Berto Non-metallic PCV valves don't last long, better to replace them every 3 years at most (bonus PITA when they're buried inside the intake manifold). Resist the temptation of blanking and fit a new one. It also works as a check valve / one-way valve, so you can boost at leisure without losing the benefits from crankcase vacuum while off boost at part throttle.
figo126 fitted timing and balance chains , genuine gm ones of course , going to get some stainless braided fuel pipes made up tomorrow , tried bending original ones and messed up ? , need to get them out of the way so braided are going in, only clutch and she can go back in????
identiti66 Seeing a fair amount of out of the car engine building going on lately.. Getting a bit jealous, might have to get a stand and an engine to play with. Nice to see mate... didn't know about the pcv valves in these, ours is probably the original one from the factory. Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk
figo126 cheers pal ,, have a look on ebay for engine stand , got mine for £30 ,, but saying that think machine mart sell them for £40+,,,
identiti66 Might buy the missus one for Christmas... she'd love it... Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk
identiti66 We both really like the Z22 (I have a b205 in my Saab, I could give that to her) I think she'd be happiest with one of those... I'd go Z20NET or b207 I think... Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk
figo126 I picked a b207 up off ebay last month for £100 ,worth it to have a look every week for these bargains, and were only 20 minutes away,,,,
figo126 got 4 days off work time to get engine back into car, went in better than I thought it would, having the turbo on ,bought some braided fuel pipes ,, time to start making intercooler pipes and get the water pipes on,,,,,,,,,,,
Kb1974 Nice project this is , and a good read . Ps if u still have the other engine after xmas I may b a interested .
figo126 started fitting the new silicone hoses , had a problem the saab thermostat housing has 4 outlets because of the oil cooler, but doesn't fit with the astra f23 gearbox ,after a few hours i think ive sorted it ,,,,, drive shafts in next ,, then 4 days at work then I'm off till new year ,,,,,, party,,,,
figo126 cheers dave ,big thanks to you and everyone , for the help and advise on this forum, thought I were going to be happy when I got to genuine 2.2 done, but after seeing yours getting up and running changed my mind , so I'm nearly there , got down pipe to fab up , bit of cutting n banging , get xmas out of way ,then get saving for standalone,,,,,,,,, thanks.
figo126 having problems trying to find something to upgrade the drive shafts , got z22yh f23 equal length drive shaft , don't fit , the mount is where the oil return is from the turbo ??? got a z20net drive shaft wont fit the gear box because its from a f40, any ideas ??????????
