Hi;
OK so I have access to 3 scrap Metros that I can strip, the problem is, apart from one that is in a barn (the A+998) the other two have been sitting out in the elements for rather a long time 10+ years or more. I can have them and help to take out the engines for £200, whilst they are probably not worth £200 scrap I think I can make a profit? Damm sold my self short of a few good sales
My question is before I go into the detail is that is it worth paying the £200 and breaking them.
My understanding is that the only thing of interest on the Mini front would be the Engines complete, Carbs and the front Disks breaks (If they have them).
One of the 1275's is incomplete well (the head is there but has been removed, the Carb (I guess a HIF 44) is in apparently in the back of the car. and before the engine ID plate disintegrated it definitely started with a 12. The other engine is complete but again externally is in a bad state.
My plan is to leave the A+998 in place and give it a quick once over before attempting to turn it over (by battery) and maybe start it before removing it.
I then plan to remove the other 2 x 1275s and split them to check them internally and if they are oily clean them up and maybe sell the separate parts, Engine Block, Cylinder Head, Gearbox etc unless I can get a buyer for a complete engine.
Am I completely mad?
P.S. To prove the two are 1275's without a visible engine plate what engine stamps am I looking for and where are they?