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 Stage One V8 4.6 GEMS Build |
cartoonhead
 18th Aug 2023 11:02am
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Forum: V8 · Replies: 21 · Views: 9377 · Subject: Stage One V8 4.6 GEMS Build |
| Long overdue update: With the help of the Rover V8 Appreciation group on FB, I think I've sorted the last few niggles with this. She's running nicely and pulls like a train. I really need some taller ... |
| Stage One V8 4.6 GEMS Build |
cartoonhead
22nd Oct 2022 9:23pm
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Forum: V8 · Replies: 21 · Views: 9377 · Subject: Stage One V8 4.6 GEMS Build |
Long overdue update! Engine is in, all the plumbing is done. It’s not the prettiest setup but it’ll do the job. Next job is to sort out an exhaust and figure out what some of the wires do.
ht ... |
| Stage One V8 4.6 GEMS Build |
cartoonhead
27th Jun 2022 7:20pm
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Forum: V8 · Replies: 21 · Views: 9377 · Subject: Stage One V8 4.6 GEMS Build |
| Thanks for the tips MercianRover - I wasn't familiar with the x-eng fan switch, I'll definitely do that. Out of interest what temp thermostat are you running on your 100"? |
| Stage One V8 4.6 GEMS Build |
cartoonhead
27th Jun 2022 3:47pm
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Forum: V8 · Replies: 21 · Views: 9377 · Subject: Stage One V8 4.6 GEMS Build |
That's a great project, I have done around 150 miles in the last few days in my Series 3... 2 1/4 petrol and any slight incline involves much gear changing Smile
As a side what wheels are they and ... |
| Stage One V8 4.6 GEMS Build |
cartoonhead
27th Jun 2022 3:16pm
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Forum: V8 · Replies: 21 · Views: 9377 · Subject: Stage One V8 4.6 GEMS Build |
Have you tried Allyfab for the radiator, they made me one for my series2a v8 in less than a week, that was a couple of years ago.
http://www.allyfab.co.uk/.
Funny you should say that; Allisport a ... |
| Stage One V8 4.6 GEMS Build |
cartoonhead
10th Jun 2022 6:18pm
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Forum: V8 · Replies: 21 · Views: 9377 · Subject: Stage One V8 4.6 GEMS Build |
Very nice!
Watching with interest.
That's handy, because I'll probably have a few questions for you 
Pretty boring update from me; I was going to buy a junction box for the ECU to live ... |
| Stage One V8 4.6 GEMS Build |
cartoonhead
9th Jun 2022 12:06pm
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Forum: V8 · Replies: 21 · Views: 9377 · Subject: Stage One V8 4.6 GEMS Build |
What a fantastic project. I do love a Stage 1 
Me too! Fingers crossed it all works out.
Best of luck with the project. Thumbs Up will you keep it the same colour. I think they are a nice com ... |
| Stage One V8 4.6 GEMS Build |
cartoonhead
9th Jun 2022 9:51am
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Forum: V8 · Replies: 21 · Views: 9377 · Subject: Stage One V8 4.6 GEMS Build |
Okay, so it's not quite a Defender, but it's pretty close and sitting on defender axles and has a flat front. Here's my Stage One V8 109:
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/22879/nor ... |
| New canopy for 130 defender |
cartoonhead
10th Oct 2020 8:55am
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Forum: 130 · Replies: 15 · Views: 11385 · Subject: New canopy for 130 defender |
| Can never make my mind up on how I feel about wheel arches on a hicap! |
| [Wanted] 130 Hi-Cap Canopy - Tembo / AFN |
cartoonhead
3rd Aug 2020 7:22pm
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 5 · Views: 2015 · Subject: [Wanted] 130 Hi-Cap Canopy - Tembo / AFN |
| I think it's unlikely one of these will come up, but you never know! I drove out to Tembo 4x4 in Eindhoven for mine. They had the whole thing painted and prepped ready to go and fitted it all in a day ... |
| RTV Trialer |
cartoonhead
1st Aug 2020 5:09pm
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 12 · Views: 5686 · Subject: RTV Trialer |
| Doh, should be watchable now. |
| RTV Trialer |
cartoonhead
1st Aug 2020 4:46pm
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 12 · Views: 5686 · Subject: RTV Trialer |
| Oh, this is how she sounds at the moment https://youtu.be/HsjG0JEAKkA really happy with the sound and with the map, she doesn't smoke at all. |
| RTV Trialer |
cartoonhead
1st Aug 2020 4:45pm
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 12 · Views: 5686 · Subject: RTV Trialer |
Brought this 90 for some general blasting around and to get back into RTV trailing. Thought you lot might enjoy some pics, she's come along way from the farm hack pickup I brought a few months ago  ... |
| Running rough with the MAF sensor in, even if it's new! |
cartoonhead
28th Jul 2020 7:54pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 7 · Views: 2423 · Subject: Running rough with the MAF sensor in, even if it's new! |
| Right, I'm an idiot. I just got the heat shield off the turbo to take another look and the waste gate was stuck wide open. I thought I had checked that when I looked inside the turbo but apparently no ... |
| Running rough with the MAF sensor in, even if it's new! |
cartoonhead
28th Jul 2020 6:14pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 7 · Views: 2423 · Subject: Running rough with the MAF sensor in, even if it's new! |
Ah, interesting. Might have some supper and then head over and try the known working one then! I recorded some videos as a little experiment.
MAF in:
https://youtu.be/YTdGIw5wAGE
MAF out:
http ... |
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