Thanks, E. The truck runs, but should it be running better? Based on the amount of neglect I've found in other areas I'm assuming the previous owner didn't do anything for which I don't have a receipt. I have records for a complete engine swap but I can't tell how old the ancillaries are.
I like your new distributor idea, but I have bigger problems for now. Truck wouldn't start this morning and now wife is pissed, wants to get rid of the Rangie and keep the Disco. I went through this same problem a couple months ago and took the truck to Gord'n at Lamorna, the local Rover whiz. He diagnosed faulty fusible links. I now have a D1 fuse block replacing those things, plus a new battery, new battery cables, new plugs, new ignition coil, so I'm annoyed that the no start problem returned.
Gord'n told me moisture condenses on the plugs in wet weather, which causes the starting issue. That doesn't make sense to me - I don't see how moisture gets in there. It is often the case that when it's raining, the Range Rover won't start, so there seems to be some connection.
I'll call you. I really want to keep this truck because of the work already invested and the rarity of the model (93 Sport in Aegean blue).
I like your new distributor idea, but I have bigger problems for now. Truck wouldn't start this morning and now wife is pissed, wants to get rid of the Rangie and keep the Disco. I went through this same problem a couple months ago and took the truck to Gord'n at Lamorna, the local Rover whiz. He diagnosed faulty fusible links. I now have a D1 fuse block replacing those things, plus a new battery, new battery cables, new plugs, new ignition coil, so I'm annoyed that the no start problem returned.
Gord'n told me moisture condenses on the plugs in wet weather, which causes the starting issue. That doesn't make sense to me - I don't see how moisture gets in there. It is often the case that when it's raining, the Range Rover won't start, so there seems to be some connection.
I'll call you. I really want to keep this truck because of the work already invested and the rarity of the model (93 Sport in Aegean blue).