Greeting Graham!
Thank you for the assistance. How can I tell the difference between a
998 and the 1098 engine?
I checked the place you indicated. In front on the #1 cylinder is a
plate (held down by two phillips screws) imprinted with 28G-255-998. The
block is the pre-A+ version (two bolts hold the clamp to the boss. The
distributor is then clinched by a nut and bolt thru the clamp).
The reason I am curious is because the person I got the car from said it
was a "rare mini", but she could not remember why. It is a left hand drive
and I believe it was an Italian version, imported into the US, due to the
gauge naming (benzolina).
Does is help shed any light on the subject?
Post by GrahamPost by Hunter MackintoshCan anyone help in identifying what car(s)came with motor SN
28G-255-998.
Post by GrahamThat looks like a casting number, not an engine number.
The engine number is on the top of the block, level with the join with
the head, just in front of #1 cylinder.
Post by Hunter MackintoshI can not find a cross reference. Is there a x-reference website?
The head is SN 12G295 and is for 998 Cooper or MG1100 motor.
Which suggests a 998 or 1098 motor.