corsaZ22se
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As i keep getting asked how to fit the Z22SE in to a Corsa C and many don't use any search features on the internet and forums i thought i would try and do a guide as to how i have done mine.
It will not be picture heavy as i don't have a very good camera and have the time when doing the builds to stop and take photo's.
I will try to include part numbers of any parts used to help. I buy my parts from main dealers, LMF and Autovaux, try to use genuine GM parts as much as i can so don't ask where to get the parts from.
As i said this is how i have done both of my Z22SE Corsa C's if you choose to do it a different way don't ask me if it will work, this way works!
To start you need to remove the engine, gearbox, subframe, front bumper, crash bar, cooling pack and un clip the wiring loom from the r/h side from abs and light unit to give maximum space to work, head lamps can also be removed to help when it comes to wiring.
its a good idea to clean the bay at this point while you have the space.
while the bay is empty you need to re spare the O/S/front brake line which goes across the back of the bay so it clears the exhaust manifold, the lower green pipe in above image, the z bend needs to be as far to the O/S as possible so it clears the manifold.
next is to re shape the fuel lines and add a return fuel line back to tank as the Corsa only runs 1 fuel line with its fpr in the tank. both lines need to come up by the O/S suspension turret. i have found either Vectra B or Astra G Z22SE engine Bay fuel lines work with a bit of re shaping.
here you can see the brake line covered in heat wrap and bent over the top of manifold.
Z22SE > Corsa C
Parts list
1x Suitable Z22SE engine complete with loom and as much engine to body loom as possible
1x F23 gearbox from Astra G, or Zafira A. other will fit with mods.
1x Vectra B O/S drive shaft complete
1x N/S drive shaft from any Z22SE car (only need a pair of CV joints)
1x Corsa B 2.0L 16V N/S drive shaft (just the shaft)
1x cable gear shifter set, ideal is from Corsa C with F23 gearbox but any will work
1x ECU set, key chip, transponder, ECU, code set and throttle pedal if Vectra B
2x front hubs for large CV joints
1x Z22SE exhaust down pipe or parts to make one
Assorted fuel lines, front to rear
Both engine bay fuel lines to under body joint from Astra G or Vectra B Z22SE
1x Astra G air inlet tube 24408176
1x air filter, enclose cone type or similar
1x Brake servo vacuum line from Z22SE car
1x Brake servo line from Corsa C Z12XEP or Z14XEP
1x Corsa C front sub frame with front engine mount clevis (Corsa C 1.7 CDTI is the strongest one)
1x red 12V dash lamp for oil pressure light
Loom tape
Extra wiring loom (pull as much as you can from donner car)
Heat shrink tube
Solder wire
Various nuts, bolts, pipe clamps, clips, fuel hose, all can be saved from donner car
Small sized heat wrap tube for brake lines.
Engine Mounts
Corsa C 1.7 CDTI
1x 24463131 rear mount
1x 24463130 rearmount
1x 24463127 N/S wing mount
Astra G Z22SE
1x 91569651 front mount
1x 9227958 O/S engine mount
1x 90539246 O/S engine mount
1x 9156986 O/S engine mount
1x M12x1.75 x 50mm counter sink screw
1x VibraTechnics front rubber mount for Astra G GSI
1x Corsa C Z20LET N/S gearbox top mount plate
Radiator and hose’s
1x Radiator from Corsa C Z14xe 9201958 with cooling fan
Or from Corsa C Z18XE 93177424 with cooling fan
Or from Vectra B Z22se with cooling fan and wiring loom
From Corsa C Z14XE
1x 24423509 heater inlet hose
1x 24423513 heater outlet hose
1x 24409351 pipe clip (holds hose’s tidy)
1x radiator to header tank vent hose from any Corsa C
From Vectra B Z22SE
1x 9129491 bottom rad hose
1x 90537387 top rad hose
1x 24437235 engine vent hose
It will not be picture heavy as i don't have a very good camera and have the time when doing the builds to stop and take photo's.
I will try to include part numbers of any parts used to help. I buy my parts from main dealers, LMF and Autovaux, try to use genuine GM parts as much as i can so don't ask where to get the parts from.
As i said this is how i have done both of my Z22SE Corsa C's if you choose to do it a different way don't ask me if it will work, this way works!
To start you need to remove the engine, gearbox, subframe, front bumper, crash bar, cooling pack and un clip the wiring loom from the r/h side from abs and light unit to give maximum space to work, head lamps can also be removed to help when it comes to wiring.
its a good idea to clean the bay at this point while you have the space.
while the bay is empty you need to re spare the O/S/front brake line which goes across the back of the bay so it clears the exhaust manifold, the lower green pipe in above image, the z bend needs to be as far to the O/S as possible so it clears the manifold.
next is to re shape the fuel lines and add a return fuel line back to tank as the Corsa only runs 1 fuel line with its fpr in the tank. both lines need to come up by the O/S suspension turret. i have found either Vectra B or Astra G Z22SE engine Bay fuel lines work with a bit of re shaping.
here you can see the brake line covered in heat wrap and bent over the top of manifold.
Z22SE > Corsa C
Parts list
1x Suitable Z22SE engine complete with loom and as much engine to body loom as possible
1x F23 gearbox from Astra G, or Zafira A. other will fit with mods.
1x Vectra B O/S drive shaft complete
1x N/S drive shaft from any Z22SE car (only need a pair of CV joints)
1x Corsa B 2.0L 16V N/S drive shaft (just the shaft)
1x cable gear shifter set, ideal is from Corsa C with F23 gearbox but any will work
1x ECU set, key chip, transponder, ECU, code set and throttle pedal if Vectra B
2x front hubs for large CV joints
1x Z22SE exhaust down pipe or parts to make one
Assorted fuel lines, front to rear
Both engine bay fuel lines to under body joint from Astra G or Vectra B Z22SE
1x Astra G air inlet tube 24408176
1x air filter, enclose cone type or similar
1x Brake servo vacuum line from Z22SE car
1x Brake servo line from Corsa C Z12XEP or Z14XEP
1x Corsa C front sub frame with front engine mount clevis (Corsa C 1.7 CDTI is the strongest one)
1x red 12V dash lamp for oil pressure light
Loom tape
Extra wiring loom (pull as much as you can from donner car)
Heat shrink tube
Solder wire
Various nuts, bolts, pipe clamps, clips, fuel hose, all can be saved from donner car
Small sized heat wrap tube for brake lines.
Engine Mounts
Corsa C 1.7 CDTI
1x 24463131 rear mount
1x 24463130 rearmount
1x 24463127 N/S wing mount
Astra G Z22SE
1x 91569651 front mount
1x 9227958 O/S engine mount
1x 90539246 O/S engine mount
1x 9156986 O/S engine mount
1x M12x1.75 x 50mm counter sink screw
1x VibraTechnics front rubber mount for Astra G GSI
1x Corsa C Z20LET N/S gearbox top mount plate
Radiator and hose’s
1x Radiator from Corsa C Z14xe 9201958 with cooling fan
Or from Corsa C Z18XE 93177424 with cooling fan
Or from Vectra B Z22se with cooling fan and wiring loom
From Corsa C Z14XE
1x 24423509 heater inlet hose
1x 24423513 heater outlet hose
1x 24409351 pipe clip (holds hose’s tidy)
1x radiator to header tank vent hose from any Corsa C
From Vectra B Z22SE
1x 9129491 bottom rad hose
1x 90537387 top rad hose
1x 24437235 engine vent hose
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