Checking this list will report you that the car is built on january 1983 in cowley. 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. 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. Typically, rover sd1 s sport the lt77 5 speed gearbox in various forms. 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. There is a now synthetic oil specifically designed for this gearbox from a company called difflock.
Here a short explanation about the chassis numbers. Enter your email address to receive alerts when we have new listings available for rover sd1 vitesse for sale. 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. The rover sd1 saw considerable success in group a touring car racing in the mid1980s. The new rover 3500 motor sports first impressions of the rover sd1 aunties sporting greatnephew makes buy british a must. Sd1, inheriting the knowhow gained in the competition to give the 3. Save sd1 v8 gearbox to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed.
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. Rover sd1 vitesse sports 4door sedan company rover, published from 1982 to 1986. 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. Steve soper and rene metge won the 1983 rac tourist trophy driving a rover vitesse. 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. Andy rouse won the 1984 british saloon car championship driving a rover vitesse. 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. The haynes manuals were updated from time to time and variously covered the rover 3500, 3500se, v8s, vanden plas, vitesse and vanden plas efi. Sd1 5 speed gearbox archives mg v8 and mg rv8 car parts. The rover sd1 is both the code name and eventual production name given to a series of. Rover sd1 classic car how to guides and articles classic. 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.
It has been compiled from sales brochures, personal observation and personal experience of the model during its period of. How to check a used car before buying checking the engine duration. New v8 heavy duty steel clutch carrier to be used with a lt77 or r380 gearbox. The 1982 rover sd1 vitesse has 193 ps 190 bhp 142 kw horsepower.
The sd1 was another revolutionary rover with daring fastback styling, and a lightweight unstressed v8 upfront. For instance, it utilises a single selector rail for selection of all gears. Rover sd1 v8 3500 vdp efi vitesse start up duration. The sd1 rover has a lot going for it as a prestige or sporting classic, not least excellent value for money. The rover sd1 was an unlikely tintop hero but as we found when we tested a trio. Aug 25, 20 rover sd1 v8 3500 vdp efi vitesse start up duration. The rover vitesse belongs to the sd1 model family from rover.
This article originally appeared in their july 1976 issue. In the manual it is stated for the older models that oil changes should take place every 5000 miles. Shortening the rover r380 sd1 lt77 remote extension. Heavy duty car stand on wheels to allow car to be moved in garage was made to store sd1 rover while restoring. Narrow down your rover classic search by model, age or body online today. Rover sd1 mania since 1997 a club for all enthusiasts of. How to service a auto gearbox on a range rover l322 part 1 duration. Rpi engineering specialized rover engines demonstrators. Rover sd1 performance car parts, spares and accessories. How much horsepower does a 1982 rover sd1 vitesse have. Improved engine heads, high compression pistons and a lucas injection system were used, boosting horsepower from. This 1985 rover sd1 is a great looking vitesse model wearing whats described as moonraker blue paint finish. It is similar to the single rail gearbox in many ways. Rover sd1 gearbox solutions vintage model airplane.
Sports car rover sd1 vitesse is equipped with a vshaped 8cylinder peredneprivodnym engine, thanks to. Hi ron we dont use backspace in the uk and i find it a hugely unhelpful concept to get my head round. The driver was somewhat embarrassed to have driven into the back of a truck and. Rover sd1 gear box oil change page 1 general gassing. We are a dutch rover sd1 site taking interest in one of the most beautiful cars around, the sd1. Honest john have 71 rover classics for sale to choose from.
Workshop manuals for the sd1 in australia tended to comprise uk technical data, and an australian supplement. Rover sd1 3500 v8 vitesse, efi 8287 gm180 auto gearbox mount tkc1044. Rover sd1 workshop manuals variously present service instructions and should be the definitive source of data. No car can run without maintenance and the sd1 is no exception. Rover used to specify atf ford dextron 3 to overcome baulking when cold. 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. 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.
Rover 3500 sd1 5 speed after its australian launch the 3. Click on any thumbnail photo to open a larger onscreen image. The threespeed automatic gearbox was the borgwarner 65 model. Fast delivery worldwide payment options including paypal.
Rover sd1 gearbox unit 5 speed manual gearbox identification there are two manual gearboxes fitted to the sdi range a 4speed and a 5speed. Rovers sd1 was intended to be a fivedoor supercar for executive car money credit. The driver was somewhat embarrassed to have driven into. 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. This was clearly the touring car drivers art in the days before. An orthodox set up but sd1 did well in racing so theres good potential. Vitesse unit was taxed and can wear the most with synchros failing plus the gearbox is known to seep oil and fail in fourth. Typically, rover sd1s sport the lt77 5 speed gearbox in various forms. Start by harder damping along with suitable polybushing.
The road gearbox was retained, but with closer ratios, and a salisbury limitedslip differential was fitted. If so could someone please tell me if there is a specific type i have to use in the v8. For access to technical information and other benefits please click here for more information. We have concentrated here on the 5speed version because of the rarity of 4speed models.
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. Rover sd1 gearbox parts product categories fast track. For instance your chassis number is sarrrmwv8cm276655. The 1984 rover sd1 vitesse abbreviated as rover sd1 is a rwd sports saloon by rover featured. This guide is intended to outline a brief history of the rover sd1 3500 constructed and sold specifically for the australian market. It has been compiled from sales brochures, personal observation and personal experience of the model during its period of existence.
Buy rover sd1 performance car parts, spares and accessories. Email field should not be empty please enter a valid email address. Rover lt77 v8 gearbox bell housing complete with c. The world of the rover sd1 made by rene winters from the. 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. V8s always had a fivespeed gearbox lt77, as did most 2600 with it. Late vitesses, for example, had an uprated version. The r380 top photo is a suburb transmission and should have no problems with power outputs well above 300bhp, and, as you can see, in terms of fitment is the same as the lt77 bottom photo, making the conversion very simple, and the ideal choice for your rover v8 application, with the additional advantage of the short remote or std.
Would a engine and automatic gearbox from a 1984 sdi 3500 vitesse fit into a 1977 p6 3500 automatic without to much trouble. The clutch is often suspected and i have even seen incidents where the gearbox was unnecessarially rebuilt. The guy who sold me this gearbox had invested nearly. It is interesting that, in spite of the relatively small capacity of the engine, this massive streamlined vehicle is able to develop speed of 217 kmhour. Sd1 gearbox for sale in uk 57 secondhand sd1 gearboxs.
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. The rover sd1 gearbox is renowned for having a poor gearchange particularly when cold. Ldv pilot gearbox r380 or lt77 17a classic rover forum. Welcome to the rover sd1 club experience the full benefits, become a member today. There are those who use redline mtl or castrol smxs with reported success and much smoother shifting. My autobiographical reflections of crazy rubber band, rover vitesse. So let us mention a few points which we think are of particular importance to the sd1. I remember the motor road test car stopping at the garage i worked at as a kid during the launch. Now to describe the standard maintenance routine would not be really necessary here. The world of the rover sd1 by rene winters, 35 mb of info on the cars. The display binnacle sits on top of the dashboard in front of the driver to aid production in lefthand drive.
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