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MG MGB GT V8 Factory Originals Technical - Wanted: Rover V8 engine

Before anyone says it I know there is a classifieds section but it's not very good.

I'm after a Rover V8, absolutely anything considered.

Ideally I'm after a 3.9 or larger short engine with low comp (8.13:1) pistons but anything will be considered. Must be in good running order. Heads are not required or ancilliaries - just the block and associated parts, preferably a carb engine.

I'll even take a 3.5 for the right price . . . I'm getting desperate! I'll probably blow it up soon anyway so the cheaper the better really . . !

ollyhayter@hotmail.com

cheers

olly
OT Hayter

Where are you? I've got a free high compression (10.5:1) engine (providing I can scrounge a couple of brackets off before hand)

It was running too (just very dirty)
Stuart Robson

Olly
What actually let go when it went bang?????

Mark
Mark

Hi stuart, I'll take that engine mate! where abouts are you based? my email is ollyhayter@hotmail.com, mobile: 07790775391

What's your contact details please?

Mark,

Apparently it was fuel contamination, don't know how as there are three fuel filters on the car! That cost £320 to sort out but it's still breathing very heavily, practically undrivable. I need a new set of piston rings, therefore probably a full rebuild is best but there's no point on a pokey 3.5, hence the need for a larger capacity engine.

I'll keep you posted!

cheers

olly
OT Hayter

Olly Mine's only a 3.5 too

(orginally P5B with rope rear seal)

Do you still want it?

Stoo
Stuart Robson

Hi Stuart,

My apologies I can't remember what we talked about spec/prices etc., I've been sending that many emails around!

could you refresh my memory pleae?!?

thank
OT Hayter

Stuart

ah sorry, busy day at work you see, i missed the fact that you'd already posted here before! As I said, I need an engine, any engine!

have you any contact details?

thanks
OT Hayter

Olly

email address is to the left <-
just remove THE FISH ;?)

I'm just off J11 of the M25

You can take the engine for free as it's been cluttering up the inlaws garage for ages and it's about time I gave him the space back.

As I said it's pretty sludgy but did run well when it was taken out (a few years back tho')

Stuart
Stuart Robson

Hi Stuart,

Sorry I have no idea what you mean in terms of email! It's been a very long week so far. . . . Can you just email me: ollyhayter(at)hotmail.com and I'll get back to you asap

thanks
OT Hayter

Ah I missed the email address (no-wonder you didn't know what I meant. Anyway emailed you now

Stuart
Stuart Robson

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