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1. Re: Best approach to add breather system...? (score: 1)
Author: "The Becketts" <hillman@bigpond.com>
Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2001 12:14:53 +1000
One other disadvantage of the draft tube was the dropping of oil (that had condensed from oil vapour?) onto the roadway. Ron Beckett, J.P. Emu Plains, Australia 1986 Range Rover HiLine Auto 4.6 Litre
/html/buick-rover-v8/2001-08/msg00018.html (7,722 bytes)

2. Re: 4.0L Engine mounts (score: 1)
Author: "The Becketts" <hillman@bigpond.com>
Date: Mon, 9 Apr 2001 16:05:37 +1000
Hi Tom, Sorry I'm late in replying - I've been away 4WDing and camping in the mountains for the past week - I'll relate my impressions of the Defender in the RRO list (I left my Range Rover at home).
/html/buick-rover-v8/2001-04/msg00014.html (7,258 bytes)

3. Re: Range Rover distributor (score: 1)
Author: "The Becketts" <hillman@bigpond.com>
Date: Tue, 6 Mar 2001 19:58:13 +1100
Aren't we a couple of cylinders short? Ron Beckett /// /// buick-rover-v8@autox.team.net mailing list ///
/html/buick-rover-v8/2001-03/msg00008.html (7,041 bytes)

4. Re: Choice of Automatic Trans (score: 1)
Author: "The Becketts" <hillman@bigpond.com>
Date: Sat, 10 Mar 2001 13:52:46 +1100
I have a '86 Range Rover bored and stroked to 4.6 litres. It has the ZF HP22 4-speed auto. This is a smooth and strong box. Gear changes are usually very smooth although they can get a bit more noti
/html/buick-rover-v8/2001-03/msg00018.html (7,328 bytes)

5. Re: electric water pumps (score: 1)
Author: "The Becketts" <hillman@bigpond.com>
Date: Tue, 13 Feb 2001 05:43:26 +1100
Have a look at http://www.daviescraig.com.au/ and select the EWP tab. Ron Beckett Emu Plains, Australia 1986 Range Rover HiLine Auto 4.6 Litre [This message delayed, as it was sent by someone who has
/html/buick-rover-v8/2001-02/msg00018.html (6,964 bytes)

6. Re: Roller pin for distributor (score: 1)
Author: "The Becketts" <hillman@bigpond.com>
Date: Sat, 24 Feb 2001 08:07:49 +1100
Aren't they just standard roll pins, i.e. a rolled tapered tube of metal with a split down one side which, when driven in locks in place owing to the taper. Try your local bearing shop. Ron Beckett a
/html/buick-rover-v8/2001-02/msg00021.html (6,756 bytes)

7. Re: Carb (score: 1)
Author: "The Becketts" <hillman@bigpond.com>
Date: Sat, 20 Jan 2001 14:24:39 +1100
Grateful if you'd explain the significance of this? My EFI Range Rover has a very high crankcase pressure (blowby) which is causing seals to leak. I was thinking of just removing the hose between th
/html/buick-rover-v8/2001-01/msg00013.html (7,050 bytes)

8. Re: Loose plugs ... (score: 1)
Author: "The Becketts" <hillman@bigpond.com>
Date: Mon, 2 Oct 2000 21:50:53 +1000
I'll agree with Joe. For over 30 years (well since 1966 when I got my first Jaguar, continuing from 1971 when I got an alloy head Hillman (we still have it) and now with the Range Rover, I've only ev
/html/buick-rover-v8/2000-10/msg00003.html (7,935 bytes)

9. Re: clutch disc (score: 1)
Author: "The Becketts" <hillman@bigpond.com>
Date: Mon, 2 Oct 2000 21:55:07 +1000
Thanks Jim. Too bad you had NBC giving their slant on Aussie life. At least we had a good laugh about how they saw Australian culture etc. Travelling to and from work during the Games was terrific. T
/html/buick-rover-v8/2000-10/msg00004.html (8,068 bytes)

10. Re: 215 oil pump gasket needed (score: 1)
Author: "The Becketts" <hillman@bigpond.com>
Date: Thu, 5 Oct 2000 00:47:35 +1000
If it is a simple flat gasket, make your own. It doesn't matter if it is a complex shape, they are still easy to make. Punch a couple of the bolt holes with a proper punch then fit the blank to the p
/html/buick-rover-v8/2000-10/msg00020.html (7,316 bytes)

11. Re: oil pumps gasket clearance (score: 1)
Author: "The Becketts" <hillman@bigpond.com>
Date: Thu, 5 Oct 2000 08:41:18 +1000
OK, OK. after seeing Dave Brown's and Ric Smith's comments, I concede I never even thought about clearances. So I made you blokes think about it and I learned something new. Thanks, chaps. Ron Becket
/html/buick-rover-v8/2000-10/msg00030.html (7,321 bytes)

12. Re: Torque settings for Rover exhaust manifolds (score: 1)
Author: "The Becketts" <hillman@bigpond.com>
Date: Wed, 18 Oct 2000 19:50:23 +1000
Paul Kile asked: Paul, the exhaust manifold torque settings are, according to my 1986 RR manual, 14-16 ft lbs Ron Beckett 1986 Range Rover HiLine Auto 4.6 Litre
/html/buick-rover-v8/2000-10/msg00072.html (8,335 bytes)

13. Re: Loose plugs ... (score: 1)
Author: "The Becketts" <hillman@bigpond.com>
Date: Thu, 28 Sep 2000 10:23:18 +1000
I've had the same problem a few times. I've assumed it was because I hadn't tightened them. I've never had the problem with my alloy -head Hillman Hunter. Ron Beckett
/html/buick-rover-v8/2000-09/msg00061.html (6,848 bytes)

14. Re: Info needed: Thermostat Housing Problem (score: 1)
Author: "The Becketts" <hillman@bigpond.com>
Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2000 21:24:40 +1000
Would a thermo housing of a Range Rover or Discovery V8 do the job? Regards, Ron Beckett
/html/buick-rover-v8/2000-08/msg00021.html (8,062 bytes)

15. Re: 3.5L V8 Torque/Power curves (score: 1)
Author: "The Becketts" <hillman@bigpond.com>
Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2000 20:40:37 +1000
Hello Rod, No - and I don't think I've ever seen any. However, I'll ask the Rover-Buick V8 list and get back to you Guys, can anyone help with this question. Please include Rod in the reply. Regards,
/html/buick-rover-v8/2000-08/msg00022.html (7,291 bytes)

16. Re: OIL LEAK (score: 1)
Author: "The Becketts" <hillman@bigpond.com>
Date: Thu, 17 Aug 2000 21:02:52 +1000
I have a fair bit of blowby in my Range Rover stroker EFI V8 which is getting near to rebuild time. The oil seems to get pumped up through the flame trap into the plenum chamber. I know this is the
/html/buick-rover-v8/2000-08/msg00026.html (7,573 bytes)

17. Re: high performance head gaskets for Buick/Rover V-8 (score: 1)
Author: "The Becketts" <hillman@bigpond.com>
Date: Sat, 15 Jul 2000 20:29:55 +1000
Just a question, does everyone reduce the torque on the outside row of head bolts to prevent leakage as recommended in the RPI webpage? Ron Beckett 1986 Range Rover 4.6L Auto "The Last Aquila" Editor
/html/buick-rover-v8/2000-07/msg00028.html (9,687 bytes)

18. Re: high performance head gaskets for Buick/Rover V-8 (score: 1)
Author: "The Becketts" <hillman@bigpond.com>
Date: Sun, 16 Jul 2000 21:54:35 +1000
What a terribly good question. Anyone?? Ron -- David Kernberger replied: head
/html/buick-rover-v8/2000-07/msg00032.html (9,172 bytes)

19. Re: high performance head gaskets for Buick/Rover V-8 (score: 1)
Author: "The Becketts" <hillman@bigpond.com>
Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2000 20:34:55 +1000
Will, have you run the engine? If not I wonder if you could back the ALL off and retorque them? Otherwise, retorque just the outer row. Did you refer to the RPI site re blowby? Ron Beckett
/html/buick-rover-v8/2000-07/msg00036.html (8,836 bytes)

20. Re: 3.9 won't run over 3000rpm (score: 1)
Author: "The Becketts" <hillman@bigpond.com>
Date: Wed, 19 Jul 2000 18:57:32 +1000
less Larry, I have the same problem sometime with mine after running on LPG and swapping back to petrol. I think it's the fuel pump not spinning up enough to supply sufficient fuel. After a while min
/html/buick-rover-v8/2000-07/msg00041.html (7,868 bytes)

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