serpentine

[Jack_Pearson]

What is the differance between a serpentine and "normal " rover v8 in a tvr?


Thanks . Jack

[Flintstone]

In terms of appearance or the innards?

[FM]

Serpentine have an updated cooling system/pump arrangement.

Voila...

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[nawarne]

Jack_Pearson said:

What is the differance between a serpentine and "normal " rover v8 in a tvr?


Thanks . Jack

Jack,
I understand that the "Serpentine" reference refers to the ancillary drive belt (alternator, powersteering etc).

One belt drives the lot - it's long and snake-like. But - this outward appearance also means a number of internal changes to the RV8. As mentioned - cooling, oil pump etc.
All IMHO.
Nick

[rev-erend]

The main benefits is that it is a better design of oil pump. With big BHP's (> 320 real !) then it's highly desirable for a longer engine life.