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Well after checking all I can without doing a diagnostic ( tried 3 auto sparkies who are all too busy for call outs), I re-did a compression test the engine was cold but no option. What a surpise No.4- 80psi, No.2- 70psi, No.1- 50psi, No.3- 20psi, explains why only No.4 exhaust was warm on...

Due a service, previous owner a bit slack. Iv'e had the cam belt cover off, cam timing as it should be. Had cam cover off got No.1 to TDC compression, checked rotor arm pointing at No.1. Where is the managment light didn't see any coming on? Only seems to be firing on No.4, it's the only...

Thats my thinking, if somethings failed I would expect no spark

Yep center pin still there, it's magnetic i'm assuming that it should be?

I think he was more interested in getting to the next job (but don't quote me I may need them one day lol). It's a 98, had the crank sensor out pick up pin had lots of debris on it. Cleaned it off and put a meter on it to check resistance, this does change when passed over a metal object so...

Very true, I'll give it a go

Hi all, This is probably a frequently asked question but WHY WON'T MY FREELANDER START !!! Ok I was driving up the M5 through the 50mph road works by Cleavdon, went to accelerate after road works and not alot happened hmm thought I. Then the misfire started exit Junction 20, managed to get off...

Hi all, I fitted a new VCU and prop bearings (5 months ago) to my 1.8 freelander as reversing round corners without stalling was getting difficult. The prop has started vibrating /knocking when going round tight corners under load!!! I suspect transmission wind up + bearing flex? Has anyone had...

Hi to all I'm shifting back to the UK next year( over living in clean green NZ, yeh right!), I've been running a 92 Disco V8 for 5 years here. I found it to be a excellent all rounder, but think a diesel will be more useable back home. I've been browsing to see whats available on ebay etc, i...

Hi there It can only be Fuel or Spark, Take the coil lead out of dizzy cap put the lead on a spare spark plug hold the plug against the engine (with well insuated grips). If it sparks check your plug leads the same way. You may have to prime your carb with fuel if it's been stood for a long...

Hi TPONZ, Welcome to the club, with regard to engine oil I read a tuning book for the rover V8 which said that that the oil pump is a high volume low pressure unit which is better at pumping a thicker oil than thin oil. I always use a good 15w/40 167,000k's no rattles from the cam yet.

Rear seal replacment requires removal of the steering box, but once out easy enough remove the circlip drill a small hole in the seal to put a self tapping screw in so you can pull the seals out and replace. A bit of methodical thinking and clean work area she's all good/ Did rear seals and...

I found the forum that discussed the module upgrade, www.V8forum.co.uk look for posting by sticky ignition upgrade

It's quite difficult to diagnose, I did all the usual checks to see if it was fuel or spark at fault. I put a spark plug in the coil lead which did spark, but would not start after checking the coil resistance, dizzy pick up resistance, voltage supply, fuel supply I got the module checked sure...

Heat is an issue, I belive early disco moduels were mounted by the dizzy then moved onto the dizzy (nice hot spot). so mounting it away from the engine helps as it generates it's own heat aswell, I mounted mine on a 5mm thick alloy plate after running it for a few minutes with bonnet open the...

Hi My original 1992 module failed, it would cut out when idling! supposed to be a common fault with age and heat. I found a site which showed an ignition module upgrade (now gone) using using a chevy HEI module, which is then mounted away from the engine on an alloy plate to act as a heat...

Hi I had the same problem with my steering box, it would drip then dump then drip some more. Having moved to NZ,I was told the only place that could rebuild it was in Auckland at the other end of the country. So I bit the bullet and ordered a seal kit from land rover parts .com (all makes...

Hi All I finally decided to join a land rover forum to keep in touch with the outside world, now that i'm living in New Zealand ( originally from Worcester UK ). Now the happy/defensive owner of a 1991 V8i disco most of the time going great, with the occasional ruff idle problem( realy must...