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c18xe into 1.7 diesel van wiring help

Posted: Fri Aug 21, 2009 3:02 pm
by c18xecorsa
am converting my van into 1.8, none of the engine loom wire's match the ones on the corsa loom an all the guide's say match colour for colour :( any help much appricated thanks john

Re: c18xe into 1.7 diesel van wiring help

Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2009 1:24 am
by prawny12009
hi john,

your problem lies in the fact that you are trying to convert a diesel car the cars will share very little in the way of engine electrics and the clock/dash wiring will be different too and probably the ignition barrel, so im guessing a stand alone engine managment would be easier to fit,

probably not what you want too hear but it would be easier with a petrol van to start with or fit a 1.7 td instead, but if you are willing to splash out on a megasquirt system you might as well get a bigger engine (maybe a turbo) to make the outlay worthwhile.

Re: c18xe into 1.7 diesel van wiring help

Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2009 8:42 pm
by c18xecorsa
problem solved, i have now fully stripped out inside and fitted loom from a petrol astra. ( was just hanging up in the loft so an easy fit)