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The engine had been out of the car for a sump gasket to be replaced which involved removing the oil filter. Before start up I ran the oil pump via the dissy hole got oil pressure. Started up and pressure was ok. Stopped the engine after a short run. Heard a glugging sound from the sump and on restar...

Thanks for your responses. I have been told by a rover v8 mechanic to refill with vaseline and try again but to leave the engine running for longer. I'll give it a go and see what happens.
On another note does anyone know what jet size is best in a Weber 38dgas carburettor for the Rover v8 3.5.

Just had the sump off and fitted a new gasket where the pick up pipe meets the block. Couldn't see any other fault. I'm at the end of my patience now so any help is appreciated.

Hi all. I am new to this forum so please bear with me. I have a Rover 3.5 v8 in my Stag which is giving me oil pressure problems. Having refitted the engine and primed the oil pump all was good on start up. I stopped the engine and heard a gurgling sound further sump. When the engine was started aga...