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i dont think that is correct. the standard spring is longer at 81mm and uprated is shorter.... measure the resistance and ask me how i know!

Sorted! against logic and what I have seen posted on other forums the shorter (71mm) spring is actually the high pressure upgrade and the longer 81mm is the standard one. I think someone had fitted the upgrade/higher pressure to my cover in attempt to raise idle pressure on worn engine. As i rebuilt...

As a follow up Rimmers are recommending I use BH1348 which is the MGBV8 spring. The spring is definitely shorter but seems odd suggetsion as the MGb front cover is different with a remote oil filter i definetly have SD1/Vitesse front cover.

Hi I know it's an unusual problem for a Rover v8 but i am concerned at too high oil pressure! I have an SD1 front cover with distributor driven oil pump. Newly rebuilt engine, with top hat liners, new camshaft, new pistons, new oil pump gears etc. All runs and sounds like clockwork. I originally but...