Henry_b · Mar 24, 2021

kermit_rr said:
Convince me to buy an upgraded cam? Why did you go for torquemax? Is the gearbox good for the extra power or at it's limit?
Also, will lpg be ok or need adjustment? If so i don't have the tools to touch it

I have a AC stag LPG system and it required no adjustment.
More low down torque is the most noticeable improvement and of course more hp which makes the car much nicer to drive IMO
Fuel economy stays the same, it will improve with even a new stock cam, as yours is guaranteed to be worn to some degree.

As for the gearbox, it entirely depends on what condition yours is in, RRC's with the 4hp22 are known to cope with 300hp stage 3 4.6's to I imagine if it was healthy it wouldn't hurt to have a mild power increase

case in point

kermit_rr · Mar 24, 2021

Henry_b said:
I have a AC stag LPG system and it required no adjustment.
More low down torque is the most noticeable improvement and of course more hp which makes the car much nicer to drive IMO
Fuel economy stays the same, it will improve with even a new stock cam, as yours is guaranteed to be worn to some degree.

As for the gearbox, it entirely depends on what condition yours is in, RRC's with the 4hp22 are known to cope with 300hp stage 3 4.6's to I imagine if it was healthy it wouldn't hurt to have a mild power increase

case in point

Thanks.

I guess this is the chicken you're on about? I like the idea of a kit.. don't have to worry about missing something
https://shop.v8engines.com/piper-ca...itable-for-disco-2--p38-1999-onwards-58-p.asp

Henry_b · Mar 24, 2021

kermit_rr said:
Thanks.

I guess this is the chicken you're on about? I like the idea of a kit.. don't have to worry about missing something
https://shop.v8engines.com/piper-ca...itable-for-disco-2--p38-1999-onwards-58-p.asp

Yep thats the one

A fair chunk of cash but it was a vast improvement over stock.

kermit_rr · Mar 24, 2021

Henry_b said:
Yep thats the one

A fair chunk of cash but it was a vast improvement over stock.

Appreciate your input.. might just do it

kermit_rr · Mar 24, 2021

Really need to get the ac fixed too, but one thing at a time

Henry_b · Mar 24, 2021

kermit_rr said:
Appreciate your input.. might just do it

defo worth doing

Gunnerhavesome · Mar 25, 2021

Haven't been out in a week so thought go for drive. Drivers footwell carpet all wet, Dry behind the pedals and dry roof lining above the windscreen, So buggered if know where ir coming from. It has been really wet here the last few weeks but never happened before. Still everything else all good and still went for a good drive to give it a blow out. So some investigation needed.

kermit_rr · Mar 25, 2021

are the V8 rocker cover bolts 8mm or 10mm? i dont have a long reach 12 pointer that size.. worth getting one for this though

ignore me, its 8mm... ring spanner fits

brianp38dse · Mar 25, 2021

Gunnerhavesome said:
Haven't been out in a week so thought go for drive. Drivers footwell carpet all wet, Dry behind the pedals and dry roof lining above the windscreen, So buggered if know where ir coming from. It has been really wet here the last few weeks but never happened before. Still everything else all good and still went for a good drive to give it a blow out. So some investigation needed.

Pollen filters or scuttle, seal round pollen filter housing with self adhesive draft excluder then replace covers, scuttle drains are a bit more involved you have to take of all the trim and seal round all the screws and make sure all the drains are clear.

Gunnerhavesome · Mar 25, 2021

brianp38dse said:
Pollen filters or scuttle, seal round pollen filter housing with self adhesive draft excluder then replace covers, scuttle drains are a bit more involved you have to take of all the trim and seal round all the screws and make sure all the drains are clear.

Cheers Brian, will have a look tomorrow when hopefully the rain will have stopped.

kermit_rr · Mar 25, 2021

Got the inlet manifold restready to lift off...

Shimsteriom · Mar 25, 2021

kermit_rr said:
Got the inlet manifold restready to lift off...

restready ?

Rubberknees · Mar 25, 2021

Shimsteriom said:
restready ?

+1

Henry_b · Mar 25, 2021

kermit_rr said:
are the V8 rocker cover bolts 8mm or 10mm? i dont have a long reach 12 pointer that size.. worth getting one for this though

ignore me, its 8mm... ring spanner fits

8mm Bi-hex

kermit_rr · Mar 25, 2021

Well i got it ready then i needed a rest
Isn't restready a word? It should be

Rubberknees · Mar 25, 2021

kermit_rr said:
Well i got it ready then i needed a rest
Isn't restready a word? It should be

I'll go for that one. Will use it from now on

kermit_rr · Mar 25, 2021

Shimsteriom said:
restready ?

Am i allowed to say it's resting in place, ready to remove?

stuu · Mar 26, 2021

Bought yet another bmw well actually the wife did so picked that up.
Poor things done nothing but tow all week so far.

Grrrrrr · Mar 26, 2021

Gunnerhavesome said:
Haven't been out in a week so thought go for drive. Drivers footwell carpet all wet, Dry behind the pedals and dry roof lining above the windscreen, So buggered if know where ir coming from. It has been really wet here the last few weeks but never happened before. Still everything else all good and still went for a good drive to give it a blow out. So some investigation needed.

If Brian's suggestions fall short check the air-con drains haven't popped off.

tomcat59alan · Mar 26, 2021

Gunnerhavesome said:
Haven't been out in a week so thought go for drive. Drivers footwell carpet all wet, Dry behind the pedals and dry roof lining above the windscreen, So buggered if know where ir coming from. It has been really wet here the last few weeks but never happened before. Still everything else all good and still went for a good drive to give it a blow out. So some investigation needed.

Same happened to me the other week but on the passenger side, pollen filter soaking wet so resealed the cover, nice and dry the next rainy day.I also checked the sunroof drains and the A/C drains.Is it water or antifreeze?

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