Assalamoalikum everyone,
I created a new thread with my queries about mini but after that I found this wonderful thread, I will ask my further queries here.
My question is what is the reliability of Mini when engine is swapped from 660cc to 1100cc ? I don't want endless mechanic trips that is why I am asking that is it safe and good to put a 1100cc engine in mini.
I must tell you why I am planning to change the engine, my mini has 660cc turbo intercooler engine with auto trans. The problem is that the engine has been opened two times, one because of timing belt failure (the valves wasted) and the second because of gaskit failure on highway (karachi to hyderabad trip). Now it heat up too much specially in summer, it easily go above the half with AC and also I feel it too hard to take the pickup with AC on. Please note that I am not using CNG so it should work good on petrol but it is not working well. I have shown it to mechanics, serviced the radiator, coolant, tuning etc but nothing changed. I think the engine has lived its life and I am not willing to open it again. Its better that I swap the engine with 1100cc engine, but I need your advice on its reliability after changing and how is the performance etc.
Ali bhai helped me out with what parts I need to change for complete swap but I also appreciate if someone tell me afterwards reliability and potential problems that I can face.
Thanks.
Munir Talpur.