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Date: Sat, 23 Mar 1996 09:25:50 GMT
From: "M.G.Forster" <cmtmgf@mail.soc.staffs.ac.uk>
Subject: Re: LPG (propane gas) powered LRs
At 23:44 22/03/96 +0000, you wrote:
>engine. I bought it because it was the model I wanted, & it has a LPG
>conversion.It wasn't running in gas mode when bought (I fitted a new
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>decent compression tester. The head is being skimmed & at least one
>exhaust valve needs replacing.
I have been after information on gas conversions for Landys recently and not
met with much luck. The place I go to for my MOT used to do gas but stopped
about two years ago. They may be able to help with your problems.
They are:
L.R.C. (4x4) Ltd. in Congleton Cheshire.
Telephone: 01260 273672
Let us know how you get on, and good luck!
Mick
M.G.Forster
Senior Technician
School of Computing
Trent Building
Leek Road
Stoke-on-Trent
ST4 2AZ
Tel: 01782 29 4255
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Date: Sat, 23 Mar 1996 10:43:10 +0000
From: Ian Robinson <ian@fourx4.demon.co.uk>
Subject: Re: Discovey...
In message <827516588snx@hodge.DEMON.CO.UK>, Paul J Hodgkinson
<PAUL@hodge.demon.co.uk> writes
>Hello
>Apologies if I am going over old ground but can anyone
>out there tell me where I can find out more about the reliability /
>survivability of a Discovery.
I think the facts speak for themselves. Land Rover have a *very*
successful product in the Discovery and usually the only people who
critise are those who expect the vehicle to be more than it was ever
intended to be e.g. it *is* noisier than a Jag, slower than a Porsche.
But it's from the best 4 x 4 stable around. I'm not sure what you intend
to do with the vehiccle when you speak about survivivability but the
pedigree of the beast is sound being as mechanically it is very much
based on the Range Rover albeit there have been improvements over the
original concept. Neveretheless it's proven.
>Hello
>Should I get one I would put about 18000 miles pa on the clock, most
>of it on road, but some more silly stuff.... I can manage basic servicing
>and repairs myself.
Fine, that gets the oil changed but don't underestimate the value of the
trained eye whilst carrying out the service. Proper servicing enhances
the reliability of the vehicle. Of that there is *no* doubt. And after
all the beast you're talking about is going to be around the 18k to 20k
mark, if you've that sort of dosh spare why bother with DIY servicing ?
But, there again you do have long holidays !!
>So what problems do they have (L/M reg TDi) and how many oil rigs
>will I have to buy to keep it moving.....
Providing it's the vehicle you want very few indeed. About 27 mpg.
>Do I need my own full time personal mechanic ?
No, hire one, on an as required basis, like every 6,000 miles or 6
months whichever is the sooner.
Would it last 8 years with up to 130 000 on the clock ?
And the rest.
Regards, Ian
FOREST LANDROVERS' 4 x 4 CENTRE
Royal Forest of Dean, Glos, UK
+44 (0)1594 822606/(0)402 000132
http://www.star.co.uk/forest
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From: C.J.Short@ste0418.wins.icl.co.uk
Date: Sat, 23 Mar 1996 23:49:17 +0000
Subject: Wanted - Series LWB Station Wagon
Does anyone out there know of a Series LWB Station Wagon for sale.
I`m willing to consider anything, but if it needs lots of work
would prefer an earlier Series vehicle. The reason for the
interest is due to recent expansions in the family and the SWB
just isn`t big enough for the OES dog and the kids anymore.
I may see some of you at the Old Sodbury sort out if I can
justify the expense to the wiff.
Chris (SIII SWB [Winifred])
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Date: Sat, 23 Mar 1996 10:22:24 GMT
From: "S.W.Brierley" <S.W.Brierley@dl.ac.uk>
Subject: V8 Fuel probs-thanks guys.
Hi all
I mailed a while ago about V8 Fuel/enginge probs.
Got quite a lot of replies and am carrying out a
process of elimination, no results yet.
Thanks for all the help, once again the list
proves invaluable.
Stu.
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