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• Jan 4, 2021

• #1

I am after some advice on the best solution regrading how to adapt the steering box using a Rover v8 in a series 2 as the manifold does not have any clearance.

The manifold is off a discovery 3.9, not sure if I need to use a different manifold set up.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

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adrian hogg

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• Jan 6, 2021

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years ago I fitted a manifold from a Rover P5B coupe but you may struggle to find a good one now

 

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Wildefalcon

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• Jan 6, 2021

• #3

What does the steering bar fit? Is it over the chassis rail? What, exactly, fouls?

 

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• Jan 20, 2021

• #4

Thank you for the replies, the steering bar sits over the chassis and the track rod end fouls the manifold. I have attached another photo taken from the top to show the manifold and the steering arm. It looks like I need a different set up.

 

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Wildefalcon

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• Feb 2, 2021

• #5

Could you use a shorter tre end and nut? It's a shame you couldn't use a straight arm, it would give you clearance and space for a heat shield

 

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Hicap phill

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• Feb 2, 2021

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I may sound mad... but are the manifolds handed? Could you swap over & this moves the flange forward?
I can’t remember how I done it it’s been 30+ years ago

 

norseman

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• Jun 4, 2021

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If it's any help, the Range Rover classic V8 uses different manifolds L & R
I assume the Disco set-up is identical as the chassis is effectively the same as the RRC.