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turns out that the distibuter cap was faulty, up and running now! Cheers

Cheers guys, will check it all over and let you know if I have any luck!

Hi guys, I have just spent a fortune on my 16valve 1.8 corrado, I have had the head taken off inorder to change the valve stem seals, also have a new cylinder and head gsket etc. This was to stop the oil entering the engine which was causing blue smoke to emit from the exhaust. The work has now been done and the engine is back together, however the car won't start seems to be turning over but won't fire. I have also replaced the ignition pack to no affect. Does any body have any ideas before I spend more money? Thanks

cool, so basically keep the 1.8 engine sort valve seals possibly head gasket, get the head flowed, and this will get the best power and reliability for cost? What stage tune would ya recommend? Cheers

With regards to getting the head flowed ive hard that it can reduce reliability because it involves removing the metal around the ports ect. Also is it true that it makes the engine less flexibleie ie rev easier, but with less torque at low revs? Does it have any efffect on the fuel injection? What else would need changing to make a difference in terms of power ie camshaft, exhaust? could it be more cost effective and beneficial to use a higher spec recon engine? Would be grateful if any one who has carried out a similiar conversion could advise? cheers

thanks, reckon i will sort present engine out and then look to getting it tuned. Any body know of any specialists in the Brighton area?

thanks for the advice, do youknow where i could get the head from and how do i go about getting it gas flowed? cheers

I have standard 1.8 16 valve corrado and has recently faild its MOT due to smoke levels when on idle. Looks like oil could be entering the engine through the valve seals or pistons or possibly the head gasket, either way the head will have to come off. I am thining about dropping in a recon engine, possibly a G60, is it possible? What else may in need to upgrade? Is there another cheaper option? The current engine has only done 95k. Any advise