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by MartynG
Fri Nov 06, 2009 3:39 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: My lovely Rover, from Spain
Replies: 16
Views: 14244

Re: My dear Spanish Rover (lof of pics)

Looks a nice one does that! Nice pics. :)
by MartynG
Tue Nov 03, 2009 10:45 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: A few pics of my 214Si.
Replies: 9
Views: 7514

Re: A few pics of my 214Si.

The 1.4 16v MPi is a pretty high power motor for its size anyway, even by todays standards! So you aren't going to get a lot of extra power out of it without spending a lot of cash and if you were going to do that you may as well get a 1.6 or a 1.8 instead. Usual mods are air filter and exhaust fol...
by MartynG
Thu Oct 29, 2009 4:24 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: A few pics of my 214Si.
Replies: 9
Views: 7514

Re: A few pics of my 214Si.

is there anyway of getting more power out of the 1.4? Ive got a K&N induction kit.

And can I uprate the head gasket? Just so I know it'll not fail etc.

Cheers.

Martyn.
by MartynG
Sat Oct 24, 2009 6:51 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: A few pics of my 214Si.
Replies: 9
Views: 7514

Re: A few pics of my 214Si.

tompinney wrote:Nice car.

Whats up with the inlet plenum? Looks like its at a funny angle, or are they all like that?
Cheers.

Nothing is wrong with it, Just the way it is. :)
by MartynG
Sat Oct 24, 2009 6:33 pm
Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
Topic: Rev limiter 216 honda engine
Replies: 5
Views: 5205

Re: Rev limiter 216 honda engine

No as far as I'm aware. It is there to protect the engine, So I'd leave it alone. If you want abit of extra power why not fit a stainless exhaust which will make it breath better and add a K&N induction kit or panel filter (Which goes in the original air box) these will make it sound and run bet...
by MartynG
Sat Oct 24, 2009 1:47 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: A few pics of my 214Si.
Replies: 9
Views: 7514

Re: A few pics of my 214Si.

Cheers, Its a L plate. 93/94.
by MartynG
Sat Oct 24, 2009 1:39 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New member and first time Rover owner
Replies: 8
Views: 7527

Re: New member and first time Rover owner

Hi & Welcome. Nice cabby! :)
by MartynG
Sat Oct 24, 2009 1:31 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: A few pics of my 214Si.
Replies: 9
Views: 7514

A few pics of my 214Si.

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk108/Martyn4286/Photo_092609_016-1.jpg http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk108/Martyn4286/Photo_092609_001-1.jpg http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk108/Martyn4286/Photo_092409_002.jpg http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk108/Martyn4286/Photo_092609_008.jpg Thi...
by MartynG
Sat Oct 03, 2009 8:50 am
Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
Topic: Water Leak.
Replies: 15
Views: 10936

Re: Water Leak.

Ok, I use to go to Oakwood Comp which is next door.


I'll update the thread when I get out to the car, hopefully this morning.
by MartynG
Fri Oct 02, 2009 7:30 pm
Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
Topic: Water Leak.
Replies: 15
Views: 10936

Re: Water Leak.

Ok, Yeah I didnt relise he'd pointed it out till I posted. :blushing
it looks pretty stright forward, Just need to get the bits, and I'll give it ago. :)

Oh right, where abouts in Rotherham?