Replacing Engine Options , request for advice...

rond · 11th February 2023, 06:54

Hi all,

My lovely 1.8 2005 model (forever Rover) has died!!!. It has blown the gasket, Big end bearings, rings etc..... The entire engine has to come out. I have had quotes to redo the engine and was floored at the price to say the least . (The turbo is fine) I love this vehicle but sadly i either need to sell it ( give it away) OR if at all possible try replace its original 1.8 Turbo engine with another vehicles engine. Does anyone out there know of which replacement engines I can use that necessitates the least amount of technical challenges. Any and all ideas are welcome. I have no problem using Japanese or Korean engines. P.S. I live in South Africa.)

Thanks in anticipation

Rond

Tetleysmooth · 12th February 2023, 08:20

What about a known to be good normal 1.8 non turbo engine? You'll lose a few horsepower but your car will live again. My 1.8 is a plodder, but it's entirely adequate.

slovcan · 12th February 2023, 08:43

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Originally Posted by Tetleysmooth

What about a known to be good normal 1.8 non turbo engine? You'll lose a few horsepower but your car will live again. My 1.8 is a plodder, but it's entirely adequate.

Could the turbo components be moved over to a non-turbo replacement engine?

Tetleysmooth · 12th February 2023, 08:56

I can't answer that question I'm afraid.
I was just thinking delete the turbo altogether and just have a 1.8 non turbo engine.

slovcan · 12th February 2023, 09:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tetleysmooth

I can't answer that question I'm afraid.
I was just thinking delete the turbo altogether and just have a 1.8 non turbo engine.

Seems to me any competent mechanic could do that. If your engine died because of overheating due to a blown head gasket or liner problem, the turbo stuff is probably still OK.

The only question would be the compression ratio of the turbo vs non-turbo engines. Turbo engines always used to have lower compression. Might be OK if you lowered the boost to accommodate the higher compression and always use premium gas. Again, a competent mechanic should be able to sort that out somehow.

Edit: 9.2:1 vs 10.5:1 Lowering the boost a tad ought to be OK.

rond · 12th February 2023, 12:13

Lol, the turbo is fine, its the rest of the engine that's popped . I would like to replace the engine with a more locally available engine but i have no idea which one of the Japanese or similar would be able to be fitted....

slovcan · 12th February 2023, 12:36

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Originally Posted by rond

Lol, the turbo is fine, its the rest of the engine that's popped . I would like to replace the engine with a more locally available engine but i have no idea which one of the Japanese or similar would be able to be fitted....

Modding in any other engine than the Rover would be a horror show. I expect it would be so much work it would probably cost you two or three times the value of the car. Maybe more.

suzublu · 12th February 2023, 13:08

Someone put a Nissan engine in a few years ago, there was also a Fiat engined prototype very early on 😎

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And Freelander engines also fit

gnu · 12th February 2023, 19:17

An N series engine from an MG6 is a good replacement in K series engined cars. It’s got a turbo and is really just an undated K, with an improved HG etc. There are some threads on the internet about the replacement - MG John did one, if he is still around.

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rond Newbie Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Gandia Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Replacing Engine Options , request for advice... Hi all, My lovely 1.8 2005 model (forever Rover) has died!!!. It has blown the gasket, Big end bearings, rings etc..... The entire engine has to come out. I have had quotes to redo the engine and was floored at the price to say the least . (The turbo is fine) I love this vehicle but sadly i either need to sell it ( give it away) OR if at all possible try replace its original 1.8 Turbo engine with another vehicles engine. Does anyone out there know of which replacement engines I can use that necessitates the least amount of technical challenges. Any and all ideas are welcome. I have no problem using Japanese or Korean engines. P.S. I live in South Africa.) Thanks in anticipation Rond Last edited by rond; 12th February 2023 at 12:10..

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suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,920 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	Someone put a Nissan engine in a few years ago, there was also a Fiat engined prototype very early on 😎 Sent from my SM-A326B using Tapatalk And Freelander engines also fit Last edited by suzublu; 12th February 2023 at 13:12..

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gnu Gets stuck in MG ZT Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Bristol Posts: 696 Thanks: 332 Thanked 164 Times in 133 Posts	An N series engine from an MG6 is a good replacement in K series engined cars. It’s got a turbo and is really just an undated K, with an improved HG etc. There are some threads on the internet about the replacement - MG John did one, if he is still around. __________________ gnu

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Tetleysmooth Regular poster Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: Rainham Posts: 36 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	What about a known to be good normal 1.8 non turbo engine? You'll lose a few horsepower but your car will live again. My 1.8 is a plodder, but it's entirely adequate.

12th February 2023, 08:56	#4
Tetleysmooth Regular poster Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: Rainham Posts: 36 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	I can't answer that question I'm afraid. I was just thinking delete the turbo altogether and just have a 1.8 non turbo engine.

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rond Newbie Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Gandia Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Lol, the turbo is fine, its the rest of the engine that's popped . I would like to replace the engine with a more locally available engine but i have no idea which one of the Japanese or similar would be able to be fitted....