved but just wouldn't stop worrying about.
Couldn't help it. Just worried about something going wrong when our driving.
I know that's a bit negative but it's something inevitable for me
I see the engine sections on the forum but I am none the wiser to where they come from and which is in essence more reliable and "easy" to slot into a 5
Lol im not mechanically minded. The b18ft engine has been mostly painfree drving. Ive only change oil twice in 6 months. Used as my daily and have been up and down motorways without any issues. Great car start on the buttonevery morning.Originally Posted by safehands
With getting tire into my car one if my main goals this year I plan on restoring shell then addressing the engine.
My last car was a standard c1j which I loved but just wouldn't stop worrying about.
Couldn't help it. Just worried about something going wrong when our driving.
I know that's a bit negative but it's something inevitable for me
I see the engine sections on the forum but I am none the wiser to where they come from and which is in essence more reliable and "easy" to slot into a 5
That b18 engine is from a Volvo? My friend had the old 480. Was great old thing. Are these hard to come by?
Will let you know in a couple of weeks as the b18 is my next project.. I know mike@gttubospares has one complete.
About £ 150 on ebay and specialist breakers.
150...sounds good. I'm assuming the c1j standard gearbox won't meet this?
Im using my original monaco/gtx 1.7 box.
Its basicly an f series engine use jb3 box and same mounts just need to drill the front one or source a Monaco or gtx mount.
If you can't find one for the above models, there was also the GTE (1.7 non-turbo GTT) available in Europe.
im very swayed towards a different/ more reliable engine for the 5.although it makes me feel like its not a 5 then lol
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