Marina based Roadster for sale in Fife Scotland

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  • andyf
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    • Sep 2014
    • 925

    #1

    Marina based Roadster for sale in Fife Scotland

    Just noticed this roadster for sale on ebay
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    Last edited by cameronfurnival; 24-10-14, 01:27 PM.
    Mk2 SWB Marina Roadster with a 2.0L Pinto built in 1986
  • David
    • Nov 2011
    • 1598

    #2
    Re: Marina based Roadster for sale in Fife Scotland

    I saw that. O Series engine. Was that any good? Must have been 'better' than a the A or B Series I would have thought. So probably Ital based?

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    • stevejgreen
      • Nov 2011
      • 3480

      #3
      Re: Marina based Roadster for sale in Fife Scotland

      From the 1.7 Ital the basic running gear, front suspension/steering, transmission, gearbox and rear axle are all the same as the 1.8 Marina only some very minor negligible changes were made, away from the bodywork and trim etc.
      The OHC engine for the time was indeed better than the B Series.

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      • CompoSimmonite
        • Jun 2013
        • 318

        #4
        Re: Marina based Roadster for sale in Fife Scotland

        The O Series were also prototyped into the MGB as a replacement for the B Series. The Perkin Prima diesel (used in LDV CityVan, Maestro & Montego) is based on the O Series petrol.

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        • stevejgreen
          • Nov 2011
          • 3480

          #5
          Re: Marina based Roadster for sale in Fife Scotland

          Parts are available for an O series, but can anyone source a replacement for the thermostat housing?

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          • cameronfurnival
            • Nov 2011
            • 2142

            #6
            Re: Marina based Roadster for sale in Fife Scotland

            I remember replacing a thermostat in one of those engines for some one many years ago. Iirc it was a funny looking thing. Wasnt the housing like a long tube bolted to the head? Im intrigued so will do some googling. is there a shortage of housings? Are they prone to failure?

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            • David
              • Nov 2011
              • 1598

              #7
              Re: Marina based Roadster for sale in Fife Scotland

              Originally posted by CompoSimmonite View Post
              The O Series were also prototyped into the MGB as a replacement for the B Series. The Perkin Prima diesel (used in LDV CityVan, Maestro & Montego) is based on the O Series petrol.
              Article about this here http://www.mginfo.co.uk/upgrades4mgs...eries_mgb.html

              David.

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              • andyf
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                • Sep 2014
                • 925

                #8
                Re: Marina based Roadster for sale in Fife Scotland

                Just noticed that the car went for £1960
                Mk2 SWB Marina Roadster with a 2.0L Pinto built in 1986

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