mth442h just waiting for the engine to go in

[garethp6]

hey all just thought i would let you know that i have carmed down and thought i will keep my series 1 v8 and sort out all the problems well i have just rebuild the bottom part of the new engine that only done 35k from new with the 10.5 compresson that had no play in any of the bores and all still in good condition just thought i would show some pics

the 35k engine just need to go in car now

mth looking so sad for her self where do i start

well i am hoping to put it in this week all depends on the weather so finger cross if i cant do it this week hopefully it will be next week

 

[SydneyRoverP6B]

Hello Gareth,

Good on you!...

Owning a Rover is not like owning a modern Japanese car...there is always something to do, and there in lies some of the charm (annoying sometimes I must admit) of owning a real classic.

Ron.

 

[8866nk]

ah! you 'da' man!
as they say .
i'm also glad to see you're keeping your p6 .
your lucky to be able to do the work, i wouldn't know where to start!
my only roadworthy car has had a mis-fire for 4 years!
tried changing lots of things but all failed!
i just take it easy and only overtake going downhills! (not too many cylinders work on uphill sections!)
its with an engine guru now (time will tell!)
i'll fix that and then something else will fail,
it gives me something to bore people with!
good man anyway!

 

[garethp6]

yea thanks guys yea i just needed some space from it well i got it in my head that it will be done soon so it can come out from that tiny garage and have a little run but no doing 180 just yet lol got to wear the new engine in first all i got to do is think straight

 

[DaveHerns]

Well done for not giving up

 

[arthuy]

A stripped engine is ideal for new cam shaft and rockers. worth considering if your in there anyway.

Can you get the rear crank seal machined for the neoprene type whilst your there? I did mine in-situ but wish I had the engine out to do it as it does weep oil. Worthwile doing the front seal. Ian at Rover classic does the upgrade which is a sqoosh to fit and very reasonable.

Colin
http://photos.orange.co.uk/album/4438985 some photos here somewhere

 

[garethp6]

well guys i just thought i would let you all know that the new engine and the gearbox are in now just need to put everything back on and hopfully it should start friday fingers cross it will

 

[garethp6]

there thats better new engine in and the box we r also most ready just the inlet and get the carbs tunned and fingers cross see what happenes

 

[garethp6]

well i just thought i would let you all know now that got the engine in thursday or friday and got the old girl running and took it to the big classic car show in newport it got us there and back but the engine is still running lumpy just got to keep playing with the carbs intill the engine wears it self in now here are 2 photos i took with her sisters

 

[richarduk]

You don't hang about, nice one.

 

[chrisyork]

Well done that man!

Have a search on here for info on how toi set the carbs up. There are quite a few tricks to get a really good result! If you can't find it then PM me and I'll send you a link.

Chris