Jason Plato Posted January 12, 2003 Share Posted January 12, 2003 I have always maintained the attitude that the 1600 will go pop one day running at the level it is . Well its happened , but thankfully its out of season and not whilst taking the Gooseneck !! and absolutly no further damage has occured to the rest of the engine . Upon stripping the little 1600 K engine for a checkover , It appears that that I have a split liner on number 1 cylinder , where it butts up to number 2 . I thank my lucky stars that this has been found before it resulted in a complete failier . The liners were new 6 K miles ago as standard rover parts - as also used in R500 . Dave Andrews informs me that the the latest Rover liners are of German manufacture and of a better quality . So now its decision time as to where I go from here , clearly the bottom end or at least the one cylinder , needs a rebuild which is not a problem as I enjoy doing all that . But I'm thinking that maybe I should beef it up whilst I'm there and see what does lay beyond the self imposed 7900 rpm limit As I already have a spare new VHPD head - which Rob Walker is once again currently working his magic ( and dremel ) on , I am considering selling the previous K16 head to partially fund the bottom end upgrade . *If* it were to go then we would have to discuss the what parts go with it as all the cams , springs followers etc *could* be carried over to the new head . Brief spec - head is K16 ported by Rob walker and Serdi machined by Nick Stagg , using REC 29.5 mm & 26mm valves , new valve stem seals 3K miles ago , double springs , steel caps , VVC converted solid followers , 1227 cams , piper veriers . Power ( using accralite pistons , std exhaust , emerald and Jenveys )is 210bhp @ 7950 / 149lb at Emerald . I could even fit it for you if you wished ...... Please ring to discuss options and make an offer - 01633 893929 or try the mobile 07771 891947 - during offie hours only - crap signal in the house . If you get the answer machine leave a number and I'll call back ASAP . Regards Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mav Posted January 12, 2003 Share Posted January 12, 2003 Sorry to haer of the trouble, May be interested in the head though....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mav Posted January 12, 2003 Share Posted January 12, 2003 The rev limiter has just kicked in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS CLARK Posted January 12, 2003 Share Posted January 12, 2003 She reading over your shoulder then Mav? Clamshell Club Founder Member. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Wong1697456877 Posted January 13, 2003 Share Posted January 13, 2003 Sorry to hear of your misfortune..... I wonder if Gordon's read this yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Plato Posted January 13, 2003 Author Share Posted January 13, 2003 Gordon is aware of this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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