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Doh - any other thoughts on possible models as sumps for 2.0 MPi are rarer than hens teeth

Ps found a very useful engineering shop that will manufacture the dipstick plug

Sorry being thick - FWD ?

Ben / Bryan

Thank you for the very helpful feedback. See photos showing engine number. Any suggestions on sourcing a FWD or discovery MPi sump? Good news that if i can sort that then should be able to make progress. There is a small precision engineering workshop in town that should be able to make ...

Hi all

I have sourced a replacement unused factory spare 1/2 engine. The replacement block does not have a built in dipstick. Instead it has a hole that looks as though it would receive some form of plug in dipstick. photos of existing (showing dipstick on my existing block and replacement attached ...

HI there, I’m still struggling with seized o series. Does anyone know of a 1.7 or 2.0 O sitting around on a garage floor looking for a home?

Many thanks

Hi there

Still struggling with seized 1.7 o series. Does anyone know of one lying around on a garage floor somewhere in need of a home?

Many thanks

Thank you - it all becomes clearer !

PS any ideas why my replies to private messages hang in the outbox?

Thanks Ben - very helpful and good news!

Hi all
A further question and an admin query for you.

were the o series ever adapted for unleaded or will have have to use an additive in the fuel?

I have tried to reply to a couple of private messages off the back of this thread, but my responses get held in my outbox. I'm not sure what i'm doing ...

Ben

Thank you for such a detailed response, something to chew on. I have found a possible ex factory crated o series engine, but still a waiting feedback on its availability, price etc, so I will do some homework on your suggestions above as they may be my only real option.

Kind regards

Mike

Dave / Bryan

Many thanks for your responses, much appreciated.

Do you know if the 1.7L and 2.0l are interchangeable from a engine mount and gear box perspective?

Hi there

I have been recommended your forum via the marlin owners club of which i am a member.

In 1992 I built a marlin roadster kit car based on a 1979 marina 1.7 O series engine. The kit used most of the running gear, wiring loom etc. I am starting a major refurbishment project after having not ...