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Post by purple1982 on Feb 1, 2010 21:53:57 GMT 1
hey everyone, im just after a bit of advice. Ive recently taken an engine out of a mini as a replacement for my 998. But im unsure what size engine the new one actually is and i dont know how to tell which one it is. I drove the car that the engine came out of and its a damn sigth quicker than the 998 so im pretty sure its a 1300. Any help? Cheerz ;D
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Post by Phil J on Feb 1, 2010 22:01:18 GMT 1
Is the engine number still on it? Stamp just under the thermostat
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Post by purple1982 on Feb 1, 2010 22:05:09 GMT 1
ill have to have a look tomorrow, shes in work with me atm, ill post it up here asap. any other ways to tell the difference between the engines? someone has told me its a 1300
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ljonez
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Post by ljonez on Feb 1, 2010 22:50:11 GMT 1
850's and 998's have tappet chest covers 1275 are solid
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Post by dai9fxey on Feb 1, 2010 22:52:21 GMT 1
Take the rocker cover off and check the code number, usually in the middle of the head.
If the code is 12G940 it should be a 1275 engine.
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exuptoy
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1980 Rebuild project and 1969 Elf.
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Post by exuptoy on Feb 1, 2010 23:05:08 GMT 1
Also there should be an engine number on the block and it should say something like 99HXXXXX, there are a list on identity numbers on the link below. MINIMANIA Site |
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exuptoy
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1980 Rebuild project and 1969 Elf.
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Post by exuptoy on Feb 1, 2010 23:06:22 GMT 1
Dai, I've just found out where your user name came from. Haha  |
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Post by purple1982 on Feb 3, 2010 19:23:42 GMT 1
I think i got the engine number, was on a plate near the thermostat....12hd24 130026
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Post by purple1982 on Feb 3, 2010 19:31:48 GMT 1
just found out off this site...http://www.mgcars.org.uk/news/news498.html that its a MG Metro 1300 leaded fuel pre 1989 engine ;D so im quite happy now haha. Thanks for all ur help guys
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Post by dai9fxey on Feb 3, 2010 20:34:04 GMT 1
That's a bonus. Well done.  |
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taffy1967
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Post by taffy1967 on Feb 3, 2010 21:46:56 GMT 1
This is what showed up: - Source Vehicle : MG Metro
Engine type & CC : A+ 1275 cc Transverse mounted
Fueling :
Engine features :
Pre-engaged starter
1985 Requirements
1988 Model year
Breakerless (electronic) ignition
Gearbox features :
Std. Ratio Rod Change gearbox with Pot Joints
3.4:1 Final Drive Via this site: - www.guess-works.com/Gearbox/Technical/engine.htm |
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Post by rjonez on Feb 3, 2010 21:47:09 GMT 1
ooo a big valve MG lump now theres a result. most powerfull a series as standard should be around 72bhp
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Post by Phil J on Feb 3, 2010 23:37:20 GMT 1
only had one of these fitted in a mini, do you want to sell it ? ;D
Best "standard" engine I have ever owned
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Post by purple1982 on Feb 7, 2010 17:39:44 GMT 1
oooh thanx everyone. ha no not selling it yet sorry lol only just put it in, havnt quite got it running yet though. I think i got myself a bargain there then ;D
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Post by purple1982 on Feb 7, 2010 17:43:18 GMT 1
oh and ive recently had a full respray, got rid of the stripes and got two cibie oscars lol. will have to post up some pictures asap
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