Drewak1, if you are going to phiscally inspect the oil pump you need to drop the oil pan, front frame support, pull the water pump and timing case cover. You might want to button up the topend first, otherwise you will end up with just a short block sitting there. JMHO And oil pump problem are USUALLY in the later models.

 

Thanks Guys,

There was evidence of the leak but nothing deep. I surfaced the head in my mill only removing .020" overall and it is flat now.

My only concern is with the compression having not surfaced the other head. BUT I ran some calcs and the compression diff between is actually minimal.

Thanks for the tip on the oil pump I will check it out !

Do you guys use Copper Spray on the head gasket ? This is what I use on Diesel engins when I rebuild.

http://www.permatex.com/products/aut...ve_Sealant.htm

Thanks !

 

I think the overhaul manual section of the RAVE says dry.. This is cool from questions to pulled head to machined and clean in less time than it takes most guys to find all their sockets...

 

I did not use the copper spray when I did mine, but after doing it "I believe" DM may have suggested it. But for some reason "one side only" sticks in my mind, I cant tell you why.

 

Hey guys all is well, I milled the heads down in my mill at the shop ( built figuring for the rover heads. Ended up taking .020" off.

I broke the fuel feed elbow that connects to the back of the Plenum ( manifold ).

Any idea were to get one ? rover wants $300

Thanks !

 

willtillery@roverguy.com
there is another guy drill bit (marty) has an ebay store "iamdrillbit" is the name.
they part out LR's I'm sure one could help

 

yep, dismantler or quick trip to boneyward

 

here is a complete upper and lower with a throttle body that Marty has for sale for under $80.00 contact him.
OEM LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 2 PLENUM CHAMBER INTAKE RANGE | eBay

 

thanks guys for the help to beat the extortionists.

 

FYI - Iamdrillbit cuts all his fuel lines with a knife what he pulls the plenum ...

Hmmm

Thanks though !