What is this lug on Rover block for please?

v8trev · Post by **v8trev** » Sat Nov 10, 2007 7:56 pm

I have 3 ex Discovery Rover V8 engines. Only 1 of the 3 (the one I plan on using) has this drilled lug on the lefthand side of the engine (righthand side if viewing the block from the front). The other two blocks have a much smaller lug which isn't drilled.

Ideally I need to remove the drilled lug but need to know its purpose before doing so - my guess is it's for the air con pump mounting. Is this correct?

Thanks very much.

Post by **katanaman** » Sat Nov 10, 2007 10:11 pm

It is indeed and probably used for mounting something in another config as well. You can safely cut it off if you don't need it.

v8trev · Post by **v8trev** » Sat Nov 10, 2007 11:00 pm

Excellent, thanks

ian.stewart · Post by **ian.stewart** » Sun Nov 11, 2007 5:35 am

I have allways assumed they are datum lugs for locating the block in a jug at the factory for machining.