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General Category => Engine, Transmission, & Rear Axle assy. => Topic started by: bblack on September 01, 2018, 09:40:00 PM

Title: Rover v8 identification?
Post by: bblack on September 01, 2018, 09:40:00 PM
I have recently purchased a 79 MGB with a Rover V8.  The ID# on the drivers side of the engine block is 668D00205A.  I can't seem to find this # on any ID sites.  Anyone ?
Title: Re: Rover v8 identification?
Post by: Simon Austin on September 01, 2018, 10:14:16 PM
I've got some info in my files, Barry.  I'll see what I can find.
Title: Rover v8 identification?
Post by: bblack on September 02, 2018, 01:15:26 AM
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Title: Re: Rover v8 identification?
Post by: ricey on September 02, 2018, 02:26:22 AM
http://www.v8register.net/FilesV8/V8%20engine%20number%20reference%20R7%2030.11.07.pdf


Hi Barry this is the link I used tio check mine but I can't see anything like yours on there, one way to narrow it down is the type of water pump and timing cover. Unless it's beem changed if you have the later higher pump then that usually denotes 3.9 upwards which is Land Rover and Range Rover sourced

Phil
Title: Re: Rover v8 identification?
Post by: Simon Austin on September 02, 2018, 12:57:12 PM
My list came from Rimmer Bros but has the same numbers as the one Phil posted.

I can't find your engine number either, Barry.  You're sure about those numbers?
Title: Re: Rover v8 identification?
Post by: murray.arnold on September 20, 2018, 01:20:33 AM
Hi guys, where do I find my engine number. I am now interested to find out where my engine came from. I was told my car had a new crate motor in 1988. But who knows. I was told it was a 150hp model. Again, I just don't know.

thanks
Title: Re: Rover v8 identification?
Post by: MGBV8 on September 20, 2018, 11:21:22 AM
Hi Barry,

That is not a valid engine number.  Might it be a 58D or 60D?  A pic would be helpful.


Murray,

The Rover V8 engine number is on a pad between the middle cylinders on the left side.