Second hand engine, think I did ok.
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Second hand engine, think I did ok.
I'm building a V8 trike and after buying a SD1 engine that turned out to be completely shot I saw a Tvr 400 engine listed with 45k miles on it for not much more than a good 3.5 Rover lump would go for.
Looked clean enough on the outside so assumed it had been steam cleaned.
Anyway I'm going to fit a Webber 500 carb so yesterday removed the Efi manifold and Valley gasket. The inside is just as clean as the outside and looks brand new! Every engine I've seen is usually black under here so has this done 45k miles or much less do we think?
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Looked clean enough on the outside so assumed it had been steam cleaned.
Anyway I'm going to fit a Webber 500 carb so yesterday removed the Efi manifold and Valley gasket. The inside is just as clean as the outside and looks brand new! Every engine I've seen is usually black under here so has this done 45k miles or much less do we think?
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- SimpleSimon
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It came from a breakers. The car was involved in a fire that looked to have started under the dash. The only fire damage I can see on the engine is the nearside rocker cover gasket is a bit burnt at the back. I did wonder if someone fitted a new engine and didn't do a fuel line up properly or something. Still doesn't really explain why it was sold so cheap. Was for sale quite a while to as I was watching it trying to get the money together. I've had it 2 years and not had it started up yet. Been turning over by hand every few weeks though.
This is the car I believe it came from.
This is the car I believe it came from.
- SimpleSimon
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