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Re: Embra....

Steve Terry wrote:
> "Yeti" <yeti@ayrshore.com> wrote in message
> news:h2qooj$2s3$1@news.eternal-september.org...
>> Steve Terry wrote:
>>> "Yeti" <yeti@ayrshore.com> wrote in message
>>> news:h2qnk9$pfn$1@news.eternal-september.org...
> <snip>
>> The head gasket was totally inadequate for the purpose - I now fit the MLS
>> type ones, and yet to have one failed again.
>>
>> All the mechanicals on them were Honda - it's just a Concerto in a frock.
>>
>>
> Nope, the 216 auto used Honda D engine, Hondamatic gearbox, Honda EFI,
> Honda engine management, Japanese alternator, and starter motor, etc.
> Much like a Civic
>
> the 214 that looked the same had a Rover K series engine, Peugeot manual
> gearbox, someone else's EFI, Motorola engine management, and Lucas
> alternator and starter motor.
>

Rover engine, Rover gearbox BASED on a Peugeot design, Rover ECU, Lucas
electrics (gads). Worst problem for me on them now is immobiliser
problems - although I've just received new software that lets me remove
the immobiliser totally from all Rovers with the awful Lucas one.

The gearbox is fun too - the teeth are glued (they call it 'bonded')
onto crown wheels!

Seem to have an appetite for driveshafts if drive hard.

Great handling though - I used to take a 216 (manual) round Knockhill on
a regular basis.