Always been interested in the Rover V8 ( aka Buick 215) . Watching your various videos, you've shared a wealth of knowledge and mechanical experience. It would seem that used Rover V8's are exactly that. . . Used. Still an awesome little engine though 😊👍
another master-class, thankyou i've been keeping my running, but worn -out 75 RR 3.5 engine, is it just rubbish, or is there any value in it that you know of ?
It’s not got much in the way of value, if you’re going to buy one it makes more sense to buy a later or bigger capacity. But that said it can still be tuned or converted to a 3.9
yes unfortunately these days the V8 rover is only a viable option for power increases where you are trying to retain originality, or your looking for a "period" correct engine
@@PenguinMotors historic vehicle status allows updates to improve emissions. this jag engine was used for about 1yr in the new rangerovers, so, we have a petrol, V8, 4.2, rangerover engine. period correct ? close enough -DVLA happy. thanks for your replys
Excellent appraisal...
Thank you.
More V8s please
Merry Christmas...
Lovin the rusty content, hope there is a part 3,4,5,6 etc.
yes there will be a few more parts to come
Looking forward to how this develops. Thanks for sharing and assisting others .
Always been interested in the Rover V8 ( aka Buick 215) . Watching your various videos, you've shared a wealth of knowledge and mechanical experience. It would seem that used Rover V8's are exactly that. . . Used.
Still an awesome little engine though 😊👍
Yes they are, and they hide wear really well, just because they run and sound ok doesn’t mean they are not completely worn out
It is a scary prospect, very easy for me to sit here spending someone else's money. Good luck with that phone call!
Thanks for the masterclass
Can't wait for part 3 😁 😁
Thanks for sharing. Really well explained.
Thank you, Merry Christmas. Enjoyed this.. more V8s please.
Wow, what numpty built this the last time? That’s crazy!
Merry Christmas mate
Hopefully we will get to see it on the dyno.
thats the plan
Yes definitely, let's see how it comes together properly if the owner hasn't had a meltdown in the meantime.
He got a surprise! But after stretching the budget we are going to be able to rebuild it without too much corner cutting
@@PenguinMotors great news it'll be a great series to watch as it all comes together !
What type of dyno do you use?
Superflow 901
another master-class, thankyou
i've been keeping my running, but worn -out 75 RR 3.5 engine, is it just rubbish, or is there any value in it that you know of ?
It’s not got much in the way of value, if you’re going to buy one it makes more sense to buy a later or bigger capacity. But that said it can still be tuned or converted to a 3.9
@@PenguinMotors i went the cheaper/ more economic / more powerful option, 4.2l 32v 300bhp stype, pray for my axles...
yes unfortunately these days the V8 rover is only a viable option for power increases where you are trying to retain originality, or your looking for a "period" correct engine
@@PenguinMotors historic vehicle status allows updates to improve emissions. this jag engine was used for about 1yr in the new rangerovers, so, we have a petrol, V8, 4.2, rangerover engine. period correct ? close enough -DVLA happy. thanks for your replys
Which incompetent put this engine together?
Dont know, but almost certainly its a DIY home rebuild, the thing is you dont know what you dont know!