Hi. Are there any differences between mini or metro a series engines/gearboxes. I know they are interchangeable.
Cheers rob
Differances Between Mini And Metro Engines
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, May 31 2013 08:49 PM
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Posted 31 May 2013 - 08:49 PM
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Posted 31 May 2013 - 08:59 PM
Main thing is the Diff ratio, but interchangeable for a mini rod type assembly with a few mini bits, Have a MG Metro Based Block in mine.
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Posted 01 June 2013 - 04:00 AM
Bypass hose, water pump different.....
But from a swap point of view....not a lot.
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Posted 01 June 2013 - 06:08 AM
Not even that on some versions.
The differences you may find:
Final drive ratio, clutch operation (cable), starter (pre engaged solenoid is at a slightly different angle, engine breather oil separators (can foul the fan and horizontal brake master cylinder). There are some plumbing differences, particularly with pre 90's Minis, no Metro had a bypass hose or separate heater take off on the head, they'll be there, but undrilled or blanked off. The same can be true of other bolt holes for engine mounts, but they are usually present if they were just unused. Other subtle differences include carb linkages, gear selector rod length, speedo drive gear ratios.
The differences you may find:
Final drive ratio, clutch operation (cable), starter (pre engaged solenoid is at a slightly different angle, engine breather oil separators (can foul the fan and horizontal brake master cylinder). There are some plumbing differences, particularly with pre 90's Minis, no Metro had a bypass hose or separate heater take off on the head, they'll be there, but undrilled or blanked off. The same can be true of other bolt holes for engine mounts, but they are usually present if they were just unused. Other subtle differences include carb linkages, gear selector rod length, speedo drive gear ratios.
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