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by rob b
Mon May 03, 2010 7:20 pm
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: RV8 bellhousing bolt sheared
Replies: 3
Views: 2473

ah OK i do have some 3/8 taps but none seemed to fit, maybe they werent unc though. Thanks for the reply :wink:
by rob b
Mon May 03, 2010 7:13 pm
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: RV8 bellhousing bolt sheared
Replies: 3
Views: 2473

RV8 bellhousing bolt sheared

OK was removing the transmission in the Hilux to swap the manual Toyota gearbox to a TH350 Chevy automatic and one of the bellhousing bolts sheared off, it was one of the top 2, the others were very tight and I want to run a tap into them to clean out all the crud and corrosion. Does anyone know wha...
by rob b
Thu Dec 03, 2009 3:59 pm
Forum: Electrical & Ignition Area
Topic: fuel pump not running
Replies: 6
Views: 2007

UPDATE

it lives, thank you for your help it was the fuel pump relay in the end just think it was a coincidence it happened at the same time as I was tinkering. It is annoying though as this has been replaced before and looked like new still. It is situated under the bonnet in a plastic box to protect it fr...
by rob b
Thu Dec 03, 2009 3:19 pm
Forum: Electrical & Ignition Area
Topic: fuel pump not running
Replies: 6
Views: 2007

I couldn't hear the relay clicking earlier, the black and white wire in the air flow meter loom is attached still and it goes to the coil. I will try to find the spare relay when it stops raining and swap it over. It is hotwire by the way.

Thanks for the replys. I will let you know what I find.
by rob b
Thu Dec 03, 2009 12:31 pm
Forum: Electrical & Ignition Area
Topic: fuel pump not running
Replies: 6
Views: 2007

Are they the 2 metal relays? I did check those visually and unplugged them and plugged them back in again but no luck. I do have some spare relays I think somewhere so will try fitting those. I assumed I had disturbed something when the rocker covers were removed but cant see anything obvious. The s...
by rob b
Thu Dec 03, 2009 9:07 am
Forum: Electrical & Ignition Area
Topic: fuel pump not running
Replies: 6
Views: 2007

fuel pump not running

OK I am having some issues, my truck is broken due to a buggered gearbox so cant drive it anywhere unless i use 4th gear!! This is not the problem however, the battery died due to lack of use, this has been replaced and whilst I was under the bonnet I removed the rocker covers and gave them a buff u...
by rob b
Wed Dec 03, 2008 8:46 pm
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: Front Cover/Oil Pump
Replies: 9
Views: 6430

they are exactly the same kit, neoprene seal is fine, i managed to source 2 from the internet via numbers on my old seal for £10. thought i would get a spare one, just as well i did as old front cover has a crack in and needed 2nd seal
by rob b
Wed Dec 03, 2008 8:00 pm
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: Front Cover/Oil Pump
Replies: 9
Views: 6430

the rope seal can be replaced by one of these http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Front-Rope-Seal-replacement-P5-P6-MGBGT-V8-Engine-type_W0QQitemZ200275849923QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item200275849923&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1301%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318...
by rob b
Sun Nov 23, 2008 7:08 pm
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: 3.9 bhp
Replies: 6
Views: 3194

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rover_V8_engine#3.9.2F4.0

rimmer bros catalogue lists standard 3.9 at 200bhp

haynes manual rates it at 134 kW which is 179bhp

who knows lol
by rob b
Sun Nov 23, 2008 6:14 pm
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: 3.9 bhp
Replies: 6
Views: 3194

if stock a 3.9 v8 efi is around 190bhp, its it old though expect a few horses to have escaped and run away
by rob b
Sat Nov 22, 2008 11:51 am
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: oil pressure switch
Replies: 7
Views: 3680

cool just tried that and light is OK, must be the switch dammit, is not very old at all. crappo brit part probably. Thanks for the tip :D
by rob b
Sat Nov 22, 2008 9:49 am
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: oil pressure switch
Replies: 7
Views: 3680

My oil light has stopped working too :( is there any way to check the bulb and wiring is OK before replacing the oil switch as it isn't very old and I would be surprised if it had failed again, no light when ignition is on but im sure the light flickered for a nano second whilst the starter was cran...
by rob b
Tue Sep 30, 2008 12:41 pm
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: 1985 rover v8 3.5 EFI tuning
Replies: 11
Views: 11894

ChrisJC wrote:Also, if it's hotwire, then there is an idle speed control valve on the back of the plenum, and they have a tendency to get a bit sticky. I believe that they can be removed and cleaned up.

Chris.
I think he is running the older flapper system mate.
by rob b
Sat Sep 27, 2008 9:23 am
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: timing covers
Replies: 5
Views: 2879

Ah of course :wink: i hadn't thought about re-using the original gears. Good tip.

Would it be worth changing to the SD1 cover or go for another P6 one?

Thanks for the input.
by rob b
Sat Sep 27, 2008 9:18 am
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: timing covers
Replies: 5
Views: 2879

Thanks for the prompt reply, the dizzy I currently have is an electronic one 35DLM8 i think (2 pin amplifier on side), so the end gear can be changed but a hole needs to be drilled is this right? And the P6 oil pump will fit on the SD1 cover will it? Saying that i may have found a P6 timing cover bu...

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