chrisdcapri
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Hi, I've just got an Allegro which I want to use as a daily driver. It's currently got a worn out 1500 E series and a knackered autobox, ideally i'd like to replace this with a manual 1275 A series unit. Has anyone got any experience of this? What parts would I need (apart from engine/box) Are the driveshafts the same? etc. Any hidden complications? Any advice would be much appreciated as would any tips of where to get the bits required and if anyone knows of an Allegro being broken, Thanks
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Don't expect the engine and gearbox to be cheap because you will be fighting mini owner who want them  as they are hoovering up all the 1275 allegros for engine's! |
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tontoe
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As Rob said an A series demands hi money these days and you would need a complete car as shafts /mounts radiator etc are different. I would stick with the E series go for a 1750 out of a maxi you would only need a pedal box to convert to manual!  |
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MrSpeedy
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Feb 15, 2012 15:45:57 GMT
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We'll soon be swapping engines in the Maestro so will have a spare engine (1.3 A series) and 4-speed (VW) box if you're interested. No other bits to help you tho.
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djefk
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Feb 15, 2012 19:17:40 GMT
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As has been said, it'd be far less aggro (whey!!) to use the units from a scrap maxi, otherwise buy a scrap 1.3 Allegro and swap the parts from that.
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Feb 15, 2012 19:22:11 GMT
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plus a maestro engine has a different crank apparently.
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MrSpeedy
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Yes, different crank due to the end mounted gearbox rather than in the sump. If it fits between Maestro chassis rails, surely there's room in an Agro?
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chrisdcapri
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We'll soon be swapping engines in the Maestro so will have a spare engine (1.3 A series) and 4-speed (VW) box if you're interested. No other bits to help you tho. Thanks, I will try and investigate the driveshaft issue and may well get back to you. |
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Hiya, ive got a 1750 single carb manny out of a maxi if your interested. It might have had a bit of work done on it, i say maybe because its got a leyland st sticker on!!
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Feb 22, 2012 20:38:28 GMT
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I have an A series 1275 agro in my collection, and although not breaking it can take a few photos if you like? I might be wrong but I think the mountings welded to the inner wings might be different.
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bl1300
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there is a 1275 Allegro in Tanygroes Car Dismantlers near Cardigan at the moment. Engine and gear box are complete and present and gauranteed for 6 months
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chrisdcapri
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Feb 23, 2012 10:53:45 GMT
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Cheers for the tip off, will let you know Peanutsc when I get stuck and need some pics as I'm sure I will
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as they are hoovering up all the 1275 allegros for engine's!
