Hello again...Same recurring problem with my 1991, 3.9 RRC. All timing set up correctly, car running like...... a car ! Then it doesn't like pulling away at junctions...stalls and won't restart. I've got fuel (I know this coz it floods) I have a nice bright blue spark coming off of the plugs, it has no leaks in the vac hoses on the dizzy. New rotor arm & dizzy cap fitted. Turns over lovely, but still won't bloody start ! I don't really want to spend any more (=A3550 already) getting the timing reset, just for it to slip again. I think that it may be the nylon sprocket on the timing chain that could be worn, but I'm not really sure, and to get a mechanic to look at it will cost =A3300+. I will do whatever needs doing, but being of a weak womanly type, I don't think I'll be able to do it all myself, I'm also unsure if what I suspect is correct. Can anyone help me out, both in the diagnosis and the rectifing of my problem ? I live in Middlesex, about 10 mins away from Heathrow. Many thanks
I need help....
Jan 16, 2006
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How do you do?
/waves over fence.
Sorry, can't help with your diagnosis, gladly lend a hand/spanner/hammer if it comes to it.
Have you ever been to "Twickenham Off Roaders" club[1]. Some friendly, helpful and knowledgeable folk there. Mostly Land Rover folk of course, but they are refreshingly brand agnostic. My info is a little old - when I was a regular they used to meet weekly at the Grasshopper Sports club (just off the A4 at Osterly) on Wednesday evenings. In fact, I should get my butt in gear and wander back over there again.
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Hi Wiliam, Strangely enough, I bought a 110 landy from a member of the TOR a few years back..I don't know if he still lives in the same house, but I guess I could always ask ! Thanks for the suggestion. and thanks for the offer of help ! :o)
Hi Wiliam, Strangely enough, I bought a 110 landy from a member of the TOR a few years back..I don't know if he still lives in the same house, but I guess I could always ask ! Thanks for the suggestion. and thanks for the offer of help ! :o)
Well - I've done a little research. The club does still meet on Wednesday evenings at the Grasshopper Sports club - MacFarlane Lane, Off Syon Lane, Osterley, Middlesex, TW7 5PN.
np - I'm easy to find (on the web) - there's only one :)
You may want to try talking with these guys, I can recommend them and not far from you... Kev or Jim, Vogue Autos, 1 long Drive, Ruislip (Land Rover specialists near South Ruislip tube station) 020 8842 2888
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