Update : RR now back on the road & running well, as of this afternoon ;) Fault turned out to be a faulty ignition amp. module. Simple fix I know, but we didn't immediately go for that option as the culprit was new earlier this year. Many thanks again for all the advice guys. May I wish you...

+ 1 Good advice ;)

I take your point, but then on the other hand the car is taking up floor space at a small but very busy garage, only the owner of the business is familiar with older motors & he's there 3 days a week.

Thanks for that, I'll suggest it to the garage next week. Their guy who does 'proper' motors only works part time, fortunately the Classic is a second car so I don't need to put pressure on him .. then of course the place will be shut down over the holiday period.

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Apparently not, neither the new Valeo I fitted back in the summer or a brand new replacement. Thank you for your interest.

This one is driving both myself & my local garage nuts! 1987 Vouge 3.5EFI auto 63,000m. Background > Following a period of intermittent rough running back in the summer I replaced the following components: Ignition coil, remote ign. amplifier (from Powerspark) plug leads & spark plugs, coolant...

I had a Citroen Xantia with that device, drove me around the bend :mad:

The RV8's old oil pump design doesn't appreciate 'slippery' engine oil. + 1 on the zddp requirement as well.

1998 3.5efi ? o_O With you on the 20w/50 though, the venerable RV8 does date from the Ark & needs a mineral oil.

I'm fortunate in that respect thanks to a previous owner retro-fitting genuine LR anti-roll bars. I'm a steady (but not necessarily slow) driver, but the Classic will corner on rails if pushed. Unlike the first (2 door) RR I drove decades ago .. I think that took the paint off the wheel arches...

I'm confident that nobody would have posted a derogatory remark about your apparent failure to check the dipstick, had they been aware of your health issues beforehand. I hope your treatment has a successful outcome, with minimal personal distress.

I'll say it again .. it's an old LR & that's why you will never solve the issue. Back in the day when my '87 was fitted with replacement coils & dampers all the components were genuine LR .. I still have a slight lean to the drivers side, but not enough to concern me. When you are...

Diesel to V8 .. what a refreshing change :D

Mine too, though it clears after about half a mile from a stone-cold start. '87 classic Vogue .. original engine 62k miles.

I can only endorse your research on standard springs : Yes V8 RHD are the same both sides. You quote the colours .. does this indicate you are seeking genuine item(?) if so I doubt they are still available, no idea what colour codes aftermarket suppliers might use. nb. don't be too surprised...

But true :rolleyes:

My thoughts also, thank you for the suggestion. I'll check how the lights respond tomorrow .. no problem with the starter circuit though, engine spins over as normal.

Ok here's an update ;) With a helper opening the AFM flap with the ignition on I was surprised to clearly hear the pump running, so my attention has to be elsewhere. Thinking back to Saturday morning, the engine was running smoothly at fast idle & whilst in the driving seat I needed to lean...

I much appreciate all your replies guys, gives me a good idea of what to expect. I'm not totally sure that the pump is at fault, but likely .. tried 2 used FP relays today but still just cranking over. Tomorrow I will get someone to lift the AFM flap whilst I am at the back of the car & listen...