Dick Axtell
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 posted on 19/12/08 at 05:43 PM |
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K-Series 1.4 source
Have been browsing thru previous posts on this. What is the consensus view - best source donor for 1.4 K series unit?
And what additional parts will be needed?
The bell-housing is one for sure, so if you see one for sale, pls let me know.
TIA
Work-in-Progress: Changed to Zetec + T9. Still trying!!
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Humbug
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| posted on 19/12/08 at 10:43 PM |
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My 1.4 was ex Rover 25. but I got the engine on its own from a breakers rather than strupping a car myself.
I got the additional bits from Fisher Sportscars, who at the time were doing quite a lot of K-series engined cars. Off the top of my head, I
needed:
bellhousing
clutch
clutch release arm
spigot bearing
starter
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mstanford
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| posted on 19/12/08 at 11:05 PM |
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Dont know if its of interest I have a 1.4 K series engine in my metro (1990 Gta) which i bought for £20 as my daily run about (its ace it flies and
with a wee bit of welding has got through 2 MOTs so far!). Cheap cars and easy to find
matt
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TGR-ECOSSE
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| posted on 20/12/08 at 12:04 AM |
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Just incase you get one you may be interested to hear there is a guy up here with a 1.4 k series turbo fitted in a Mini thats been rolling roaded at
300 BHP 
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Dick Axtell
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| posted on 20/12/08 at 12:18 PM |
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K-series
Thanks all for your replies, and especially to jolly Bah Humbug, for the following : -
1: bellhousing - Caterham, hopefully s/h part.
2: clutch - From which vehicle?
3: clutch release arm - presumably from same source as (2) above?
4: spigot bearing - Part no.?
5: starter - Why not use existing item?
TIA
Work-in-Progress: Changed to Zetec + T9. Still trying!!
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iank
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| posted on 20/12/08 at 02:04 PM |
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Frontline put a lot of K series into Midgets using the type 9 gearbox, so sell everything you need (though probably not the cheapest route a one stop
shop might be what you want).
http://www.mgcars.org.uk/frontline/pricelst.htm
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Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
Anonymous
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Dick Axtell
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| posted on 20/12/08 at 02:55 PM |
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Thanks, iank. Useful site ref.
Work-in-Progress: Changed to Zetec + T9. Still trying!!
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