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by Stuvy
Sun Nov 15, 2020 2:45 pm
Forum: Cooling Area
Topic: Kenlowe heater
Replies: 15
Views: 5368

Re: Kenlowe heater

its not It’s a disco v8 3.9 efi with a kenlowe day in its boot waitignto be fitted was just seeing if anyone had an real world experience of where to plumb one in As surely the thermostat would restrict the flow of the hot water, if memory serves correct it heats to 45degrees It was just to heat the...
by Stuvy
Thu Nov 12, 2020 9:13 pm
Forum: Cooling Area
Topic: Kenlowe heater
Replies: 15
Views: 5368

Re: Kenlowe heater

All the race cars I worked on didn’t have a thermostat

Where would be the best place on the heating system?
by Stuvy
Wed Nov 11, 2020 11:58 pm
Forum: Cooling Area
Topic: Kenlowe heater
Replies: 15
Views: 5368

Re: Kenlowe heater

Will test the stat this weekend

It’s just to thaw the screen in the coming weeks/months

Iv been spoilt as my Rav4 heated up in no time and had the best heater Iv ever had in a car
by Stuvy
Mon Nov 09, 2020 7:54 pm
Forum: Cooling Area
Topic: Kenlowe heater
Replies: 15
Views: 5368

Re: Kenlowe heater

I’m not too sure to be honest

I can always take the thermostat out

I’m hoping that it warms the coolant enough to Demist it quicker
by Stuvy
Sun Nov 08, 2020 10:16 pm
Forum: Cooling Area
Topic: Kenlowe heater
Replies: 15
Views: 5368

Kenlowe heater

I have a new to me kenlowe 240v preheater

Where on a 3.9 v8 is best to fit it?
by Stuvy
Thu Mar 26, 2020 11:41 pm
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: 3.9 efi oil leak
Replies: 4
Views: 1522

Re: 3.9 efi oil leak

Iv got some brake cleaner at home so will do the jobs I need to and then clean it up before running it up
by Stuvy
Thu Mar 26, 2020 3:30 pm
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: 3.9 efi oil leak
Replies: 4
Views: 1522

3.9 efi oil leak

I have an oil leak and need to get some bits ordered before the shops all shut

Is there a typical area from these pictures they leak from?
by Stuvy
Thu Mar 26, 2020 3:28 pm
Forum: Your Garage Scene
Topic: My V8 Sierra project ..... maybe I will finish this one !
Replies: 187
Views: 166085

Re: My V8 Sierra project ..... maybe I will finish this one !

Good old ford scene tax!

I love sierras and a great conversion seeing as YB’s are stupid money nowadays
by Stuvy
Thu Mar 26, 2020 3:24 pm
Forum: Please Tell Us About Yourself
Topic: Restoring a P38a with a V8 obvs
Replies: 3
Views: 1755

Re: Restoring a P38a with a V8 obvs

Had 2 4.6’s and loved them currently have a 3.9 D1

Is your an early air or coil one?
by Stuvy
Thu Mar 26, 2020 3:23 pm
Forum: Please Tell Us About Yourself
Topic: Manny's TR7 V8
Replies: 3
Views: 1763

Re: Manny's TR7 V8

Been one of my favourite cars for years the tr8

Where I get my MOT’s done the chap that works there’s dad(stay with me!!) his dad has a mint beige LHD one with something like 21k miles from new

As mentioned great album
by Stuvy
Thu Mar 05, 2020 3:33 pm
Forum: Exhaust, Cylinder Heads, Fuel And Intake Area
Topic: 3.9 v8 exhaust options
Replies: 5
Views: 3223

Re: 3.9 v8 exhaust options

Thanks for the reply

Iv ordered a straight mid pipe so will see how it goes
by Stuvy
Tue Mar 03, 2020 11:17 pm
Forum: Exhaust, Cylinder Heads, Fuel And Intake Area
Topic: 3.9 v8 exhaust options
Replies: 5
Views: 3223

Re: 3.9 v8 exhaust options

Was that with efi?

All the Landy know it alls day the efi needs a standard exhaust as it bla bla balanced

Is this true or just like the myth of the person putting there motor home on cruise control and making a cup of tea
by Stuvy
Sun Feb 16, 2020 10:22 pm
Forum: Please Tell Us About Yourself
Topic: Hi from bedfordshire
Replies: 5
Views: 2990

Re: Hi from bedfordshire

Hi jsf I recognise that user name
by Stuvy
Sun Feb 16, 2020 12:19 pm
Forum: Exhaust, Cylinder Heads, Fuel And Intake Area
Topic: 3.9 v8 exhaust options
Replies: 5
Views: 3223

3.9 v8 exhaust options

After having a browse on here I’m at a bit of conflict as to what exhaust system I need Mine is a 3.9 efi v8 r reg 1997 so precat. I don’t want it so loud it’s offending but I was thinking a straight mid pipe and leave the rear resonator in place Will headers make a massive difference or just up eng...
by Stuvy
Sun Feb 16, 2020 10:54 am
Forum: Please Tell Us About Yourself
Topic: Hi from bedfordshire
Replies: 5
Views: 2990

Re: Hi from bedfordshire

I get asked this a lot!

Sadly not at the moment we have a team of around 10 people and could do with an 8 day week and 25 hours in the day!

We have cut down to half hour lunch breaks just to get through the work load a bit quicker

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