K Series replacement - Page 2

Lovel · 19th May 2017, 07:51

Now here's an alternative and fits in with the cars heritage. I believe this is the later pressure high density die cast block, with the additional casting webs could be SAIC manufacture ?

Perhaps MGJohn could verify ?

Quite a bargain price too IMO.

https://www.eliseparts.com/products/...-engine-block/

minimutly · 19th May 2017, 17:33

I see they kept the much migned plastic inlet manifold - and gasket?
I have to say though, if you have a std k series, even a turbo, you shouldn't ket 4 years of trouble from it? And if you think transplanting another engine in is anything but hard work think again - it will keep you busy and spending for a long time.
Build a new, or fix the one you have properly - you can do it all without removing the block, provided it hasn't cooked.
Let us know how you get on?

19th May 2017, 07:51	#11
Lovel I really should get out more....... P6B, L550, Imp, F56, Commando Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 2,886 Thanks: 352 Thanked 677 Times in 440 Posts	Now here's an alternative and fits in with the cars heritage. I believe this is the later pressure high density die cast block, with the additional casting webs could be SAIC manufacture ? Perhaps MGJohn could verify ? Quite a bargain price too IMO. https://www.eliseparts.com/products/...-engine-block/ Last edited by Lovel; 19th May 2017 at 07:53..

19th May 2017, 17:33	#12
minimutly Posted a thing or two mg zt Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: cardigan Posts: 1,087 Thanks: 28 Thanked 187 Times in 158 Posts	I see they kept the much migned plastic inlet manifold - and gasket? I have to say though, if you have a std k series, even a turbo, you shouldn't ket 4 years of trouble from it? And if you think transplanting another engine in is anything but hard work think again - it will keep you busy and spending for a long time. Build a new, or fix the one you have properly - you can do it all without removing the block, provided it hasn't cooked. Let us know how you get on?