K series van, (the start)

[rabbit]

Hello all, i will be picking a lot of brains while i do this conversion as i have never done anything like this befor,
As you can see i have got my mini van that i want to put the k series in,

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb307/rsrabbit/111.jpg

the engine i have is a 1800 out of an MGTF with a 1400 box,

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb307/rsrabbit/321.jpg

it is currentley in a metro so all the wires, drive shafts etc should be there? i also have the breaks front the mgtf so i will use them, i think
i am going with the watsons frame, but could anyone
advise me on what fuel pump i will need please? and any other bits i should put on my shopping list?

[GRIFF2494]

if ts in a metro mate just use that subframe just needs side plates making(temp are on the forum,or check my build) i was going waston antill i saw how easy it make your own is, instead of costing me £850 from wastons it cost me £ 50 + a bit of my time

[rabbit]

if ts in a metro mate just use that subframe just needs side plates making(temp are on the forum,or check my build) i was going waston antill i saw how easy it make your own is, instead of costing me £850 from wastons it cost me £ 50 + a bit of my time


but what do i do about the arms that bolt onto the bottom of the car? is it easy?

[GRIFF2494]

everything u need is on the metro mate, it looks very scary to do bt isnt that bad, if u check my build u will see i had no idea!!!! but once u get hands on its not bad and will save you £100sss

u use he metro top arms

[matt]

The best advise eneybody can give is read ever thread and build diary on this forum and then chose if you want to use a mini frame or metro.

[rabbit]

nice one, i will have a read, thanks

[pickmeup]

good luck with it mate, i also used a metty k series frame in my car and its running a 1.8VVC, as the lads say check out the build section!

[The Mighty Mallott]

Watsons shorten the metro frame a few inches, geehawk has some good comparison pictures somewhere, have a look for his gallery. Side plates are pretty easy to make, also floor mounts too. If you have a spare old mini subframe lying around you can make tower mounts too.
You will need coilovers and rear spacers if you make your own frame, so the watsons frame isn't as expensive as it first seems.

There are lots of people who have chopped up a mini subframe to use the k, which is what i would do.

Mat

[D361 0VR]

Hello mate! As i have said before if you want to look at any off the parts of my car or ask any question then say and i will pop up after work so you can have alook. Or need a hand lift something then say. speak soon.

[peskett]

Same as above. I've a mini based subframe you can take measurement from if that's any use. Am based in rothwell. It's on a baremini shell so all measurements should be easy to take and see all the problem areas.

[rabbit]

mant thanks for all your offers, i may take you ALL up on it :lol: :lol:

[rabbit]

i have now taken the wiring loom out
http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/2821/11111ng0.jpg (http://img12.imageshack.us/my.php?image=11111ng0.jpg)

and i have started to cut away the wires i do not need but can anyone help and tell me what these two plugs are for? do i need them????
http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/3338/33333lz2.jpg (http://img14.imageshack.us/my.php?image=33333lz2.jpg)

http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/6063/22222ix0.jpg (http://img14.imageshack.us/my.php?image=22222ix0.jpg)

they are right next to the ecu
http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/9891/ggggggggggggggggggggggvn6.jpg (http://img4.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ggggggggggggggggggggggvn6.jpg)



please help???

[D361 0VR]

Not to sure mate. My later loom does not have them. but the early type might would leave them on for now unless someelse who knows says otherwise. Looks like your gunna have some fun sorted that pile off wires out.

[ludsonline]

Have a look here, sixth post down...

http://www.16vminiclub.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=9572&start=0&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c337/ludsonline/Mini/KSeriesWiringLoom.jpg

Green wire is reversing light switch..

[Carl S]

one of the main harness to engine harness connectors according to RAVE for early MGFs...

dunno whether that's any help to you or not?

I don't think its a metro plug as the 13th pin is missing, whereas it's shown in that diagram as being connected.

[rabbit]

fantastic thank you, i will just run new wires following the wireing diagram (-the throttle pedle switch as it does not have the plug on the peddle) think it will be the best/neater way, thanks again :lol: :lol:

[rabbit]

does anyone know what the other plug is for please? the smaller one?

[gazwad]

see my reply in the rover section!

[rabbit]

well i have finally started again, noe the weather is good (and i have lifted my fat behind of the chair) so here is the update so far -
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb307/rsrabbit/1211.jpg

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb307/rsrabbit/1212.jpg

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb307/rsrabbit/1213.jpg

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb307/rsrabbit/1214.jpg

more to come -

[cooper_mark]

bit offtopic but nice cortina in the background...
any way at least u've made a start...;) i found the 1st cut was the worst.