African Muscle Cars - Forum

And so the motor is being stripped & the fun begins. As we move along swiftly like a herd of migrating Wildebeest, we'll decide what to do. Considering some very nice upgrades but unfortunately costs dictate.

Thanks Rod, for posting...this is now the type of posting that i like...to see how other people do it. I also think the world of the cold one on the waterbottle

Hi Rod, any updates on this.

Hey Gavin
Haven't been here in a while.
Update re the rebuild? She's been completed & running relatively well but I'm not happy with one or two things. I'm getting a tapping noise that could be a sticky lifter? And then what's even worse is she's spitting oil from the exhaust which tells me there's a broken oil ring am I correct? Sadly the old boy who did the motor and who really is an expert is actually too old and ailing badly. So ja I'm kinda stumped. Your thoughts? I'm fearing the worst that I'll have to get someone else to open her up again. Otherwise I'm doing a few minor bits on her as is required. Need to get a windscreen, then respray etc. Don't forget to let me know when you get tired of your Vitesse.

Hi Rod
Pity about the oil problem.

I can refer you to a friend who is a guru on the Rover V8.

Sent you a mail

Regards

Gavin

Hi Gavin

I am busy with a project 4.6 Range Rover motor build,could you possibly pass on the details of the Rover V8 experts,I possibly need to do either the top hat sleeve mod,or get another block.

thanks,cheers
Justin

Hi Justin

I am not sure which engineering shop can do the sleeves in SA but speak to Dick Crosby, he has just done a complete 4.6build and should be able to give you more info,
His cell is 082 774 9102

Another friend of mine has a brand new top hat sleeve set with new pistons and 4.6 crank, I must find out if he wants to sell

Cheers
Gavin

Try chat to Jack or one of his boys at Land Rove Mega Center. They know their Rover V8's

http://lrmegacentre.co.za/

get hold of LR service centre.

Thanks will give them all a try,it seems my block maybe beyond salvaging.