ianfordcarr
New Member
Hi all,
I've just bought a 71 2000TC as a minor restoration project. Basically it's in pretty good shape all round but has been badly neglected over the years. It hasn't got any history and I haven't yet done any research on the engine number, but one thing puzzles me that you might have a ready answer for. The car is badged externally and registered as a 2 litre, yet the head casting has 2.2 on it. Also the steering wheel boss and service sticker says 2200.
Clearly the badging proves nothing, but could it have been re-engined as a 2.2 or had a new head if the two engines share the same one? Or is this a normal bit of Rover practice, although I didn't think the 2.2 was available in 1971.
Any comments welcome.
Regards,
Ian
I've just bought a 71 2000TC as a minor restoration project. Basically it's in pretty good shape all round but has been badly neglected over the years. It hasn't got any history and I haven't yet done any research on the engine number, but one thing puzzles me that you might have a ready answer for. The car is badged externally and registered as a 2 litre, yet the head casting has 2.2 on it. Also the steering wheel boss and service sticker says 2200.
Clearly the badging proves nothing, but could it have been re-engined as a 2.2 or had a new head if the two engines share the same one? Or is this a normal bit of Rover practice, although I didn't think the 2.2 was available in 1971.
Any comments welcome.
Regards,
Ian