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Depends on how early. Lift handle is removing the lockin pin in the barrel via a drill. Push lock type is to remove the screw at the back.

Yes I do make great efforts in waving to others Series and Defenders and chat to if near to anyone owning when parked up. The condition you have got is called M.N.T.L. or D.U.T. (Might need that later or Definately use that) Tool. :P :rolleyes: It affect mostly men when they look at tool magazines or entering Motor spares shops. You may also hear tutting sound with it :unsure: That called a Landrover wife. Thankfully not blessed yet .Now where did I put that spanner.

Check Fuel lines into the carbs for any breaks or leaks. Is the Accelerater link cable snagging. Does it struggle on idle revs if so jets need a clean. Check mixture on idle the adjuster screws on each carb mine are alway loosening. When have you had the lr serviced. Alot of little niggles can upset the v8. I know mine was a pain in the perverbals Even on lpg . But still There is only two areas to keep an eye on the v8 beast Electrics and counting pennies Fuel Hope this helps.

Hello. Go through the routine method of checking each spark plug. My V8 struggle after having engine running for half an hour on idle for it mot test. As a result coked up the plugs. Make sure All the breathers are clean two over the rocker covers and pipes connecting. Mine used to fill up with a white oily gunge. Hope this helps

Is this the tool off Ebay that someone made. You could fabricate by using a good solid metal bar with measurements for the holes. Or better still use shorter M6 bolts with penny washers to compensate for the movement. Hope this helps

Hello Cat. See if your belt is shiney as this tends to create the squealing. some one mentioned rubbing in talc powered. Check the archive for reasurance. As far as I know the belt should not be to tight because you will put too much strain on the alternator. There is nothing wrong in upgrading to a higher spec as this will allow extra boost for spotlamps etc. Hope this helps

What is it with these v8 manifold. Like Dirtbox I am having trouble with the downpipe connection to the manifold passenger side. I have had the downpipe welded to the y pipe and the little sod goes on the manifold. Brand new pipes, yet would they stay on.

Hello Herpmad. Have a look at RPI Engineering website. If you say you had no problem running your engine when you got it. I suspect you got rid of you original spark plugs. Is your carbs the large pot version SU type or the stromberg. Distributor Strom N12Y or RN11YC type of sparkplug Distributor SU N12Y type EFI RN11YC This above is according to current parts catalogue 1987 to 2001. According to memory their are three types of Distributors for the v8 range the latter I have a amplifier block on my 1988. So you will need to check for a good spark created. So you may have a duff connection between the Dizzy and the coil. Hope this helps regards Crash bang wallop john

Have you tried to use the petrol pump setup instead. Sound like the suction isn't good, how much fuel do you have in the tank a few gallons slopping around might cause the diesel pump not to prime properly. There maybe a good chance that disconnect the petrol pump may allowed air to enter instead of the sealing affect when you a cap. Hope this helps.

Simple solution get an old thick pen and jam in under the bonnet near the latch mechanism and go and pull the bonnet release handle. Works every time with mine and mine Cr*p. :P :P :P Sod Law

Hello Guppy. Do you have a 90/110 servicing booklet. check your electrical wire diagram section and the colour code. This will narrow down most of the loose wires. I have some spare wire connections on mine. As for your first picture on mine the smaller box is for the rear screen heater and rear water bottle motor 10/5 amp fuse. Check by removing the fuse and test with wired bulb or multimeter on the rear window heater..

You could always run it on gas as long as you keep the engine warmed up every four hours. I normally stay on gas for most the day and mine is a single point bigas unit. As for the botch job you could attach a temporary rubber hose with some clips and tape to prevent leaks for that short period. Plus make sure your tank fairly full too stop dregs. Funny enough when I had my previous mot last year. My engine was left running for the emissions test which resulted coking up the engine spark plugs. As I gleefully drove the home the first approach uphill was a struggle. I went back to complain and they kindly cleaned my spark plugs. Like you I start up and finish on petrol. LR 110 V8 SW 1988 PETROL / LPG and no problems yet :unsure: :unsure:

You will smell the petrol because you not firing. check your plugs for oil cover or a thick layer crud. When you start on cold you will be using the choke out which uses the full jet in the carb not the idle jet. You may need to get the jets cleaned. Also when cranking over check to see you fuel lines for any leaks as this will allow air in causing starvation.

:P :P Good old girl passed with flying colour's My 110 1988 V8 CSW even purred on the way home. On the forum recently someone asked about classification for testing. I had a chat with my tester and they confirmed only vehicle up to 3000kg. After that and not one kg above. Mine is classed as IV. I think with running on LPG most of the time and only using petrol to start up and warm. The engine is giving off cleaner emissions on the test results. SO STICK THAT UP YAH CRAW YA TREE HUGGERS.

Sound like a faulty wire on the downward connection . If the relay still sounds okay for turning left and right and when you visible see all your indicators outside working okay. Could be a sign your indicator switch unit is faulty . Do you have a multimeter to check with. Have they been working okay before you change the Hazard switch. Sometimes relays get worn out too.

Is the relay still clicking on and off. Also remove your steering cowling and check to see if there a live feed.

Try these people or manufacture yourself a set of rails. The idea is to give you some extra inches in leg room. I like a lot of people slightly portly and tall. http://www.mudstuff.co.uk/MUD_Seat_Rails.html

Hi Thanks for the reply. I have only added an Open LPG system to the engine. I suspect this may have been dodgy when I bought it.. I notice from adverts a stainless steel version can be added. Would this be worth buying for this aged model. Or just replace like for like the better option.

Hello Newbie Here. I am having trouble with the join on my v8 exhaust. The problem area is the Y connect to the Down pipes. I have had them resealed, pasted bandaged. I would like to know the little sod keeps dislodging. V8 110 3.5 1988SW. John