Mg metro/1275 wanted

[Paul V]

Does anyone have a running 1275 engine and box thy want to sell, I will take a complete car. The head gasket went in my flame on Thursday and rather than fix the 998 I’d rather fit a 1275 lump.

If you have one in London or the south east please email me or call on 07950 932223

Cheers

Paul

[plotloss]

Theres a few on Loot...

http://motoring.loot.com/scrpts/lootsite.dll?mfcisapicommand=search&query=MG+Metro&FirstClass=6200000-6209999&action=Go%21

Theres a trader ad in the back of Mini World this month for newly recond 1275 lumps with ancilliaries for £550...

Matt.

[Paul V]

I think I may have found something, just after I posted here, metro with no mot but a good runner £75, sounds promising, I'll go have a look tonight!

[plotloss]

Bargain!

Pick up anything decent on Sunday?

Matt.

[Paul V]

I thought so!

I got a set of discs and pads for £18, yes £18 they are probably made of old coke cans or something but I’ll see if it sorts out my vibrations when braking. Also got one of the cool art t-shirts with a green Griff 500 on it

Did you go along? Get anything good?

I did look out for the chimera but didn’t see it.

[plotloss]

My plan was scuppered at the last minute due to non sticking Winnie the Pooh stickers and not being able to paint a straight curvy line after (somewhat stupidly) deciding to paint the nursery on Friday.

Hey ho, Himley or London/Brighton instead then.

Matt.

[rosso rebel]

Paul, I don't know if you've got an engine now, but I have a 1984 Mayfair which we fitted a metro 1275 engine. She hasn't been used for about 18 months (When we bought the tvr) but was started a couple of weeks ago, and still runs like a dream.

I'm looking to sell the whole car which also has original 12" cooper alloys, front disc brakes, straight through exhaust, cooper mirrors, and lots of chrome bits! Post a reply or send an email if you're interested.

Clair.

[Paul V]

Got the metro last night, not sure if it will be any good but only paid £45 and its got the electronic ignition etc so worth it for that.

So if anyone wants Metro stuff let me know.

Clair, you car sounds nice but I don’t think it’s for me, try advertising on miniclassic.com or miniboard.com.

Paul

[plotloss]

Is it an MG?

Matt.

[Paul V]

No just a 1.3 clubman, not really going to make much difference to me though, toying with the idea of changing the cam, I’ll see how it runs first!

[plotloss]

Ahh bugger.

If it was I was going to ask about your plans for the seats!

Back to looking for some Mk4 RS Turbo ones then!

Matt.

[minimax]

Paul V said: Got the metro last night, not sure if it will be any good but only paid £45 and its got the electronic ignition etc so worth it for that.

So if anyone wants Metro stuff let me know.

Clair, you car sounds nice but I don’t think it’s for me, try advertising on miniclassic.com or miniboard.com.

Paul

are the brake calipers the 4 pot ones? oh and the discs, are they the vented ones? if they are, I'm sure we can come to an arrangement

[Paul V]

I do have a couple of pairs of MG seats. Not sure on the condition though as they’ve been in my garage for some time.

I’ll have a look but I presume it will have 4 pots and vented discs, I would use them myself but seeing as I’ve just bought new discs and pads might as well stick to the standards for a while.