Hybrid_From_Hell Posted September 21, 2012 Author Share Posted September 21, 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted September 21, 2012 Author Share Posted September 21, 2012 Should be sorted next week for driveypoohs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Would you stop fannying about and drive the farking thing!!!!!! He must be scared of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will_warne Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 <cough> You know the rules Mr Barker - no driveypoohs = vapour. (not that it's going to help me have a truck running before you...) It's going to be a cracking engine you've got there - true, it's not a Gen III/IV Chevy, but it's going to make healthy numbers (and it's going to give your drivetrain a hell of a hard time). Have you got the dyno printout - it would be very interesting to see as the torque figure seems pretty high compared to the power. I wonder whether that's because you're hitting the flow limits of the heads at around 350 bhp.... Not that you really need more - even in a race car, the high 400's I should have will be, frankly, scarey. It's going to faster than my Lotus in a straight line FFS There's just the minor issue of finishing it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Will... you're ALIVE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discomikey Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 a rare occurance indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will_warne Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Will... you're ALIVE! After a fashion.... I don't get on here much these days - life's pretty busy at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted September 27, 2012 Author Share Posted September 27, 2012 Took Steve (Off Road Toad) out for a "Test Drive" today He may report in about this later Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CwazyWabbit Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Is he busy doing stain removal at the mo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Off Road Toad Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Don't know 'bout stains, I'm still picking bits of dash out from under my finger nails! Seriously though it is proper quick BUT and it's a big but (no not the one in the drivers seat!) it needs respect or it'll just as soon as look at you come and bite your face off and throw the remains in the nearest ditch, not only that but it sounds like satans dog who's been poked up the derrière with a red hot poker and now wants you dead! Definitely worth the effort and I bagsy the co pilot seat at the first comp Nige does! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted September 27, 2012 Author Share Posted September 27, 2012 Anyone have a part number for 1985 v8 90 dash top as mine seems tatty on the passenger side For some odd reason Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CwazyWabbit Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 We now need some video of it on some mud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 I do have a spare 90 dash top in the shed somewhere I think... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLineMike Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 So................ Placing bets on what breaks first? Oh high nige....... ill give you a ring about them diffs bestest mateey....................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landy-Novice Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 **still waiting for a video to see if it actually runs how fast it is..** :ph34r: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Off Road Toad Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Must have run out of petrol coz I had to help push it out the garage the other day :-0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigelw Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 For just over two hours 10 mins I have read my way through this entire thread, it took two years to re-build and fit!!!! You have my uttermost respect!!!! I actually feel guilty as on Saturday I sold on the 3.9V8 with it's ZFbox and LT230 Transfercase, been gutting the Disco out in readiness for it's diesel replacement, shame on me but external forces at play and keeping the RHD D1 was not really an option anymore so it had to go. Next one dans arrive` Top work, MIG first, TIG is not so easy I know from my past attempts but it is fun!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted October 20, 2012 Author Share Posted October 20, 2012 Whooooooo hoooooo Decided I wanted everything proper So - with a giant gulp I got the old V5 And made the changes to send off to DVLA I phoned them 1st was honest and said that I Had heard of nightmare scenarios with peeps Having all. Sorts of nightmares - the feeling I got was if you take the time - give them everything they need - and tick all of the requirements it is Still straightforward and will be fine - short track or Miss the basic requirements and you'll be on a world of pain At the end of the day they have the law on their side so it's either do it there way or just not tell them - didn't want that so What they require V5 on YOUR name and address PROOF of purchase and provenance Letter to explain what why how done etc So I changed V5 to show new engine number New cubic capacity Letter of bill of sale from previous owner Stating engine number cc and sold in bits for rebuild etc Letter from John Ralrs explaining he built the engine from new - from new parts bought directly From LR and engine number and cc Letter from me advising old engine number xyz cc blah blah etc removed and replaced by second hand 5.2 v8 bought from mr a and confirming was built by JED lease see enclosed copies of letters And 10 days later new log book new engine number and correct new cc Nice to know I have done it properly and the engine is legally on the log book and ad it should be I am not the type to just "wing it" I would just worry about it knowing its illegal My choice others I am sure will just not bother But I M a happy bunny :0) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landy-Novice Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 so your all legal? and.. **still waiting for a video to see if it actually runs how fast it is..** :ph34r: haven't forgotten have you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted October 20, 2012 Author Share Posted October 20, 2012 Progrees was good, but has a fews more tweaks to finish having had a shake down work has gotten back in the way of a minor water leak, minor oil leak from one of the Stainless braided junctions and a couple of other things.... oh the the water temp reads red when is only warm 4.0 sensor mismatch with 3.5 carb v8 guage that defo has to be fixed - oh and the rev counter ...and ..and BUT - it runs Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_B Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Nice to know I have done it properly and the engine is legally on the log book and ad it should be I wish everyone did it like that. Or atleast a previous onwer of my RRC had done that before some one got it from the UK. It had a Rover P6 engine but in document it still had the original engine number. With the 1/3-2/3 rule that we have here too, it make all changes tricky for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRecklessEngineer Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 *Ahem* [mutter under breath] video [/mutter] *Cough* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 *Ahem* [mutter under breath] video [/mutter] *Cough* Here you go, this is what Nigel's engine was last fitted in http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fPi8w4h-NY&feature=related Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bingy Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Whooooooo hoooooo Decided I wanted everything proper So - with a giant gulp I got the old V5 And made the changes to send off to DVLA I phoned them 1st was honest and said that I Had heard of nightmare scenarios with peeps Having all. Sorts of nightmares - the feeling I got was if you take the time - give them everything they need - and tick all of the requirements it is Still straightforward and will be fine - short track or Miss the basic requirements and you'll be on a world of pain At the end of the day they have the law on their side so it's either do it there way or just not tell them - didn't want that so What they require V5 on YOUR name and address PROOF of purchase and provenance Letter to explain what why how done etc My choice others I am sure will just not bother But I M a happy bunny :0) Nige - Is there anybody specific who you talked to or a web link or the like for more info? Phone Number? Im in the same frame of mind as you, I'd rather be above board with the engine transplant than just wing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted October 23, 2012 Author Share Posted October 23, 2012 Had a few PMs on this so I phoned DVLA after a bit of a chat was put through to a dept deals with Changes to V5s Explained that I wanted my 4x4 to be fully legal I had heard that changing the engine could prove a nightmare Know some peeps just keep quiet, and I wasn't one of them Wanted to understand what EXCATLY I needed to do what would / could issues be Could they please help me ? Very helpful lady explained They are the law / have the law / can do what they want (in nicest way) Peeps have to do what they ask of them, not what they think is acceptable That DVLA is a system driven process, give what they wnat in the right format and right way and it will work Give wrong / missing / incorrect / questionable info and the system will spew it onto a resolve process - engineers report / VOSA / IVA etc For what I was asking I would need to : Be able to show CLEAR AND PROVABLE ownership of the engine Clear = Documentary evidence of purchase with numbers and detail PROVABLE = no question of doubt - now for me the "Engine Number" would not make sense for a rover engine so Letter from JED who BUILT it at the start of its life, EXPLAINING as such the engine numbering system, and that it was built from NEW Parts HE Bought from Rover = Provable Clear = Letter from who I bought it from, engine number etc Letter from me EXPLAINING Rover engine XXXXX out new engine (see documents) numbver YYYYY In Insurance company advised and accepted Now wish to have log book updated please Whilst some peeps might think DVLA are a PITA actauly esp maybe for LR owners they are helping us, your "Knicked" 4x4 is stripped and a "Mate in a pub knew someone who had the engine I av bought innit and I want to disguise further a ringed / dodgy 4x4 by popping this engine in and getting DVLA to then help me" So by doing what they do in a way it helps us. If you disagree then thats fine, buy you are playing in their playground, its their rules, and if you don't do exactly what they wnat then guess what ? So, hope the above helps I would stongly recomend a chat and call, I gave the Reg Number during the call, and I would guess maybe a "Note" may have been added, whatever - I KNEW what they wnated, and I did that and hoped I had gotten it right, if I hadn't then frankly it was prob going to be my fault ! I know many peeps have scare stories / nightmares, but these are prob due to engine numbers spewing a flag on the system as not being "Recognised" (ie like the insurance co I tried a long time back who said "Er I dont have a drop don box for 4.5 V8 I'll use 4.6 OK ? " er "NON" ) mine would have been a "FLAG" and problem without the explaination / letter etc etc So, my advice is still be legal and tell them, however, PHONE explain honesty and FFS Listen to what they want, don't short cut, don't evade, don't rush, take your time, and maybe knowing what they are expecting / wnat put yourselves in THEIR place and ask "Would this honestly be good enough for me If I was doing their job with their rules" if yes do it if No then sort it 1st ! Hope this helps Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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