Over heating P2

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Re: Over heating P2

Post by wooster » Thu Aug 21, 2014 7:43 pm

Is there any specific order for the removal of the nuts/bolts when taking the head off? Note to self: get a workshop manual.
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Re: Over heating P2

Post by luli » Thu Aug 21, 2014 9:02 pm

The only thing you should be careful about are the rockers and rocker shaft – use a wire to hold them together so that they do not fall apart. Otherwise putting them back together correctly may be time consuming.
The tricky part is re-assembly. Make sure you have all the necessary gaskets. Examine carefully the head bolts - they may be corroded and/or stretched - if they are you have to replace them with good high tensile, 3/8 BSF bolts of the same length. Make sure that the threads in the block are clean and dry. Do not over tighten – 30 lib-feet is enough.
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Re: Over heating P2

Post by chris dancey » Fri Aug 22, 2014 1:07 pm

Just a reminder, don't forget to re-tighten the head bolts and the three nearside nuts after about 500 miles of driving, especially if using a new head gasket, if not you risk damage to the new gasket. retighten from the centre out wards.
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Re: Over heating P2

Post by wooster » Mon Aug 25, 2014 9:39 am

Thanks for the advice chaps. Luli, those pictures are very helpful, thanks. I must admit I'm a bit nervous. I'm not brilliant with spanners and I've never tackled anything like this before. Wish me luck.
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Re: Over heating P2

Post by dhbuchanan » Mon Aug 25, 2014 6:07 pm

You say, Rich, that you're "not brilliant with spanners". In your shoes, I'd be inclined to consult a reliable garage, one experienced with classics, regarding this head job. The last things you need right now are sheared studs and stripped threads.
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Re: Over heating P2

Post by wooster » Mon Aug 25, 2014 8:12 pm

Sound advice DH. Trouble is I have limited funds so I have to gamble and give it a-go. While I appreciate I'm asking for trouble I do like a challenge!
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Re: Over heating P2

Post by wooster » Mon Aug 25, 2014 8:36 pm

Sorry guys another question. What is the coolant capacity of a '14'?
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Re: Over heating P2

Post by GOY189 » Mon Aug 25, 2014 9:23 pm

According to a sales brochure - 2.5 gallons.

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Re: Over heating P2

Post by dhbuchanan » Mon Aug 25, 2014 9:42 pm

The RSR Rover P2 Workshop Manual confirms Mike's coolant capacity figure of 2.5 gallons (20 Imperial pints) for the '38 14.
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Re: Over heating P2

Post by dhbuchanan » Mon Aug 25, 2014 9:56 pm

Further to the last posting, it now seems (see the P2 Chassis and Engine Numbers thread) that Rich's car is actually a '39 model. The coolant capacity remains the same as for '38: 20 pints.
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