Thread: A few questions...

Depends on who you ask. I like the 2.6 but it does suffer some issues and isn't as bulletproof as the 4. The exhaust valves can burn, and need regular adjustment which involves the exhaust manifold being removed. The exhaust manifolds are prone to cracking and can be hard to find good ones, but Cookey - a member here - makes extractors for them which gives much better power and torque and fixes the crappy manifold issue.

Linky to pic of extractors.

Parts are available, but becoming scarce.

Do,I like these engines? - Yes. Would I have one as a daily driver? - Yes. Would I recommend them to everyone? - No.

Have you driven it or another 6 cylinder yet? I recommend you do. They are a very smooth engine if tuned well, but be aware they are fairly thirsty beasts, even well tuned...

As you are doing now, do the research and come to your own conclusions. The technology of the engine is old, and simple so they aren't a hard engine to work on, but are different to most.

Agree with Gav on the 6cyl Rover motors and just to confirm, is the vehicle a 2A OR a 79 model as it cannot be both

The 4 pot can be a very reliable (although not fast) work horse and the conversion is not a difficult one.

Fat fingers. 2a hahah