engine block, Montego i belive
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Just seen a blue engine block in the pictures section. It looks similar to a A series but different oil filter location. I have seen one on a montego at the scrapyard, just curious is this block better or the same any advantages or disadvantages over using std mini or metro item, would it fit onto the std mini gearbox, any info would be of help.

Many thanks
Chris Barkas

They fit in with the spark plugs at the back and a vw derived gearbox on the end

Metro turbo weekend driver,Mini turbo in the making again!

yeah the gearbox looks a strange mix of parts, can these blocks be used on a std mini gearbox or not, yeah the head was the opposite way round to a mini the engine had a strange lookin inlet manifold.

that block youve seen in the pics section is an mpi block

What he said^^^^

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Oh rite, can see that now, what is the one i have seen in the scrap yard on the old montego it looks very similar, has a A+ head on it etc and the round bit where it looks like a oil filter would go or different dizzy is the same.

Could be either an inline block, or an automatic. I cannot remember if the Montego had a side mounted gearbox.

Yes it did, so did the Maestro.

Id be interested to actualy see one of these blocks. People keep mentioning them but no one ever has any pictures. :-

they fitted them blocks to the last marinas as well.

always looking for them bigger bunches of bannanas

I have one in the garage if anybody wants one! the Lad i had it off used it in his Mk2 golf, I had it off him for the turbo parts. Unfortunately i didnt get any pictures at the time but it was quite interesting!

See midget album in pictures area.This is an in-line A+ block.Apparently there are many internal differences to the transverse block,including main bearings,fixings etc.

'Where does the engine go?'

You can have it mate, It was going to be taken to the scrappy!, its the block crank and it has a golf gti clutch on the end i beleive, Can save it till one of the mini shows or i might be able to drop it in head up north quite abit!

Coolio, Keep it in mind, yeh?

Deffo going to Avon. But if theres anything before, Minis Vs Beetles, maybe?? TurboMinis Rolling Road Shoot Out??

anyway, You are a Star, Mag

I have a litle problem, I send my turbo block no machenary shop and the guy tell me that only possible is rebore the block to 73,5 mm (1380) but I only want 1293cc. I have this block a 1275 A+ montego.

The block is the same from the pic, can tell me if I could heve problems wiht oil pressure because the oil filter is too high, and the need to use a plate between the block and oil filter to use a oil cooler.

Ass; Daniel Machado

Sorry my bad english

That's two different blocks there...

Also, it might be that a 73,5mm rebore is needed. Has it had standing water in it, wrecked piston?

The montego block that I have is std, and in great condition, The metro turbo block the only rebore possible is 73,5mm.
The question is if I can use the montego block to make a 1293 turbo engine.
The montego block is equal to the right pic

Ass; Daniel Machado

Edited by QuimFintas on 7th Dec, 2007.

I thought i would just post this pic to confuse everyone..
This block is a South African 1275 block from my last mini i owned.

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wtf!!!!

PRE A+ with the filter up top!

haha.. dont ask.. I've given up and just accept it.
Typical old South African "boer maak 'n plan" mentality tho.. use whats available.

But is ok use this block in a turbo engine?
block is a A+ 68bhp @ 5600rpm 75lb ft @ 3500rpm 1984-89: Austin Montego

Ass; Daniel Machado

Any block is OK to use in a turbo.

why not make your turbo engine 73.5mm?

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