P38A Emissions

Montyjohn · Feb 13, 2023

Grrrrrr said:
There's Turner engineering too although there have been a few horror stories with v8s there in recent years.

What's the specific issue with Turner. My engine was rebuilt by Turner about 7 years ago by the previous owner. Runs great, but if there are issue to come I'd like to know what to expect.
I believe being a Turner engine it will have top hat liners which I very much like the idea of.

oakey · Feb 13, 2023

Thank you Grrrrr
If it is the rings and they have knackered the bore then the engine will have to come out. I would replace the engine whilst the original is rebored if required as seems may take a while.
Would get it top hatted too as doubt that was done as she is a 1995 vehicle altho has done pretty well at 206k.
With a bit of luck she just needs heads done.

pwood999 · Feb 13, 2023

CME in Bracknell are good for engine stuff. They could advise on rebore or perhaps liners. https://cmesuk.com/

they did a nice head & block reface for my project. They also pressure test at 40deg plus.

Grrrrrr · Feb 13, 2023

Montyjohn said:
What's the specific issue with Turner. My engine was rebuilt by Turner about 7 years ago by the previous owner. Runs great, but if there are issue to come I'd like to know what to expect.
I believe being a Turner engine it will have top hat liners which I very much like the idea of.

Couple of people have had engine rebuilds and then cams have gone shortly afterwards as if starved of oil. Might just be luck or a newbie not quite getting something right. With so much riding on it, can you risk it? V8 developments a safer bet but they to have lost their machinist and got somewhat behind.

P38A Emissions

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