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willy3
16-08-2007, 06:42
is it possible to bore a 1.8 out to a 2ltr ?????

reason i'm asking is, going to have a look at a clio 16v thats supposidly bored out to a 2ltr with a 2 stage fuel management?????? was just wondering if it was possible to bore the 1.8 out safely??????

u33db
16-08-2007, 08:05
Its possible to bore it out but read on...

Your from Dumfries?

Its not a 'matt' black one with gold interior and gold stripes over it is it?

If so thats been on and off ebay for ages now. I contemplated buying it (live in Aberdeen) but the guy i spoke to could provide no proof it had been bored out.

I'd avoid it if its the one i'm thinking off.

willy3
16-08-2007, 09:13
its a black k-reg one which is in carlisle don't know if its the same one as you mentioned, seen that one before on ebay.....

it needs a clutch and other bits but is at the right price, just wasn't sure about the engine side, as not sure how thick the walls will be to the oil/water ways now its been bored out, plus the fact he has no proof that the work has been done.......

VIPERONE
16-08-2007, 11:30
yes you can bore out a clio 1.8 f7p. i have a bored block in my garage. it uses the williams crank etc.. so other work is required

MAXIBOY
16-08-2007, 11:47
1.8 is 82mm 2.0 litre is 82.7mm. extra capacity is gained from a 10mm longer stroke on the 2.0 litre. which means not just a rebore but 2.0 litre crank shaft and pistons are needed and a lot of clearance work around the bottom of the bores.

willy3
16-08-2007, 12:33
hmmmmmmmmm chances are this won't of had it done then, if car was a runner and driver then may of been worth or at the very least had some sort of proof of the conversion.......may be more hassle than its worth...

MAXIBOY
16-08-2007, 12:50
nick hill used to do this conversion but just not worth the hassle really as the 2.0 litre has a better block to start with

Imperial_16v
16-08-2007, 12:53
Yeah would it not be less hassle just to swap the bottom end for the 2.0l jobby?

MAXIBOY
16-08-2007, 12:58
usually yes but if you can find a set of 2.0 litre pistons cheap and a diesel crank and have a 1.8 it can be done very cheaply but i think this was before they became common and cheap

Allan
16-08-2007, 14:42
aye that black one was around here for a while, i asked the guy loads of questions about it but he didnt seem to know anything about it so i just left it at that

willy3
16-08-2007, 15:59
don't suppose you seen it moving???? as its a non runner the now.........starter motor apparently and clutch...... :lol:

willy3
16-08-2007, 17:21
its not the matt black one its just a normal black one.........just found out its a 2hr drive away as well, think i'm going to take a chance will do as spares if nothing else........ :lol:

stan
16-08-2007, 18:34
He tried to sell it on here a few months ago....he even admitted then it was a 1.8 after everyone pointed out the engine code.

valverJam
16-08-2007, 19:13
i live near carlisle and pretty sure ive seen this parked up in an area called botcherby, now i wouldnt buy it for that reason alone, it'll be some chav saying its had the work done, defo need proof and to drive it.

stan
16-08-2007, 23:42
hehe...could be worse...could be Harraby :lol:

willy3
17-08-2007, 09:06
also found out its not in carlilse further south by about 60 miles....... :lol: for the money its good for spares if all else fails........

valverjam is that one just sitting doing nothing????? might also be worth a look.... :lol:

valverJam
17-08-2007, 12:13
or even raffles stan lol, ill have have to have another fly through willy3 i just persumed this was the one as its black and you dont see a lot of black valvers.

willy3
17-08-2007, 13:09
don't see many up this way, like i said this one is bloody miles away 108 to be precise but always on the lookout for cheap valvers......... :lol: just remember not to stop if your going to view it, be safe and let god be with you on this dangerous mission.......... :lol: