Paul (Notts)
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A good days work (rover V8)
Spent most of today stripping down the engine...First time I have ever done this so very pleased with my efforts - lots of reading and advice in
advance which helped a lot.. My thanks to several people from this site.
Now I can feel a large shopping list starting inc. mild road cam - tappets - lots of bearings - and a 4 barreled weber!
 
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Paul (Notts)
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| posted on 22/2/06 at 05:32 PM |
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another - needs a good clean
 
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Paul (Notts)
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| posted on 22/2/06 at 05:33 PM |
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last one
 
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Cousin Cleotis
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| posted on 22/2/06 at 05:38 PM |
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looking good, are the main bearing caps marked?
Paul
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Bob C
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| posted on 22/2/06 at 07:40 PM |
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RV8s are always absolutely filthy inside....
ISTR the numbers are cast into the mains caps.
I'm reminded that working on a V8 is exactly like working on 2 ordinary engines (time and cost!!!!)
have fun
Bob
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Sean
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| posted on 22/2/06 at 08:19 PM |
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Your at a similar stage to me mate. Just started the rebuild of my 3.9. As you say, lots of new bits to get and don't really want to think of
the overall cost.
BTW which RV8 have you got size wise?
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froggy
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| posted on 23/2/06 at 01:18 AM |
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paul have a good look at the front cover, pull the oil pump gears out and look for any scoring on the end cover or the base of the pump, judging by
the state of the block the pump will be shagged which means the front cover is scrap i leartnt the hard way ! put a 95 3.9 frony cover on the top of
your list, its gear driven iol pump and takes your 3.5 dizzy .if your going to spend any money on it at least the lubrication will be up to the
job.
my old 3.5 made 30 psi at best and around 10 at idle which is pretty good for a rover but the 3.9 with gear driven pump does 25psi hot idle and 50
normal running.
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Cazzy R
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| posted on 23/2/06 at 09:13 AM |
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I can strongly recommend Mr Muscle spray on oven cleaner washed off with hot soapy water to shift that black sh***e!
Cazzy R
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02GF74
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| posted on 23/2/06 at 10:47 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by froggy
paul have a good look at the front cover, pull the oil pump gears out and look for any scoring on the end cover or the base of the pump, judging by
the state of the block the pump will be shagged which means the front cover is scrap
not necessairly so.
what happens is the gears wear their way into the ali cover so the end fload increases. If you machine the bottom end you can adjust for that; you
need to get it parrallel so not so easy to do.
Also 3.9/3.5 cover; the 3.9 is range rover engine and these had different front cover of a larger capacity water pump. This raises the height at the
front. Also the notse is loneger so you have to move the rad away from the engine.
Rover SD1 3.5 l has the car water pump; so it is lower and you can site the rad closer. Both covers are interchangleabel; you don't wnat the P6
cover if you can help it.
Overn cleaner, like what he said, worked wonders on my sump. Also dishwashers are very good at cleaning up oily/greasy components, you might sturggle
getting the lump in!
In case you don't know: Paddockls/John Craddocks (LR part suppliers) sell v8 parts at competitive prices.
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Agriv8
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| posted on 23/2/06 at 11:57 AM |
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Ahh that takes me back hours spent claning v8 engines.
clean your treads with the correct tap before re asembly + lots of clean engine oil. oh and bin the outer set of bolts that run near the plugs ( thas
one of the causes of the black sludge you have uncovered ). another tip make sure you corectly shim the cam posts up when / if rebuilding your
heads.
Parts suppliers I used.
Independant lr dealer for a lot of gasgets ect.
Realsteel cam / folowers / piston rings / oil pump gearset / bearings / cam springs.
RPI are also good.
v8tunner supplied cam rocker bar / valves / shim kit - is also very helpful.
Local engine reconditioners skimmed the heads re-cut 3 anngle valves seats for £100 for a non urgent job which I class as good
There are some deals to had on ebay got a brand new replacement oil pump base for £15 listed wrongly.
Any question just stick a post up and I am sure you will get a few options back.
Agriv8
[Edited on 23/2/06 by Agriv8]
[Edited on 23/2/06 by Agriv8]
[Edited on 23/2/06 by Agriv8]
Taller than your average Guy !
Management is like a tree of monkeys. - Those at the top look down and see a tree full of smiling faces. BUT Those at the bottom look up and see a
tree full of a*seholes .............
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02GF74
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| posted on 23/2/06 at 03:01 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Agriv8
oh and bin the outer set of bolts that run near the plugs ( thas one of the causes of the black sludge you have uncovered ).
How can that possibly be? I heard they apply unequal pressure causing head gasket faliure.
But either way, chuck'em like I did, or if you don't like having empty bolt holes, fit them but only tightlen lightly, 5-10 lpft.
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Paul (Notts)
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| posted on 24/2/06 at 02:20 PM |
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Nearly clean......
 
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Paul (Notts)
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| posted on 24/2/06 at 02:20 PM |
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almost...
 
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Agriv8
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| posted on 24/2/06 at 03:09 PM |
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Its worth it in the end !
there are some V8 engine photos in my archive
[Edited on 24/2/06 by Agriv8]
Taller than your average Guy !
Management is like a tree of monkeys. - Those at the top look down and see a tree full of smiling faces. BUT Those at the bottom look up and see a
tree full of a*seholes .............
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DanP
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| posted on 24/2/06 at 05:29 PM |
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Nitromors paint stripper also works pretty well at cleaning the realy filthy bits - thats what I used when white spirit wasn't up to the job
Make sure you dry the bores after you wash the block (also good to coat them in vaseline)
Looks like you've got on pretty well with the block so far tho!
Can Deffo reccommend www.v8tuner.co.uk for bits - (aka abbey sportscars) I've always found the owner paul to be dead helpful.
ditto for RPi too. www.rpiv8.com (they sell most of their stuff on ebay now under the user name 'partsrange'
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wilkingj
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| posted on 11/3/06 at 07:37 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by DanP
Can Deffo reccommend www.v8tuner.co.uk for bits - (aka abbey sportscars) I've always found the owner paul to be dead helpful.
[Edited on 24/2/06 by DanP]
I agree.. V8tuner.co.uk is very good. Do watch prices though, most very good, but one or two items dearer. helpful and fast sending too. Paul is nice
helpful chap.
I used oven cleaner as well.. leave on for a good while..
1. The point of a journey is not to arrive.
2. Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway.
Best Regards
Geoff
http://www.v8viento.co.uk
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