US and other European (not UK) customers buy here
For UK customers see my UK listing and buy from there
For Australian customers buy here
Rover V8 OIL pump plate cover NEW
This product is a 1.5mm stainless steel spacer plate that
fits between your existing oil pump cover and timing cover to restore its
surface. (Does not include the second-hand oil pump cover in photos)
Fits either
-Rover p6 v8 3500 - – Check your oil pump cover face is the same as in
photos first.
-Rover V8 sd1/Vanden Plas / Vitesse 3500
-Land Rover V8 pre 1994 V8 engines – Check your oil pump cover face is
the same as in photos first.
-Range Rover V8 pre 1994 V8 engines – Check your oil pump
cover face is the same as in photos first.
Made in Melbourne Australia, laser cut.
By replacing the oil pump gears and having a new oil pump cover face, my
well worn SD1 increase oil pressure at cold from 30psi at 2400 RPM to
40psi, and warm from 20psi at 2400rpm to 30psi.
Note this oil pump cover is designed to maintain the factory
original oil pressure, and not increase it like some other plates on the
market. If you are losing oil pressure elsewhere in addition to the oil pump I
suggest you find where and fix it, rather than masking the problem with a
higher oil pressure plate that that reduces oil volume.
The oil pump covers have been obsolete for years, but with this plate
you will get a new surface for you oil pump gears, where the oil pump gears rub
on cover face causing grooves, which will reduce the oil pressure of engine
(see photos of worn cover). Why buy new oil pump gears only to have them
instantly scored by an old oil pump cover? Also keep in mind it is not an
option to sand back your oil pump cover as this will remove all of the hard
anodising leaving the soft aluminium to be quickly worn by the gears.
You will also need two
gaskets, (not included). Recommend you also buy an oil pressure relief valve service kit at the
same time (not included)
Questions – I am happy to do my best
to answer sensible, genuine questions, however please note I do not
have intimate knowledge of all makes & models