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I agree Dave, I'll probably need another gauge soon. However, the definitive zero reading came from my mechanic's diagnostic pressure gauge. The engine's been in need of a rebuild for a while so I've decided to go for that. I'll post the findings on here.
Cheers,
Tim.

Thank-you Chris, Simon and Dave - I'll have a chat with my mechanic friend about investigating the sump but not before we've checked the oil pressure light (probably best to check the pressure relief valve too I assume) - the light's never come on so I've not worried about it. I've got a lot to lear...

I've revived this thread in the hope my symptoms may ring a bell with someone or my RV8 troubles may help someone else in future. After Denis (Devonman)'s mention of oil pressure I thought it best I get a digital gauge and new sender to get an idea of the actual pressure in the engine. I was miffed ...

Jono, my heater matrix is fed from the back of the inlet manifold and the return goes to the water pump (on the left of the picture)
I hope this helps in some way.
Cheers,
Tim.

Thank-you Denis, Chris and John for your advice. Most appreciated. I've not had a chance to give the manifold a proper visual examination but I carried a length of hose around and managed to stop and listen while the noise was there but I didn't hear any differences between the exhaust ports. The no...

Many thanks for your replies Ian and Chris, I'm very grateful. I've little mechanical knowledge so I'll have to get a professional to look into this so any help or advice is invaluable. I had a look at the area the noise appears to emanate from and saw this dirt around no.2 (I think -front driver's ...

The RH bank of my 3.9 Rover V8 (ex-'95 Range Rover) has developed a clacking noise that initially appeared to exhibit no pattern but has now settled to a routine. No matter how warm the engine, after 5 - 10 mins of 4th/5th gear 50mph or more driving, a loud clacking noise (matching the revs) starts....

I hope to get some advice before connecting up a PCV valve to my Rover V8 flame trap (which currently ventilates into the air filter) After a lengthy read on this site I think I need to attach a small inlet filter to the small tube on the back of the left rocker cover: https://lh3.googleusercontent....

Thanks for the input JJ and Kevin. I've got the car booked in to Power Engineering in Uxbridge but I'll give Real Steel a ring tomorrow to get their opinion. The car was an e-bay purchase so I only have the previous owner's word that the engine has a lightened flywheel and race cam. I know the Holle...

Hello, I'm new here. I did a search for help on this but found nothing so I'm sorry if this is dealt with elsewhere but.... My Capri has a 3.5 Rover V8 with a 600cfm Holley carb on it and I'd like to get it tuned. Can anyone recommend a good Rolling road near Heathrow airport? Thanks in advance. Che...