DavidhMX5
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| posted on 10/11/18 at 04:59 PM |
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Mk2 Difference between 1.6 and 1.8
Hi,
Just picked up a donor MX5 for a haynes roadster. Seller said it was a 1.6 but the rocker cover is same as my lads 1.8. Any way to tell for sure which
it is? If it helps at all it has the Roadster badge on the back and is a 2000 model.
Almost a shame to strip it as it has to be the most rust free MX5 I've seen.
Should also say I haven't seen the V5 so no help there.
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theconrodkid
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| posted on 10/11/18 at 05:13 PM |
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the only difference i know is the shape of the inlet manifold, 1.6 is round and 1.8 squareish, it,s a crime to break a saveable one these days you
know, plenty rust buckets out there
who cares who wins
pass the pork pies
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DavidhMX5
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| posted on 10/11/18 at 05:18 PM |
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Thanks. 1.6 it is then.
If it helps I do feel slightly bad about breaking it but the engine is already in pieces hence the low price I paid.
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theconrodkid
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| posted on 10/11/18 at 05:59 PM |
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at least try to sell the shell, they are an endangered species these days 
who cares who wins
pass the pork pies
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DavidhMX5
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| posted on 17/11/18 at 03:55 PM |
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Probably not a good move to show you a pic then.
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miskit
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| posted on 17/11/18 at 04:57 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by theconrodkid
at least try to sell the shell, they are an endangered species these days
The only bit I could not get rid off when I stripped the Mk2.5 - very little rust great condition - no one wanted it. Selling the rest paid for the
car twice over and left me with the engine
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Paulh12
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| posted on 18/11/18 at 08:34 PM |
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The coil pack is on the opposite side at the back of the head. On the 1.6 its on the exhaust side, on the 1.8 it is on the intake side.
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