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by 961tat
Mon Aug 15, 2016 2:32 pm
Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
Topic: 1.4 to 1.8 engine
Replies: 23
Views: 17264

Re: 1.4 to 1.8 engine

thinking that you buy the later rover 25 car complete and transfer the wiring and ecu with gearbox etc , what does anyone think of that ?
by 961tat
Mon Jul 25, 2016 5:50 pm
Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
Topic: 1.4 to 1.8 engine
Replies: 23
Views: 17264

Re: 1.4 to 1.8 engine

pictures look good , as anyone got a 1800 block for sale ?
by 961tat
Mon Jul 25, 2016 12:34 pm
Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
Topic: 1.4 to 1.8 engine
Replies: 23
Views: 17264

Re: 1.4 to 1.8 engine

thank you for that , the difference from the two pictures is the cam cover that as a rounded edge looking at the front , looking at a 53 plate zs car to used to up grade of would I be better with a mgf engine and box . do you know what year the mems were used until or is there a no there way of iden...
by 961tat
Mon Jul 25, 2016 11:08 am
Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
Topic: 1.4 to 1.8 engine
Replies: 23
Views: 17264

1.4 to 1.8 engine

does anyone know if a 1.8 zs engine with the later ford box with fit in a 1994 cabriolet . head gasket gone on mind and as it the early engine I think I'm going to up grade . !!!
by 961tat
Thu Jun 30, 2016 11:04 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: new car
Replies: 5
Views: 4992

Re: new car

yes I have considered this for in the future and changing crank , piston and liners but told it would after to be the bubble engine to fit these . did have a 420 gsi turbo years ago , chassis was no match for the engine. will stick to my alfa 159 for speed for the time being , but a bet you surprise...
by 961tat
Thu Jun 30, 2016 8:18 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: new car
Replies: 5
Views: 4992

new car

well been enjoying driving my 214 cabby for a few months now and she just past her mot with no problems belting .

just like to say how much I like the blast from the past and will post some pictures of here :) :)
by 961tat
Wed May 04, 2016 9:59 pm
Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
Topic: just purchase a 214 cab and wont start . help !!!!!!!!
Replies: 13
Views: 8662

Re: just purchase a 214 cab and wont start . help !!!!!!!!

well got crankshaft sensor out with out taking gearbox off :clapping :clapping :clapping :clapping took inlet manifold off then i could see what i was drilling , 3mm drill bit and a self tapping screw and mole grips . drilled 3 hole in the outer plastic and screwed 3 self tapping screws in , then us...
by 961tat
Tue May 03, 2016 5:17 pm
Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
Topic: just purchase a 214 cab and wont start . help !!!!!!!!
Replies: 13
Views: 8662

Re: just purchase a 214 cab and wont start . help !!!!!!!!

started again this morning , but not at dinner :laughing2 :laughing2 AA came out crankshaft sensor but its broken and the other half is in the bell housing :laughing2 :laughing2 as any one had this problem ????? and what did you do ? trying drill a 1/8 hole but wont touch it it too hard . you were r...
by 961tat
Mon May 02, 2016 9:20 pm
Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
Topic: just purchase a 214 cab and wont start . help !!!!!!!!
Replies: 13
Views: 8662

Re: just purchase a 214 cab and wont start . help !!!!!!!!

well can you believe it just got back from weekend away and she started first time :clapping :clapping must have been the drive home in really bad rain on Thursday 155 miles more than she did all last year and now dried out !!!!!! a bit like me *laughs* , will after to give her a bit of tlc and see ...
by 961tat
Sun May 01, 2016 6:38 pm
Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
Topic: just purchase a 214 cab and wont start . help !!!!!!!!
Replies: 13
Views: 8662

Re: just purchase a 214 cab and wont start . help !!!!!!!!

thanks for you help . the alarm is standard there is plenty of fuel in it and cant see or smell any leakage from the fuel rail . will check inertia button and earth strap on slam panel tomorrow . still no spark at the plugs and no power to the distributor so will check coil tomorrow and no petrol on...