Recent content by hughesey

Thanks for the info. Tim

Hi All, My Discovery 1 has developed an intermittent starting problem, especially when cold, it appears to flood then takes an age to fire. Once the vehicle has started, it could be about a fortnight before the problem happens again. Also, I've been told that a V8 starts on just 4 cylinders then...

Hi Everyone, My Discovery 1 V8 has developed a starting problem when cold, all the obvious have been checked and nothing sticks out. I've been told that when a V8 is started it fires on 4 cylinders and the other 4 kick in. Whats happenning with my vehicle is that the problem is intermittent...

Thanks for that, I'm not the best mechanically so I will take it to the local independent LR for a diagnostic. Better re-mortgage the house, and watch this space there could be a Discovery up for grabs.

Thanks Guys, problem solved. Apparantly is was a faulty connection on the coil. New connections fitted fine now. Another on going problem is with the idle speed, one minute it will tick over at 750-800 rpm then it would drop to just below 500rpm amd sometimes cut out, suggestions??

Prior to me replacing the battery, it was turning over but not firing. It was the many attempts to start it I think I flattened the battery.

Hi Everyone, Some of you may recall from an old thread the problems I've had with the tick over on my discovery. After many attempts to put right eg cleaning or changing the stepper motor, changing the air flow metre and numerous goes at adjusting the idle speed with an alan key the problem...

Hi All, I've recently purchased a retractable parcel shelf for a 1995 discovery, but due to the configuration of the n/s rear speaker panel, ( larger than o/s panel ) the shelf will not pull out far enough to clip onto the hook. Is this normal? also, when the vehicle is on full lock there is a...

Hi All, New member from Wales, got lots of questions for you.

Hi All, I'm new to this so bear with me, I've recently purchased a 1995 5dr discovery which didn't have a parcel shelf. I bought one off ebay which was advertised as compatible for 200 & 300 disco's, as the N/S rear speaker panel is larger than the O/S panel, the hole for the hook will not...