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Jun 26, 2011 1:19 pm
Jun 26, 2011 1:19 pm
Subject: Re: pistons etc. needed for M45 rebuild
Dear Mr Bruffsup,
Their was a Volvo piston that could fit the Meadows also Rover V8 pistons and I think a Toyota piston. However I would think that the Lagonda Club or LMB might have ones made for the Meadows, "Omega Pistons" made various pistons for car clubs but I don't know if they are still about. Its worth getting water transfer castings for the back of the block to the head as on the later LG45 S3 Meadows and your engine man could bore the back cylinders with some extra clearance to help, you need to get the cooling to circulate all around the block .
Also check your radiator is up to the job as often you may have got away with a worn engine. A stocking in the top hose to catch the silt will save blocking up the rad.
Eddie.
Dear Mr Bruffsup,
Their was a Volvo piston that could fit the Meadows also Rover V8 pistons and I think a Toyota piston. However I would think that the Lagonda Club or LMB might have ones made for the Meadows, "Omega Pistons" made various pistons for car clubs but I don't know if they are still about. Its worth getting water transfer castings for the back of the block to the head as on the later LG45 S3 Meadows and your engine man could bore the back cylinders with some extra clearance to help, you need to get the cooling to circulate all around the block .
Also check your radiator is up to the job as often you may have got away with a worn engine. A stocking in the top hose to catch the silt will save blocking up the rad.
Eddie.