Atlantic British rebuilds

[proper4wd]

Be careful with the racing oil (it has zero detergents). The RV8 can be a "dirty" running engine because of the aggressive PCV system and is prone to gumming up lifters and such if it isnt kept clean.

 

[spikemd]

A guy on rangerovers.net (Martin, username leftlanetruckin) was doing rebuilds for a reasonable price. Check him out.

British Recycling is Rancho Cordova near Sacramento has started rebuilding engines as well. If you are going to spend the money to fix her, definitely get a 4.6l block. That extra 50 lbs of torque makes a huge difference. No other changes are required to your drivetrain. There are rumors that the HP24 tranny is beefier than the HP22 but both will be fine for your truck.

I am impressed that you are the original owner. My P38 has been great for the 5+ years and 40k miles, most of them adventure miles. Heading to Death Valley next week for 5 or 6 days.

 

[proper4wd]

The HP24 is definitely beefier than the HP22, but almost strictly in the A clutch pack. Depending on the year of P38, the 4.6L torque converter is different (massive) as well. This was only on early 95-96 P38s and requires the matching flex plate.

Be careful with some of these backyard rebuilders that are popping up to fill a profitable market. Any clown can plastigage and replace main and rod bearings, re-hone cylinders, and replace rings. That is not a rebuild... more of a refresh...