Our new project/track car...

cannit · Post by **cannit** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 6:28 pm

Does sound like a plan mate, you doing the work yourself?

Ive got a mate who had a rover coupe turbo and he'd done a few bits to that and it was rapid.. will try and find out his spec and see if hes still got any videos of it if i get a chance.

martin · Post by **martin** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 7:17 pm

Spec'C'57 wrote:Well first things first... It runs... :-D

On the down side... the engine is leaking oil when cold.. :x once warm its fine.. Also gotta sort a water leak from the pump housing. Probably why it died first time around..
The engine came from a breakers in yorkshire, should i contact them or just change the head gasket?? TBH it will cost me the carriage as always to get it sorted so thinking to hell with it....

Anyway. Nope never swapped the sump over as didnt seem much different... :? will double check but dont think it has the oil cooler either..
Will look tonight as its still up on axle stands.

I still have the old engine so am tempted to build a good engine from that. maybe something for 300HP.. :twisted:

Also will see how the G/B is and maybe give you a shout...

Its a common fault with the T16 to leak oil from corner of the head

if you do decide to replace the head gasket make sure you fit the klinger gasket

Spec'C'57 · Post by **Spec'C'57** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 7:39 pm

Was looking at the klinger set, but heard the head needs skimming to fit it.
Thought i would maybe swap it for an OE replacement until the spare engine was built ...... :? unless of course im pointed otherwise.

Yep will do the work myself. Hopefully being pointed in the right direction as to spec wise... not after silly horse power but something quick enough to enjoy...

the spec'C' has 350 at the moment and that is fun.... :lol:

martin · Post by **martin** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 7:57 pm

[quote="Spec'C'57"]Was looking at the klinger set, but heard the head needs skimming to fit it.
Thought i would maybe swap it for an OE replacement until the spare engine was built ...... :? unless of course im pointed otherwise.

Yep will do the work myself. Hopefully being pointed in the right direction as to spec wise... not after silly horse power but something quick enough to enjoy... ]

the klinger is a direct replacement so no need for skimming unless the head is warped then you would defo skim a warped head anyway if you need a head let me know i have quite a few :-D

Spec'C'57 · Post by **Spec'C'57** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 8:00 pm

so this would be ideal??
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ROVER-220-420-620 ... dZViewItem

Spec'C'57 · Post by **Spec'C'57** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 8:01 pm

oh and i have 2 heads already...

martin · Post by **martin** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 8:03 pm

Spec'C'57 wrote:so this would be ideal??
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ROVER-220-420-620 ... dZViewItem

that will do the job nicely mate :-D

martin · Post by **martin** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 8:05 pm

Bit of info for you may come in handy when you rebuild :-D

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION Rover T16 Turbo

Number of cylinders: 4/DOHC
Capacity cm3: 1994
Output:kw (din hp) RPM:::: 145 (197) 6000

Ignition system Description: MAP-i
Trigger location: Cam,crankshaft

Fuel system:
Make: Rover
Type: MEMS
Description: MFI-s

Air metering Type: MAP

TUNEING AND EMISSIONS
Ignition coil:
Primary resitance ohms: 0,71-0,81

Fireing order: 1-3-4-2

Ignition timeing BTDC: Engine/rpm 14+5/800 Not adjustable

Idle speed rpm: 800+50

Oil temp for CO test degrees C : 70

CO content at idle tail pipe Vol.% : 0,5 Max

CO2/O2 content at idle speed Vol.%: 14,5-16/0,1-0,5

HC content at idle speed ppm: 100

Oil presure Bar/rpm: 7,0/6500

LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES

Engine oil Grade: SAE 10W/40
Alternative: SAE 10W/30

Engine capacity with filter: 4.5 litres

Gearbox oil grade: SAE 75W/80W
Gearbox fluid capacity : 2.2 litres

Brake fluid Type: super DOT 4

Power steering fluid Type: Dexron ll
Power steering fluid capacity: 1.8 litres

FUEL SYSTEM

System presure without vacume BAR: 3,0+0,2

TIGHTNING TORQUES

Cylinder head

If head bolts have MSPS written on the top
1)45 NM
2)80 NM
3)90 Degrees

If head bolts has KX written on the top
1)45 NM
2)70 NM
3)90 Degrees

Head bolt tightning sequence

CAM PULLY END (9) (3) (1) (5) (7)
CAM PULLY END(8 ) (6) (2) (4) (10)

Main bearings:
Stage 1: 55 NM
Stage 2: 110 NM

Big end bearings:
Stage 1: 28 NM
Stage 2: 55 NM

Sump bolts: 25 NM

Sump drain bolt: 25 NM

Flywheel/Driveplate: 110 NM

Clutch to flywheel: 26 NM

Crankshaft pully / damper: 125 NM

Camshaft sprocket / gear: 65 NM

Camshaft carrier / cap :25 NM

Camshaft / rocker cover 10 NM

Inlet manifold to cylinder head: 25 NM

Exhaust manifold to cylinder head: 45 NM

Spark plugs: 25 NM

Oxygen sensor (lambda) : 55 NM

Knock sensor: 12 NM

Front hub: 250 NM

Rear hub: 185 NM

Steering rack to rod end: 44 NM

Brake caliper carrier to hub FRONT : 110 NM

Brake caliper to carrier REAR : 27 NM

Brake caliper carrier to hub REAR: 39 NM

Road wheels: 110 NM

Hope that helps you out :-D

Spec'C'57 · Post by **Spec'C'57** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 8:07 pm

off to purchase.... :-D

martin · Post by **martin** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 8:08 pm

Spec'C'57 wrote:off to purchase.... :-D

at a bargain price as well 8)