Wasn't the MGB to be the *first* recipient of the 'O'-series? I had a 2200
for several years - very comfortable and spacious. Only had one mechanical
problem and that was a suspension unit knocking - but I got rid before
replacing. That and the vastly different paint quality between left and
right sides. The only major recall I can, er, recall was to replace the
engine mounts with some that allowed the drive shafts to run with less angle
to stop premature failure of the CV joints. Not poor quality - bad design.
PaulH.
----- Original Message -----
From: Brinkman, Gerardo V <GB127167@exchange.DAYTONOH.NCR.com>
To: The MG List <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, January 15, 2001 6:09 PM
Subject: O-series engine was (The MG Story on Speedvision)
> From what I remember living in the UK during the 70's,
> the "O" series engine was indeed slated to be put in the
> MGB. The "O" series had already seen service in a variety
> of British Leyland cars, the 2 that spring to mine are
> the Princess and Ambassador Range (a real ugly wedge
> shaped 4-door family saloon). My brother had the Princess
> version with the 1800cc but they also made a 2200cc for
> the more up market variety. I seem to remember that this
> range of vehicles had horrendous quality control (what's the
> surprise !!), and there were numerous recalls on it.
>
> BTW - they were all front-wheel drive cars
>
> gerry
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