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    How much does a disco 1 v8i weigh

    Anyone know how many kg unladen my 1998 disco v8i xs is????
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    V8 blowing fuel pump fuses???

    My v8 failed to start on petrol today ( it has a gas conversion which it runs fine on) i noticed the fuel pump wasn't priming when ignition switch was turned. Found the fuel pump fuse was blown. Replaced it and it blew again. Even blows with the fuel pump plug disconnected on top of the tank...
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    Ticking noise V8i when warm

    My 98 Disco v8 has started to make a ticking noise but only when warm. I can't tell if it's coming from the engine or the exhaust / cat area. It increases / decreases with revs but is only really noticeable at tickover. Engine runs fine its just a noise and only when fully warmed up. Oil...
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    lpg set up / tuning BRC

    Does anyone have any infomation on the BRC single point lpg systems. I have one fitted to my disco v8i and want to make sure its set up right. Only getting 8 MPG but runs and drives fine?. Any Info would be a help the brc website is usless.
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    BRC LPG Info

    Does anyone have any infomation on the BRC single point lpg systems. I have one fitted to my disco v8i and want to make sure its set up right. Only getting 8 MPG. And Info would be a help the brc website is usless.
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    V8i Pinging but timing ok??

    Just set my timing on my diso 3.9 v8 to 6 deg btdc. The engine is pinging and i have to retard it alot to get it to stop but then it 's lot lots of power. Has an lpg convertion but does the same on petrol and gas. Ive been told it could be the vacuum advance thats stuffed but surely if this...
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    V8i Timing

    Just to confirm i'm not going mad!! when looking down at the crank pulley from the front of the car with a strobe light without any advance/retard adjustment should the timing mark appear to the left or the right of the TDC mark?? i believe it should be to the left about 5 dec making it 5 dec...
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    MPG V8i

    Now i know what your going to say 'Its a v8 if you want good mpg buy a TDI'. How ever i'm getting 7mpg round town and 11mpg on a run from my 1998 disco v8. It has Lpg convertion but does the same on gas/petrol so can't be owt to do with the lpg?. It runs/drives fine no missfires or back fires ...
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    3.9 v8 dizzy nightmare!! HELP!!

    The story so far. Decided to service my disco and for good measure change the rotor arm and dizzy cap. At the spares shop they were unsure about which rotor are i needed so i nipped out and removed mine to show them. (The Arm was stiff to pull off). Bought my bits and refitted the original rotor...
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    poor / no radio reception Disco

    i have poor/ no radio reception in my 1998 disco. The aerial is built into the rear side window and i have connected the blue aerial power feed to my head unit but still no reception. Is this a common issue???
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    Disco v8i using water

    Just bought my first V8. Its a 1998 v8i disco. Other day it overheated while i was out. after a cooling period i found the expand bottle was empty and had to put some 7 litres of water in to fill it up. Drove home ( 10 miles ) when i got bak the expantion bottle was empty again. Next moring...
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    Wheels / tyre sizes on S3

    Does anyone know what tyres will fit on a swb series 3 without causing any problems with catching / rubbing. I'm looking at a set of 31x10.5r15 on 8 spokes. Any advise would be kindly received Andy
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    Disco 300tdi hesitation and poor mpg

    Hi My 1994 m reg 300tdi has an anoying hesitation on acceleration at around 2500 to 3000 rpm. once passed the 3000 mark its fine and its fine before 2500. it also revs up fine while standing and there is no excessive smoke. I think the engine is the pre electonic injector version. I have...
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