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1. Weber 48 IDA or similar (score: 1)
Author: "Opstal, Lex van" <agopstal@huygmetaal.nl>
Date: Thu, 22 Nov 2001 10:22:33 +0100
Hi there, For a friend I'm in the search for a Weber 48 IDA carburettor or similar downdraught 2 choke carburettor for use on his racing Rover P6B 3.5. Please contact me if anyone know of one for sal
/html/buick-rover-v8/2001-11/msg00016.html (6,563 bytes)

2. Loose plugs ... (score: 1)
Author: "Opstal, Lex van" <agopstal@huygmetaal.nl>
Date: Tue, 3 Oct 2000 20:58:09 +0200
I never experienced loose plugs both in the Rover alu V8 nor in my alu headed Alfa's. In my Alfa days some 20 yeras ago I always used graphite based grease on the plugs and the last 10 years I used c
/html/buick-rover-v8/2000-10/msg00012.html (9,636 bytes)

3. V8 oil viscosity (score: 1)
Author: "Opstal, Lex van" <agopstal@huygmetaal.nl>
Date: Tue, 5 Sep 2000 09:52:45 +0200
The choice of what viscosity to use on these engines has all to do with the condition of the engine and the mileadge. Very much members of the Rovernet drive older type P6 10,5 compression engines wh
/html/buick-rover-v8/2000-09/msg00035.html (7,887 bytes)

4. RE: Special bypass valve JE Engineering (score: 1)
Author: "Opstal, Lex van" <agopstal@huygmetaal.nl>
Date: Tue, 5 Sep 2000 16:11:34 +0200
Is that the valve for the SD1 engine? I have heard of sticking SD1 valves. RPI engineering sells a new valvebody which is very expensive. I have never heard of sticking valves in the P6 type engine.
/html/buick-rover-v8/2000-09/msg00042.html (7,521 bytes)

5. V8 Cam lift (score: 1)
Author: "Opstal, Lex van" <agopstal@huygmetaal.nl>
Date: Sun, 28 May 2000 14:00:21 +0200
Standard rocker ratio = 1.6. (22,5 : 36) Lift of the standard cam is 6.5 mm. (27.5 : 34) Lift of the inletvalve is indeed 9.9 mm. Sure 6.5 x 1.6 = 10.4. The difference is taken up through normal fle
/html/buick-rover-v8/2000-05/msg00024.html (10,564 bytes)

6. Pressing pistons off con-rods (score: 1)
Author: "Opstal, Lex van" <agopstal@huygmetaal.nl>
Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2000 15:49:17 +0100
Hi there David and Keith, Coincidentally in the last few days I have pressed off about 40 pistons from the rods. I'm building, blueprinting and tuning a 3.5 ltr Rover engine. Of the 40 pistons, all 1
/html/buick-rover-v8/2000-02/msg00029.html (9,882 bytes)

7. Cleaning inside of pistons (score: 1)
Author: "Opstal, Lex van" <agopstal@huygmetaal.nl>
Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2000 16:07:06 +0100
Hi again, Now that we are discussing pistons has anyone a tip for me how to clean the inside of used pistons to get rid of the brown stuff. I tried several degreasing fluids which are OK for he outsi
/html/buick-rover-v8/2000-02/msg00030.html (8,785 bytes)

8. Oil pressurel (score: 1)
Author: "Opstal, Lex van" <agopstal@huygmetaal.nl>
Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2000 19:54:03 +0100
But how can you influance oil pressure at idle by tinkering with the spring pressure of the relief valve. IMHO you can up the oilpressure at idle by diminishing the clearances of big-end and main be
/html/buick-rover-v8/2000-02/msg00040.html (12,227 bytes)

9. V8 engine expert? (score: 1)
Author: "Opstal, Lex van" <agopstal@huygmetaal.nl>
Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2000 20:49:44 +0100
Hi Steve, Welcome to this list. At the moment I am rebuilding, blueprinting and tuning a V8 for my P6. Also I flow my own heads in accordance to common V8 knowledge. Please tell me (us) about the way
/html/buick-rover-v8/2000-02/msg00063.html (7,631 bytes)

10. Allen key oil way plugs (score: 1)
Author: "Opstal, Lex van" <agopstal@huygmetaal.nl>
Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2000 10:08:43 +0100
Hello all, Has anyone any experience with removing the allen key threaded oilway plugs out of the V8 block? Heat? Impact wrench? Any comment would be usefull. Thanks, Lex.
/html/buick-rover-v8/2000-01/msg00014.html (6,689 bytes)

11. RE: Allen key oil way plugs (score: 1)
Author: "Opstal, Lex van" <agopstal@huygmetaal.nl>
Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2000 11:17:58 +0100
Thanks Ian, That's excactly what I did and I ruined them both. So now I have to drill them out and use heat anyway. Lex. --Oorspronkelijk bericht-- Van: Ian Crocker [mailto:ian@btcase.bt.co.uk] Verzo
/html/buick-rover-v8/2000-01/msg00016.html (7,255 bytes)

12. RE: Micrometer vs Dial Caliper Tool Question (score: 1)
Author: "Opstal, Lex van" <agopstal@huygmetaal.nl>
Date: Wed, 3 Nov 1999 09:47:13 +0100
Like you I'm buying some measurement equipment needed for blueprinting the first of my V8 engines. Given the choice between a 0-1" micrometer and a 0-6" dial caliper I would always choose for the di
/html/buick-rover-v8/1999-11/msg00008.html (8,930 bytes)

13. Snap gauges (score: 1)
Author: "Opstal, Lex van" <agopstal@huygmetaal.nl>
Date: Thu, 4 Nov 1999 13:58:24 +0100
Thanks for your answer. $20 for a set sounds very attractive. Would it be possible to give me the brand name of this set so it may be possible for me to track down a supplier in Holland. Lex. --Oors
/html/buick-rover-v8/1999-11/msg00013.html (7,430 bytes)

14. LT77 5 speed box (score: 1)
Author: "Opstal, Lex van" <agopstal@huygmetaal.nl>
Date: Wed, 10 Nov 1999 11:48:29 +0100
I would stop at the spot. According to RPI the cause for whining is a misalignment problem of the gears due to wear or slackness in the taperbearings. When you contimue to drive you will be wearing
/html/buick-rover-v8/1999-11/msg00016.html (9,346 bytes)

15. SD1 V8 engine blueprint/rebuild (score: 1)
Author: "Opstal, Lex van" <agopstal@huygmetaal.nl>
Date: Wed, 24 Nov 1999 10:14:20 +0100
Hi all, At long last > justice. Made a start rebuilding/blueprinting my spare SD1 V8 for future use in P6. Engine has unknown mileage. All main and big-end bearings were very far gone but did not (ju
/html/buick-rover-v8/1999-11/msg00036.html (7,263 bytes)

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