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Ib5 flywheel in r65 gearbox ???

Posted: Thu Jun 13, 2019 7:13 pm
by Mr Rusty
Putting a 1.8 Zs engine in my metro running mems 3 will 1.4/1.6 ib5 flywheel fit r65 gearbox cheers

Re: Ib5 flywheel in r65 gearbox ???

Posted: Thu Jun 13, 2019 8:57 pm
by Dave VVC
No, it wont fit, iirc the starter ring is the wrong dia for the R65 starter to engage the teeth,
fit a 1400 Mpi or 1600 flywheel and fit the 1600 clutch cover and plate, its what MG did
to standardise the 1400 and 1600 clutch and flywheels.

Re: Ib5 flywheel in r65 gearbox ???

Posted: Wed Jun 19, 2019 2:22 pm
by Pickford
That and the input shaft has different splines too.