Engine for Rover MGF

Bullmaccabe

Does any know where I can find a replacement engine for my Rover MGF. The engine is a K series 1.8 VVC. Thanks

Esel

Presumably head gasket failure?

Try www.partfinder.ie or Traynors in the north. You would want to be very sure of the engine though...

Have you got a few quotes for a repair? Important to use the latest kit with all the bits.

Bpmull

Make sure you get one that's got the head gasket done or you'll be back to square one. As they all go on that engine. It was a common failure I think once there done once though there ok.

vinnie13

They do give head trouble but if your going to switch engines I would recommend doing the head on the new engine as it will be a lot less hassle to do sitting on the ground rather than bending over the rear

Esel

vinnie13 wrote: »

They do give head trouble but if your going to switch engines I would recommend doing the head on the new engine as it will be a lot less hassle to do sitting on the ground rather than bending over the rear

If it is HGF, why not just advise repairing the existing engine?

vinnie13

Esel wrote: »

If it is HGF, why not just advise repairing the existing engine?

is it hgf?op didnt mention that.
read my post again and you will see i used words like "but and if"
in my answer.
cant see why you would have a problem with it prob the best advise

ba_barabus

Bullmaccabe wrote: »

Does any know where I can find a replacement engine for my Rover MGF. The engine is a K series 1.8 VVC. Thanks

It's a difficult change in the MGF. Engine, subframe and suspension have to be dropped out. Make sure whoever is doing it torques the engine mount bolts back correctly or you'll spin lopsided around a corner when the come undone as I did

Esel

ba_barabus wrote: »

It's a difficult change in the MGF. Engine, subframe and suspension have to be dropped out. Make sure whoever is doing it torques the engine mount bolts back correctly or you'll spin lopsided around a corner when the come undone as I did

Can a HGF be repaired in situ in the MGF?

ba_barabus

Esel wrote: »

Can a HGF be repaired in situ in the MGF?

Yep it sure can. Expect skinned knuckles.

It's not easy due to space restrictions. Make sure you replace the inlet manifold gasket, coolant pipes under the car all the way to the rad and thoroughly flush the large coolant system or it'll fail again. They can be sorted but you need it done right to avoid a repeat "all Rovers are Shyte" HGF report from your mechanic.

Esel

ba_barabus wrote: »

Yep it sure can. Expect skinned knuckles.

It's not easy due to space restrictions. Make sure you replace the inlet manifold gasket, coolant pipes under the car all the way to the rad and thoroughly flush the large coolant system or it'll fail again. They can be sorted but you need it done right to avoid a repeat "all Rovers are Shyte" HGF report from your mechanic.

Ballpark price for a proper job - what you said, plus MLS head gasket, oil rail, bolts, all other gaskets etc?

ba_barabus

Esel wrote: »

Ballpark price for a proper job - what you said, plus MLS head gasket, oil rail, bolts, all other gaskets etc?

That's something I don't know.