Hi Losinov. Agree with you. Captain Aaron has a kit with brackets to convert to the GM steering pump. I followed his parts list and everything fit perfectly. Wish I knew about this setup as the Rover accessories caused me issues.

When I did my swap updated the alternator, which caused the Tensioner position not to work. After several iterations, found the following LS Swap Alternator Bracket SKU 551780-3 to work very well. That change along with needing additional cooling Derale Fan Shroud Part Number 16842 and position of Rover steering pump left no room for the mechanical waterpump. Switched to an electric Mezier remote waterpump. Then I did the GM steering pump install and could now fit a standard mechanical pump. Lesson learned just go all GM accessories.

Now I just need to figure out how to go replace the Rover AC Compressor.! Current setup is working well for me. And looks pretty clean.

 

I had the same problem. I took the mounts back out, opened up all the holes.

 

I’ve also posted this on the facebook page but want to ask here as well.

Wiring question, anyone tie their 12v supply for the Ls injectors, coils, 02 sensors into the rover fuse box to use the existing fuses/relays? Trying to simplify my harness a bit more and don't want to add in extra stuff if I don't have to. Where does the voltage for these circuits come out of the fuse box? Unfortunately, I thinned out and de-pinned my rover harness a while back and didn't take any pictures, so I can't just trace the wires back to where they come from. Heck, it even looks like Fuse 1 supplies power for the Td5 ecu, I could theoretically power my LS computer off that and keep everything fused and nice and tidy.

 

Which kit are you using? I have tied in everything to the Rover fuse box. My swap is still on the tail end of being done, so I can't attest to actual use on the road, but I have had mine running. I have a file with all the electrical diagrams and just hunt down all the circuits you need. I can also send pictures of my ramblings on my printed electrical diagrams too if that's helpful.

 

using an early ACE kit. I de-pinned the entire LS harness so I could put the wires and the computer where I want them. Finally got it to bark off today by jumping the injectors, coils, and ecu directly to the battery. Just looking for a good way to tie these into a fused source. Would appreciate any notes or pictures that you have. Have a few days since my fuel pump decided to die.

 

Understand wanting to not have extra wiring, but personally I would keep the LS power supply on its own fuse box (as supplied with the standalone harness) for troubleshooting reasons. Lot easier to just be able to isolate issues to one harness or another.

 

I see what you are saying but in my mind it’s the opposite. One place to test relays and fuses, only need to have one kind of relay. All of the fuses and relays are labeled in the rover box. All of the sources that are keyed 12 are already keyed from the rover side and I don’t need to hack into another circuit. And for the most part, there really isn’t much of the rover harness remaining in the engine compartment for troubleshooting anyways….90% Ls in there now. So to me it makes sense to keep the existing fuses and relays and repurpose them as they are not doing anything anymore anyways. Adding a new fuse box in my mind is more parts, more wiring, more places for me to mess something up, not really labeled. But there are many different ways and approaches to solve problems. And I can appreciate keeping things separate.

 

Jensen, how much of the LR harness did you cut out? For ease of installation, Aaron, I think you are absolutely right. Jensen, I'm on the path you are. I also wanted to make mine look as of LR designed/decided to put this engine/harness in here. A lot of the power supply comes from a small connector on the inner fender. It comes from the fuse box to that connector, then out to the engine. I used that. The pictures I am attaching are the ones I think will be relevant for you. What all are you trying to connect? Injectors, coils, and PCM? Any additional items? PM me if you need more details or faster communication.

 

This is exactly what I’m trying to do. So the switched power is inside…….that makes sense 🤣🤣🤣 no wonder I was having trouble finding the power from these circuits! I live in the desert and don’t have AC in my garage, so one day at the beginning of this summer I de-pinned the entire rover harness and removed everything the ACE manual said to remove. So I have nothing for reference anymore. Also in one of my dumber moves I already threw out the wires……..so I will need to figure out the size and style pins for these sockets 😩. But ideally I want to run the injectors, coils, ecm, and o2 sensors. I’ll shoot you a pm as well.

 

Jensen, I'll include some pictures of the wires I connected to. You should send some pictures of how much you cut out of the Rover harness.

These connectors from the fuse box house fuel injector switched power, plus some others, if I remember correctly.

This is the wiring coming out of the fuse box.