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by Cjhols
Sun Jan 28, 2024 10:34 pm
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: Rover 3.5 V8 Mocal PC1 Rover V8 Oil Pump Cover
Replies: 3
Views: 579

Re: Rover 3.5 V8 Mocal PC1 Rover V8 Oil Pump Cover

I rang Mocal a few months ago and they said they were having trouble getting them and I have sent a message to Thinkauto yesterday - so just waiting for a reply.
Thanks all.
by Cjhols
Sun Jan 28, 2024 7:43 am
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: Rover 3.5 V8 Mocal PC1 Rover V8 Oil Pump Cover
Replies: 3
Views: 579

Rover 3.5 V8 Mocal PC1 Rover V8 Oil Pump Cover

Hi does anyone know the issue with the Mocal PC1 Rover V8 Oil Pump Cover supply problem. I've been waiting for 5 months from a Mocal distributor and still no show???
Thanks
by Cjhols
Mon May 29, 2023 5:06 am
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: V8 Plumbing
Replies: 2
Views: 2107

V8 Plumbing

Hi all, I am attempting to run-in a Rover 3.5 on a test stand which I have fitted a Edelbrock manifold and new Carb but as I am reasonably inexperienced would like some clarification on the 'plumbing up' of the engine so I can run her. Some of the connections are obvious but others I am not so sure ...
by Cjhols
Sun Jan 22, 2023 12:51 am
Forum: Engine Swaps And Conversions Area
Topic: Clutch / Flywheel Shim Rover 3.5
Replies: 3
Views: 14609

Re: Clutch / Flywheel Shim Rover 3.5

Thanks Chris,
Yes - I have a new bush. Do you know if you could test the engine with the clutch attached but not gearbox? or would the plate cause too many issues?
Thanks
Peter
by Cjhols
Fri Jan 20, 2023 7:36 am
Forum: Engine Swaps And Conversions Area
Topic: Clutch / Flywheel Shim Rover 3.5
Replies: 3
Views: 14609

Clutch / Flywheel Shim Rover 3.5

Hi all, I hope this is the correct area. Presently trying to attach my clutch to the fly wheel but have a question about the 2 shims/spacers that came off the auto. It's a Rover 3.5 SD1 that I'm converting to a manual. The question is do I actually need these shims/spacers for the manual box? They a...
by Cjhols
Sun Sep 11, 2022 2:52 am
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: Harmonic Balance O-Ring
Replies: 1
Views: 532

Harmonic Balance O-Ring

Hi all, I have a Rover 3.5 where I have removed the harmonic balance to replace the front pulley - Unfortunately, I can't remember if the O-Ring (see picture) is part of the harmonic balance??? It is NOT on the Rimmer Bros. web-site https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-GRID800015 but I just wanted to make...
by Cjhols
Sun May 22, 2022 10:57 am
Forum: Exhaust, Cylinder Heads, Fuel And Intake Area
Topic: Rover V8 Cylinder Head Numbers
Replies: 16
Views: 53037

Re: Rover V8 Cylinder Head Numbers

Hi Im wondering can you use the neoprene stem seals instead of the tap (washer) type seal?
by Cjhols
Wed Apr 13, 2022 9:11 pm
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: Rover SD1 Vs other 3.5's
Replies: 3
Views: 1160

Re: Rover SD1 Vs other 3.5's

So are the P38 Land Rover /Range Rover classic 3.5 parts able to be used? Thanks
by Cjhols
Wed Apr 13, 2022 4:05 am
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: Rover SD1 Vs other 3.5's
Replies: 3
Views: 1160

Rover SD1 Vs other 3.5's

Hi all, Just a question are the 3.5 Rover SD1's and all other 3.5's from the same time (1976 - 1986 Land Rover etc...) all have the same internals that can be swapped? And were these engines different depending on which country eg: Oz Vs. UK. I want to order parts and want to know if they are interc...

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