Ex Land Rover 2200TC engine

The 2000sc engine currently fitted to my pride and joy is now showing signs of being "very tired" the grey/ blue exhaust smoke is worrying. I have tried a compression and leak down test and the results were poor, and indicating work needs to be done. The easiest option but perhaps not the best is probably replacement piston rings.
As I have been unable to locate the rings. ( standard 2000, and I am still looking) this brings me to the title of this thread, the ex Land Rover 2200TC engine.
I bought the engine around 4 years ago, covered it with a tarpaulin and stored it behind the shed. I now need to determine as to whether this engine may provide an option rather than waiting for a set of piston rings to become available. I have had a quick check this morning. The leak down test was very disappointing, showing worse numbers than my current engine, but indicating valve problems rather than cylinder. Naturally I would prefer not to start dismantling the unit but, do I have any option?
George
 
Short answer is yes, you’ll at the very least you’ll need to pull the cylinder head. You may get away with lapping the valves to regain a seal. While it’s off you can examine the bores for wear and asses complete engine condition. Figure on replacing main bearings while in there too, they’re almost considered service items on P6 four cylinder engines.

I’m a little confused when you say a 2200TC Land Rover engine. LR’s 2.25 four banger was a IoE side valve engine of ancient design. It’s not in anyway related to the later 2200TC Rover P6 engine.

On piston rings for your 2000TC, Wins Int’l carry new ones.

Hope the above helps.
S-
 
I've seen Series Land Rovers fitted with P6 4 pot engines in the past.
That’s true, but it’s pretty rare and I think wasn’t that successful a mod from what I’ve read. I just wanted to make sure George was sure about the engine in question.
 
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Hi, The LR 2.25 4 pot was a OHV pushrod engine. The series 1 LR 4 pots were IoE in 1.6 and 2.0. The series 2 onwards were OHV 4 pots and IoE 6 pots.
The Rover P6 2000 and 2200 retro fitted in LRs weren't ideal because although higher power didn't have the torque that was needed in a LR.

Colin
 
Agree with the above . Production wise the 4 cyl LR engine was not fitted in a P6. Experimental was a different matter I am sure all sorts of combinations were tried.
 
The engine is definitely a Rover engine as used in the P6. When I was told it was from a Land Rover I just assumed it had been standard issue on some particular model of the Land Rover family.
Have the head off, doesn't look too good. There is a lip around half an inch from the top of the cylinder which could be petrol or varnish residue.I have never used a cylinder honing tool, might give it a try, and then have a better look.
Re the 2000 piston rings, will give Wins a call in the morning, thanks
George
 
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