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    Quote Originally Posted by biggin View Post
    You've got to love RAVE:

    "6. Position ignition coils, fit bolts and tighten to....." Only took me and hour to fit the bolts.
    "7. Ensure clip under ignition coils is located on fuel pipe." HOW? You can't see it from any angle. If it's not located, TOO BAD! And I'm pretty sure it won't be.

    Ok, I feel better now.
    There is a simple trick to mounting the coils. Before fitting the manifold top section install the bottom two bolts into the bracket but leave them undone by 3 turns. Once the manifold is back on, fit the two top bolts and tighten the bottom two bolts. You need two long 1/4" extensions to reach the bottom bolts.

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    That's the way I did do it. Hard work though when your doing it for the first time. When sprawled across the engine I'm sure most of my weight was on my groin.
    Next time will be easier. In another 20 years, I hope.
    2002 D2 4.6L V8 Auto SLS+2" ACE CDL Truetrac(F) Nanocom(V8 only)

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    What to do after V8 head removal

    A bit premature at this stage, but the best piece of advice I used when I did my V8 was once I had it all back together. I went to start it and it wouldn't fire. After 2-3 hours of playing around with the timing, checking for spark, checking for fuel and general pulling out of hair, I found a very helpful post in a random thread that told me the Rover V8 is prone to flooding when you try to start it for the first time after a rebuild. So a quick squirt of Start Ya Bastard and pinning the throttle pedal to the floor the old lump burst into life. It's a shame that information isn't shared in the Haynes or Rave manuals! You can send the case of beer to me at.......
    It's better to regret the things you've done than those you haven't!

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    What to do after V8 head removal

    Hopefully it won't come to that. I expect it to start first time.
    But all advice appreciated.
    2002 D2 4.6L V8 Auto SLS+2" ACE CDL Truetrac(F) Nanocom(V8 only)

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    I'm sure if you leave the ign on till the dash lights go out,, it will fire straight up.
    "How long since you've visited The Good Oil?"

    '93 V8 Rossi
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    '03 4.6 V8 HSE D2a with Tornado ECM
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    1988 Isuzu Bus. V10 15L NA Diesel
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    Cool

    Not quite Pedro, but close.
    Turned over for about 5 seconds without starting. Tried again and away it went. No tappet noise at all, just purred like a kitten.
    So far no leaks either.

    Couldn't have done it with out your help, so thank you to those who did.

    Next job: Transmission flush.
    Then: Repair diff flange leak
    All pretty simple compared to the head gasket and radiator repair.
    2002 D2 4.6L V8 Auto SLS+2" ACE CDL Truetrac(F) Nanocom(V8 only)

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    Just for closure, diff flange successfully sealed.
    Drained transmission tonight but oil is quite clean so I think I'll just refill and not bother about the full flush or the filter for now.
    Hopefully I can enjoy some leak free motoring for a little while.
    2002 D2 4.6L V8 Auto SLS+2" ACE CDL Truetrac(F) Nanocom(V8 only)

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    Quote Originally Posted by biggin View Post
    Hopefully I can enjoy some leak free motoring for a little while.
    Hopefully you have achieved what most Landrover owners can only dream about.

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