In lehmans terms Torque is how strong it turn and bhp is how fast it can turn it. BHP is an equasion worked out involving torque, you cannot have one without the other. Riggaz

Ok Charles, if you dont have a maintenence schedule what checks do you do as a competant owner to your oil, oil filter, fuel filter and air filter to establish if replacement is required. As a former mechanic you will know there is no test you can do from your house or in a workshop to check...

It also has about 2000 ft'lbs of torque and never revs above 2500 rpm charles is that a good enough reason why it can pull 44 tonnes @ 12mpg? I have driven V8 disco's as well as you and in my opinion they are nothing to shout about. Riggaz

Only sometimes. Forte do a product called cooling system conditioner which shows up in uv light, there must be other dyes on the market for coolant leaks so give em a whirl. It's best to find the leak and then make a dicision on whether to clog your system with rad weld. Riggaz

What about the slave cylinder did you replace that at the same time as the master? Regards Riggaz

eeer, what? I'm saying pick a better engine.

Jason phone Morris Lubricants and ask for their technical dept, you dont actually need MTF-94 it can be substituted for a different oil. 01743 232200 Regards Riggaz

Some of the new ones have them fitted old friend

The diesels aren't powerfull either, i know, but going through the major operation of an engine swap for a small gain in power and a big loss in economy is not that great an idea. Dont get me wrong do it if you want to but if it were me i'd try and fit a decent engine in there like a short block...

Can only echo the other chaps, check turbocharger to intercooler pipe, sometime the split or they serarate internally causing black smoke and loss of power. Riggaz

I'm comparing it to my ordinary BMW 325i which is a straight six 192 hp pulling about 1 1/3 tonne. The 3.5 v8 puts out between 153hp - 164hp and the 3.9 is 182hp, and pulling about 2 tonnes. The rover v8 is really underpowered for such a big car that's what i'm trying to say. Regards Riggaz

Go your own way charles, i have seen many cars come into our workshop who have skipped services and they do not sound or go as well as the cars that have not skipped services, fact. You have a few examples of extended drain intervals not doing any harm, i have hundreds of examples that is does...

Rover V8s are gutless Riggaz

You have to get it done by someone half decent. When you car is under warranty it has to be serviced according to the manufacturers recommendations and all parts used must be of O.E quality and recorded as such. A good independent will have an Autodata service sheet to work from which they get...

We use forte in every service, no problems. The trouble is with the deposits that are sealing the gaskets they are also wearing away other parts of the engine at the same time. Wear is the most expensive thing to fix rather than gaskets. I'd give it a flush regardless, you wouldn't eat your...

Some info on oil for you Frequently Asked Engine Oil Questions1. Can I top up mineral oils with synthetic oils and vice versa? Yes. The synthetic fluids (polyalphaolefins) used in engine oils are man made versions of mineral oil and are therefore compatible with mineral oils. In...

We're just gonna have to agree to disagree on that one then chaps.

It's the wrong viscosity for TDi engine, also what spec is it?

Wurth make some top dog bodyshop products Würth UK Ltd. - trading in in the field of the automotive aftermarket have a search on here. Riggaz

I couldn't be ****ed to search, i dont know whether you can just get one cut in town, you usually have to prove you are who you are then get one cut from landrover, judging by the quote the key is in two parts, the key and the blipper. There will be a transponder in the key that needs...