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MG cars: gasoline and diesel engines - service and repair manuals

A repair manual on the gasoline or diesel engine of your MG? Explore here workshop manuals for service and repair of MG cars. They provide detailed instructions for troubleshooting and parts replacement.

Tuning the A-Series Engine (3rd Edition) - The definitive manual on tuning for performance or economy

For 30 years, the A-Series engine was used by BMC (and later British Leyland) in numerous models, including the Austin A30, A35, A40 / Metro, Allegro, Maestro, Montego / Austin-Healey Sprite / BLMC 1100, 1300 / MG Midget / Mini / Morris 1000, Minor and Marina. It soon became apparent that this popular engine series had plenty of reserves to be tuned.

This thick tuning book provides a lot of information about tuning the A-series engine (803 - 1275 cc), both for economy and performance. For example, it explains how a standard 53 hp engine with the necessary modifications can deliver 138 hp, so that a Mini accelerates from 0 to 160 km/h in 15 seconds.

  • This extensively illustrated standard work contains chapters on air filters, carburetors, intake manifolds, cylinder heads (valves, combustion chambers, changing the compression ratio), exhaust systems, camshafts (different cam profiles, rocker arms and valve lifters), forced induction (turbos, mechanical compressors), the engine block (pistons, connecting rods, crankshaft, bearings), increasing the displacement, the lubrication system (oil pump, oil cooler), ignition and cooling (water pump, thermostat, radiator).
  • This book also provides various tuning examples, information on nitrous oxide (N2O) installations, measuring power and adjusting for economy.
  • Although intended for the A-series, this book also provides a great deal of useful information for tuning other, comparable petrol engines.

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Author:David Vizard
Details:520 pages, 27.5 x 22 x 3.3 cm / 10.8 x 8.7 x 1.3 in, hardback
Illustrations:profusely illustrated with 735 photos and drawings
Publisher:Haynes Publishing (GB, 1999)
ISBN:9781859606209
Tuning the A-Series Engine (3rd Edition) - The definitive manual on tuning for performance or economy

Tuning the A-Series Engine (3rd Edition) - The definitive manual on tuning for performance or economy

Language: English

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The Rover K-Series Engine - Maintenance, Repair and Modification

Getting a Rover K-Series engine properly up and running can be a difficult task, but ultimately the result is always worthwhile. Illustrated with over 300 photographs, "Rover K-Series Engine - Maintenance, Repair and Modification" is a practical guide to keeping these unique engines in fine working order.

The most well-known issue with the K-Series is the head gasket, and this book demonstrates how to identify common faults, before giving practical advice on how best to solve them.
Step-by-step guidance on all aspects of long-term engine maintenance is provided, in addition to the improvements required to prevent further problems.
A K-Series engine is then stripped down to examine its clever and interesting structure, and is rebuilt with improvements.

Authors of over twenty automotive books and countless articles in assorted motoring magazines, Iain Ayre and Rob Hawkins have combined their knowledge to bring you this book on the Rover K-Series engine.

Pages of the book Rover K-Series Engine (1)

The Rover K-series engine was produced between 1988 and 2005 with four capacities: 1.1 L (1120 cc), 1.4 L (1396 cc), 1.6 L (1588 cc) and 1.8 L (1796 cc).
It was used in some versions of the following cars:
- Rover Metro, 25, 45, 75, Streetwise, 100, 200, 400
- MG F, TF, ZR, ZS, ZT
- Land Rover Freelander
- Caterham Seven, 21
- Lotus Elise, Exige
- Polonez Caro
- Reliant Scimitar Sabre.

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Author:Iain Ayre, Rob Hawkins
Details:176 pages, 24.5 x 19 x 1.3 cm / 9.7 x 7.5 x 0.51 in, paperback
Illustrations:356 colour photos
Publisher:The Crowood Press Ltd (GB, 2018)
ISBN:9781785003936
The Rover K-Series Engine - Maintenance, Repair and Modification

The Rover K-Series Engine - Maintenance, Repair and Modification

Language: English

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Austin / Rover Maestro & Montego - 2.0 litre Diesel Engine (1986-1993) | Haynes Service and Repair Manual

Haynes workshop manual on the Austin / Rover MDi 2.0 litre diesel engines (Perkins Prima Mdi, 1994 cc, natural aspiration and turbo), installed in the Austin / Rover Maestro and Montego passenger cars and Vans.

Production years: 1986-1993.

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Details:120 pages, 27 x 21 cm / 10.6 x 8.25 in, hardback
Illustrations:hundreds of photos and drawings
Publisher:Haynes Publishing (GB, 1993)
Series:Haynes Service and Repair Manual (1857)
ISBN:9781850108573

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Austin / Rover Maestro & Montego - 2.0 litre Diesel Engine (1986-1993) | Haynes Service and Repair Manual

Austin / Rover Maestro & Montego - 2.0 litre Diesel Engine (1986-1993)

Language: English

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Automotive Timing Belts Manual - Austin / Rover

Haynes TechBook with instructions for the replacement of the timing belt of Austin, MG and Rover passenger cars and vans .

Types: petrol and diesel engines.

Production years: 1982-1998.

Detailed information on gaining access to belts. Where possible, tensioning procedures without special tools.

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Details:200 pages, 27 x 21 cm / 10.6 x 8.25 in, paperback
Illustrations:profusely illustrated
Publisher:Haynes Publishing (GB, 1999)
ISBN:9781859605493
Automotive Timing Belts Manual - Austin / Rover

Automotive Timing Belts Manual - Austin / Rover

Language: English

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The Rover K-Series 16V Engine (1989-2005)

The Rover K-Series 16-valve petrol engine, produced from 1988 to 2005, is renowned for its innovative design and versatility. Developed by Rover Group and later manufactured by Powertrain Ltd, the K-Series featured a lightweight aluminum construction and was available in single overhead camshaft (SOHC) and double overhead camshaft (DOHC) configurations, with displacements ranging from 1.1 to 1.8 liters.

This engine powered numerous Rover and MG models, including the Rover 200, 400, 25, 45, 75, MG F, MG TF, MG ZR, MG ZS, and MG ZT. Its applications extended beyond these brands, finding use in vehicles like the Caterham Seven and Lotus Elise.

This illustrated book delves into the history and development of the Rover K-Series engine. It offers readers a comprehensive understanding of its engineering, applications, and legacy in the automotive industry.

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Author:Des Hammill
Details:140 pages, 25.5 x 19.5 x 1 cm / 10 x 7.7 x 0.39 in, paperback
Illustrations:b&w photos
Publisher:Unique Motor Books (GB, 2019)
ISBN:9781841556888
The Rover K-Series 16V Engine (1989-2005)

The Rover K-Series 16V Engine (1989-2005)

Language: English

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