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Mos Intro - Moskonfyt - 04-12-2022
Hi everyone,
My name is Johan better known as Moskonfyt, I'm a very excited new owner of a 1983 Clubman that's currently in pieces.
I'm hoping to learn a lot and cannot wait to take it for it's first test drive..
I'm not so sure about the engine, might need some advise on rebuilding the engine?
I see in the UK they have this kit to rebuild the engine for $400 that consist of bearings, seals and gaskets plus pistons even... tried looking for that online but struggling.
I will see what the cost estimates are regarding the engine, if it's close to R8k then i'll rather do a engine swop, luckily got a extra subframe already modified for a Toyota 2L Twin cam.
My plan for the mini is not to have it as a toy, I'm lookong for reliability and fuel economy, if I do a engine swop then it will be a Honda L13z or L15z I-Vtec that comes from a Jazz.
The power on the L13 is 89hp and L15 101hp and gives 24km/l in a Jazz so think I might see 28-30km/L maybe... don't have a big foot
. Seeing as you have read so far you might be just excited as I am
, please give me some wisdom so that I make educated decisions.Awesome see you around!