opel astra 1.6i se engin 1996 - can opel astra engin fit into opel corsa bakkie - butzol
I want urgent help please can you fit an opel astra 1.6i SE engin 1996 in a opel corsa bakkie that was a 1.4i and if so what must you do
opel astra 1.6i se engin 1996 - can opel astra engin fit into opel corsa bakkie - RT

Both those engines are GM Family I smallblock so the swap should be straightforward as long as all the ancilliaries are available.

opel astra 1.6i se engin 1996 - can opel astra engin fit into opel corsa bakkie - butzol
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opel astra 1.6i se engin 1996 - can opel astra engin fit into opel corsa bakkie - Collos25

But when you have completed the swop how are you going to register it you will require a new log book and I do not think your insurance company will very welcoming plus a new mot.

opel astra 1.6i se engin 1996 - can opel astra engin fit into opel corsa bakkie - RT

But when you have completed the swop how are you going to register it you will require a new log book and I do not think your insurance company will very welcoming plus a new mot.

The OP's in South Africa so subject to their rules.

This swap isn't difficult to administer in the UK, DVLA will change the engine number and capacity and issue another V5C - at that age it'll make no difference to VED class. Insurer will need to be notified and additional premium paid.

Edited by RT on 30/12/2013 at 09:59

opel astra 1.6i se engin 1996 - can opel astra engin fit into opel corsa bakkie - Collos25

This swap isn't difficult to administer in the UK, DVLA will change the engine number and capacity and issue another V5C - at that age it'll make no difference to VED class. Insurer will need to be notified and additional premium paid.

Are you sure about that having done it few times its not as easy as you make out nor are the insurance companies all that keen to insure an oddball car.The emission test is rather complicated as no data is available for the MOT testing station to use.