4.4 rv8 build thread (Doc evil need not post)

[fett]

45ftlbs doesnt seem like a lot! lol, not for a slippery surface

 

[fett]

heres the final sheet, for the main studs

http://arpinstructions.com/instructions/124-5401.pdf

so It looks like I have done it right as they all seem to need that lube on the threads and no loctite

 

[fett]

right, I cant get hold of v8 tuner for love nor money, phone just rings out to voicemail and you cant order on there webiste (which is pointless in 2014).

I really need to put the cam in next so I can check the valve to piston clearance but I want to fit the cam button at the same time so does anyone know where I can get one?

 

[discomark10]

you looked on rimmers they have one

 

[fett]

really, I couldnt see it- not britpart is it?

 

[discomark10]

Thrust Plate - Camshaft - Genuine Land Rover at www.rimmerbros.co.uk

 

[fett]

Ahh, thats not the same thing bud, hmm hadnt though of that

 

[discomark10]

Is it s round disc with a hole for the cam?

 

[fett]

no its a button ie the cam gear retaining bolt with a teflon top on it

 

[discomark10]

oh ok nvm then

 

[fett]

looks like no cam button for me then

"The Teflon Thrust Bolts are not suitable for early Rover V8 engines as the cam bolt thread rate is imperial and not metric. Suggest consider installing a thrust plate and machinig the cam and block to accept as per the post 1995 engines "

I dont fancy drilling and tapping my nice clean oily engine at this stage lol

Noisy I though you bought an early rv8 when you did yours, but you fitted the button didnt you?

 

[discomark10]

have you got any pics of a cam button, might be able to make one, got loads of taps n such

 

[fett]

Camshaft Teflon Thrust Bolt Kit - V8 Tuner

thanks mark

 

[discomark10]

Ok I see, so your cam has a different thread to most? If so why and what cam is it and what thread is it?

 

[jamesmartin]

looks like no cam button for me then

"The Teflon Thrust Bolts are not suitable for early Rover V8 engines as the cam bolt thread rate is imperial and not metric. Suggest consider installing a thrust plate and machinig the cam and block to accept as per the post 1995 engines "

I dont fancy drilling and tapping my nice clean oily engine at this stage lol

Noisy I though you bought an early rv8 when you did yours, but you fitted the button didnt you?

you could braze the end of a std bolt after grinding head to the right thickness,though lr just used a thin headed bolt

 

[zen]

surly you dont need that??its hardly a performance lump.(well built yes.)..you wont be pullung 7000 rpm i expect??

 

[fett]

it just seemed like a prudent move for £25, the thread is just the normal imperial thread as its a 74 engine so like earlier rv8.

I will double check this as u never know he cam being newer and a performance part may have metric thread for some reason

 

[discomark10]

what cam did you get, did you try the old bolt in the hole?

 

[fett]

its a camtech one from aus, I will try the bolt when I get a chance lol

 

[zen]

its a camtech one from aus, I will try the bolt when I get a chance lol

oh you do like to be awkward dont yah??like thats common here!! lol