In the fuse box - the lid shows the legend

More than likely a manual one, have a peep under the top cover and look for a vertical spring, if its there its a manual tensioner

Circa £300 from a decent independant

Cylinder Head Bolts for D16A6 stage 1 =22ft lbs * Fully Torque to =48ft lbs Cylinder Head Bolts for D16Z6 Stage 1 =22ft lbs* Fully Torque to =53ft lbs *Pre tighten stage 1 As for the sequence, i`m 90% certain its the same as the Rover K series engine ie: like this.. 7-3-1-5-9 10-6-2-4-8 If the above...

I was able to source a rad for my very old R8 via Euro Car Parts. They only sell good quality Valeo or Nissens units. They are all new and no exchange required. Decent prices too.

Certainly worth a punt!

Mike

(and no, i dont work for them)

Wha thank you all for the comments. Its by no means concourse, but there again I dont want it to be either. It was purchased via ebay for £150 and has passed 2 mot`s in my hands with just 2 tyres & pair of front struts needed. I never intended to keep it really but i`ve kind of fallen for the da...

Some pictures for those that would like them...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/38294092@N06/

Was built in September 1989 and sat in dealer stock in Surrey till spring 1990

Enjoy!

Mike

Recently joined this forum thigummy bob!

Many thanks to all those I met at the park at the Longbridge bash! I`m the chap with the pre-prod 214 R8 G plate.

I felt proud to meet so many like minded passionate petrol heads on the day.

Up the Rover!

Mike Humble

Horsham (West Sussex)

Yes its fairly easy! Only snag is the really tight bottom pulley nut thats best removed by removing the starter and locking the ring gear, be sure to add some threadlock before retorquing it (155sqftlb). Loop the belt over the long run first (ie: otherside to the tensioner) to keep a taut run on the...

I had the same on my 214. I cured by simply adding another foam gasket and it was cured 100&