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by uk les
Sun Feb 26, 2012 7:29 pm
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: HOT START PROBLEM ROVER 3500 V8
Replies: 8
Views: 8100

might be a bad connection problem when hot,
check volt drop on starter live & earth when cranking, ign disconnected.
by uk les
Sat May 23, 2009 1:07 am
Forum: Exhaust, Cylinder Heads, Fuel And Intake Area
Topic: engine issues
Replies: 16
Views: 7287

just a thought,
cylinder head change. 3.5 to 4.6.
what head gaskets went on ?
tin or comp.
recall 4.6 heads have smaller combustion chambers than 3.5 heads.
hope this helps.....
by uk les
Fri May 22, 2009 11:46 pm
Forum: General Chat Area
Topic: What's the funniest mistake you've made with your car?
Replies: 23
Views: 8682

i recall being asked ,
if i knew anyone who would "chip" a classic ford capri v6,
with mechanical fuel injection,
i had to say no.
but if you find someone let me know.
i`m still waiting !!!!!!!!!
by uk les
Wed Nov 05, 2008 1:42 pm
Forum: Electrical & Ignition Area
Topic: anyone need a v8 dizzy.
Replies: 2
Views: 1498

approx 3 years ago my dizzy was refurbished cost around £150 i think,
and the pick up wires were fitted the wrong way round !!
les.........
by uk les
Wed Nov 05, 2008 1:18 pm
Forum: Electrical & Ignition Area
Topic: anyone need a v8 dizzy.
Replies: 2
Views: 1498

anyone need a v8 dizzy.

if your thinking about a new dizzy ,but put off by the cost check this out.
http://www.duckworthparts.co.uk/acatalo ... very_.html
i was told they had 10 in stock . genuine part not a chepo britpart.
cheers les...........
by uk les
Thu Jul 10, 2008 11:12 pm
Forum: General Chat Area
Topic: tfl emissions zone in 2010 london
Replies: 8
Views: 3201

tfl emissions zone in 2010 london

i hear that in 2010, any land rover, 90/110, series 3/2 van or station wagon type, with a oil burner engine pre 2002, will cost the owner £100 a day to drive in the capital citys emission zone . pre 73 are exempt. wonder if v8 conversions will go through the roof in the near future ? ? any thoughts,...
by uk les
Sat Feb 16, 2008 2:48 am
Forum: General Chat Area
Topic: another newbee
Replies: 7
Views: 3629

ok, projects, more like a money pit, me thinks is for the past 15 years or so, my landrover 90, and yes it goes off road from time to time. bet the uk gov loves all the vat/tax i"ve paid over the years!! rougth history........i"ll try to keep it short. about 10 years ago, a je 3.9, 9.35 cr...
by uk les
Thu Feb 14, 2008 2:59 pm
Forum: General Chat Area
Topic: another newbee
Replies: 7
Views: 3629

another newbee

well finally got around to registing ,just thought i"d say hello, been
lerking for the past couple of years.
may your v8"s purr.........
cheers les.......

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