domster Posted May 15, 2002 Share Posted May 15, 2002 I have a 1.4 16v Mpi K-series engine, 68k miles in excellent order and fully crated. It was removed from a K or L reg Rover 214 when the owner upgraded to a 1.8 lump. Therefore, the head gasket is presumed to be good, and there has been no valve or head damage because of snapped belts etc. Power output should be 101bhp. It is the basic engine, no manifolds etc. although it comes with a set of injectors. I'm not sure what Dave Andrews reckons to tuning these (the head and valves may need a fair bit of work), but it may be that the block and bottom end is the same as on the supersport spec K-series engines. It would also suit someone who is interested in these engines, and wants to take it apart for a good look etc. Crated, the engine is based in Bradford, Yorks, and is simply going because my parents need some garage space. I had it as a 'spare' engine for my second car, a Rover 414. The 'buyer' collects. Although the engine is being given away, I would suggest a small donation to Nuke the Leuk, and in the event of more than one person wanting the engine, the highest donation takes it. Contact me at dcolbeck@draftuk.com or on 01494 464781. All the best Domster Edited by - domster on 15 May 2002 10:03:09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Piper Posted May 15, 2002 Share Posted May 15, 2002 Dom ,find a 7 chassis, stick it in it and off you go - easy isn't it. How's the 911 RS hunt going? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
domster Posted May 15, 2002 Author Share Posted May 15, 2002 Hi Mark Garage clear-out only, I'm afraid, although Dave Andrews has a few ideas as far as K-series engines go! I think I am going with the red RS I told you about, it's all checked out quite well, and should be ready for a final check in about three weeks. I will then try and nab you for a look over it, as the owner will then keep it for a week to get it MoT'd and sort out any little bits that need doing. In the event of it being a munter, he'll give me my deposit back. Can't wait... How's the Superlight R search going? Rgds Domster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary G Posted May 15, 2002 Share Posted May 15, 2002 Dom, You won't get an answer out of Mark on that question on this forum, he likes to keep these things very close to his chest. Ain't that right Mark??!wink.gifwink.gif C7 GAR id=red> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Piper Posted May 15, 2002 Share Posted May 15, 2002 Gary, at least I had an excuse for not turning up at the last meeting in a Seven....now the car's mine I have no problems in revealing more - Dom, I'll mail you off line wink.gif Be delighted to check out the RS, BTW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary G Posted May 15, 2002 Share Posted May 15, 2002 Furry Muff (Fair Enough)! C7 GAR id=red> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
domster Posted May 16, 2002 Author Share Posted May 16, 2002 OK... Mum's the word re Mark's new toy. Does anyone want the engine, by the way? Eeee, 1.4 K series engines... can't give 'em away these days wink.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
domster Posted May 23, 2002 Author Share Posted May 23, 2002 This would also make a lovely and interesting COFFEE TABLE... Think about it: remove the head (beyond me, I'm afraid!), clean it up, make a small metal stand for the engine mounts to bolt onto, then put a sheet of safety glass on the cylinder head. Errr, just like the F1 engine coffee tables, but with the famous K-series in the starring role. You could even say it comes from an R500 and impress the neighbours. Unless your neighbours are Dave Andrews and Peter Carmichael. Glass is about 50-100 quid from a glazier, and can be mounted on small clear rubber grommets. And if you don't want it yourself, why not auction it for charity for NTL... I will provide the engine for free - come on, who fancies a quick and easy project for a good cause? Domster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mav Posted September 22, 2002 Share Posted September 22, 2002 Domster is this still up for grabs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Piper Posted September 23, 2002 Share Posted September 23, 2002 Martin you might get better success posting on the Porsche section of Pistonheads, that's where Dom spends most of his time nowadays. failing that, e-mail me and I'll forward you his e-mail address. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mav Posted September 26, 2002 Share Posted September 26, 2002 Cheers Mark, martin@mavmobile.freeserve.co.uk Regards, Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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