Recent content by phil kelly

Water pump replaced 1500 miles ago, any sense in replacing thermostat(can't be too expensive ? ) and testing the result ? Phil.

Peter , engine stalled a couple of times on LPG so I switched to petrol and it ran as normal,I assumed it was LPG prob. Switched back to LPG after 4 miles and it ran OK. 12 miles later noticed temp. gauge on cold (didn't spot it go to hot) and pulled off motorway after another 6/7 miles.loads...

Just had a quote from an LPG garage £900 - not quite as bad as I thought but they reckon it may go again as sometimes the cylinder liners have cracked in these situations and are undetectable by sight and you only find out when they have run a few miles after repair. Thinking I might not bother?

Just been brought home by the AA--- head gasket gone on my series2 V8 Disco --LPG Anybody know a ballpark figure for what a garage would charge to fix ? Can't phone round today (Sunday) but I'm keen to get some idea whether I''ll be fixing it or Ebay for spares !!, Phil.:confused:

I have a series 2 v8 disco and need to change the plug leads which seem to disappear behind the back of the engine and the bulkhead. I've never worked on this engine before so I've no idea how to get to the 'Dizzy' end of the leads, can anyone help and is it a pig of a job ? Thanks, Phil.

Started my series 2 v8 today -no prob- it was already warmed up, Idled for about 1 minute and then it cut out just as if i'd switched it off and it wouldn't start. Called the RAC, he checked the usual,fuses etc, discovered no spark, plugged his laptop in but it wouldn't read anything 'cos he...

Yep,2001 V8, LPG, 130000 miles, 10 round town, 15 on a run at 65 MPH. Luv it.

I've had a year 2001 v8 disco for about one year now-love it one small problem though.:confused: About once every month the traction control light comes on with the accompanying 3 bells along with the ABS and downhill lights. When I restart the engine a couple of times the lights go out...

I've had a year 2001 v8 disco for about one year now-love it one small problem though.:confused: About once every month the traction control light comes on with the accompanying 3 bells along with the ABS and downhill lights. When I restart the engine a couple of times the lights go out...

Anyone know where I can obtain a workshop manual for a 2001 v8 Disco ?

Good advice Perchshaw, I'll do that. Just worried about the cost in going to a main dealer.

The cruise control on my disco doesn't work,cant see any thing physical wrong,cable etc, so I assume it's an electronic problem. Does it have a dedicated ECU or is it part of the main ECU ? (expensive) Anyone know.:confused:

I have a v8 Disco LPG. I'm thinking of having some work done on the engine,new camshafts, timing chain etc. Question is do I need to put it into a garage that specialises in lpg or is there a risk involved if I get a local garage to do the work,anybody had experience of this situation...

Think I've seen one on Ebay recently

Thanks for all the info, Pete, I can borrow a 3 ton jack--- just waiting for a sunny day!!