What kind of head gasket does a Rover V8 use?
Along with stretch head bolts we would always use composite head gaskets. 10 bolt and 14 bolt heads. All early Rover V8 engines were fitted with 14 bolt cylinder heads, it was not until the serpentine style engine was introduced in 1993/4 that the 10 bolt head was designed.
How do you install head bolts on a Land Rover?
1. Lightly oil the threads of the new cylinder bolts, also apply some oil to the under side of the head bolts. 2. Install the bolts: Long bolts 1, 3 and 5. Short bolts 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 (refer to diagram).
When did the Rover 10 bolt head come out?
All early Rover V8 engines were fitted with 14 bolt cylinder heads, it was not until the serpentine style engine was introduced in 1993/4 that the 10 bolt head was designed. 14 Bolt head blanking plugs.
Which is the correct torque specification for a mower?
Torque specification. Firstly it is important to tighten the head bolts up in the correct order so that the head pulls down squarely. As you can see below you work from the inside outwards. Start by torqing the stretch bolts down to 25NM in the correct order.
Along with stretch head bolts we would always use composite head gaskets. 10 bolt and 14 bolt heads. All early Rover V8 engines were fitted with 14 bolt cylinder heads, it was not until the serpentine style engine was introduced in 1993/4 that the 10 bolt head was designed.
When did Land Rover start using stretch head bolts?
Stretch head bolts were introduced by Land Rover in approx. 1993/4 when they introduced 10 bolt cylinder heads on the serpentine style engines. And although used as standard on these engines they can also be used, and are preferred by us, on the earlier 3.5, 3.9 and 4.2 litre engines.
Torque specification. Firstly it is important to tighten the head bolts up in the correct order so that the head pulls down squarely. As you can see below you work from the inside outwards. Start by torqing the stretch bolts down to 25NM in the correct order.