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    Exhaust manifold gaskets v8

    Yep three seems to be crammed in its a mess in there . Will order proper replacements and start it as soon as I'm back from offshore . .
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    Exhaust manifold gaskets v8

    That's my fear do you think the manifold has been warped and it's a way the last owner tried a fast fix . Well was all set to start got everything ready to remove the studs then bang . Yep first one snapped off . So putting it into the garage . Just my luck . Still love it thought . Lol ...
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    Exhaust manifold gaskets v8

    Hi guys I'm just about to change exhaust manifold to block gaskets and found passenger side has three fitted on each section and driver side has two fitted on each pin . Gonna change y pice gaskets as they seem to be rough Looking and leeking .. Has anybody got any thoughts on why . Do you think...
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    V8 with diesel engine oil ? Can anyone confirm this

    Hi just stuck some wynns hydraulic lifter in 10 miles later noise gone now put some decent oil in many thanks for the pointers . Really forgot how good the v8 sounds . That's me back in love again with it . Lol . Bob
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    Eka code letters

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    Eka code letters

    Hi bought disco I have been going to change battery and just incase checked that had radio code and eka code ready just incase . Yep realised there was no codes in book for radio or eka . Called LR who advised me my radio code no probs bit gave me eka code 88CD. Wtf can anyone help .
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    V8 with diesel engine oil ? Can anyone confirm this

    Cheers gonna give it a go . Thanks
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    V8 with diesel engine oil ? Can anyone confirm this

    Yep will give it a try now many thanks
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    V8 with diesel engine oil ? Can anyone confirm this

    Yep think gonna give the diesel oil a try many thanks
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    V8 with diesel engine oil ? Can anyone confirm this

    Cheers had a look it is manifold gasket and y piece can only see t from cold hoe that's all
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    V8 with diesel engine oil ? Can anyone confirm this

    Hi I've a 2000 disco v8 with lpg I've started to get tapping noise on acceleration only from os rear of engine I'm just about to change offside manifold gaskets to see if this helps .but I've also seen several postings about lifters being gunked up and running with semi synthetic Diesel oil...
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    Transfer box td5 and v8

    Magic thanks for your time
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    Transfer box td5 and v8

    Hi I'm looking for a transfer box for 1999 v8 discovery 2 . I've came across more td5 boxes than the v8 lt230 box. I've searched far and wide for an answer but have had many conflicting results some say yes others no .. My question is will an 1999 td5 transfer box fit straight into an 1999 v8...
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    What transfer box

    Hi just been advised I need a new transfer box Can anyone advise on what model or type I will need .. It's a 1999 discovery 2 v8 .. Had a look on eBay but there's a few types and models available . Can you advise on refurb price or second hand price I should expect to pay .. Cheers .
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    Transfer box / gearbox fill

    fife scotland
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    air suspension issues, all words of wisdom appreciated

    Hi just been returned home by aa yet again due to rear dropping to bump stops on my way up Scotland .. Bit the bullet payed 250 pounds to get rear converted to springs .. Best move ever really cannot tell the difference in handling and now have one less worry