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[Hegnirst]

what is the best head replacement for a 1275 (1300 metro lump one)?

is it worth changing or is it better to have it pocketed and skimmed or polished?

Are they the same head as a standard 1275?

Is it worth me changing my cam? if so which one?

Just want to be clear on what to look out for, because im getting all confused about it aha!

Thankyou

Hegnirst

[Zenob1]

HI,

MY understannding is that they are esentially the same units. The 1275 you have could vary depending un whether it was a standard 1.3 Metro or an MG (or HLE as well I think) variant. If that be the case then the head will be differant as will the cam.

It is worth keeping in mind that the RSP coopers from the early 90's had what were essentially MG Metro engines in - it's what mine came from.

Somewhere on the forum there is an engine identifier which will tell you what the engom was built in if you provide the engine number.

Hope this helps.

Matt

[Zenob1]

Got it!

A series engines

Matt

[Hegnirst]

ahh thankyou! but i dont know where my engine number is hmm
i have 12H 901AA ****** just below the thermostat, is that it?

[Zenob1]

Yeah on the block not the head below the thermostat - give the number a go.

Matt

[Hegnirst]

where is it on the block?

[Hegnirst]

where is it on the block?

[Dan]

It's the number you posted above. The first part is the engine build code, the second part is the engine serial number. I've deleted it from your post above because it's part of the information someone would need to ring your car and so not a good idea to publish.

[Hegnirst]

It's the number you posted above. The first part is the engine build code, the second part is the engine serial number. I've deleted it from your post above because it's part of the information someone would need to ring your car and so not a good idea to publish.

oh ok sorry! thankyou aswell
aw mine isnt on the list because its a metro one