Rover V8 Engine Oil Pump & Cooler
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Oil
Pump & Filter
Oil
Cooler (engine)

Oil Pump
& Filter


Differences Between Oil Pumps
The oil pump
of the Rover V8 engine, from its production in the 1960s until
late 1994, comprises a pair of pump gears which rotate inside
a housing in the timing cover. One gear, the idler, is driven
by the other, which includes a shaft that is driven off the
end of the distributor. The distributor in turn, is driven by
a skew gear on the end of the camshaft.
Pre SD1 era
Rover V8 engines (including Rover P5, P6 and early Range
Rover) feature a pair of 'short' oil pump gears, the driven
shaft of which has a slot into which the tooth of the
distributor shaft engages.
From 1976
(SD1 era), the oil pump is improved by longer gears, the
driven shaft of which is now toothed to engage in a slot in
the distributor shaft.
For two
reasons, the two types are not interchangeable:-
1. The longer
gears of a post 1976 engine will not fit into the housing of a
pre 1976 timing cover.
2. The pre
1976 distributor will not engage with the shaft of a later oil
pump.
However,
timing covers are fully interchangeable, which means that an
early engine can benefit from the later oil pump arrangement
as long as the whole timing cover, complete with distributor,
is fitted.
Alternatively,
we supply an oil pump uprating kit (RB7480), specifically for
pre 1976 engines, which features a spacer for the oil pump
cover in order to accommodate the longer gears supplied in the
kit. The gears also feature the early type of distributor
engagement slot.
From late
1994, a redesigned timing cover, incorporating an integral
crank-driven oil pump, is fitted to Land Rover V8 engines.
This supersedes the earlier, distributor driven oil pump.
However, the later arrangement, while more efficient, is not
a straight swop for the earlier timing cover, as a longer
crankshaft nose is required to drive the oil pump. In addition,
ancillaries, such as water pump, alternator and power steering
pump would have to be changed.
Oil Filter;
Saloon/Sports

Up to 1976 (pre SD1 type) - (1) - GFE145

1976 Onwards - (1) - GFE187
4 x
4

Early Engines - (1) - RTC3186
Engine
nos. 341, 355 & 359.

All other engines - (1) - ERR3340
Including
Series 2 Range Rover.
Oil Pump Cover;

Early Engines - (1) - 602485
Pre
SD1 type engines.

All Other Engines - (1) - BHM1554
Up
to late 1994.
Complete
with relief valve & spring, plus oil pressure switch.
Oil Pump Cover/Remote Take Off - (1)
- RO1105
Very
low profile oil pump cover & relief valve housing for
maximum clearance. Use with remote oil filter mounting kit.
Remote Oil Filter Mounting Kit - ()
- RB7116
Allows
mounting of oil filter away from engine.
Kit
includes filter housing, hoses & mountings.
Not
suitable for Series 2 Range Rover.
Oil Pump Repair Kit - (1)
- RTC2044A
Suitable
for all engines with separate oil pump (pre 1994).
Includes
pressure relief valve, spring & gasket.
Uprated Pressure Relief Valve Spring
- (1) - RB7457
For
all separate oil pump models (pre 1994). Increases oil
pressure by approximately 10psi.
Gear With Shaft - oil pump;

Early Engines - (1) - 602018
Short
gear with slotted shaft.

All other engines - (1) - ERC1351A
Longer
gear with toothed shaft.
Idler Gear - oil pump;

Early Engines - (1) - 602017
Short
gear.

All Other Engines - (1) - 614037
Long
gear.
Uprating Kit - oil pump - (1)
- RB7480
Early
models only (pre SD1).
Kit
includes spacer plate and longer gears to uprate early pumps
to later specification. Increases pressure and volume.
Gasket - oil pump cover - (1)
- 90602072A
Bolt - pump mounting;

7/8" - (3) - 602910

1 1/4" - (2) - 602912

1 9/16" - (1) - 602913
Blanking Plug - oil pump - (1)
- 151203
Pressure
switch outlet.
Washer - (1)
- 243967
For
blanking plug.
Oil Pressure Switch;

TR8 - (1) - GPS117
SD1

3 Prong Type - (1) - GPS123

Single Prong Type - (1) - GPS110

Range Rover - (1) - STC4104
Washer (for pressure switch) - (1)
- 243967
Oil Pressure Transmitter - early vehicles;
SD1
Engines

'0 - 100' Psi Gauge - (1) - DRC242

'0 - 60' Psi Gauge - (1) - DRC2479A
Range
Rover

Early Engines - (1) - 555947
Engine
nos. 341, 355 & 359.

Other Engines (where fitted) - (1)
- DRC2479A
Washer (pressure transmitter) - (1)
- 243967
Oil Temperature Transmitter;
Where fitted.

For 120°c Gauges - (1) - 560794

For 140°c Gauges - (1) - 623050

For 'C - Max' Gauges - (1) - PRC2236
Adaptor - oil temperature transmitter;

Range Rovers up to 1982 - (1) - 611514

Range Rovers from 1982 on - (1) - 273166
Oil Pressure Gauge Kit - (1)
- RX1351OIL
Aftermarket
capillary type. Includes gauge & fittings.
Oil Pressure/Water Temp Gauge Kit - (1)
- RX1351OIL-WATER
As
above, dual function gauge.
Bracket - oil pressure gauge - (1)
- RB7050
Oil Pump Priming Tool;
For
efficient priming of the oil pump before initial start-up.
Priming
tool engages with the oil pump shaft through the distributor
aperture in the timing cover (requires removal of
distributor).
Oil
pump can then be primed using an electric/cordless drill. No
need for petroleum jelly.
NB.
With the rocker covers removed, a visible oil supply to the
rocker gear is confirmation that the system is primed.

Early Type Oil Pump Shaft - (1) - RX1431EARLY
Slotted
shaft (see illustration).

Late Type Oil Pump Shaft - (1) - RX1431LATE
Toothed
shaft (see illustration).
Oil Cooler
(engine)
If high oil
temperatures are a problem, for example when towing, the V8
engine will benefit from the fitting of an oil cooler. We
recommend fitting a thermostat at the same time, to avoid
overcooling.
Note: An oil
cooler was incorporated into the Range Rover's coolant
radiator with the introduction of the 3.9 litre engine. The
Series 2 Range Rover has a separate oil cooler.
Universal Oil Cooler
Oil Cooler Kit;
Includes
radiator, hoses and all fittings.

Saloon/Sports - (1) - RB7260

Range Rover - (1) - RA1089
All
models up to 1990.
Thermostat - oil cooler - (1)
- RS1456
Range Rover 3.9 Oil Cooler & Components
Oil Cooler Take-Off - 3.9 engine;

Up to VIN JA624755 (1992) - (1) - ERC8501

From VIN KA624756 (1993) - (1) - ERR2490
Adaptor - oil filter - (1)
- ERC2226
'O' Ring - (1)
- ERR852
Oil Cooler Hose;
Early
3.9 Engine - up to 1991 (VIN HA)
Engine
to Cooler

To VIN FA - (1) - NTC6289

VIN GA onwards - (1) - NTC5972
Cooler
to Engine

To VIN FA - (1) - NTC5620

VIN GA onwards - (1) - ESR137
3.9
& 4.2 - 1992 (VIN JA) onwards
Engine
to Cooler

To VIN JA624755 - (1) - ESR356

VIN KA (1993) to LA (1994) - (1) - ESR1672

VIN MA (1995) onwards - (1) - PBP101150
Cooler
to Engine

To VIN JA624755 - (1) - ESR355

VIN KA (1993) to LA (1994) - (1) - ESR1671

VIN MA (1995) onwards - (1) - PBP101160
Adaptor - hose to radiator;
All models.

To VIN JA (1992) - (2) - NTC3858

From VIN KA (1993) - (2) - ESR1262
Adaptor - pump take-off to hose;
All models.

To VIN JA (1992) - (2) - ETC9064

From VIN KA (1993) - (2) - ESR1239
Sealing Ring - adaptor;

To VIN LA (1994) - (2) - ETC9065

VIN MA (1995) onwards - (4) - ESR1594L
Oil Cooler - Series 2 Range Rover;

4.0 Litre - (1) - ESR3204

4.63 Litre - (1) - ESR3205
Oil Cooler Hoses - Series 2 Range Rover;

Engine to Cooler - (1) - ESR4415

Cooler to Engine - (1) - ESR2697
Sealing Ring - cooler hoses - (4)
- ESR2237

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