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#1 Purple Tom

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Posted 02 December 2004 - 05:59 PM

Hi,

As you know I bought that 72' Clubman, and it came with a 12G295 cylinder head loose as part of the deal. It is in excellent condition, I can't find any cracks anywhere on the casting (have examined it thoroughly with a magnifying glass), and the inlet and exhaust ports are lovely and smooth. The valves are present, but the springs are not, neither are the colletts. It has 2 slightly bent exhaust manifold studs, which may straighten, but more likely will need replacing, which isn't a problem. It is obviously still leaded, so will need a conversion if you want to run it on unleaded. This will obviously entail the valves being reground, which I would probably do anyway. It has the transfer hose outlet in place, and the studs for the heater output studs in place too.

I'll put some pics up in a second, what I'd like to know is how much will it be worth, and is it worth selling it?

Cheers!

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Posted 02 December 2004 - 05:59 PM

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Posted 02 December 2004 - 06:00 PM

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Posted 02 December 2004 - 07:05 PM

295 is agood head for the small bore engine well worth selling if you're after recouping some dosh, These heads where fitted to the 998 Cooper, you should get a decent price

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Posted 02 December 2004 - 07:25 PM

I've seen them go for 50 notes and more on ebay... if you have the rocker gear and valves, be worth building it up, easier to sell..

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Posted 02 December 2004 - 07:32 PM

Rebuild it and use it on your pickup or clubman!! It's a great head, and rare as heck, so you get those uniquness points too! :lol:




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