Rimmer Bros. - Rover sd1 V8



	SD1 V8 Engine Specification

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Engine Types
Engine Definitions
Engine Number Identification
Important Notes - Full & Long Engines

Engine Types

All engines - Standard or Performance - are available in two formats: Saloon/Sports or 4x4.

Saloon/sports engines are suitable for direct replacement of non 4x4 applications, such as Rover SD1, TR8, TVR etc. They are fitted with saloon type timing covers (see Note - Timing Covers) and sumps and, in the case of Performance engines, are fitted with fast road camshafts.

4x4 engines are fitted with Range Rover type timing covers and sumps (see Note - Timing Covers) and, in the case of Performance engines, are fitted with high-torque camshafts.

Please note: certain 3.9 & 4.2 litre engines fitted to Range Rover and Discovery models from 1994 onwards are fitted with an 'intermediate' type timing cover, incorporating a distributor (as fitted to earlier engines), a crank-driven oil pump and a single, “serpentine” ancillary drive belt. These timing covers require a long-nose crankshaft and are therefore unsuitable for fitting to certain engines. However, they are available to special order at a small additional cost - please inform the sales department at the time of ordering.
Standard engines are the choice for anyone wishing to replace a worn-out engine with one of a similar type. These engines are a straight swap, enabling the existing ancillary components and fuel system to be retained.
Performance engines incorporate modifications designed to increase horsepower & torque - such as big-valve cylinder heads and fast-road camshafts - and usually require modifications to the fuel system (including ECU if fitted). To gain maximum benefit from our Performance engines, we also recommend fitting tubular manifolds (Sports exhaust system) and K&N air filter(s).

Engine Cradles
All engine assemblies are bolted to a steel cradle, for ease of handling and to minimise the risk of damage whilst in transit.
There is a surcharge for the cradle, refundable on its return. When returning an exchange engine, use the cradle for sending the old unit back and we will then refund both surcharges together.
Engine cradles can also be bought outright.

Engine Cradle - (1) - S005000EC

Engine Definitions

Full Engine
Built-up engine assembly, comprising block (crank, rods & pistons), cylinder heads (valves, guides & springs),
camshaft & timing gear, rocker gear, pushrods and fitted sump, timing cover and oil pump.
Full engines are either bench-run or dyno tested.

Long Engine
Built-up block & cylinder heads assembly, including crank, rods & pistons, valves, guides & springs (less rocker gear),
plus camshaft, followers & timing gear.

Short Engine
Built-up block assembly, comprising crank, rods & pistons.

Engine Cradles
All engine assemblies are bolted to a steel cradle, for ease of handling and to minimise the risk of damage whilst in transit.
There is a surcharge for the cradle, refundable on its return. When returning an exchange engine, use the cradle for sending
the old unit back and we will then refund both surcharges together.
Engine cradles can also be bought outright.

Engine Cradle - (1) - S005000EC

Engine Number Identification

We have included a reference chart of Rover V8 engine numbers from 1970 onwards, which will help you to identify the engine fitted to your vehicle. The engine number of most Rover V8s is stamped on the left hand side of the block deck, adjacent to the dipstick tube, although some very early engines had the number stamped on the bellhousing flange at the rear of the block. The chart also contains a brief description of features, such as compression ratio and gearbox type and also the approximate year of production. Therefore, if your engine has been changed at some time, it should still be possible to correctly identify it.
To ensure you receive the correct parts, please have your engine number ready before ordering. Note: 'Pulsair' and 'Air Injection' are terms applied to engines equipped with Air Rail type cylinder heads; ie cylinder heads with steel pipes located in holes just above the exhaust ports (fitted to carb Range Rover & TR8 engines only). 'Detoxed' refers to a variety of emission control devices - including Air Rails - fitted to carb engines.

Engine Number	Application	Approximate Year	Engine Number	Application	Approximate Year
FACTORY 3.5 LITRE ENGINES			35500001C,D,E	R.Rover carb 8.25:1cr	1970-1983
84000001A	P5 3500 10.5:1cr		35500001F	R.Rover carb 8.13:1cr	1970-1983
84100001A	P5 3500 10.5:1cr		34100001	R.Rover carb 8.25:1cr	1970-1983
84300001A	P5 3500 10.5:1cr		35900001A	R.Rover carb CKD 8.25:1cr	1970-1983
42500001A	P6 3500 auto 10.5:1cr	1967-1976	39800001F	R.Rover carb Australia 8.13:1cr	1970-1983
42700001A	P6 3500 auto 8.5:1:cr	1967-1976	11D00001A	R.Rover carb pulsair 9.35cr	1970-1983
43000001A	P6 3500S auto 10.5:1:cr	1967-1976	13D00001A/B	R.Rover carb auto 8.13cr	1981-1985
43200001A	P6 3500S auto 8.5:1:cr	1967-1976	15D00001A/B	R.Rover carb pulsair auto 9.35cr	1981-1985
45100001A	P6 3500 auto 10.5:1cr	1967-1976	16D00001A/B	R.Rover carb pulsair auto 9.35cr	1981-1985
45300001A	P6 3500 auto 8.5:1:cr	1967-1976	17D00001A/B	R.Rover carb pulsair manual 9.35cr	1983-1985
45500001A	P6 3500 auto 10.5:1cr	1967-1976	18D00001A/B	R.Rover carb manual 8.13cr	1983-1985
46600001A	P6 3500S auto USA	1967-1976	19D00001A/B	R.Rover carb pulsair manual 9.35cr	1983-1985
48100001A	P6 3500S manual 10.5:1:cr	1967-1976	20D00001B	R.Rover carb pulsair manual 8.13cr	1983-1985
48500001A	P6 3500S manual 10.5:1:cr	1967-1976	21D00001B	R.Rover carb pulsair auto 8.13cr	1983-1985
10A00001A	SD1 manual 9.35:1cr	1976-1987	22D00001	R.Rover/efi manual 8.13:1cr	1986 onwards
11A00001A	SD1 auto 9.35:1cr	1976-1987	23D00001	R.Rover/efi auto 8.13:1cr	1986 onwards
12A00001A	SD1 manual 8.13:1cr USA efi	1979-1980	24D00001	R.Rover/efi manual 9.35:1cr	1986 onwards
13A00001A	SD1 auto 8.13:1cr USA efi	1979-1980	25D00001	R.Rover efi auto 9.35:1cr	1986 onwards
14A000001A	SD1 auto 8.13:1cr Sweden	1976-1987	26D00001	R.Rover carb manual 9.35:1cr	1986 onwards
15A00001A	SD1 auto 8.13:1cr Australia	1976-1987	27D00001	R.Rover carb auto 8.13:1cr	1986 onwards
16A00001A	SD1 auto 8.13:1cr Japan	1976-1987	28D00001	R.Rover carb manual 8.13:1cr	1986 onwards
17A00001A	SD1 V8S manual 9.35:1cr	1979-1980 (VDP 1981 on)	29D00001	R.Rover carb auto 8.13:1cr	1986 onwards
18A00001A	SD1 V8S auto 9.35:1cr	1979-1980 (VDP 1981 on)	30D00001	R.Rover carb manual 8.13:1cr	1986 onwards
19A00001A	SD1 manual 8.13:1cr Australia	1976 onwards	31D00001	R.Rover efi 8.13:1cr 8.13:1cr	1986 onwards
20A00001A	SD1 Australia 8.13:1cr efi	1982 onwards	FACTORY 3.9 LITRE ENGINES
21A00001A	SD1 Australia 8.13:1cr efi	1982 onwards	47A00001	Morgan +8 9.35:1cr efi
23A00001A	SD1 manual 8.13:1cr SE/VDP	1982-1987	37A40P0000	TVR Chimaera 9.80:1cr efi
24A00001A	SD1 auto, air con 8.13:1cr SE/VDP	1982-1987	47A40P0000	TVR Chimaera 9.80:1cr efi
25A00001A	SD1 manual 8.13:1cr SE/VDP	1982-1987	30G00001	Land Rover Defender Japan 9.13:1cr efi
26A00001A	SD1 auto 8.13:1cr SE/VDP	1982-1987	31G00001	Land Rover Defender 50LE efi auto
27A00001A	SD1 manual, air con 8.13:1cr SE	1982-1987 hot climate	35D00001	R.Rover/Discovery efi manual 9.35:1cr	1988 onwards
28A00001A	SD1 auto, air con 8.13:1cr SE	1982-1987 hot climate	36D00001	R.Rover/Discovery efi auto 9.35:1cr	1988 onwards
30A00001A	SD1 Vitesse manual 9.75:1c	1982-1987	37D00001	R.Rover/Discovery efi manual 8.13:1cr	1988 onwards
31A00001A	SD1 efi auto 9.75:1cr	1982-1987	38D00001	R.Rover/Discovery efi auto 8.13:1cr	1988 onwards.
32A00001A	SD1 Vitesse manual, air con 9.75:1	1982-1987	FACTORY 4.2 LITRE ENGINE
33A00001A	SD1 efi auto, air con 9.75:1	1982-1987	40D00001	R.Rover 4.2efi 8.94:1cr	1992 onwards
34A00001A	SD1 Switzerland 9.35:1cr	1982-1987	FACTORY 4.0 LITRE ENGINES
36A00001A	SD1 Switzerland 9.35:1cr	1982-1987	42D00001A	S2 R.Rover4.0 efi HC	1994-2002
38A00001A	SD1 factory recon 9.35:1cr	1982-1987	44D00001A	S2 R.Rover4.0 efi LC	1994-2002
39A00001A	SD1 factory recon 9.35:1cr	1982-1987	57D00001A	S2 R.Rover4.0 efi LC	1998-2002
10E000001A	TR8 manual8.13:1cr	1980	58D00001A	S2 R.Rover4.0 efi HC	1998-2002
11E000001A	TR8 auto 8.13:1cr	1980	92D00001A	S2 R.Rover Canada 4.0 efi LC	1998-2002
12E000001A	TR8 federal efi manual 8.13:1cr	1980	95D00001A	S2 R.Rover NAS 4.0 efi HC	1998-2002
13E000001A	TR8 federal efi auto 8.13.:1cr	1980	FACTORY 4.6 LITRE ENGINES
14E000001A	TR8 manual 8.13:1cr	1980	46D00001A	S2 R.Rover4.6 efi HC	1994-2002
15E000001A	TR8 auto 8.13:1cr	1980	48D00001A	S2 R.Rover4.6 efi LC	1994-2002
30A0000	Morgan +8 9.75:1cr efi		59D00001A	S2 R.Rover 4.6 efi LC	1998-2002
37A0000	Morgan +8 9.75:1cr efi		60D00001A	S2 R.Rover 4.6 efi HC	1998-2002
48600133A	Morgan +8 9.35:1cr carb		93D00001A	S2 R.Rover Canada 4.6 efi LC	1998-2002
37A0000	TVR 350i 9.75:1cr efi		96D00001A	S2 R.Rover NAS 4.6 efi HC	1998-2002
10G00001	Land Rover Stage 1 V8 8.13:1cr	1982	MISCELLANEOUS ENGINES
11G00001	Land Rover Stage 1 V8 8.13:1cr	1982	S46D0000A	Morgan +8 9.35:1cr efi
12G00001	Land Rover Stage 1 V8 8.13:1cr	1982	37A50P0000	TVR Griffith/Chimaera 500 10:1cr efi
14G00001	Land Rover 90/110 8.13:1cr	1983 on	47A43P0000	TVR Griffith 4.3 efi
15G00001	Land Rover 90/110 8.13:1cr	1983 on	47A50P0000	TVR Chimaera 500 10:1cr efi
19G00001	Land Rover 90/110 Saudi	1983 on	47G50P0000	Sherpa 3.5
20G00001	Land Rover 90/110 8.13:1cr	1983 on
21G00001	Land Rover 90/110 8.13:1cr	1983 on
22G00001	Land Rover 90/110 Australia	1983 on
24G00001	Land Rover 90/110 8.13:1cr	1983 on
27G00001	Discovery manual, carb 8.13:1cr	1989
22D00001	Discovery manual efi 8.13:1cr	1990
23D00001	Discovery auto efi 8.13:1cr	1990
24D00001	Discovery efi 9.35:1	1990

Important Notes - Full & Long Engines

Long Engine Build-Up.
These engines are supplied less rocker gear, pushrods, sumps & timing covers. It is absolutely essential that these items are checked, cleaned and correctly assembled prior to running your engine.
Check for wear on the underside of rocker shafts, on either side of the pedestals.
Check for wear on the valve tips of rocker arms.
Check pushrods for straightness and equal length.
Check the sump and oil pick-up pipe.
Clean the timing cover and check the oil pump housing for wear and damage.
Replace all seals and gaskets.
If in any doubt, always replace with new components.
Long & Full Engines - Ancillary Components.
If you are re-fitting ancillary components - water pump, alternator, distributor, carburettors or fuel injection - check that they are suitable for re-using.
We recommend having carburettors serviced and fuel injectors cleaned/replaced before re-fitting.
The cooling system - including the radiator and heater - should be flushed through with clean water and the hoses checked before re-using.
The correct ratio (minimum 33%) of antifreeze must be maintained at all times.
Oil coolers should be flushed of old engine oil.
Engine & gearbox mountings should be checked and renewed as necessary.
The clutch operating system should be checked for wear.
Rocker covers should be cleaned internally.
All engines - oil pump priming.
All engines not fitted with crank-driven oil pumps should have their oil pumps primed before initial start-up. Please consult a workshop manual for this procedure.

Failure to observe these points may lead to engine damage and may also invalidate the engine's warranty.

Timing Covers & Serpentine Drive Belts
Full engines are supplied with fitted timing covers, as follows:-
For Saloon/Sports engines, the timing cover supplied is the Rover SD1 type, with distributor-driven oil pump.
For 4 x 4 engines, the timing cover supplied is the Land Rover type, with distributor-driven oil pump (as fitted to Range Rover up to 1994).
For 3.9 litre engines and above, both types of timing cover can be exchanged for the 'intermediate' type timing cover - which incorporates a crank-driven oil pump, provision for a distributor and serpentine drive belt - for a small extra charge. If required, please request this when ordering your engine (ancillaries fitted to pre '95 vehicles may not be compatible with serpentine timing covers - please contact our Sales Department to verify this).

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