Looking for mechanic for engine swap with new "K" series engine

Supervinnie40 · 18th April 2019, 10:58

Hi all,

I'm looking for a seasoned mechanic that lives, loves and breaths Rover 75's. Because it is about time to have some major things done on my engine (clutch, headgasket, belts) I am looking to put a new and improved engine block (partly from the MG6) in my Rover 75 1.8.

I have been told by a few others that certain parts, such as the engine body, the head, the headgasket and the inlet manifold have been improved. Apparantely some mechanics gather all the improved parts from the 1.8 engine, and bolt the original parts onto it. Creating a "mix" of new and old into 1 engine.
Mister Dave Johnson (friend of Marina Brian?) told me that the price difference between the new engine, or all these repairs on my current engine would hardly be any different. Unfortunately he hasn't been able to reply to my calls, e-mails and texts.

It appears difficult to find a mechanic who can do this. Hence this topic.

Because I need to come over from The Netherlands, it would be great if it could be close to: Dover or Newcastle.
But in worst case scenerario, I need to drive a bit further.

Seeing as I need to report this to my insurance company, I need an invoice that proves the work that has been carried out.

A full list of things I would like to adres:
All the belts (already have the kit from DMGRS, but I don't dare to do it myself)
Clutch
Top strut bearings
Engine supports
Inlet manifold? (part of the new engine?)
Replace bolts on rear trailling arm (already have new ones, but can't get them off)
Greasing up the brakes
Replace side airbag impact sensor driversside
Full Service

18th April 2019, 10:58	#1
Supervinnie40 I really should get out more....... Rover 75 1.8 Club Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Tilburg (Netherland) Posts: 2,615 Thanks: 572 Thanked 336 Times in 247 Posts	Looking for mechanic for engine swap with new "K" series engine Hi all, I'm looking for a seasoned mechanic that lives, loves and breaths Rover 75's. Because it is about time to have some major things done on my engine (clutch, headgasket, belts) I am looking to put a new and improved engine block (partly from the MG6) in my Rover 75 1.8. I have been told by a few others that certain parts, such as the engine body, the head, the headgasket and the inlet manifold have been improved. Apparantely some mechanics gather all the improved parts from the 1.8 engine, and bolt the original parts onto it. Creating a "mix" of new and old into 1 engine. Mister Dave Johnson (friend of Marina Brian?) told me that the price difference between the new engine, or all these repairs on my current engine would hardly be any different. Unfortunately he hasn't been able to reply to my calls, e-mails and texts. It appears difficult to find a mechanic who can do this. Hence this topic. Because I need to come over from The Netherlands, it would be great if it could be close to: Dover or Newcastle. But in worst case scenerario, I need to drive a bit further. Seeing as I need to report this to my insurance company, I need an invoice that proves the work that has been carried out. A full list of things I would like to adres: All the belts (already have the kit from DMGRS, but I don't dare to do it myself) Clutch Top strut bearings Engine supports Inlet manifold? (part of the new engine?) Replace bolts on rear trailling arm (already have new ones, but can't get them off) Greasing up the brakes Replace side airbag impact sensor driversside Full Service __________________ Proud owner of the Dutch "Golden 75". A much loved Gold White Metallic Rover 75 1.8 na from 2000.