V8i engine issues, and electric seat query too.

Hi all,

I recently picked up a 1998 V8i Discovery ES Auto, and on the whole all seems good. There are two main issues that I'd like to sort. If anyone could offer any advice, I'd be very greatful.

1) Engine.
Generaly runs a little lumpily. When you want a quick getaway, it usually stalls slightly before taking off.
Morning starting - 4 days out of 7 On the 'bad' days then engine turns over on the starter, fires a few times, but won't catch. First time I had the problem, called the AA and the guy said it was flooded.
I did a bit of reasearch on the web and found a fix of sorts - when the engine is flooded, stop cranking, foot right down on the gas, then crank 'til it starts. Works every time so far! But I'd rather fix the issue if I can.
Fuel consumption is a total nightmare - much worse than the 4.6 Range Rover that I had a few months ago.

2) Electric seats - On both of the front seats, electric adjustments work in all directions, EXCEPT up and down of the seat base. Any ideas?

Thanks in advance,
Mark

Change fuel & air filter change spark plugs..Damp ignition leads in the morning can cause bad starting make sure they are clean and not touching each other or any metal.

Fuel consumption 18/20 on a run, 13 driving around town in 30mph zone.

Seats should go back, forwards, up, down, front up, down, rear up, down, and the back recline and back up again. 10 functions.. Check the electrical connections for the seats also the motors, if some of the functions haven't been used for some time they can get stiff so it may just need a bit of help when u r pressing the button ..Do u feel lucky?. let us know the outcome.

Regards