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  • 1.6 rebuild

    Iam attempting to rebuild my origanal engine ive never done one before and maybe mad as iam not in the best of health since i lost mum last year .
    However i need to try and with your help and guidence as to what to do and where to have things done ect .
    I know it had overheated piror to haveing the hg done but i removed it as it was easyer for me to swap it oiver for a unipart gold seal one that to do the oil leaks att.It isw also leaded 88 but ran on unleaded for several years without issues apart from any unseen ones
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    Sure & steadfast.
    BMC/BL Rally 2008.First prize 1980s onward.
    1988 Montego Estate 1600L Atlantic Blue From new Daily runner
    1979 Triumph Dolomite 1500HL Pagent Blue From new 76.000 milesNow out of Hibination and into Restoration

  • #2
    It's a nice easy engine to work on, especially when it's out of the car. Last time I did the head gasket on o
    ne most parts were still available form eBay. Good luck and I'm sure all the help you need will be gladly provided on here.
    Ian Drew
    MG Maestro Turbo '400'
    MG ZT V8
    Rover 75 V6 Estate

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    • #3
      Haha easy he says ,I might need a hand
      Sure & steadfast.
      BMC/BL Rally 2008.First prize 1980s onward.
      1988 Montego Estate 1600L Atlantic Blue From new Daily runner
      1979 Triumph Dolomite 1500HL Pagent Blue From new 76.000 milesNow out of Hibination and into Restoration

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      • #4
        Where in the Midlands (Leisecter ) should i get the head skimmed
        Sure & steadfast.
        BMC/BL Rally 2008.First prize 1980s onward.
        1988 Montego Estate 1600L Atlantic Blue From new Daily runner
        1979 Triumph Dolomite 1500HL Pagent Blue From new 76.000 milesNow out of Hibination and into Restoration

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        • #5
          There are plenty of engineering companies in Leicester who can do that for you if you search.
          1958 Ford Consul Convertible. I love this car
          1965 Ford Zodiac Executive. Fab cruiser being restored
          1997 Jaguar Xk8 Convertible. Such a fab car
          2004 MGZT cdti. Great workhorse
          2004 MGZT V8. I love this car

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          • #6
            I want recomendateions .Iam not just picking anyone
            Sure & steadfast.
            BMC/BL Rally 2008.First prize 1980s onward.
            1988 Montego Estate 1600L Atlantic Blue From new Daily runner
            1979 Triumph Dolomite 1500HL Pagent Blue From new 76.000 milesNow out of Hibination and into Restoration

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            • #7
              No idea then sorry
              1958 Ford Consul Convertible. I love this car
              1965 Ford Zodiac Executive. Fab cruiser being restored
              1997 Jaguar Xk8 Convertible. Such a fab car
              2004 MGZT cdti. Great workhorse
              2004 MGZT V8. I love this car

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              • #8
                If you find one that is a member of https://fer.co.uk/ you shouldn't go far wrong, probably be dearer than a 'normal ' engineering firm tho'. 1600 head is cast iron, so easy to do.

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