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by jenand40
Tue Jan 10, 2023 12:04 pm
Forum: Cooling Area
Topic: Rover V8 cooling question.
Replies: 2
Views: 4602

Re: Rover V8 cooling question.

Thank you Superv8, just what I wanted to hear.
by jenand40
Tue Jan 10, 2023 10:25 am
Forum: Cooling Area
Topic: Rover V8 cooling question.
Replies: 2
Views: 4602

Rover V8 cooling question.

Just checking the coolant water level on my Rover V8 and on removing the pressure cap I realised that there is no pressure release figure identified on it. Does the cap include a pressure release or should I add a separate one In the top hose? Car is not on the road yet but I have had it idling up t...
by jenand40
Thu Sep 22, 2022 4:32 pm
Forum: Electrical & Ignition Area
Topic: Replacing a blade fuse with an MCB; radiator fans.
Replies: 4
Views: 1441

Re: Replacing a blade fuse with an MCB; radiator fans.

No, you can’t use those they are 230v.
Do a search on Demon Tweeks for Circuit breaker and you will see the correct 12v ones.
by jenand40
Sun Aug 21, 2022 5:39 am
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: Rover v8 sumps.
Replies: 5
Views: 4436

Re: Rover v8 sumps.

Dave, always a quick reply.

Chris, I did not realise that, I will try sealing those 2 threads.

Thank you both.

Andy.
by jenand40
Fri Aug 19, 2022 7:07 am
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: Rover v8 sumps.
Replies: 5
Views: 4436

Rover v8 sumps.

I have a Rover 4.2 engine fitted in my Triumph Stag with an SD1 sump. I have never managed to get the sump to seal correctly, there has always been a drip from at least one of the bolts. The sump mating flange was checked for flatness before fitting and I used a thick gasket. Have seen, on EBay, tha...
by jenand40
Sat May 07, 2022 5:52 am
Forum: Exhaust, Cylinder Heads, Fuel And Intake Area
Topic: Hotwire injection system.
Replies: 9
Views: 3006

Re: Hotwire injection system.

Thank you for your views.
Think I will leave as it is.
Cheers,
Andy.
by jenand40
Mon May 02, 2022 2:18 pm
Forum: Exhaust, Cylinder Heads, Fuel And Intake Area
Topic: Hotwire injection system.
Replies: 9
Views: 3006

Hotwire injection system.

My Rover v8 is fitted with the Hotwire injection system but with no cats. I have the electrical sockets on both sides of the engine for the Lambda sensors and plugs in each side of the exhaust system to fit them. Is there any advantage in fitting them? I realise I will have to change the tune resist...
by jenand40
Thu Aug 05, 2021 9:27 am
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: Engine advice sought.
Replies: 3
Views: 1146

Engine advice sought.

I have two Rover v8 complete engines, one a 4.2 reconditioned from Land Rover (zero miles) and a new 4.0 cross bolted engine (zero miles), both require work/investigation. I now only have one project car, Triumph Stag, so only require one engine, my question is which one should i concentrate on? The...
by jenand40
Fri May 22, 2020 12:14 pm
Forum: Exhaust, Cylinder Heads, Fuel And Intake Area
Topic: 'Thor' stalls sometimes
Replies: 7
Views: 2416

Re: 'Thor' stalls sometimes

Not sure about a Thor system, but if I had this problem on a Hotwire system I would check the road speed sensor.
by jenand40
Mon May 11, 2020 6:02 am
Forum: Electrical & Ignition Area
Topic: Whining alternator problem
Replies: 3
Views: 1724

Re: Whining alternator problem

I would try changing the serpentine drive belt.
by jenand40
Tue Mar 31, 2020 11:48 am
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: Rebuild of a RV8 4.6 instead of the 3.9
Replies: 9
Views: 3827

Re: Rebuild of a RV8 4.6 instead of the 3.9

The water pump opposite direction on the serpentine engine is achieved by the routing of the drive belt, via an idler pulley, which also keeps tension on the drive belt. If you cannot fit a serpentine belt then I would look into using a longer v belt and route it around an idler pulley, similar to t...
by jenand40
Wed Feb 05, 2020 10:42 am
Forum: Electrical & Ignition Area
Topic: Road Speed Sensor
Replies: 10
Views: 4259

Re: Road Speed Sensor

Hi roverv8bay, Happy to help, if I can. If you send me a PM with your email address I will forward the wiring diagram to you, I don’t do Facebook. To PM me, look in my profile (jenand40) and click on “Send private message”. Are you interested in just the speed sensor circuit or the complete wiring d...
by jenand40
Sun Dec 22, 2019 8:30 am
Forum: Exhaust, Cylinder Heads, Fuel And Intake Area
Topic: Oil leak from N/S cylinder head gasket.
Replies: 6
Views: 2872

Re: Oil leak from N/S cylinder head gasket.

Dave, would be interested to know what Scotchclad sealer is and where it was applied.
Andy.
by jenand40
Thu Dec 12, 2019 8:23 am
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: Very noisy top end
Replies: 30
Views: 10545

Re: Very noisy top end

Hi minorv8, just come across this topic whilst doing a search on a problem I have with my v8.
Have you resolved the problem and what was the cause, i think it’s always good to update the Forum as it might help others in the future.
Thanks.

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