Replacement "K "series engine !

[Tricky Dicky 40]

☹️I am thinking about either replacing the entire engine or the bottom half of my 1.8 "K" series Roadsport/Supersport. Could anybody please point me in some directions of supply or surplier or recomendations of who may be able to asist with this.

[jackb_ms]

DVA Power is your man

 

Jack

 

Emily, The Very Yellow 21

[Mankee]

Doesn't a 1.8K Supersport use a bog-standard 1.8K bottom end which is common to plenty of Rovers, Elises, Freelanders etc., just with different oil pickup, sump and associated parts? If so, there's a very plentiful supply at breakers and eBay.

[Markiebabes]

There's one in for sale section by "the mad hatter" two options "k" or Duratec

 

Mark

 

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[Johnty Lyons]

why replace the bottom half

It's a K all required parts are available without having to replace it.

Speak to Oily.

[Archie Procter]

Mankee is right, they're just standard engines, no need to go mad unless you're looking for upgrades, big power versions etc. Much as I'm sure the recommendations on here are excellent.

 

Are you talking EU2 or EU3? If the former 1.8s are plentiful. I believe there are many interchangeable components between 1.6 and 1.8 as well...

 

If I were looking at straight "no frills" replacement I'd be off to the Rover breakers or ebay as Mankee suggests...

[Grubbster]

This is a nice one here, all ready to drop in and go.

[Johnty Lyons]

Just remember the block will need modified to allow fitment of a Caterham starter.

But you could use your own block which was what I was alluding to in earlier post

[Irrelevant]

Just remember the block will need modified to allow fitment of a Caterham starter.

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You mean grinding down the block to make space for the starter? That is simple enough - you just have to make sure you grind down just enough to allow the starter to fit - much more and you're likely to go through the block.

[oilyhands]

It will also need a spigot bearing and sleeve in the end of the crank..

 

oily

[Ivaan]

If you're going to use a standard engine and grind off for the starter, you'll need to re-stamp the engine No and you'll need evidence for the DVLA

 

Clive

[Tricky Dicky 40]

Thanks for all the info, Ive taken it on board and take my time on just how to proceed. Thanks once again. 😬