Help !

[tiger7]

Can anyone help me? Is there a gearbox that can be fitted to a Rover 115 diesel engine, to convert it to rear wheel drive.I am toying with the idea of converting a 7 kitcar to biodiesel and the Rover engine seems to be a lighter option to many available.Any replies or advice much appreciated. tiger7.

[Paul Drawmer]

I think the 115 used a PG1 gearbox, which was also often fitted to the K series engines.

Maybe the way to go would be look for rwd drive trains that fit onto the K series.

Actually, due to the extra weight of a diesel.........

[X-man]

I remembered this being in the classifieds, it's now sold but you may be able to get some ideas from it. http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/394084.htm

Edited by X-man on Tuesday 18th March 21:21

[thescamper]

If the metro diesel does indeed use the PG1 box then I would suggest that the sierra box could fit but an adapter plate would be required, try caterham although it won't be cheap.

[FlossyThePig]

The Rover 115 used a peugeot engine so it is probably attached to a Peugeot gearbox. Probably the same as Saxo and 106.

I'm sure a lot of RWD gearboxes could be fitted with a custom adapter plate. Something a decent engineering shop should be able to fabricate quite easily.

There used to be loads of info on the Powertrain website but that is only a shadow of its former self. Web archive didn't turn up any useful detail.

[tiger7]

Paul Drawmer said:

I think the 115 used a PG1 gearbox, which was also often fitted to the K series engines.

Maybe the way to go would be look for rwd drive trains that fit onto the K series.

Actually, due to the extra weight of a diesel.........

As for the extra weight, i wouldn't think it any heavier than a Ford 2.0L Pinto.

[Mr2Mike]

tiger7 said:

As for the extra weight, i wouldn't think it any heavier than a Ford 2.0L Pinto.

Probably not, but a small fraction of the power. The 1.4. and 1.5 normally aspirated Pug diesels were really pretty awful things.

[tiger7]

Mr2Mike said:

tiger7 said:

As for the extra weight, i wouldn't think it any heavier than a Ford 2.0L Pinto.

Probably not, but a small fraction of the power. The 1.4. and 1.5 normally aspirated Pug diesels were really pretty awful things.

At 500kg max weight it would have roughly 100 bhp/tonne, not exactly a rocket, but ideal for dawdling about on a sunny day.

[Kevp]

Why not fit the existing package into a mid engine car? Or is a 7 style a must.

[tiger7]

Kevp said:

Why not fit the existing package into a mid engine car? Or is a 7 style a must.

A diesel powered 7, running on fuel recycled from the local chip shop, 50+ mpg,cheaper road tax, no nasty exhaust fumes! Power and speed ain't everything , still handle the same as a traditionally powered 7 just cheaper to run.