I'm working on my own at the moment so just figured I'd disassemble it in the car before I pull the block out. It'll get rebuilt out of the car.Oh thought you were taking the motor out then disassembling it!
No the heads won't come off with the manifolds attached while in the car..
Irwin bolt extractors are well worth the investment if you've damaged the bolts
Yes that sounds like a plan!
I know i go on, but a cam while it's apart is a no brainer
New gaskets and seals!!
And maybe a lick of paint
Spent most of my spare time this weekend reading up on the Rover V8.
I already have new gaskets and seals in the garage ready to go in.
I see what you mean about the Tappets and Cam shaft, it makes a lot of sense after seeing the wear they go through.
Ah ya see!
I ain't crazy talking about these Flat Tappet Cams!
Also have a good gander at the cam bearings, make sure they aren t breaking up!
Compare the new cam to the old and you'll see the difference is between lobe peaks will be staggering, that is if you go for a stock cam!
Yeah, your not wrong about the flat Tappets! I'm surprised I can't find a roller tappet kit but more moving parts mean more chance of failure!
I'm thinking about a fruitier Cam, it'd be rude not to whilst it's apart....
I have looked at new EEPROMs as well, not cheap but it should help release a few more torques for off roading.
I have been trying to see how the cam is held in bearings but cant see how it goes in, is it just shells or normal roller bearings in there?
A new bottom end gasket set is on order next I feel, it's got a leak from the sump gasket and it'll give me a chance to clear all the rubbish out of the bottom end and oil pump.
I think with the cam, I may just put a standard one in for now. I want a reliable engine first and then maybe more power later. I can trick my mind as well that way, if I fit a cam now I won't feel the gains where as if I drive the RR for a bit then do it, I will feel the increase
Well the 6 point socket worked!
The nearside head is off, the liners look good and the aluminium is in good nick. There is no steam cleaning in any of the bores. Time to take it to the engine shop and give it a good clean out and checked for flatness.
Also get the block pressure tested. My heads needed 9 thou skim, and block had 3 leaking core plugs which was probably the original overheat cause.
Did you buy the proper 6-point Imperial sockets for the rebuild ? There's plenty on amazon that should be ok for DIY use ( and easier to get the torques right with correct socket).
Most engine nuts & bolts are Imperial, but much of the body & chassis are Metric !!
Ok good luck. Mine seem to be 7/16 threads.