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Metro GTa spares source
Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 6:28 pm
by mowogg
My neighbour is scraping a metro gta 1300 cc. WHat parts would be usefull.
I have taken off the Carb (HIF44) + inlet manifold (same as MG?), alternator. I have taken off the electronic distributor- is this worth fitting? It does not appear to be very popular looking at all the posts.
Is there anything else which is usefull? The engine oil filter appears to be water cooled- Is this usual? I have not seen one of these before, but then i do not look at Metros.
Also the seat are reasonable -I assume these are the ones modifed to go in a Minor?
The engine i assume is not very usefull, but does look good -67k and very clean?
Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 6:32 pm
by PSL184
There is too much work to use the engine block but the head is useful. Oil filter and housing so you can convert to spin on type. Seats, seat belts (if you don't want the belts I'll have them
) Heater matrix might also be useful and the radiator and electric fan etc.... That's about all I can think of for now....
Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 6:35 pm
by FrankM83
if you buy the engine you can get quite good money for it on Ebay from the mini guys he can also sell whatever he doesnt need on
www.metroownersclub.org just a suggesiton!
Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 7:13 pm
by Mogwai
Im using a metro electronic distributor on mine it will only fit an A+ block although I did have to remote mount the module to gain clearance around the starter. the head would be useful I would have thought it would be a big valve one
Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 7:46 pm
by alzax3
If you have the head, don't forget the water pump is the sort without the bypass tapping......I bought a new QH one by accident, so if anybody needs a cheap brand new un-bypassed pump, I've got one for not very much!!
Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 8:30 pm
by bmcecosse
Yes grab the head (and matching waterpump) and the camshaft is worth having, but as said earlier - the engine if ok will fetch reasonable money to a Mini enthusiast. The water cooled filter may well be worth having if you are planning 'spirited' driving. It's no substitute for a real oil cooler, but it does help slightly!
Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 8:17 am
by GAS
The timming gear is also useful,it has a proper tensioner,and a crank damper.
Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 11:18 am
by dunketh
What about the turbo-style wheels these run?
Any good for a minor or too small to look right?
Re: Metro GTa spares source
Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 11:20 am
by Packedup
mowogg wrote:My neighbour is scraping a metro gta 1300 cc. WHat parts would be usefull.
The whole car, to someone who has an enthusiasm for them...
Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 1:22 pm
by bmcecosse
Metro wheels will be 3.75" PCD - so will only fit if you have converted to Marina hubs all round.
Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 2:43 pm
by dunketh
Ahh.. I always thought they were 4".
Arent Minis 4"?