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bigb ****
Joined: 09 Mar 2008 Posts: 379 Location: Fife Scotland
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Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 9:24 Post subject: |
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sorry forgot to ask.....isnt the voltage different?or do i have to give it a feed from the 2.8 pump before it enters the ecu? thanks bryan |
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drakey ***
Joined: 29 Jan 2010 Posts: 243 Location: Leeds
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Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2010 17:43 Post subject: |
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Did the rev counter work in the end , iwill be picking my 3.0 up tomorow i am hoping i have as much luck as you did with my conversion. I am going to put a3.1 in mine so the DMF might be a hassle,so any info will be most welcome. |
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bigb ****
Joined: 09 Mar 2008 Posts: 379 Location: Fife Scotland
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Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2010 16:12 Post subject: |
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i havent bothered trying to figure out the rev counter,it really doesnt bother me so havent looked into it.the dmf isnt a problem,it works perfedtly bolted up to my 2.8 used with the 3.0 gearbox. thanks bryan |
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richard wilkinson *******
Joined: 11 May 2008 Posts: 2114 Location: staffordshire
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Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2010 20:39 Post subject: |
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thinking 2.8 is the better option made a phone call yesterday 2.8 using 3l clutch and fly wheel bolts strait up not sure how the 3.1 woud work wth 3.0 gearbox _________________ isuzu 3.0 about to be a 3.1 it is now
vauxhall astra club 1.6 |
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rallymarshall *******
Joined: 04 Mar 2007 Posts: 1728 Location: somewere thereabouts
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Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2010 20:47 Post subject: |
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2.8 prob better on fuel _________________ atb kevin
65 vauxhall mokka 1.6cdti 4x4 se
66 vauxhall corsa vxr |
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bigb ****
Joined: 09 Mar 2008 Posts: 379 Location: Fife Scotland
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Posted: Sun Mar 21, 2010 10:59 Post subject: |
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they both bolt straight up,the bellhousing connector plate has to be removed from the 3.0 engine and swapped with the one from the 2.8 or 3.1,its just bolted to the block(not sure if you would even have to with the 3.1)the clutch and duel mass flywheel from the 3.0 then bolts straight onto the 2.8 or 3.1(same bolt pattern)and everything works as it did with your 3.0. i went for the 2.8 as i had a tf pickup with that engine and i didnt have to lift the bonnet,also i picked up a mot failure 2.8 frontera for 200 quid which was cheaper than an engine to buy,plus you get to see it running.you dont have to be a mechanic,as long as you can use a spanner it is easy enough done. |
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bigb ****
Joined: 09 Mar 2008 Posts: 379 Location: Fife Scotland
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Posted: Sun Mar 21, 2010 11:07 Post subject: |
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forgot to add,the 3.0 spiggot bearing has to be used with the clutch/gearbox setup too obviously |
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drakey ***
Joined: 29 Jan 2010 Posts: 243 Location: Leeds
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Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2010 8:30 Post subject: |
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Well im about to do the conversion myself so be ready to be pestered by me, i am now taking the 3.0 out at the moment and have 3.1 all lined up to go in so all the big bits are sorted . |
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drakey ***
Joined: 29 Jan 2010 Posts: 243 Location: Leeds
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Posted: Tue Mar 23, 2010 7:28 Post subject: |
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O M G how tight are the bell hosing bolts, the last three at the top i am not looking forward to at all,ill try to drop the engine forward to give me more space. |
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bigb ****
Joined: 09 Mar 2008 Posts: 379 Location: Fife Scotland
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Posted: Tue Mar 23, 2010 20:07 Post subject: |
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the top bellhousing bolts were the worst part of the conversion,i ended up bending the neck on a ring spanner and using that,a series of extensions can be used over the top of the gearbox too,but you need an extra pair of hands to guide it on and hold on the nut(remember take off the slave cylinder too).once you have the engine out,do all the jobs i have mentioned on this thread before fitting as it will save loads of time.the release bearing needs clipped onto the clutch assembly before refitting engine,then it clips onto the clutch fork when engine mates to gearbox,its clear to see when you remove the 3.0.mind connect a wire to the fuel pump stop solenoid when engine is out as this is a nightmare when engine is in,make it a few feet long to connect to your desired ignition live(i used the wiper motor feed in engine bay)also change over the oil pressure switches from 3.0 to 3.1 while engine is out and it will plug back in to the loom and work as normal. good luck and anything i can help you with,just ask.cheers bryan |
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ubs69 **
Joined: 14 Jun 2009 Posts: 107 Location: Cross Hands, Carmarthenshire
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Posted: Tue Mar 23, 2010 23:02 Post subject: |
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how did you manage the alternator wiring? |
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drakey ***
Joined: 29 Jan 2010 Posts: 243 Location: Leeds
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Posted: Tue Mar 23, 2010 23:22 Post subject: |
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Just finnished the bolts what a ******* nightmare hat off to the lads that work for isuzu they must have been put on with a air gun.You really could lose the plot with those 17mm bolts,anyway thanks Bigb for your imput. |
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bigb ****
Joined: 09 Mar 2008 Posts: 379 Location: Fife Scotland
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Posted: Wed Mar 24, 2010 8:43 Post subject: |
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if you look back the threads on this post,there is a guide of everything i did,including the alternator wiring.it is simple enough,only 1 of the two from the 3.0 alt plug needs used to put the dash lights on and make the alt charge.thanks bryan |
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drakey ***
Joined: 29 Jan 2010 Posts: 243 Location: Leeds
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Posted: Fri Mar 26, 2010 20:51 Post subject: |
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Well tommorow i will be starting tne conversion ,i have a low milage motor ready to go in, old 3.0 out and loads of info from you guys lets hope all goes well, |
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drakey ***
Joined: 29 Jan 2010 Posts: 243 Location: Leeds
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Posted: Fri Mar 26, 2010 20:52 Post subject: |
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Well tommorow i will be starting tne conversion ,i have a low milage motor ready to go in, old 3.0 out and loads of info from you guys lets hope all goes well, |
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