Discovery 1 MAF 14 CUX

hi_arshard said:

Could you pls clarify more on “make sure that all timing gear is in good nick” how do I check this pls ?

I checked the rota arm when the car is parked. It is facing the cylinder 1.

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Make sure that the timing chain or belt isn't worn, stretched or has jumped a cog. The that tensioner is in good condition.

Well, you have the firing order that was easy as you had the drawing, so did you start plug lead 1 in the position as the drawing shown below next to the dizzy clip that at the bottom of the cap with a slight to the left, lead 8 is on the other side of the clip.
Hopefully you’re not going to need to strip the front of the to renew the timing chain and its tensioner.
No belt to worry about on the V8.

As to add a link to a similar discussion from a few years ago on this subject. https://www.landyzone.co.uk/land-rover/firing-order.128990/page-2