The V8 Owners Forum -

racer, may i ask where you are getting all this information from?? and is it copyrighted?? dont want any of my members getting into trouble I don't think that is a risk! :) The source is indicated at the front of the Epistles. It is a well done compilation of information gleaned from the emails of ...

Please advise on the instances have you found and your suggestions for addition and correction. If your inputs are within the context of the essay I can then try to incoporate them. Ramon Ramon, I do not doubt your good will and admire your effort to help others. However, to correct and make more r...

Do you think that a bum expansion bottle cap can be the cause of problem ? If It is always "open" Of course, it is the most likely thing at the moment. Though I am one who absolutely prefers a bit more information before musing about a diagnosis, all the symptoms you relate match those of...

Hi, I have a Stag Mk1 with a Rover P6 3.5 litre and a 5 speed box fitted, which is very notchy, especailly when it's cold and always on second gear. The car also makes a whining noise, particularly when pulling away in first - diff or box I wonder? Anyway, I want to either repair or replace the box...

Ignition timing should....usually between 30 and 36 btdc That's the only timing that really means anything; [Wow..I hope you mean total timing. That's the only timing that really means anything No argument but you put it in an odd way. :o Most people would simply look at their manual and their timi...

I very much applaud the effort but the article is incomplete and/or inaccurate in many places. It will lead to frustration in many instances. There are a few sites that can be a BIG help to the home garagiste with a flapper. For example, click http://www.pixeltechnology.co.uk/wedge/epistles.pdf racer

And it STILL has this fart/misfire at idle. I know it is not exactly the end of the world, but it just bugs me that it doesn't run as smooth as an eight should do. Anything I may have missed that could cause the misfire? I have found, over much time and frustration, that all Lucas distributors made...

Ian Anderson wrote:No No anti tramp and no panhard

pity

265 / 60 * 15 from BF Goodrich

Then you need to go 5512rpm to make 160mph

Thanks again for all your input when we meet sometime the drinks are on me! Ian

I shall look forward to it.

racer

GreenV8S wrote:I'd suggest a CO test of the coolant, and run hot and cold cooling system pressure tests.

Naw..so far it looks like a bum rad cap.

still waiting for a compression test

racer

Hi Racer, Engine is standard Rover 4.3 has supercharger fitted and now needs to be remapped. With the supercharger came this device >> http://neptune.spacebears.com/cars/stories/scfmu.html but I have not fitted it yet, do you think I should fit this in place of the standard regulator. Its hotwire a...

Hi All, Someone has an idea where my engine can leak ? Sure many places. Most requiring a minor fix and others a bit more. Need some more info though. Have to eliminate things to find the answer. Please look at the REAR of the engine at the valley gasket area. Is it wet? Next, if it is not..can you...

[quote="Paul B Ignition timing should be as much as your motor will take without pinking under hard throttle, usually between 30 and 36 btdc.[/quote] Wow..I hope you mean total timing. The LR/Rover V8 distributors arrive mechanically advanced 28 degrees. That makes your 30-36 read 2-8. Bargin, ...

Low Pressure pump from tank to swirl pot, High pressure from swirl pot to Fuel rail which then return via standard fuel regulator back to the tank.. That is not what I meant with my question. I wanted to know what fuel system you had..flapper, hotwire, GEMS, Motronic.. Engine is standard Rover 4.3 ...

The gearbox is a Renault UN1transaxle from a Renault 21 turbo but with a 4 spider diff and uprated input shaft to stop it breaking. It has a 0.82 5th gear and 3.44 Diff See here http://www.lamboreplica.co.uk/gearbox.html You will have a hard time reaching 160mph with those ratios..and (I assume) 15...

r2d2hp wrote:When my car was setup by Mark Adams he advised I did not need one.

What fueling system do you have?

racer