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Hi all, Been away for a while, busy, got time now, I am back ! Hope the experts are still there And the problem this time is the oil system. Actually the oil pump. (got oil light on, oil level ok, engine sounds a bit harsh, could be the pump, decided to take it off, not too difficult I'd...

Hi all, Putting my quarter tank starvation problem to one side at the moment, I would like to understand my V8 EFI a bit better now. Partly cause I ran it all day today and gave it some serious work with a large trailer and about 1.5 metric Tonnes on top. At the end of the tow somone...

Hi, Trying to understand my V8 petrol tank and fuel pump. This may solve a long standing problem with fuel starvation at quarter tank. Do I understand correctly that the left inlet tube (see photo) fills the cup at the bottom of the pump when fuel level is low ? And if so, where does...

Hi guys, Been a while, but now got some time to fix my long over due problem with my fuel pump. At least that is what I suspect. My Disco 1 V8i has now, for many years, run on 3/4 tank. As soon as the tank capacity gets to 1/4, fuel starvation plays up. I have explored many solutions over...

As we all know now, from this site the government knows exactly: - How many cars you have. (taxable) - How you modified them. (taxable) - How much work you've done on them. (taxable) - How many miles you drove (taxable) - how many vehicles you scrapped (taxable) - Which lanes and routes...

Had a sticky brake, i.e. a sticky (front) caliper. Took the wheels off and started to undo the brake lines. First the off-side ones, then the near-side ones. The brake pipes were recently re-done (not by me, is still a bit out of my league yet) Then I struggled to undo one of the near-side...

Hi guys, Looking for a donor vehicle for my '91 V8i In '94 there were,besides the engine, changes made to the Disco 1. Can someone tell me what these changes were, and especially if it affects spares that will not be compatible with my vehicle. This one is for the real Disco 1...

Hi guys, I finally have some time to to get on this (fantastic!) forum again. Inspired by some other posts, I would like to know why you guys have a V8, and not a diesel. Money is not everything. I bought mine in '97 and love every moment I drive it. For me it is the lovely sound it...

Hi guys, Spring starts again and that is MY time to work on the Disco. I need some parts like a door latch, off road tyres, bumper. Now, I got a late '91 V8i. Looking at a '90 V8 that is for sale. Thinking to use 1 for parts. Are the parts (besides engine) the same ? Can I use...

Anybody able to tell me if the sunroofs are the same size ? Many thanks if you can tell me. (Why I want to know? Tell you next.)

Hi guys, My Disco 1, 1991, is getting a few rusty wheel nuts. I wire brushed them back to a shine, but within a month they start to brown again. The protective coat (galvanised?) is probably gone and I presume I polished the bare steel to a shine. That is not gonna hold long here in the...

Hi Guys, I probably am a crap searcher, but can't find out what SW means in relation to a Discovery 3 model. All I can come up with is short wheelbase. But that isn't it, is it ? As example : Discovery HSE Auto Diesel Sw :confused: Thanks, Mike

After a bit of muddy offroading the starter motor started to perform badly and was struggling more and more. Searched the forum and learned to take the motor and solenoid out and clean both with petrol, which I did (or was it the motor only ?) As said when I took it out the motor worked...

Hi Guys, After changing my fuel filter and replacement of the aft part of my fuel line, I still have a problem of fuel starvation. I used to happen with 1/4 tank left. I thought it may have been crap in the tank or a fuel pressure problem. But it is getting worse and I am now at the stage to...

Right, After the filter now goto replace rear part of the rusted fuel (petrol) pipe. It leaks a small drip every minute. I think (proper) fuel hose is easier to install, and searched quit a bit, but can not find answers to the following: -Do I HAVE TO use metal pipe/tubing or is a fuel...

Hi all, Can someone tell me how the flex hose pipes (that come with a new fuel filter) are connected to the fuel line ? I can not see a clips there. I am trying to unscrew the old ones at the filter end, but havin some trouble there. Am afraid that too much force is gonna break the old...

Hi all, Hope someone can help this guy getting his Disco running again (never mind about all the rest its now becoming a complete restoration project) So, recently I am having trouble with my fuel pump. It went from intermittent-not running to not-at-all now. The pump is fine. It runs...

Hi all, hopefully someone could give me some expert advise to understand the problem, please. I got trouble with the wiring in the driver's foot well, RH-side (outer panel). I had stripped all the panelling away when I was chasing rust. The rust has been dealt with now, but that wiring...

Hi guys, just thought I'd post today's experience on the forum. Needed to move the Disco (3.5 L -V8), but trying to start it, the starter motor was just clicking, continuously. Clicking and not starting the engine. Everything else worked fine, electrically. The engine also had started...

Hi Guys, Hope someone can help. My 91 Disco V8 needs MOT. It is in a pretty good shape, but needs some work on rust. Now, I will do it all, but want to pass MOT with minimum fuss first. My question, if any expert can answer please: Is my rust problem causing MOT to fail at...