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I'm contemplating using the intermediate front cover on my present engine build.
I have done some search on site and have read quite a few post.
Does anyone know the Rover part # for this.
Also would like any thoughts and caveats and gotchas

Don,

Based on Rimmer Brothers web page its:

https://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-ERR6814

John Eales has a front cover with crank-driven pump.
http://www.johnealesroverv8.co.uk/3.html

Not cheap, but Obtainum.

Ivor

Seen that before
Purdy
Besides being pricey what's the thought on it?

Email John, sent some pics

That looks pretty slick, do you still use the oil filter connections on the other side of the block?

Jim

I don't think so.
Another question for him then

V8 developments lists an intermediate cover for 300 GBP too. No pictures though, assume it's like factory part listed by Rimmer but don't know .

http://www.v8developments.co.uk/products/ancillaries/index.shtml

I really like that.

So without the oil pump in the sump you should be able to remove that front sump then? Which means no more cutting the crossmember and no more cutting the driver's side frame rail?

This could be just what the SBF swap has been in need of, adding a great deal of simplicity to the conversion.

Jim

Jim, That is a Rover front cover. There is one like that for the Ford too though. Very expensive. I would like a little more belt wrap to drive the water pump than in that picture.

Jim B, For me it's on my Wedge with a Wedge sump so no big problem
Jim N, You mean if it had this?


Eventually I want to reinstall the AC so I need to question about that

Don, I think on top of the belt between alternator and water pump
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From what i hear is there are quite a few of these running around UK and EUR

Gifts from across the pond

Hi Don,
I've been looking at using that cover too. How has it been working for you? Do you have any more photos?

With the John Eales cover,Don't take the oil pressure from the two Allen plugs by the oil pipe connections !
Take it from one of the oil pipes,or from your remote filter,took me a while to work that out !

The stock 4.2 had the intermediate cover if you can find one.