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[JamesV6CDX]

Sure... I need to learn the Rover V8 inside out pretty quickly now too...

I do Love Omega's, and I'll undoubtedly get another sometime... but I just felt like it was time for a change, I've wanted one of these since I was a kid, and also it's a chance to learn about something new....

engines are a doddle james did quite a bit of work on them as an apprentice also my brother in law works for a landrover speaclist so if you need any info or parts give me a shout bud !!

Thanks mate I will definately bear that in mind.

[VXL V6]

Rover V8......

[Taxi_Driver]

Nice motor James.......but ive spotted a broken bit on it.......have you??  :-/

[JamesV6CDX]

Nice motor James.......but ive spotted a broken bit on it.......have you??  :-/

Headlight washer?

[keith2.2]

Rover V8's aren't big fans of LPG - the cylinder bores don#t stand up too well to the extra heat from the gas combustion

Nice Disco, though! If they didn't do such pathetic mpg I'd have one

[JamesV6CDX]

It's not pathetic MPG.. it's quite acceptable for the size, weight, and type of car / engine

They're not built for commuting etc... I've just bought it for a toy

I filled her up from the red today - £85 at Asda!!!

[CyNick]

Hi James...

Nice new motor...

But does this mean that you've retired from mending Omegas now??    

Was hoping you'd get round to finishing mine first - is there any chance of this now??

Here's hoping..  

Nick

[keith2.2]

It's not pathetic MPG.. it's quite acceptable for the size, weight, and type of car / engine

Lol, no to be fair for what it is it could be a lot worse. I used to have a Hilux Surf  - 2.4TD, max speed? Well I once had 64 out of her. averaged 12mpg.

I kept it 6 weeks, during whcih time I had to replace every heater hose and the fuel pump gaskett.

It *did* have recaro seats, though  

[Taxi_Driver]

Nice motor James.......but ive spotted a broken bit on it.......have you??  :-/

Headlight washer?

Nope..........the rear footstep should be in the up position.....its in the down position......so guess spring or whatever pulls it back up is broke.

[Kevin Wood]

this beast does about 15mpg, and I've no plans to LPG it.

Madman

Still, looks nice, and I have clocked the fact that it's got a towbar so next time my glider gets stuck in a muddy field....

Kevin

[Vamps]

So, with a rig like that I guess you will be either towing a care trailer with various members miggy's on while you fit LPG kits or the like.
The alternative must mean you are joining the, seemingly high number of closet caravaner's,  amongst the members.
Like it though swmbo wants one, but would have to be an oil burner.
 

[Taxi_Driver]

this beast does about 15mpg, and I've no plans to LPG it.

Madman

Still, looks nice, and I have clocked the fact that it's got a towbar so next time my glider gets stuck in a muddy field....

Kevin

My bro used to have the 3.5 V8 auto version........that also did 15mpg  
.......then he realised.....and moved to the 2.5 TD's autos....although he tells me a 2.5 TD flat out, on autobhans obviously   , can only just get to 100mph.......not sure the fuel consumption at that speed tho.....probably 15mpg  

[JamesV6CDX]

Every time I hear that V8 roar into life my face becomes one big grin

Until I have to visit petrol stations..

[Vamps]

Yes, nothing like a V8 roar, used to have a rover P6B, auto. 18mpg iirc.  

[Marks DTM Calib]

Just give me a shout when you want to get that lazy old V8 working properly (because if its done more than 60K miles then it wont be!)