BRM Info and Technical Data

I was looking on the forum where all technical data can be found, but as I could not find it, I decided to add all here. Some of them might be duplicated, but at least all is on one place.

Technical data covered in this section:

- ENGINE - ’K’ SERIES WITH VVC
- FUEL SYSTEM - ’K’ SERIES
- COOLING SYSTEM - ’K’ SERIES
- CLUTCH
- MANUAL GEARBOX - PG1
- FINAL DRIVE
- STEERING - BRM
- SUSPENSION - BRM
- BRAKES
- WHEELS
- TYRE SIZES
- TYRE PRESSURES - 1.8 ’K’ SERIES WITH VVC - BRM
- ELECTRICAL - ’K’ SERIES
- DIMENSIONS
- WEIGHTS
- ENGINE TUNING DATA
- CAPACITIES


ENGINE - ’K’ SERIES WITH VVC

Type: 16 valve DOHC with Variable Valve Control on inlet valves
Cylinder arrangement: 4 in line - transverse
Bore: 80.00 mm
Stroke: 89.30 mm
Capacity: 1796 cm3
Firing order: 1 - 3 - 4 - 2
Rotation: Clockwise, viewed from front of engine

Lubrication
System Type: Wet sump, crankshaft driven eccentric rotor pump
Pressure at idle: 1.7 to 3.5 bar
Relief valve opening pressure: 4.1 bar
Maximum pressure at 6500 rev/min: 7.0 bar (below 40°C)
Oil pressure warning light switch opens: 0.3 to 0.5 bar
Oil filter: Full flow with disposable canister

FUEL SYSTEM - ’K’ SERIES

Electronic fuel injection data: See Engine tuning data.

Fuel Pump
Type: Electric immersible
Pump maximum pressure at 13.5V: 4.1 bar
Regulated injection pressure range: 3.0 ± 0.2 bar

COOLING SYSTEM - ’K’ SERIES

Pressure cap opens: 0.9 to 1.2 bar
Thermostat starts to open: 88° ± 2°C
Thermostat fully open: 100° ± 2°C

Cooling fan operation:
Heater cars: On - 104°C, Off - 98°C
Air conditioned cars:
Slow speed: On - 104°C, Off - 98°C
Fast speed: On - 112°C, Off - 106°C
NOTE: With air conditioning operating, fans will run at slow speed. Fans may run on for up to 8 minutes if temperature exceeds 112°C at switch off.

CLUTCH

Type: Diaphragm spring, hydraulic operation
Clutch plate diameter:
1.8 ’K’ Series: 215 mm
Friction material wear limit: 1.5 mm

MANUAL GEARBOX - PG1

Gearbox code
1.8 ’K’ series with VVC
- BRM: B6BST

Fifth: 0.848:1
Fourth: 1.033:1
Third: 1.308:1
Second: 1.750:1
First: 2.923:1
Reverse: 3.000:1

FINAL DRIVE

Ratios:
1.8 ’K’ series with VVC
- BRM: 3.938:1

Road speed at 1000 rev/min in top gear:
1.8 ’K’ series with VVC
- BRM: 32.3 km/h or 20.1 mph

STEERING - BRM

NOTE: The following steering geometry settings are given in degrees and minutes, decimal parts of a
degree and millimetres. Steering and Suspension geometry settings are for a vehicle at unladen
weight.

Front wheel alignment - toe-out - per side: 0° 5’ ± 0° 7.5’ 0.10° ± 0.12° (0.61 mm ± 0.85 mm)
Front wheel camber - negative: 0° 51’ ± 0° 45’ 0.85° ± 0.75° (6.11 mm ± 5.32 mm)
Front wheel caster: 1° 37’ ± 1° 1.61° ± 1° (11.50 mm ± 7.11 mm)
King pin inclination: 10° 48’ ± 1° 10.8° ± 1° (77.54 mm ± 7.11 mm)
Turns - lock to lock: 3.2
Rear wheel alignment - toe-in - per side: 0° 8’ ± 0° 7.5’ 0.13° ± 0.12° (0.93 mm ± 0.85 mm)
Rear wheel camber - negative: 0° 20’ ± 0° 45’ 0.33° ± 0.75 ° (2.41 mm ± 5.32 mm)

SUSPENSION - BRM

Front
Type: Independent, MacPherson strut damper with coil spring and anti-roll bar.
Nominal height to wheel arch from hub centre (at unladen weight): 346 mm ± 10 mm
Road spring identification (colour code): WHITE
Anti-roll bar: 25 mm diameter

Rear
Type Independent, torsion beam ’H’ frame with dampers, coil springs and anti-roll bar.
Nominal height to wheel arch from hub centre (at unladen weight): 347 mm ± 10 mm
Road spring identification (colour code): WHITE
Anti-roll bar: 18 mm diameter

BRAKES

Front disc brakes
Disc diameter: 262 mm
Disc wear limit (minimum thickness)
Ventilated disc: 19.0 mm
Pad minimum thickness: 3.0 mm

Rear disc brakes
Disc diameter: 239 mm
Disc wear limit (minimum thickness): 8.0 mm

Master cylinder
Bore diameter:
BRM: 23.83 mm

Brake servo
Servo boost ratio:
BRM: 4.6 : 1

Anti-lock braking system
System type:
98MY on: Bosch ABS5.3 electronic

WHEELS

1.8 ’K’ series & 1.8 ’K’ series with VVC
- BRM: 6.5 J x 16 alloy - Cosmos - RRC113880MNH
BRM models are equipped with a 5J x 14 temporary use, steel spare wheel fitted with a 175/65-R14 82T tyre.

WARNING: The steel spare wheel supplied with cars fitted with alloy wheels is for temporary use only
and must be changed as soon as possible after fitting. The car MUST be driven with caution and
speed MUST NOT exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) with the spare wheel fitted. No more than one temporary
spare wheel may be fitted at any one time. Replacement tyres fitted to the temporary use spare wheel must
be of the same make and specification as those originally fitted.

TYRE SIZES

1.8 ’K’ series and 1.8 ’K’ series with VVC
- BRM: Dunlop 205/45 ZR16 - Directional*
- BRM Steel spare wheel: Dunlop 175/65 R14*
* Replacement tyres must be of the same make and specification as those originally fitted.

TYRE PRESSURES - 1.8 ’K’ SERIES WITH VVC - BRM

Pressures (cold):
Loading conditions bar (lbf/in2)

Normal driving conditions*
Front 1.9 (28)
Rear 2.1 (30)

Max. load conditions**
Front 2.2 (32)
Rear 2.1 (30)

Speeds over 100 mph (160 km/h) automatic
Front and rear 2.6 (38)

Towing
Front 2.2 (32)
Rear 2.5 (36)

Steel spare wheel
Front and rear 2.1 (30)

* Up to 4 passengers and luggage
** Up to maximum gross vehicle weight

ELECTRICAL - ’K’ SERIES

System: 12 volt, negative earth
Battery
Capacity : 45 amp hour at 20 hour rate
Alternator
Type: Magnetti Marelli A115-65A
Maximum output: 65 Amps
Regulator: 21TR
Starter motor
Type: Magnetti Marelli E80E or M79
Power
1.8: 1.0 kW

DIMENSIONS

Overall length: 3.973 m
Overall width:
Including mirrors: 1.894 m
Excluding mirrors: 1.688 m
Overall height (at unladen weight)
- BRM: 1.39 m
Ground clearance:
1.8 ’K’ series & 1.8 ’K’ series with VVC *
- BRM (at unladen weight but including driver): 114 mm
Wheelbase: 2.502 m
Turning circle (kerb to kerb)
- BRM: 11.39 m
Track:
Front: 1473 mm
Rear: 1461 mm

WEIGHTS

Approximate unladen (fuel tank full, excluding options)

Petrol models (manual gearbox)
- BRM: 1100 kg 2424 lb

Maximum gross vehicle weight:
1.8 models: 1520 kg 3350 lb

Maximum rear axle load (must NOT be exceeded): 750 kg 1655 lb
Maximum rear axle load when towing at speeds up to 62 mph (100 km/h): 860 kg 1875 lb
Maximum towing weight - braked trailer (restart on 12% gradient with two occupants): 1000 kg 2200 lb
Towing hitch downward load: 70 kg 154 lb
Coupling device maximum overhang:
Fixed coupling: 749 mm 29.5 in
Removable coupling: 779 mm 30.7 in
Maximum roof rack load (includes weight of rack):65 kg 143 lb

ENGINE TUNING DATA

Model: 1.8 K16 with VVC Year: 1995 on
Engine
Type/Capacity: 18K16 / 1796 cm3
Firing order: 1 - 3 - 4 - 2
Compression ratio: 10.5 : 1
Exhaust gas CO content at idle **: less than 0.5%
Idle speed controlled by ECM: 875 ± 50 rev/min
Ignition timing at idle speed:*
Vacuum connected **: 10 ± 5°BTDC
Ignition Coil
Type: H type twin coil
Primary resistance at 20°C: 0.4 to 0.61 ohm
Spark Plugs
Type - Double Platinum: Unipart GSP 9652 or Champion RC8 PYP
Gap: 0.85 mm
Engine Management System
Type: Indirect multi-port fuel injection
Fuel pressure: 3.0 ± 0.2 bar constant
Fuel grade: 95 RON minimum - UNLEADED fuel

CAUTION: Serious damage to the engine may occur if a lower octane number fuel than recommended
is used. Serious damage to the catalyst will occur if LEADED fuel is used.

* Ignition timing in Crankshaft degrees.
** No electrical load present

CAPACITIES

Fuel tank: 50 litres
Engine oil refill and filter change:
1.1, 1.4, 1.6 & 1.8 ’K’ Series: 4.5 litres
Engine oil refill from dry:
1.1, 1.4, 1.6 & 1.8 ’K’ Series: 4.8 litres

Manual gearbox - PG1
- BRM
Refill: 2.3 litres
From dry: 2.4 litres

Power steering: 0.3 litre
Cooling system from dry: *
1.1, 1.4, 1.6 & 1.8 ’K’ Series: 5.5 litres
Washer reservoir: 6.5 litres
* Refill capacity is approx. 0.7 litre less than the from dry figures.

 

Torque wrench settings covered in this section:

- ENGINE - ’K’ SERIES
- EMISSION CONTROL
- ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - MEMS
- FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM
- COOLING
- MANIFOLD AND EXHAUST
- CLUTCH
- MANUAL GEARBOX - PG1
- DRIVE SHAFTS
- STEERING
- SUSPENSION
- BRAKES
- RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
- BODY
- HEATING AND VENTILATION
- AIR CONDITIONING
- WIPERS AND WASHERS
- ELECTRICAL
- INSTRUMENTS

- TIGHTENING SEQUENCE
-- Cylinder head bolts
-- Camshaft cover to carrier bolts
-- Oil pump to block bolts
-- Alloy sump to bearing ladder bolts



ENGINE - ’K’ SERIES

Timing belt cover bolts: 10 Nm
Tensioner pulley backplate bolt - Manual
timing belt tensioner: 10 Nm
Timing belt pulley Allen bolt - Manual
timing belt tensioner: 45 Nm
Timing belt tensioner bolt - Automatic
timing belt tensioner *: 25 Nm
Camshaft gear bolts:
M8: 35 Nm
M10: 65 Nm
Timing belt tensioner pulley Allen bolt: 45 Nm
Rear camshaft cover plate bolts: 25 Nm
Tensioner backplate screw: 45 Nm
Camshaft timing belt rear cover bolts: 10 Nm
Drive belt tensioner to steering pump bracket: 25 Nm
Crankshaft pulley bolt: 163 Nm
Engine RH mounting to engine nuts: 100 Nm
Engine RH mounting to body through bolt: 80 Nm
Torque mounting RH bracket to engine bolts: 60 Nm
Engine LH mounting to body bolts: 55 Nm
Engine LH mounting bracket to body bolts: 55 Nm
Steady bar to engine: 45 Nm
Steady bar to subframe: 80 Nm
Oil pressure switch: 15 Nm
Cylinder head bolts, tighten progressively:
1st stage +: 20 Nm
2nd stage +: a further 180°
3rd stage +: a final 180°
Alternator top mounting bracket nut/bolt: 25 Nm
Camshaft cover to carrier bolts +: 10 Nm
Spark plug cover screws: 2 Nm
Engine lifting bracket bolts: 9 Nm
Flywheel to crankshaft NEW bolts: 85 Nm
Flywheel lower cover bolts: 9 Nm
Dipstick tube to block: 10 Nm
Oil pump to block bolts + *: 10 Nm
Pressed steel sump to bearing ladder:
Alloy sump to bearing ladder bolts +: 25 Nm
Engine sump drain plug:
Alloy sump: 25 Nm

+ Tighten in sequence
* New Patchlok bolts must be fitted


EMISSION CONTROL

Catalytic converter heat shield bolts: 8 Nm


ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - MEMS

Air cleaner to battery tray bolts: 9 Nm
Intake resonator to battery tray bolts: 9 Nm
Expansion tank to body bolts: 9 Nm
Throttle body to inlet manifold bolts: 7 Nm
Spark plugs to cylinder head: 27 Nm
H.t. lead cover bolts: 2 Nm
Rotor arm to camshaft, NEW patchlock screw: 8 Nm
Ignition coil to engine:
M10 bolts: 45 Nm
M6 bolts: 9 Nm
ECM to bracket nuts: 4 Nm
Idle air control valve to manifold Torx screws: 8 Nm
Intake air temperature sensor to manifold: 7 Nm
Engine coolant temperature sensor to housing: 15 Nm
Crankshaft position sensor to housing bolt: 6 Nm
Throttle position sensor to housing Torx screws: 1.5 Nm
Oxygen sensor to exhaust manifold: 55 Nm
Fuel rail to manifold bolts: 10 Nm
Fuel feed pipe to fuel rail bolts: 5 Nm
Variable Valve Control (VVC):
Hydraulic control unit solenoid nut: 12 Nm
Oil temperature sensor: 15 Nm
Manifold absolute pressure sensor bolts: 10 Nm
Camshaft position sensor bolt: 6 Nm


FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM

Fuel tank heat shield bolts: 9 Nm
Fuel filter union, inlet/outlet: 30 Nm
Fuel filter bracket to bulkhead: 10 Nm
Inertia fuel shut-off switch: 2 Nm
Fuel pump to tank nuts: 9 Nm


COOLING

Cooling fan housing to radiator: 9 Nm
Radiator mountings to bonnet locking platform: 9 Nm
Expansion tank to body bolts: 5 Nm
Thermostat housing cover bolts: 9 Nm
Thermostat housing to block bolts: 10 Nm
Coolant rail to block bolts: 9 Nm
Thermostatic switch: 25 Nm
Coolant pump to cylinder block bolts: 10 Nm
Rear cover to coolant pump bolt: 10 Nm


MANIFOLD AND EXHAUST

Exhaust front pipe to catalyst nuts: 50 Nm
Catalyst to intermediate pipe nuts: 50 Nm
Intermediate pipe to tail pipe nuts: 50 Nm
’K16 VVC’ - Inlet manifold to cylinder head nut and bolts 1: 25 Nm
Inlet manifold to support bracket bolt: 25 Nm
Exhaust manifold to cylinder head nuts 1: 45 Nm
Alternator heat shield, bolts: 10 Nm
Support bracket to exhaust manifold nuts: 25 Nm
Exhaust front pipe to manifold nuts: 50 Nm

1 Tighten in diagonal sequence

CLUTCH

Pressure plate to flywheel Torx bolts 1: 26 Nm

1 Tighten in diagonal sequence


MANUAL GEARBOX - PG1

Reverse light switch: 25 Nm
Drain plug: 45 Nm
Filler/level plug: 40 Nm
Gearbox lifting eye bolt: 27 Nm
Gearbox to mounting plate bolts 1: 85 Nm
Gearbox mounting bracket: 60 Nm
LH mounting to body bracket bolts: 85 Nm
LH engine mounting to gearbox bolts: 100 Nm
Gearchange steady bar to gearbox: 10 Nm
Earth lead to gearbox bolt: 35 Nm

1 Tighten in sequence


DRIVE SHAFTS

Drive shaft NEW nut: 180 Nm


STEERING

Steering wheel nut: 50 Nm
Steering column lower clamp bolt/nut: 22 Nm
Steering column upper bracket nuts: 12 Nm
Steering column upper bracket bolts: 22 Nm
Steering column universal joint bolts: 28 Nm
Track-rod ball pin Nyloc nut: 45 Nm
Steering rack clamp bolts: 38 Nm
Steering rack pinion flange bolts: 58 Nm
Steering rack feed pipe union: 37 Nm
Steering rack return pipe union: 28 Nm
Steering pipe clip: 9 Nm
Steering arm ball joint Nyloc nut: 45 Nm
Steering pump adjuster clamp bolt: 25 Nm
Steering pump mounting bracket bolts: 25 Nm
Steering pump pulley bolts: 9 Nm
Steering pump outlet hose union: 55 Nm


SUSPENSION

Road wheel nuts 1: 110 Nm

Front Suspension

Anti-roll bar link to lower arm bolt: 60 Nm
Anti-roll bar to link bolt: 45 Nm
Anti-roll bar clamp to rear beam bolts: 22 Nm
Damper shaft nut: 40 Nm
Damper top mounting nuts 2: 30 Nm
Damper to hub pinch bolt 2: 80 Nm
Lower arm front pivot bolt 2: 45 Nm
Lower arm ball joint nut: 55 Nm
Upper arm ball joint nut: 30 Nm
Tie-rod to lower arm bolts: 80 Nm
Tie-rod to front beam nut: 45 Nm
Front beam to body bolts: 100 Nm
Rear beam to body bolts: 100 Nm

Rear Suspension

Damper to mounting plate, self locking nut: 30 Nm
Damper mounting plate nuts: 38 Nm
Damper to ’H’ frame bolt 2: 80 Nm
Hub shaft NEW nut: 185 Nm
’H’ frame to body bolts: 100 Nm
’H’ frame pivot bush bolt: 100 Nm
Anti-roll bar to ’H’ frame nuts: 80 Nm
Stub axle to ’H’ frame bolts: 45 Nm

1 Tighten in diagonal sequence
2 Tighten with weight of vehicle on suspension


BRAKES

Bleed screw - calipers: 10 Nm
Front caliper to mounting bolts: 108 Nm
Front disc to drive flange screws: 10 Nm
Front caliper shield bolts: 10 Nm
Front caliper guide pin bolts: 27 Nm
Front caliper banjo bolt: 34 Nm
Brake hose bracket bolts: 10 Nm
ABS front sensor to hub screw: 6 Nm
ABS front sensor harness bracket bolts: 10 Nm
Rear disc to hub screws: 10 Nm
Rear caliper shield, bolts: 10 Nm
Rear caliper guide pin bolts: 27 Nm
Rear caliper banjo bolt: 34 Nm
ABS rear sensor to adaptor screw: 6 Nm
ABS rear sensor cover to hub bolts: 10 Nm
ABS rear sensor harness bracket bolts: 10 Nm
Master cylinder to servo nuts: 15 Nm
Pipe unions to master cylinder: 19 Nm
Brake servo to bulkhead nuts: 13 Nm


RESTRAINT SYSTEMS

Driver’s airbag module Torx screws: 9 Nm
Passenger’s airbag module to fascia screws: 9 Nm
Passenger’s airbag module to lower mounting nuts: 9 Nm
SRS earth strap bolt: 9 Nm


BODY

Doors

Door lock striker to body screws: 18 Nm
Door glass regulator to door bolts: 9 Nm
Door glass regulator to motor screws: 7 Nm
Door glass regulator roller guide: 8 Nm
Door glass rear channel bolt: 8 Nm
Door outside handle bolts: 9 Nm
Door latch to door Torx screws: 6 Nm
Front door glass rear channel bolt: 8 Nm
Rear door glass rear channel nut: 4 Nm
Rear door glass rear channel bolts: 8 Nm
Rear door latch and cover screws: 7 Nm
Tailgate lock striker to body screws: 9 Nm
Tailgate latch to tailgate screws: 7 Nm
Tailgate hinges to body nuts: 22 Nm

Exterior Fitting

Exterior mirror to door Torx screws: 4 Nm
Bonnet hinge, bolts: 9 Nm
Bonnet lock to body bolts: 10 Nm
Bumper to body bolts: 6 Nm

Front bumper:
Impact cans to front panel bolts: 22 Nm
Bumper to bonnet platform screws: 5 Nm
Under tray to beam bolts: 9 Nm
Splash shield to body screws/bolts: 5 Nm
Tailgate spoiler to tailgate bolts: 6 Nm

Interior Trim Components

Fascia mounting bolts: 9 Nm
Glovebox to fascia screws: 10 Nm
Lower rail to fascia:
M8 bolts: 20 Nm
M6 bolts: 10 Nm
Front console screws: 2 Nm
Rear console screws: 3 Nm
Gear lever gaiter finisher self-locking nuts - BRM only: 3 Nm
Sun visor screws: 2.5 Nm
Bonnet release handle screws: 9 Nm

Seats and Seat Belts

Seat belt pretensioner to seat bolt: 30 Nm
Seat belt mounting bolt: 50 Nm
Seat belt reel bracket to body bolt: 30 Nm
Seat belt bracket M6 bolt: 9 Nm
Rear seat belt stalk bolt: 50 Nm
Front seat runner to body bolts: 34 Nm
Front seat runner to frame Torx screws: 22 Nm
Rear squab hinge to body bolts: 10 Nm
Rear seat to floor: 10 Nm

Screens

Sun roof mountings screws: 5 Nm
Sun roof to body bolts: 9 Nm
Rear quarter glass nuts - 3 door: 9 Nm


HEATING AND VENTILATION

Heater unit to bulkhead:
6 mm nuts/bolts: 10 Nm
8 mm nuts/bolts: 22 Nm
Blower motor screws: 9 Nm


AIR CONDITIONING

Pipe bracket to condenser bolts: 6 Nm
Condenser to fan housing bolts: 9 Nm
Trinary switch: 12 Nm
Receiver/drier to body bolts: 9 Nm
Pipes to receiver/drier bolts: 5 Nm
Pipe to pipe unions: 25 Nm
Pipe bracket to gearbox bracket bolt: 9 Nm
Relay module to body bolts: 9 Nm
Expansion valve: 9 Nm
Adaptor to expansion valve: 9 Nm
Evaporator casing screws: 10 Nm
Pipe flange to evaporator bolt: 10 Nm
Pipe bracket screw (LH Drive): 10 Nm
Compressor to mounting bracket bolts: 45 Nm
Pipe union to compressor: 35 Nm
Evaporator pipe to compressor: 45 Nm
Condenser pipe to compressor: 25 Nm


WIPERS AND WASHERS

Windscreen wiper motor linkage bolts: 10 Nm
Windscreen wiper motor bolts: 5 Nm
Windscreen wiper arm nut: 10 Nm
Rear wiper arm nut: 10 Nm
Rear wiper motor bolts: 8 Nm
Rear wiper motor spindle nut: 2 Nm


ELECTRICAL

Battery tray to body bolts: 9 Nm
Earth lead to body bolt: 9 Nm
Horn bracket to body nut: 5 Nm
Horns to bracket nut: 5 Nm
Headlamp to body bolts: 5 Nm
Dim dip resistor bolt: 8 Nm
Engine compartment fusebox to body bolts: 10 Nm
Passenger compartment fusebox to body bolts: 10 Nm
Starter switch:
Lower clamp bolts: 22 Nm
Top bracket nuts: 16 Nm
Drive belt tensioner bolt: 25 Nm
Alternator to mounting bolts: 25 Nm
Alternator top mounting bracket to engine nut/bolt: 25 Nm
Alternator through bolts nut: 45 Nm
Alternator pulley nut: 25 Nm
Battery cable to alternator nut: 4 Nm
Starter motor support bracket nuts: 25 Nm
Starter motor to engine bolts: 45 Nm


INSTRUMENTS

Coolant temperature gauge sensor: 10 Nm
Speedometer pinion housing to gearbox: 9 Nm


- TIGHTENING SEQUENCE -

-- Cylinder head bolts

--- Loosening



---Tightening



-- Camshaft cover to carrier bolts



-- Oil pump to block bolts



-- Alloy sump to bearing ladder bolts

 

What else you would like me to add?

 

Hello everyone,
I was wondering if the Rover 200 BRM was ever made with a non VVC 18K4F engine..
So I have a strong feeling that I've been conned...
Sniff...

 

Nope. Never has anything else other than a VVC.

 

It's always possible that a previous owner has modified the engine and blanked off the VVC mechanisms.

Are there any blanking plates visible on the head?

Should look a bit like this. (courtesy of Stuballs)

http://s89.photobucket.com/user/speedfreak214/media/BRM Turbo/20151212_205038_1.jpg.html

 

Well the obvious features of the VVC engine are the VVC Cam Actuator on the back face of the head and the Rear End Cam Drive Sprockets/Belt/cover. But even if that is all missing you could have a VHPD.....

 

Pethaps a mod can move this lot to a thread of its own, too?

 

Hello, my thanks to all of you for the reply. It's just that I bought parts of what seemed a real BRM whose owner decided to break down, (it was a real BRM)
The engine isn't a VVC although it has the VVC intake manifold with the letters on it... No VVC mechanism on it and a distributor ignition system on the intake camshaft so it's a normal 18K4F petrol rover engine. I think that at some stage it was swapped due to engine failure, I suppose, and sold it to the bloke who finally broke it down and then sold it to me. So there you are, I do have a VVC intake manifold and a 18K4f engine sitting in my little "patio" plus a bunch of things more that I have to sort out. Basically got conned :hissy:.. Wasn't cautious enough..

 

Can you go back to the seller and return the items as it's not as described ?

 

Hello there,

Thanks for your reply. You know, I have been thinking about it and I might well do so but I have to consider the money involved in claiming back because this guy doesn't want to know anything about giving back his-my money.
although I do have other interesting stuff such as the leather seats and a bunch of things more in case anyone's interested..

Kind regards to everyone.

Norbert

 

Well you would have some buyer protection if you made contact via ebay or similar, better still if you paid on a card or paypal. But if it was cash and load it all into a van and away you go, then I dont know what recourse you have in Spain(?) Sell away the stuff that isnt BRM unique, keep the BRM parts until you buy a complete car and need to do some part swapping, then sell off the worst parts to others with grotty LHD BRM's! (I've got one rotter!) It can work out for you, its just a longer game.

 

The old site, had a list of spare parts for the BRM, has anybody access to the old site to retrieve it.

Thanks

Mark

 

Do you mean this thread: https://thebrm.co.uk/index.php?threads/service-and-other-part-numbers.3491/ ?