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1. re: PCV Thread (score: 1)
Author: Kent Christensen <lkchris@uswest.net>
Date: Tue, 30 Oct 2001 22:21:01 -0700
re; Enclosed crankcases have always needed ventillation due to vaporized oil, combustion gasses leaking past piston rings (blowby), etc. It all has to go somewhere. Actually they need ventilation bec
/html/buick-rover-v8/2001-10/msg00025.html (7,174 bytes)

2. re: Carb (score: 1)
Author: Kent Christensen <lkchris@uswest.net>
Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2001 14:28:51 -0700
re: Perhaps someone else will know the location of the PCV on the There is no PCV valve as such on USA Land Rovers (at least on my '89). There are hoses routed around for this purpose, but no valve (
/html/buick-rover-v8/2001-01/msg00012.html (6,703 bytes)

3. Re: Carb (score: 1)
Author: Kent Christensen <lkchris@uswest.net>
Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2001 21:37:45 -0700
As far as I know both your Rangie and mine use the Lucas derivative of the Bosch L-Jetronic design whereby there is either an air flow sensor (flapper) or air mass sensor (hot wire) that indicates to
/html/buick-rover-v8/2001-01/msg00017.html (8,604 bytes)

4. Re: The Unfair Advantage by Mark Donohue (score: 1)
Author: Kent Christensen <lkchris@uswest.net>
Date: Thu, 09 Nov 2000 22:41:10 -0700
re: Tell me please, what is the connection between the book and our beloved v-8s? Only connection to Buick/Rover V8 is the era. Don't recall Donohue ever racing anything with one of these engines. Do
/html/buick-rover-v8/2000-11/msg00018.html (7,594 bytes)

5. Re: Muddying the waters????? (score: 1)
Author: Kent Christensen <lkchris@uswest.net>
Date: Mon, 04 Sep 2000 10:54:11 -0600
To try to avoid getting in trouble, I recommend everyone purchase "The Rover V8 Engine," by David Hardcastle. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0854296921/qid%3D968085153/002-7009574-5592857 Tha
/html/buick-rover-v8/2000-09/msg00023.html (9,516 bytes)

6. Re: Muddying the waters????? (score: 1)
Author: Kent Christensen <lkchris@uswest.net>
Date: Mon, 04 Sep 2000 14:58:00 -0600
Good question. I believe it's available at http://www.landroverenthusiast.com/
/html/buick-rover-v8/2000-09/msg00031.html (8,302 bytes)

7. Re: Valve (rocker) cover gasket (score: 1)
Author: Kent Christensen <lkchris@uswest.net>
Date: Sat, 11 Mar 2000 08:42:22 -0700
Lorne, please tell us more about GEG346. Rubber. Is this a new and improved
/html/buick-rover-v8/2000-03/msg00012.html (7,363 bytes)

8. re: 215 V8 (score: 1)
Author: Kent Christensen <lkchris@uswest.net>
Date: Sat, 08 Jan 2000 15:44:53 -0700
Hop up manual for this engine: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0854299335/qid%3D947371467/102-2693825-0312055
/html/buick-rover-v8/2000-01/msg00003.html (6,784 bytes)

9. re: Discovery engine any good? (score: 1)
Author: Kent Christensen <lkchris@uswest.net>
Date: Mon, 24 Jan 2000 19:19:15 -0700
The Discovery for a short period was badged Honda Crossroads for sale in Japan. Pre-BMW cooperation between the two companies related to Rover cars in UK being Hondas. Would expect engines to be same
/html/buick-rover-v8/2000-01/msg00043.html (7,219 bytes)

10. Re: Discovery engine any good? (score: 1)
Author: Kent Christensen <lkchris@uswest.net>
Date: Mon, 24 Jan 2000 19:25:17 -0700
re: I think all the Disco engines are stiff-blocks. Until those called 4.0, that is (and the 4.6). Those are even better, with cross-bolted mains. Without distributors, however. Can't remember what I
/html/buick-rover-v8/2000-01/msg00044.html (7,172 bytes)

11. Re: What's a T-5 worth? (score: 1)
Author: Kent Christensen <lkchris@uswest.net>
Date: Wed, 24 Nov 1999 11:40:39 -0700
re: Is this tranny in something other than just the S-10? How about some GMC thing, or maybe the little Blazer? GMC S-15 Jimmy and Chevy S-10 Blazer are the same thing except for the badges and the g
/html/buick-rover-v8/1999-11/msg00039.html (7,880 bytes)

12. re: Balance pipe (score: 1)
Author: Kent Christensen <lkchris@uswest.net>
Date: Tue, 22 Jun 1999 21:34:22 -0600
Among other things, a balance pipe effectively enlarges the size of the exhaust system. If it's a dual exhaust system, then the size is almost doubled since right-side cylinders get to exhaust into b
/html/buick-rover-v8/1999-06/msg00042.html (6,499 bytes)

13. Re: change of brake fluid (score: 1)
Author: Kent Christensen <lkchris@uswest.net>
Date: Wed, 05 May 1999 19:41:27 -0600
This is an interesting discussion that stretches the "Buick-Rover V8" notion a bit. Don't think brake fluid is used (normally) in or on the engine anywhere!
/html/buick-rover-v8/1999-05/msg00008.html (8,433 bytes)

14. re: Torque setting for Rover Spark Plugs? (score: 1)
Author: Kent Christensen <lkchris@uswest.net>
Date: Tue, 11 May 1999 19:51:08 -0600
13.8--16.2 Nm 10-12 lb-ft That's not very tight.
/html/buick-rover-v8/1999-05/msg00027.html (6,804 bytes)

15. Re: B-215/R-3.5/R-3.x cam bearing question (score: 1)
Author: Kent Christensen <lkchris@uswest.net>
Date: Thu, 27 May 1999 22:22:54 -0600
LR Part number for camshaft bearing set is RTC5918. Same for 3.5l and 3.9l in parts book dated 2/91.
/html/buick-rover-v8/1999-05/msg00050.html (6,521 bytes)

16. re: Buick - BMW? (score: 1)
Author: Kent Christensen <lkchris@uswest.net>
Date: Fri, 19 Feb 1999 08:11:42 -0700
Our favorite V8 descended from BMW? It's probably a little the opposite, i.e., the BMW may have taken ideas from early GM V8s such as the '49 Olds. No question that BMW's V8 was aluminum and came jus
/html/buick-rover-v8/1999-02/msg00057.html (7,308 bytes)

17. Re: Buick - BMW? (score: 1)
Author: Kent Christensen <lkchris@uswest.net>
Date: Fri, 19 Feb 1999 15:31:58 -0700
Those are the Buicks Hardcastle writes of. He calls those engines 231.7 cu in and says they were supercharged and had hemispherical combustion chambers and 300 hp. He goes on to mention a 1955 alum V
/html/buick-rover-v8/1999-02/msg00059.html (9,553 bytes)

18. Re: carb. Range Rover conversion (score: 1)
Author: Kent Christensen <lkchris@uswest.net>
Date: Tue, 27 Oct 1998 21:40:23 -0700
Range Rovers were indeed carb'd then, but LR didn't use a Some random opinions/ideas... You'd never be able to license this vehicle in my county (Albuquerque, NM) and I suspect many others as well. S
/html/buick-rover-v8/1998-10/msg00055.html (8,632 bytes)

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