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As part of my quest for surgical cleanliness of all parts before I start my rebuild I need to dismantle, clean and re-assemble the whole fuel injector thingby. Is there a correct way of removing the injectors from their ports in the manifold?

Thanks in anticipation.

Steve

a question about the small aluminium plate fixed to the underside of the plenum throat by four bolts. It has two metal tubes, presumably for rubber pipes and appeared to have a diaphram of some sort within it (which was damaged during strip down). What is this curious plate and what is its purpose?...

The curious assembly underneath the butterfly is a small water jacket. It's fed from a small outlet on top of the inlet manifold, and I can't recall where the other pipe goes. Are you locking the crankshaft before trying to remove the bolt? Chris. Hi Chris, crankshaft locked on the end of the crank...

Stop it you lot, I have thrown it away today after striking lucky with a f.o.c. replacement locally. (Thanks to Russ for the offer of a replacement - very kind).
I promise to post pictures of any further novice blunders involving strong chemicals and timing issues.......

I'm too embarrased to post a picture! I tried to rescue it with a coat of primer and some black hammerite but even my wife laughed at that. I won't make that mistake again......

Novice mistake I'm afraid: I left the trumpet and base assembly in a strong caustic soda solution and forgot about it.......for three days!! Result is that the aluminium base is completely useless and I haven't been able to remove the trumpets (which are ok). I anyone dismantling an engine with no f...

Still busy dismantling and cleaning parts in preparation for reassembly. I've completely stripped down and cleaned the plenum chamber and have a question about the small aluminium plate fixed to the underside of the plenum throat by four bolts. It has two metal tubes, presumably for rubber pipes and...

Thanks Tom, I'll give it a go.

Steve

I am rebuilding a 3.9 Rover V8 and am busy refurbishing components before re-assembly.
The air intake trumpets are set into an aluminium base and I wondered if anyone knows of a method of removing these so that I can clean and polish the whole assembly?

Thanks in anticipation

Steve

Thanks, I'll have a look
Steve

I'm trying to separate the throttle linkage from the plenum chamber on my 3.9 Rover v8 so that I can clean and re-finish the former. Having removed the three bolts which seem to hold the linkage and chamber together I can't get them to separate and the linkage seems permanently fixed to the butterfl...

Those photos have given me added determination to crack on with mine and whilst waiting for a wrench to budge the obstinate crankshaft pulley bolt I spent an enjoyable couple of hours last night with the water pump housing, a bottle of Gunk and a brillo pad. Bliss....
Great job with your motor!

Thanks Gents - Machine Mart here I come, unless you can suggest anywhere better.

Steve

As I'm new to this board I'll probably ask questions which have already been asked (and answered) many times over so apologies in advance! Today's question is this; the big end bolts (and those on the oil filter housing) on my RvR 3.9 are of a type I've never come across before; sort of fluted. Can ...

Thanks folks - that's the excuse I needed to buy an impact wrench!!