1.6 rebuild

[Doctordiesel77]

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.

[Jeff Turbo]

No idea then sorry

[TLC]

I want recomendateions .Iam not just picking anyone

[Jeff Turbo]

There are plenty of engineering companies in Leicester who can do that for you if you search.

[TLC]

Where in the Midlands (Leisecter ) should i get the head skimmed

[TLC]

Haha easy he says ,I might need a hand

[ian drew]

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.

[TLC]

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