European 2.6 engine

[Donnie]

LET ME TRY AGAIN....Is anyone running a 6 cyl enging?????????????If so , what spark plug do you prefer & what heat range?

[Cutter]

yes, I run a euro 2.6, probably the only other on here. not a clue what the plugs are off hand, and the heat range is enough to ignite gas

[SafeAirOne]

I used to have a euro 2.6. It went straight to the junk yard when I replaced it with a spark plug-free engine.

What does the book recommend for plugs?

[Cutter]

Green bible: Champion N5 or Unipart GSP160, with a gap of .029-.032/.75 to .8mm

I'm pretty sure mine has NGKs in it

[Donnie]

Green bible: Champion N5 or Unipart GSP160, with a gap of .029-.032/.75 to .8mm

I'm pretty sure mine has NGKs in it

calls for Champion N4 or N5 depending on driving habits.. I have about 8,000 miles on N4's
I am just not a Champion fan & was interested in seeing what others liked...I guess it was a stupid question as I got no interesting answers...Why does everyone dislike this engine?

[SafeAirOne]

...I guess it was a stupid question as I got no interesting answers...Why does everyone dislike this engine?

Not a stupid question, just that there aren't too many NADA 2.6s out there, let alone the euro version, so not too many responses. Not a very popular engine in comparison to all the other rover engines. Limited production, hard to find parts and lousy fuel economy all help keep this engine tucked away in the not-so-desireable category, I'm afraid.

I'd be willing to bet that there are more 2.5 diesel engines powering Rovers here in the USA than 2.6 petrols, and the 2.5 diesels were never even available in the USA!

[Cutter]

I would bet that is true, and a conversion I would consider for my 2.6 when the time comes(most would argue it is overdue). I like the added power and combined with a high ratio transfer box get ok mileage and can go reasonable highway speeds... Finding parts is the biggest challenge, it is a bitch. I can tell you what plugs are in mine when I get my truck back from a rebuild.

[junkyddog11]

... Finding parts is the biggest challenge, it is a bitch.

yup, but you get to meet all kinds of nice people on the way.

I didn't notice what kind of plugs you had other than they were nice and clean.

[NickDawson]

I didnt even know there was a 2.6 petrol - I've had a hard enough time finding parts for my 2.5l petrol, I cant imagine anything more obscure

[Dav1550]

I’m running Champion N5C. in a euro 2.6
Rebuilt it a few years back and have been happy a plenty with the 2.6. It’ll fire rite up, motivates the 109 along at a respectable Rover speed and is one smooth running motor.

[Cutter]

good lord your engine looks pretty! I see you still have the emissions air injectors and pump on it. Wait, perhaps we have talked previously on another board...I believe so, you restored your to swiss specs right? If so hope you are feeling better!

[Dav1550]

Cutter,
Yes, Thanks,….. we’re doing much better. Getting the by-pass and blood flow back to the heart no doubt makes for a marked improvement, its been something to the effect of de-coaking and slapping in a fresh set of rings…
The air pump and injector rail is an early emissions system that effectively does little to improve emissions while adding an additional load on the motor. It’s no loss if ones not fitted on your 2.6.
I’d agree that parts for a rebuild can get costly and interesting to track down…..Though regular maintenance bits to keep the thing puttering along are available and not extravagant.
Dave,
74 109sw