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[karl & his cooper]

How can I find out more about my engines age/prduction year and specs from the engine number?

[taffy1967]

http://www.minimania...20/ArticleV.cfm

Or

http://www.guess-wor...ical/engine.htm

[karl & his cooper]

http://www.minimania...20/ArticleV.cfm

Or

http://www.guess-wor...ical/engine.htm

CANT FIND 12he72192587

[taffy1967]

This is the closest I got?: -

Source Vehicle : Metro
Engine type & CC : A+ 1275 cc Transverse mounted
Fueling :
Engine features :
95 Ron Unleaded petrol
Pre-engaged starter
Wide Ratio Rod Change gearbox with Pot Joints
Police Specifications
Breakerless (electronic) ignition
Gearbox features :
Std. Ratio Rod Change gearbox with Pot Joints
3.4:1 Final Drive

[Sleepy Stu]

Could it be its not originally from a mini then?

Metro maybe or completely different car all together like a triumph or something?

**Edit** Beaten to it by Taffy

Edited by Stewart_GT, 16 September 2008 - 09:53 PM.

[karl & his cooper]

A year? Thanks guys

[taffy1967]

Well considering the fact the Metro probably only went unleaded some time during 1989 (like the Mini), then that engine must be of 1989/1990 stock?

The Metro became the Rover 100 some time in 1990 (I think? or was it 1991?) and it then got fitted with the 'K' series engine instead.

So it's a very late 1980's/very early 1990's engine in that case? (1989 or 1990 I'd say if pushed?)

[karl & his cooper]

Well considering the fact the Metro probably only went unleaded some time during 1989 (like the Mini), then that engine must be of 1989/1990 stock?

The Metro became the Rover 100 some time in 1990 (I think? or was it 1991?) and it then got fitted with the 'K' series engine instead.

So it's a very late 1980's/very early 1990's engine in that case? (1989 or 1990 I'd say if pushed?)

Kool thankyou! Im assuming that because my car was registered before 2001 I fall into the £66 (6 months) and £120 for years road tax?

Do you think I should start a project thread up for my engine conversion

[krippy31]

i might be totally thick but im struggling get mine aswel lol

[krippy31]

first number is 99h213a/h1877

second is 85h791p57034

[Rhyd]

Second one is:

Source Vehicle : Mini
Engine type & CC : A Series 850 cc Transverse mounted
Fueling : HS4 FZX1142 carburetter tamperproof capstat, ADH Needle, Red Spring (1976 on)
Engine features :
Lucas 16AC alternator with -ve Earth
1974 requirements
Mechanical petrol pump
Gearbox features :
Std. Ratio Rod Change gearbox with Pot Joints
3.44:1 final drive
A+ Gear Ratios

Struggling with the 213 on the first but I'm sure someone here will know more

[krippy31]

cheers i finally got me head round the 2nd one two onli just tho but i caunt work out the 1st one and my insuraunce are wanting £1800 if they dont no where the engine came from and what year aarrgghhh the fun minis bring lol

it wouldnt possibly be a metro would it ?

Edited by krippy31, 17 September 2008 - 12:59 PM.

[krippy31]

hmmm can any one help im really struggling ive been back to my mini 3x
lool

[Guess-Works.com]

Your other engine is a 998 from the 99H't an early pre-74 A series, not got too many details on them, hence why they are not in the database yet...

the old FAQ will help on older engines

http://www.theminifo...showtopic=14246

[Guess-Works.com]

cheers i finally got me head round the 2nd one two onli just tho but i caunt work out the 1st one and my insuraunce are wanting £1800 if they dont no where the engine came from and what year aarrgghhh the fun minis bring lol

it wouldnt possibly be a metro would it ?

PS... change your insurance firm as they don't know their arse from their elbow...