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i WOULD CHECK THE COIL FIRST AS THE IGN MOD IS A PAIN TO CHANGE

thx i will let u know

It maybe the area? but my area is considered quite good tho?

thx i will try them

have you got a tel number please

Hi i wondererd out there who has agreed value insurance on there truck if so can some one give me the best ones to try. I am with ADRIAN FLUX at present but they cant offer agreed value insurance as i cant garage the rangie overnight as it will not fit in, so they wont do it. Any help on who would ? Thanks Duncan

Thanks for your advice Gents, some thing simalar that older vechicls will be exempt and the new regs will be for new offroad vechicls, so i am off to buy them. Duncan

thanks i also found this on devon 4x4. Hi XXXXXXX, Good question, at some stage, I believe, yes, along with any other tyre that is not “S” rated, this will rule out virtually ALL mud tyres, those that get a rating are likely to be cost prohibitive. There is also the issue of the oil that is used for the manufacture of this type of tyre which is likely to take the cost of manufacturing beyond most people’s means. I am told by those in the know, that within two years these tyres won’t be available. I don’t believe that it will effect an individual that already owns tyres such as these but they will no longer be legal to sell. I don’t know if there will be a way around these new laws such as sales to forestry workers only time will tell. These comments are only my thoughts and understanding of the situation and are not necessarily correct, if you want a definitive answer I recommend that you contact the DOT. best regards Simon

Banned from selling them in the future

Hi all, I have been hearing people say that off road tyres are going to be banned can anyone confirm or deny this? as i am about to buy another set of larger off road simexs, thanks all

Thanks for that anyoneknow someone local?

Hi all its been a while since i posted but need your advice, i have bought a 1995 disco v8 3,9. i am looking for someone who rebuilds this type of engine ie topend (camshafts tapetts cam followers etc)and also bottom end rebuild, i know je and rimmer do this type of thing but are out of my price range. is there some one around Wolverhampton area (i am willing to travel)if some one can recomend me someone also what do you guys reckon the cost would be. thanks Duncan

Thanks i will check all hose and pressure. this does seem to fit my with my starting issues.

Thanks i will look in the tech archive and test

r Thanks for your post I am talking about starting from cold. i have not replaced the fuel filter, i will try that next? but reading your post maybe i am being too crictal as it will normally start 1.5 - 2 seconds.

Hi All, My 96 D1 V8 doesn,t seem to start very quickly i have bought a new bosch coil new leads, dizzy cap and rotor and plugs and set them correctly. I seem What else can i change to try to get better starting? the only thing i have not replaced is the battery,the reason i have not done this is because it turns her over quickly enough. i seem to have to put a little pressure on the gas when i turn her over to get her to start. once started seems to be much better. Any idears? Dunc

I did this job 3 months ago but i changed the prop all together and got rid of the donut. i found even the LR donut part was useless after a decent off road session, But to answer your question its 8 nuts/bolts and even if you have to take the prop off its an easy job. duncan

Hi to all, I have been a plonker!!! changed my leads but must of got one or two wrong. When i check the various books the information seems at odds with its self? can someone help me with a simple diagram looking from the front of the disco where each lead goes from the distributor to each pot. THANKS Duncan

I have to admit i have not changed the brake fluid completly but when i changed all the pads and disc,s i did drain alot through?

I replaced all the disc,s and pads 1 month ago. i have done about 400 miles since, the wheels will lock up in the wet but not the dry, it stops in a stright line the brake fluid is correct and the servo seems fine (ie when you turn the engine on you can feel the pressure in the brake pedal). To be fair the disc,s and pads are only paddock specials. The Disco has got ABS but i have pulled the fuse in it, because it has played up before. How much different are the expensive pads/disc? are they worth the money bearing in mind when i go offroad i can go through a set of pads in three trips if the mud is a sand/clay mix. i was wondering by increasing the caliper/disc size i would compensate for the 33" tyre,s. I am going to 35" Simex,s in the future an this issue will get worse. I am not looking for F1 brake performance but want her to be able to lock the wheels wet or dry? any advice gladly appreciated Duncan

Sounds like possible knacked thrust bearing and or clutch fork. you need to look into this a bit futher it could be a mulitude of things? Duncan

Hi to all, I have a D1 V8 2"spring lift +2 spacer lift 33" tyres and i want to know what Brake upgrades are out there? i can't afford much but want to increase the stopping power because with the extra wieght of all the off road gear and larger tyres feels like i would be better throwing a brick out of the window.

thanks thats great

Hi to all I think my heater matrix has sprung a leak as the floor is wet and sometimes steam pops through the demister / heater vents. Is this a difficult job to do? can anyone give me any advice on how to approach the job? Does the dash have to come out? Ta

yes they are type approved