CPHG Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 I have a gorgeous 2004 Japanese import Discovery 2 V8. She is wonderful especially underneath, but she has a tendency of cutting out momentarily, especially on right hand bends going through a puddle which is hardly safe. Before I spend hours underneath and running through the wiring, does anybody have any ideas as to why this is happening? The ignition light goes on, the engine cuts out and after a few yards the engine kicks back in and I’m away. Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 Is it a manual? I would look at your HT leads going to the spark plugs and coil packs, maybe start it up in the dark and see if you can see sparks jumping between them and the engine -if so just replace them. If the ignition light goes on, then it could be the belt slipping, check condition and replace if necessary. ,,,,,and maybe slow down through puddles! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPHG Posted December 11, 2023 Author Share Posted December 11, 2023 Auto not manual, agree on slowing down 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 Worth saying - fit genuine or at least good quality ignition parts, the stock setup is marginal at best and cheap parts will make it worse. NGK plugs too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 BP6RES plugs 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nonimouse Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 And don't use WD40 to dispel water Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbekko Posted December 14, 2023 Share Posted December 14, 2023 On 12/11/2023 at 9:16 PM, FridgeFreezer said: Worth saying - fit genuine or at least good quality ignition parts, the stock setup is marginal at best and cheap parts will make it worse. NGK plugs too. What about the ignition system on a Bosch/Thor V8 is marginal according to you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted December 14, 2023 Share Posted December 14, 2023 2 hours ago, elbekko said: What about the ignition system on a Bosch/Thor V8 is marginal according to you? Me not paying attention! Saw "Discovery" and my brain jumped to D1 with dizzy & points... nurse, more coffee! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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