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    V8 Disco 2 Running issues!!

    I used the Rave manual for the coil layout and double checked before I put the inlet and leg system back on, it was a pain in the ass to do, but if I have to do it again it will be a lot easier this time.....well I hope lol
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    V8 Disco 2 Running issues!!

    funny thing is when I was doing the leads, i thought shall I just buy new coil packs and didnt........more fool me! The old leads were off on cylinder one, i will start with that one and work through! cheers mate
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    V8 Disco 2 Running issues!!

    Hi all, new to the forum and have had nothing but problems with my Disco. Let me start with what I have done! Replaced Leads with Magnecor 8.5mm (previous owner had firing order cocked up and 1 lead hanging off the coil) Replaced Plugs (put in Bosch but have ordered NGK after seeing comments on...
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    Disco 2 Newbie..May have Bought a Lemon!!

    No noise at all from the top end
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    Disco 2 Newbie..May have Bought a Lemon!!

    how would a rocker shaft just go like the one I had remidied all the other issues? I have done the following; Replaced Leads with magnecor and put in correct firing order Replaced Plugs Replaced thermostat Replaced Rad Replaced water pump I really don't get it, Im at a loss???
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    Disco 2 Newbie..May have Bought a Lemon!!

    UPDATE..... Water Pump was dead, the impeller was broken as previously suggested. Replaced, proper coolant, no leaks, heater worked.....THEN DISASTER!! Heard a bit of a knock from the bottom end and it was smoking a bit, thought it was where it had been stood, took for a brief test drive, then...
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    Disco 2 Newbie..May have Bought a Lemon!!

    will post a pic of the pipe tomorrow and also try the stall test then. I do believe its part of the original cooling system as there are 2 rubber hoses running into 2 black metal ones, Im concerned I have damaged the water pump though from the cold start when it was frozen and I realised the...
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    Disco 2 Newbie..May have Bought a Lemon!!

    OK.....so today I replaced the leads with Magnecor 8.5mm, Bosch Plugs. Rough running has now stopped as the plugs were old, plus the ht lead to cylinder 1 was not on the coil pack!! Well Happy as it now runs lovely... Apart from the heating problem!! I have flushed the system, expelled all air...
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    Disco 2 Newbie..May have Bought a Lemon!!

    Thanks Peter, Im planning on having another look at it this afternoon
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    Disco 2 Newbie..May have Bought a Lemon!!

    thats too cold lol
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    Disco 2 Newbie..May have Bought a Lemon!!

    and with the expansion tank lid off, the temperature has remained at 50% for the entire 30 minutes.
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    Disco 2 Newbie..May have Bought a Lemon!!

    As an update, for the last 30 minutes I have had the engine running with the expansion tank lid off so see how much air comes out, there has been alot!! Heater is now blowing warm, not hot, so Im guessing air lock, so I will have another crack at it tomorrow in the day light...thanks for all the...
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    Disco 2 Newbie..May have Bought a Lemon!!

    Also too Add the heater is not blowing hot air? Im missing something pretty easy I am sure
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    Disco 2 Newbie..May have Bought a Lemon!!

    Where is the temp unit located on these? Im handy enough with spanners but not ever worked on a Land Rover before, is it in the Rad or elsewhere?
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    Disco 2 Newbie..May have Bought a Lemon!!

    Looking at the heads, one side has been replaced as the gaskets look new, not sure why someone would only do one side though, bit strange to me lol
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    Disco 2 Newbie..May have Bought a Lemon!!

    Hi All! This is my first post and I am looking for your expert opinions please, Im sure most of you may have gone through some of these issues, please bare with the story, I may go on a little lol! Ok so a month ago I bought a 2001 Series 2 Disco with LPG conversion. It started running lumpy...