The sd1 was another revolutionary rover with daring fastback styling, and a lightweight unstressed v8 upfront. The driver was somewhat embarrassed to have driven into the back of a truck and. This material is drawn from a technical bulletin specifically regarding engine idling problems on the rover sd1 vitesse with twin throttle plenum, but much of the program may be applied laterally to the single plenum installation on both the earlier vitesse and efi vanden plas. The haynes manuals were updated from time to time and variously covered the rover 3500, 3500se, v8s, vanden plas, vitesse and vanden plas efi. The rover sd1 saw considerable success in group a touring car racing in the mid1980s. Rover sd1 mania since 1997 a club for all enthusiasts of. The rover v8 information centre and web site, its all in here, more free info on the facts, failings and fabulouse possibilities of this remarkable engine. The rover sd1 was in production from 1976 until 1986, with late cars registered into 1987. Here is a unique opportunity to own a rover sd1, manual gearbox, 50,000 original miles, original owner, colour turmericcoria this car has just come into ourselves and undertaking a sympathetic restoration. Workshop manuals for the sd1 in australia tended to comprise uk technical data, and an australian supplement. Shortening the rover r380 sd1 lt77 remote extension. Email field should not be empty please enter a valid email address.
Checking this list will report you that the car is built on january 1983 in cowley. The rover sd1 is both the code name and eventual production name given to a series of. The display binnacle sits on top of the dashboard in front of the driver to aid production in lefthand drive. I checked my anti freeze and it is low, i was just going to top it up but it was green and all i can find is blue in the shops etc, i was just wondering if it can be mixed. Typically, rover sd1 s sport the lt77 5 speed gearbox in various forms. Aug 25, 20 rover sd1 v8 3500 vdp efi vitesse start up duration. The new rover 3500 motor sports first impressions of the rover sd1 aunties sporting greatnephew makes buy british a must.
Here a short explanation about the chassis numbers. Rover sd1 workshop manuals variously present service instructions and should be the definitive source of data. Improved engine heads, high compression pistons and a lucas injection system were used, boosting horsepower from. Vitesse unit was taxed and can wear the most with synchros failing plus the gearbox is known to seep oil and fail in fourth. It is similar to the single rail gearbox in many ways. The rover sd1 is both the code name and eventual production name given to a series of executive cars built by the specialist division later the jaguarrovertriumph division of british leyland bl, under the rover marque. See 6 results for rover sd1 engine for sale at the best prices, with the cheapest used car starting from. V8 clutch bearing to be used with the heavy duty steel carrier. How to check a used car before buying checking the engine duration. A v85speed car with a claimed 76k miles and well documented service history, its spec, colors, and trim are all ideal, and the seller reports that it drives as well as it looks.
It has been compiled from sales brochures, personal observation and personal experience of the model during its period of. Rover sd1 v8 3500 vdp efi vitesse start up duration. Sd1 gearbox for sale in uk 57 secondhand sd1 gearboxs. There is a now synthetic oil specifically designed for this gearbox from a company called difflock. Rover sd1 classic car how to guides and articles classic. Honest john have 71 rover classics for sale to choose from. How much horsepower does a 1982 rover sd1 vitesse have. I just read the gearbox section of the haynes manual for the rover sd1 and it states in. In the manual it is stated for the older models that oil changes should take place every 5000 miles. The road gearbox was retained, but with closer ratios, and a salisbury limitedslip differential was fitted. The world of the rover sd1 made by rene winters from the. Hi ron we dont use backspace in the uk and i find it a hugely unhelpful concept to get my head round. Styled inhouse by david bache, it is a frontengine, rearwheeldrive executive car seating five people with a large hatchback boot one of the first cars of its type in its class.
This article originally appeared in their july 1976 issue. This 1985 rover sd1 is a great looking vitesse model wearing whats described as moonraker blue paint finish. Sd1 5 speed gearbox archives mg v8 and mg rv8 car parts. Andy rouse won the 1984 british saloon car championship driving a rover vitesse. Steve soper and rene metge won the 1983 rac tourist trophy driving a rover vitesse. An orthodox set up but sd1 did well in racing so theres good potential. Rover used to specify atf ford dextron 3 to overcome baulking when cold.
Sports car rover sd1 vitesse is equipped with a vshaped 8cylinder peredneprivodnym engine, thanks to. The threespeed automatic gearbox was the borgwarner 65 model. This guide is intended to outline a brief history of the rover sd1 3500 constructed and sold specifically for the australian market. Late vitesses, for example, had an uprated version. The rover vitesse is a saloon sedan designed by david bache with 5 doors and a front mounted engine which transmits its power through the rear wheels. Sd1, inheriting the knowhow gained in the competition to give the 3. The rover vitesse belongs to the sd1 model family from rover. Now to describe the standard maintenance routine would not be really necessary here. Rover sd1 gearbox parts product categories fast track. Rover 3500 sd1 5 speed after its australian launch the 3. The driver was somewhat embarrassed to have driven into. Rover sd1 vitesse sports 4door sedan company rover, published from 1982 to 1986. The world of the rover sd1 by rene winters, 35 mb of info on the cars.
It is the aforementioned gearbox which helps make this car such a drivers delight. Rover sd1 vitesse for sale enter your email address to receive alerts when we have new listings available for rover sd1 vitesse for sale. This was clearly the touring car drivers art in the days before. So let us mention a few points which we think are of particular importance to the sd1. The sd1 rover has a lot going for it as a prestige or sporting classic, not least excellent value for money. It has been compiled from sales brochures, personal observation and personal experience of the model during its period of existence.
Rover sd1 gearbox unit 5 speed manual gearbox identification there are two manual gearboxes fitted to the sdi range a 4speed and a 5speed. New v8 heavy duty steel clutch carrier to be used with a lt77 or r380 gearbox. We are a dutch rover sd1 site taking interest in one of the most beautiful cars around, the sd1. It was produced through its specialist, rover triumph and austin rover divisions from 1976 until 1986, when it was replaced by the rover 800. For sale is this bell housing suitable for lt77 what i have been told about the engine is, it was fitted to a kit car and then removed to fit a bigger engine. Ldv pilot gearbox r380 or lt77 17a classic rover forum. Save sd1 v8 gearbox to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. I have a rover sd1 gear box in an mgb v8 conversion. The rover sd1 gearbox is renowned for having a poor gearchange particularly when cold. Rpi engineering specialized rover engines demonstrators.
The rover sd1 was the final car designed, engineered and styled by the dream team that brought us the p5, p6 and range rover, spen king, gordon bashford and david bache. The sd1 vitesse wheel is the closest readily available wheel here in the uk but not necessarily in aus to the correct offset for the p6 rear wheel arch. Narrow down your rover classic search by model, age or body online today. Rover sd1 3500 v8 vitesse, efi 8287 gm180 auto gearbox mount tkc1044. The 1982 rover sd1 vitesse has 193 ps 190 bhp 142 kw horsepower. V8s always had a fivespeed gearbox lt77, as did most 2600 with it. How to service a auto gearbox on a range rover l322 part 1 duration. The guy who sold me this gearbox had invested nearly.
Buy rover sd1 performance car parts, spares and accessories. For access to technical information and other benefits please click here for more information. The rover sd1 was an unlikely tintop hero but as we found when we tested a trio. Enter your email address to receive alerts when we have new listings available for rover sd1 vitesse for sale. Heavy duty car stand on wheels to allow car to be moved in garage was made to store sd1 rover while restoring.
Typically, rover sd1s sport the lt77 5 speed gearbox in various forms. For instance your chassis number is sarrrmwv8cm276655. There are those who use redline mtl or castrol smxs with reported success and much smoother shifting. If so could someone please tell me if there is a specific type i have to use in the v8. Apr 26, 2015 the rover sd1 was the final car designed, engineered and styled by the dream team that brought us the p5, p6 and range rover, spen king, gordon bashford and david bache. My autobiographical reflections of crazy rubber band, rover vitesse. For instance, it utilises a single selector rail for selection of all gears. Start by harder damping along with suitable polybushing. The 1984 rover sd1 vitesse abbreviated as rover sd1 is a rwd sports saloon by rover featured. Use the select your engine size, then your vehicle options to find parts to fit your rover sd1 variant, or choose from hundreds of rover sd1 parts below. Rover sd1 performance car parts, spares and accessories. Welcome to the rover sd1 club experience the full benefits, become a member today.
Would a engine and automatic gearbox from a 1984 sdi 3500 vitesse fit into a 1977 p6 3500 automatic without to much trouble. I have owned this rover sd1 twin plenum vitesse since 2006 and it has been a pleasure to own and share with others as its always getting lots of admiring glances and comments. Rovers sd1 was intended to be a fivedoor supercar for executive car money credit. The clutch is often suspected and i have even seen incidents where the gearbox was unnecessarially rebuilt. Rover sd1 gear box oil change page 1 general gassing. The sd1 remote was removed from mainline production in 1987 and land rover r380 and lt77 remotes are different from the sd1 version and the morgan installation requires modifications to make sense. Click on any thumbnail photo to open a larger onscreen image.
Fast delivery worldwide payment options including paypal. We have concentrated here on the 5speed version because of the rarity of 4speed models. Fuel consumption is approximately 11 liters100 kilometers. Rover lt77 v8 gearbox bell housing complete with c.
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