Hmm bloody eas.

Old girl has a peculiar issues in that she will lift the eas really quickly but lowering her back down takes an absolute age around 2 minutes to get from wade mode to access mode also its gone from going "tick tick tick" to making a faint whooshing sound from the valveblock exhaust

It started happening after i plugged in the EAS unlock cable a few weeks ago it had "no idle" but seemed to have done something.

Now with the wires soldered on the A post I have Comms but there are no logged faults, but it is still is acting odd.

I was thinking possibly the driver pack has possibly got an issues, or the exhaust solenoid?

any help appreciated..

cheers,

Fixed it, soldered the connectors and all is well, other issues now! ;p;

OBD port looks ok, my connector blocks on the passenger side A pillar are green and a few pins have corroded off, would that possibily contribute to my issues?

"Error unable to start communications with ECU"

Seems my Nano is having issues, any pointers gents, footwell connectors come to mind for some reason?

thanks argh!!

Cheers, appreciated.

This the right one?

I've ordered a unit but they say all orders are processed manually and they'll send payment options by email, sound right? https://www.nanocom-diagnostics.com/

Ah right..

cheers.

Odd question but is it best to pujrchase from blacksolutions website or some of the vendors on ebay selling them?

Thanks.

Old P38 2001 V8 has had the 3 amigos for a while ABS t/C and handbrake light..

Initially I thought it was the accumulator, the abs pump would run for every peddle press, new accumulator fitted and it only runs after 10 pedal presses.

However the lights are still on...

Unfortunately I don't have a nanocom, any ideas as to what the issue could possible be..

I have noticed that if you put moderate pressure on the brake pedal it hits a "hard spot" and then sinks over an inch downwards..

Could air in the system cause an ABS issue? possibly.

Thanks.

Considering the age of even the newest P38 I seldom read issues regarding a RV8 totally packing up, on here or other forums sure you get some right basket cases that have had less than a handful of oil changes in its whole life and a cooling systen that was completely neglected, some overheated to the point of pinking etc i'd say for an old V8 they're quite robust, certainly much stronger than the M62 that came in the l322.

As for anything older RRC were odd we used to say the range rover has rotted off the engine as the body/chassis would usually go beyond repair long before the engine gave up ha.

I've worked on several RV8 powered cars never had one with a bad liner, my old mechanic mate has owned more than 30 RV8 V8 powered vehicles and even he said liners weren't what killed them.

You can get a split flange clamp EXAMPLE https://www.amazon.co.uk/Qiilu-Exhaust-Flange-Replacement-Accessory/dp/B087G9WRQT/ref=sr_1_14?c=ts&keywords=Car+Exhaust+System+Clamps%2C+Flanges+%26+Hangers&qid=1695494450&refinements=p_36%3A304526031&s=automotive&sr=1-14&ts_id=4920116031

I can't remember the width of the exhaust i'm sure someone else does but those work ok to replace the old flange clamps that tend to rust off.

New stem seals.

Wrapped manifolds, a good sight easier to fit than those tin bastards.

And studs.

Engine is now back together and runs great..

very happy.

Internal components of the Rover V8 are quite strong, Richards 400+ thousand mile motor is a good example,

Of course neglect and abuse it and the motor will deteriorate quickly.

As for the M62 idea with vanos the m62 produces 280hp and and 440nm and you can't really get more from it..

Putting the cost of fitting the M62 aside if it is even possible, a camshaft, tornado map and some headwork you'd get a 4.6 to the same level if not slightly more powerful, so swing and roundabouts eh!!

As for diesel!!!!

eek..

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You can build a rover v8 to over 300hp with a mountain of torque to go with it..

Maybe i drive like a granny but i've never found the stock 4.6 lacking in punch, unless it has no compression and the proverbial cam that has had the lumps lathed off it..

ok great..

Thanks.

Thanks Richard, am i right in thinking the thor uses Zirconia sensors and the gems uses Titania ?

Thanks, it runs fine for a few seconds after cold start, but it's down hill from there.

As for fault codes it seems to show all of the above, slow response and open circuit.

Hiya gents i've put the old 38 back together and she runs, no leaks

However it has a slight misfire at idle, she's showing faults for both 02 sensors, would I be correct in assuming that they are most likely to blame for the misfire?

Annnnnd.

I'm looking at new sensors is there a specific type I need to get for the thor v8?

cheers all

H

Sounds easy enough..

Thanks.