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Thanks Chris.

Hi Guys, I am currently rebuilding a Rover V8 SD1 engine first time, my question is when I come to the timing cover and priming the pump. I have read that you can fill the housing with petroleum jelly, any one have any pics of this, also does it interfere with the oil, sorry but I am a novice on thi...

I have a P6 V8 front timing cover and was wondering if the neoprene sd1 seal fits directly in, also any other modifications that could be made.
Any suggestions guys
Andy

Thanks Dave, unfortunately I don't have the vittesse heads, just the standard 9.35 one's.
Andy

Thanks for the fast reply Chris.

I have recently stripped down my sd1 3.5 v8 9.35 cr engine, this is my first engine build so I'm a novice.
My question is can I put 9.75 pistons in the block without having to get the heads skimmed, I had these left over from a vittesse block I stripped last year, or buy new ones.
Thanks
Andy

Hi Guys, looking to replace rear rope oil seal on my P6 V8, anybody have the chinese finger tool I can borrow or purchase please.

Hi, Just doing a full strip down on my SD1 V8 block. The last job was to remove the core plugs, nice and easy job, the two on the rear of the block was a little difficult than the rest I mean a little more force. looking into the hole on the rear ones I noticed a little of the casting had come away ...