Rover K Series Engine: Maintenance, Repair And Modification

Getting a Rover K-Series engine properly up and running can be a difficult task, but the result is always worthwhile. Rover K-Series Engine - Maintenance, Repair and Modification is a practical guide to keeping these unique engines in fine working order. The most well-known issue with the K-Series is the head gasket, and this book identifies common faults, before giving practical advice on how best to solve them. Step-by-step guidance on long-term engine maintenance is provided, in addition to the improvements required to prevent further problems. A K-Series engine is stripped down to examine its clever and interesting structure, and is rebuilt with improvements. Authors of over twenty automotive books, Iain Ayre and Rob Hawkins have combined their knowledge to bring you this book on the Rover K-Series engine. Topics covered include the history of the K-Series; common faults and solutions; full strip down and rebuild; the Rover KV6; modifications for power and reliability; electronics and programming and comparisons with similar engine options.

Author: Iain Ayre

Author Bio: Iain Ayre has been an automotive writer for over three decades, focusing largely on British classic cars. A hands-on hobbyist with MGs, Minis, Triumphs and Bentleys, he is a regular contributor to MG Enthusiast magazine, writing about the issues of maintaining a K-series engine in an MGF.

ISBN: 978-1-78500-393

Publisher: The Crowood Press UK

Binding Type: Paperback

Illustrations: 356 color photos

Pages: 176

Dimensions: 7.44 x 9.68

Weight: 0.0