THE PARTS YOU NEED FEATURING ROVER FULL ENGINES* SHORT ENGINES* *3.5, 3.9, 4.6, 4.8, 5.2 LITRES LONG ENGINES CYLINDER HEADS also: ● REBUILD KITS ● ENGINE COMPONENTS ● CLUTCHES ● MOUNTINGS ● WATER PUMPS ● FUEL SYSTEMS ● EXTRACTOR MANIFOLDS ● IGNITION SYSTEMS EDITION 2.2 ● ACCESSORIES PARTS AND ACCESSORIES as fitted to:- RANGE ROVER CATALOGUE DISCOVERY LAND ROVER MORGAN TVR GINETTA MARCOS ROVER SD1, P5, P6 TRIUMPH TR8 MGB (V8), MGR V8 COBRA ONE MAKE SPECIALS POWER BOATS SOURCE CODE V8CM3 THE FOREWORD RIMMER by DAVID HARDCASTLE For the enthusiast there is no other engine able to offer as big a "bang for BROS your buck" as the Rover V8. For sure there are engines that you can build yourself which can probably propel your vehicle towards the distant horizon at SERVICE the same rate of knots, and there are engines you can build for less if you are so inclined. However when you consider the Rover V8's ready availability, its adaptability, light weight and its sheer presence, it surely has no equal. The glorious, intoxicating sound you get thrown in for free. WE HAVE THE When I first became interested in the Rover V8, parts availability and choice, PARTS along with sound advice on the best options and the expertise needed to work - on the engine effectively, was pretty thin on the ground. There were a number of companies prepared to separate the enthusiast from his or her hard-earned WE GUARANTEE cash in exchange for ready-built road or race engines, but the resulting power THE QUALITY plant did not always match up to expectations. - Things had moved on when I began writing, so I was fortunate in being able WE’RE KEEN to meet some very competent individuals, who passed on their knowledge to me and allowed me to communicate their considerable expertise through my ON PRICE books. - With the publication of the Rimmer Brothers catalogue the Rover V8 "story" WE DELIVER has, for the enthusiast, moved on yet again, with rebuilding and tuning FAST becoming simplicity itself. Select from a vast range of parts, all available from one source. Take possession of one of these magnificent engines, choose from - a comprehensive range of parts or built assemblies and elevate your Rover V8 WE KNOW to new heights of power and torque. V8s So, whatever magnificent machine (which it surely is with this engine to power it) you possess, be it a classic Rover saloon, Triumph sports car, Land - Rover/Range Rover/Discovery, TVR, Morgan, Kit Car etc; however you choose to use your Rover V8 engine - on road, off-road, in race or rally - this catalogue should reside next to my books on your bookshelf! David Hardcastle Author of The Rover V8 Engine and Tuning The Rover V8 Engine published by Haynes Publishing. Available from Rimmer Bros, part number RX1429 & RX1430. “Errors & Omissions Excepted. All parts offered subject to availability. All part numbers, illustrations and photographs used in our catalogues are intended for The “workshop” illustrations in this catalogue are reproduced under reference/identification purposes only, and are not necessarily an exact license from British Motor Heritage Ltd. Our thanks to them. representation of the goods supplied. Whilst we make every effort to ensure the accuracy of product descriptions in our catalogues, they are based upon © Copyright Rimmer Bros Limited. All rights reserved. No part of this information supplied by the manufacturer/ distributor at the time of publication. publication may be copied, reproduced, stored in any retrieval There may be occasions - due to circumstances beyond our control - when system, communicated or transmitted in any form or by any means, specifications are changed, or when goods become temporarily unavailable.” including Photocopying, Electronic, Mechanical or otherwise, without Certain part numbers have been superseded to an alternative number when a later prior written permission from Rimmer Bros Limited. version or updated specification is offered. 1 THE ROVER V8 ENGINE Making its debut in the Rover P5 saloon in 1967, squeeze the very best economy from the vee-eight. the Rover V8 engine has subsequently provided the Nevertheless, the basic engine has changed very power for three generations of luxury saloon, some of little over the years and parts for the latest versions of the fastest sports cars in the world and the most the engine can often be used to improve earlier capable off-road vehicles ever produced. Its versions. versatility is unquestionable. The aim of this catalogue is to provide the best Over the years, the engine has evolved, growing choice of parts for as many Rover V8 enthusiasts as in capacity from 3.5 litres to 4.6 litres and bigger; possible. We stock a complete range of parts - from compression ratios have varied (due to the changing the smallest component to a complete engine - demands of various world markets over three catering for every application, whatever the vehicle. decades) and fuel systems have been developed to WHO ARE RIMMER BROS? The company was formed in the early 1980s to It is recognised as one of the leading cater for an ever-increasing demand for parts for organisations of its kind in the world, supplying parts classic Triumphs (Stag, TR4-TR8, Spitfire, GT6, worldwide to an ever-increasing list of customers. 2000/2500 saloon, Herald/Vitesse, Dolomite) and The company is British Motor Heritage approved more recently, Rover SD1, Range Rover and Discovery. for Triumph and Rover SD1 models. WHY THIS CATALOGUE? We have been stocking parts for the V8 since customers kept reminding us of). 1985 when we first introduced TR8 (TR7 V8) This catalogue aims to satisfy the requirements of conversion kits. Since publishing our Rover SD1 owners of Land Rover, Rover P5/6, Morgan, TVR, catalogue in 1995 we have always recognised the fact Ginetta, Marcos, MGB, Cobra and a whole host of kit that the model application list for the V8 stretches cars and specials. Whether it’s a fully reconditioned much farther than Triumph and SD1 (something our engine or a gasket set, we should be able to help you. THE STOCK WE NEED TO GIVE THE SERVICE YOU NEED If you’re looking for technical advice, we have the-minute information regarding availability and experienced people who can help you with parts price. selection. Our truly efficient mail order procedures ensure We are able to stock in depth just about any part goods are dispatched quickly and efficiently - when you might need. Our computer system gives up-to- the customer needs them. THE PEOPLE YOU’RE DEALING WITH This company really is owned by two brothers Both Bill and Graham still work full-time in the named Rimmer. Bill and Graham started their business, helped now by over 50 members of staff. business from humble beginnings in the early 1980s, The main qualification of membership of our staff and it has grown to be one of the leading is a recognition that our customers, and our company organisations of its kind in the world, supplying parts reputation, depend on our ability to get every aspect Worldwide to an ever growing list of customers. of our service right first time. CUSTOMER SERVICE The overall objective at Rimmer Bros is to achieve customer satisfaction at all times. 2 THIS CATALOGUE & OUR PRICE GUIDE There are no prices in this catalogue. Use it to select the parts you need, then check their cost by referring to the separate Price Guide which represents the other half of our ordering system. The price guide is updated and reprinted more frequently, but we ask that you confirm all prices when ordering. It may also list additional parts (new lines) that we have introduced since this catalogue was printed, TELEPHONE NUMBER and it has more detailed information about ordering & delivery methods. It also has information on warranties and a ‘Trouble Shooter Guide’. SALES ORDERING BY PHONE Please quote your home postcode and part numbers where possible. This gives instant access to our computerised records and stock control system. If you have any difficulty in selecting the parts 01522 you need, our expert staff can help. UK Payment for Phone Orders (See also “Overseas Orders & Payment.”) When you have checked on price, availability and delivery costs you can place your order by phone using 568000 Visa, MasterCard, Delta/Connect, Switch, Solo, American (Overseas +44 1522 568000) Express, Diners Club, or JCB. You will merely need to tell us the card number, expiry date (or issue number), cardholder’s full name and registered card address. After Hours Ordering Service We operate a 24-hour answering/ordering service which is available to card holders out of normal hours for both UK and Overseas customers. Just leave all necessary details on our telephone voice FAX NUMBER mails, ie your vehicle type, year, model, the parts and/or the part numbers you require, plus your name, address (inc, postcode), credit card details and delivery address (if different). Writing out these details before phoning usually helps a caller to give us clear instructions. If at SALES all possible, please also leave a daytime telephone number. 01522 ORDERING BY POST Triumph House, Sleaford Road, Bracebridge Heath, Lincoln, LN4 2NA, England. 567600 We ask you to phone first if at all possible - to check your parts selection, and to advise of delivery (Overseas +44 1522 567600) charges. Because prices and availability sometimes change, we can also confirm the exact remittance needed avoiding unnecessary delays. If you have not been able to telephone, please give us all possible information - car type/year, RH or LH, front/rear etc - so we can check your selection (including your name, address and postcode) in all correspondence.