JONBEE
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Rover 2.5 auto kv6
Hello,
i have the chance of obtaining a very nice low mileage 2.5 kv6 auto engine.
its still in the car and runing fine.
What i need to know is :-
1 : What RWD auto/manual gearboxes can be used to convert to RWD and how difficult.
2 : What parts from the original car are needed (wiring / black box / immobiliser / ignition switch etc ) and is the immobiliser linked to black box,
fuel pump etc.
thankyou all
Jon
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locoboy
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| posted on 6/2/10 at 09:56 AM |
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Calling British Trident..............................
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Locoboy
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t16turbotone
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| posted on 6/2/10 at 10:00 AM |
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have a read of this
http://www.kewengineering.co.uk/upgrades4mgs/Engines/kv6_engines.htm
it suggests the engine has a ford type 9 bolt pattern?? BT is your man!!
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britishtrident
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| posted on 6/2/10 at 10:16 AM |
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If it is out a Rover 825 stay well clear.
If it is a 2 litre don't bother it only puts out 140bhp.
A 2.5 has avariable geometry inlet will have anywhere between 156 and 186 hp depending on what model it came from
If it is a 2.5 auto then the flywheel could be swapped the Rover V6 flywheel is a fairly heavy DMF type, and the crank will need a spigot bush
fitted. It should mate to a Caterham type 9 bellhousing.
The Rover 75 and MG ZT V6 used a Siemens ECU the Rover 45 and MG ZR v6 used MEMS 3 --- not sure what the Freelander V6 used.
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JONBEE
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| posted on 6/2/10 at 10:29 AM |
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Rover 2.5 auto kv6
Yes, its out of a 825 sterling.
1996 P reg.
It sounds like its not an easy conversion.
To fit a spigot, i guess the crank has to come out for machining.
What are the reasons you say stay away from the 825?
thankyou all
Jon
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MikeRJ
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| posted on 6/2/10 at 10:50 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by JONBEE
Yes, its out of a 825 sterling.
1996 P reg.
As BT suggests, don't bother with it. These early KV6 engines were fragile and had a heavy appetite for head gaskets.
The later redesigned KV6 (Rover 45, 75, MG ZS, ZT etc) is a much better engine; head gasket issues are very rare on these.
quote:
Originally posted by t16turbotone
have a read of this
http://www.kewengineering.co.uk/upgrades4mgs/Engines/kv6_engines.htm
it suggests the engine has a ford type 9 bolt pattern?? BT is your man!!
I suspect they mean you can use the same after-market bellhousing as the 4 cylinder K series in order to fit a Type 9. The standard Ford bellhousing
certainly won't fit.
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JONBEE
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| posted on 6/2/10 at 10:53 AM |
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Rover 2.5 auto kv6
no worries.
will leave well alone.
thanks all
Jon
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