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Title: Qestion about twin cam Corsa C
Post by: RolandL on 08 October 2007, 21:50:18

I know this is not Omega related, need a bit of advice. Was helping a mate service his Corsa C at weekend. The engine is a twin cam 1.2, the spark plugs sit in middle of engine between the cams (did pack on top) They sit in a metal tube/sleeve. How do they come out,  :-? as the ordinary plug spanners we had wouldn't fit

Title: Re: Qestion about twin cam Corsa C
Post by: Auto Addict on 09 October 2007, 06:28:50

Anyone?

Title: Re: Qestion about twin cam Corsa C
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 09 October 2007, 08:23:02

I use a standard plug socket (all be it a small one to fit the small plugs.....which are the same twin electrode ones as used on the Omega).

Cracking little power plant the 1.2 16V....

Title: Re: Qestion about twin cam Corsa C
Post by: megaomega123 on 09 October 2007, 11:58:38

I may be barking up the wrong tree but I think I recall something similar on an old cavalier. It had kind of extensions on the plugs. I.E pull off the lead then pull off the extension then get to plug.

As I say I may be completely wrong  :-[

Title: Re: Qestion about twin cam Corsa C
Post by: Paul M on 09 October 2007, 14:39:27

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Cracking little power plant the 1.2 16V....

Worthwhile upgrade from the 3.0 in the Omega? I could do with a few more horses  ::)

Title: Re: Qestion about twin cam Corsa C
Post by: Martin_1962 on 09 October 2007, 16:09:16

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Cracking little power plant the 1.2 16V....

Worthwhile upgrade from the 3.0 in the Omega? I could do with a few more horses  ::)

It is missing some CCs and some cylinders

I have driven the old half engine Corsa, slow but willing, crap gearbox though gate was horrid!

I was suprised the half engine wasn't a 1.25, 1.3, 1.5 or 1.6 - would have made more sense.

Title: Re: Qestion about twin cam Corsa C
Post by: Markie on 09 October 2007, 16:14:33

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Cracking little power plant the 1.2 16V....

Worthwhile upgrade from the 3.0 in the Omega? I could do with a few more horses  ::)

Put it in the boot to make the worlds first rear wheel drive front and rear engined caravan puller  :D

Title: Re: Qestion about twin cam Corsa C
Post by: Markie on 09 October 2007, 16:16:18

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Cracking little power plant the 1.2 16V....

Worthwhile upgrade from the 3.0 in the Omega? I could do with a few more horses  ::)

Put it in the boot to make the worlds first rear wheel drive front and rear engined caravan puller  :D

By the way i didnt write that  :o

Title: Re: Qestion about twin cam Corsa C
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 09 October 2007, 16:34:54

 I think you just need a thin-walled socket and a decent extension. Long time since I've worked on, though.

Title: Re: Qestion about twin cam Corsa C
Post by: Golfbuddy on 09 October 2007, 17:19:39

Had a little google about and came up with this (http://www.parkers.co.uk/advice/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=20384).

It's not dreadfully helpful but at least you aren't the only one with the same problem.

Hope it helps

 :y

Title: Re: Qestion about twin cam Corsa C
Post by: RolandL on 09 October 2007, 20:03:46

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Had a little google about and came up with this (http://www.parkers.co.uk/advice/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=20384).

It's not dreadfully helpful but at least you aren't the only one with the same problem.

Hope it helps

 :y

That's it !! exactly the same problem we had, now I know what I need to do, thank you  :y

Title: Re: Qestion about twin cam Corsa C
Post by: RolandL on 09 October 2007, 20:04:36

P.S Thanks for the replies, guys  :)

Title: Re: Qestion about twin cam Corsa C
Post by: RolandL on 09 October 2007, 20:09:52

Cracking little power plant the 1.2 16V....[/quote]

I thought that as well, would look good in my toy (see left) wonder if my friend would miss it  ;D