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AHa!

Knew there was something like that! Thanks for that Royston, better put it on hold then! Akready got a 3.5 as a project so might just battle on with that.

Regards,
Rik

Aye, the 3.9 was not cross bolted but if memory serves, the 4.0s and bigger were. Just wanted to confirm before I buy yet another dead project engine much to the dismay of my better half!!

Hi all,

Am I right in thinking a 4.2 Rover is cross bolted at the bottom end?

Looking at maybe taking one on with a split liner. Rebore and new liners?

Regards,
Rik.

Hi Perry, Thanks for getting back to me.

Milton Keynes a little out of my way but if your ever near me (Cumbria) or I you, will certainly drop you a line!

Best Regards,
Rik

Thats great guys, thanks a lot. Dennis, probably going to get the block done anyway as you suggested, Ive got the name of a guy up here who has been recommended. Its great the people you come into contact withdoing little projects likethis eh? Perry, Thanks very much for your most generous offer (se...

Hi All. Stripping and rebuilding a 3.5 efi rv8. After initial check of heads and gaskets when removed, rusty bores and some help from members of the forum led me to believe I maybe had a cracked block. A more in depth de gunk has shown up a large crack running between 3 and 5 cylinder. The plan with...

Dennis, Not quite the news I was wanting mate but thanks anyway! :D Just to be ABSOLUTELY sure, measure twice, cut once and all that, Im lead to believe that standing at the front of the engine (i.e viscous fan, timing gear, water pump etc) Cylinders 1, 3, 5 and 7 are on the right, even numbers on t...

Hi Dennis, in answer to your questions; Have not heard it running but have been told it was, no reason to doubt. Was told it was using water on inspection of the oil it was creamy. The engine was in the truck until I removed it so not exposed Yes. it has been very cold up here this winter. If it was...

Thanks again Marki, I will check the heads and decks have a really good look at the gaskets. Just to throw a spanner in the works, although none of the pistons are shiny, quite the opposite, all grimey, there is a core plug missing. Dont think that has dropped out during the stripdown so must have h...

Thanks Marki. In assuming by checking the heads are "straight", you mean steel rule across them and feeler guages underneath? Does the same method apply for the deck? They are rusty at the top of the bores and the top of the pistons. Do you think this could be water sitting on the top from...

Hi All. The stripdown of my project engine is almost complete. We knew that water was getting in somehow and when the heads came off the Gaskets looked OK but pistons 3 and 5 in the right hand bank were rusty. This leads me to believe the block may be cracked between the two and this is where the pr...

Thanks very much Ian,

Thought as much but always nice to have the weight of experience behind things! Sure to be pestering you guys a lot in the future!

Regards,
Rik

Hi All. Well on the way with the stripdown of my project Rover V8. Just a quick question, Im not at this point yet! When I come to rebuild the lump, how difficult will it be to get it timed up again (in principle)? Do I need to take any measures during stripdown to make things easier during rebuild?...

Thanks Dave. Now I can at least check by phone before I go next time.

Hi All. Can anyone give the correct bolt size for the Bellhousing to 3.9 Rover lump please? Went with the bolts to our local fasteners place in order to get longer ones to use with a stand and he's only gone and sent me away with M10's! Close, but no cigar! Im assuming they are the UNF equivalent bu...