11 replies to this topic

[wingman]

hi i have an mg metro engine to fit in my standard mini 998 there seems to be many different components ie the water hoses to the manifold etc what do i need to actually replace on this engine to fit it to my car . i read about the starter .can i still use the verto clutch ?how do i get that to work .what about the themostat do i just swap housings?any help will be useful thanks

[Joef]

Same question, i can get hold of a g reg mg metro and would like to use the engine. How much work is it to swap them and is it worth doing? Im on a standard 998 atm and id like a bigger engine before i go to stage one.

Thanks in advance.

[taffy1967]

You need different engine mounts for a start, but everything should fit and work.

I imagine you can drill and tap the head for the Mini heater take off, or just connect up the hoses as per later Mini models.

[charminbear]

You shouldnt need different engine mounts, you just have to remove the mounts from the rad side on both engines and pop the Mini one on the metro engine - just watch the top screw on the mini mount as it can be a PITA.

You will also need to swap the bell housings for the clutch over as the Mini one has an engine mount on it - metro one does not. You should be able to swap the clutch from the mini onto the metro engine too.

You might need to swap the thermostat housings over - that is easy enough, I seem to remember you might need a different top rad mount (I already had a front mounted rad so dont quote me on that - I could be wrong)
If you want the heater to work you will need to drill a hole in the head for the heater tap.

We managed to remove both engines in a day (metro engine was in the metro still) and get it in the mini on the 2nd day..

[Ethel]

Direct swap, use as much of the metro as you can - where you can't use the minibits.

Only issues...

Heater take off - drill and tap to suit (1/4 unf)

Engine stabiliser bolt holes in block - may need a tap running through them

Bypass hose - use mini thermostat housing and drill a few 1/4 inch holes in the thermostat.

Clutch - All verto or all non-verto and starter motor to match (I'd go none verto)

Chances are your speedo will be out - if you're on 12 inch wheels you may be able to put it right by swapping speedo drive on gearbox.

[Ethel]

1275 rad mount was different because engine is a bit taller than 998 - as long as the fan isn't going to go through your radiator...

[Ethel]

obviously use metro manifold, carb, ignition.

[JoeBodge]

the manifolds should be the same as a mini's

[Ethel]

they'll fit won't flow as well which'll effect carb 'n ignition setup

MG metro inlet and an after market lcb is about ideal

[Bosh]

wow found this usefull guys as putting a 1275 a+ in my mini

Bosh

[stickycreambun]

Hope it didnt take nearly five years!

[bmcecosse]

Just swop over bits from the old engine as you go......