1. bacon3000

    3.9v8 oil pump dash light

    Hello all, yes i am not running a viscous fan and after a quick search i now have one. my oil issue has turned into a rather larger problem so will end this thread with a full engine rebuild after dropping the oil to test the shells on the crank! found more problems there and bad wear all over...
  2. bacon3000

    3.9v8 oil pump dash light

    .thanks again for the input, the oil light and overheating did start at the same time. i have changed the thermostat and getting sporadic idle now. oil light flickering. i think the first course of action is to drop the oil and filter check the oil pressure relief valve and have a good look at...
  3. bacon3000

    3.9v8 oil pump dash light

    thanks for the replys, cooltide, classickev and west slope rover. i have an early non serp engine, i am still learning about v8's and land rovers so excuse my lack of experience. i have a female distributor and a male ended drive on the pump. i will remove the pressure regulator on the oil pump...
  4. bacon3000

    3.9v8 oil pump dash light

    thanks jamesmartin for the reply, i have installed a new cam and done a top end build. i didnt look at the crank. the rad gets very hot. if i had to the get to the crank is it possible from bellow?
  5. bacon3000

    3.9v8 oil pump dash light

    Hello all, this is my first thread so will keep it to the point, i have common oil problem. The oil light flickers on idol and get overheating issues. I got hold of a high flow gear set but the drive ends are wrong. I was thinking of swapping the gears onto the appropriate shafts. could this...
  6. bacon3000

    Off Road sites - Cornwall

    hi everyone, still new here. i have been to baldhu with a friend and is an old quarry. i believe it is still running and the last time i went it was £15 per offroader and if you have a bike its £10. on google maps this is the location, has been a while since i have been but might be going soon...
  7. bacon3000

    Pictures of your wiring!! HELP

    Thanks everyone for your help, been a busy week. finally got the iso file and going to burn a disc. will help with the whole rover not just these wires. thanks again.
  8. bacon3000

    Pictures of your wiring!! HELP

    Thanks for all the replies, i have tried installing it but it wants a disc? it was a zip file from land rover service factory manual RAVE download land rover resource, service manual, workshop factory manual, download, rave, vehicles including discovery, series, defender, range rover...
  9. bacon3000

    Pictures of your wiring!! HELP

    Hi lorri789, thanks for the advice with rave, i have downloaded it but don't know what format or program i need to read it. can anyone help?
  10. bacon3000

    Pictures of your wiring!! HELP

    i am currently trying to fit a heater matrix in my 88 classic , it has a 94 3.9 and wiring. I have some connectors that i dont know what they do. if anyone can shed some light on these and possibly others once i get round to them.
  11. bacon3000

    Hello New to the forum

    Hello all, i am new to the forum i am also new to land rovers. i have only now got myself a classic 88 after a friend got a disco 3. he could not run her anymore so i had always wanted one and took it on as project. she has been kitted for offroad and treated badly so trying to give her a lease...