Thread: v8 disco cutting out

I have a 93 V8 discovery, i have only bought it recently and in 500kms of driving it has cut out twice while driving, and coughed and nearly cut out once, no 3 events have been under the same circumstances, on a closer inspection of the engine bay the spark plug leads all look new and so does the fuel filter, which tells me the previous owner tried chasing the same problem, on both occasions it started straight away again, and on one of the occasions a strong fuel smell was present.
I look forward to any replies and i do realise it could be a number of things but if i can eliminate as many of them myself that would be great.

Cheers

Originally Posted by punchn

I have a 93 V8 discovery, i have only bought it recently and in 500kms of driving it has cut out twice while driving, and coughed and nearly cut out once, no 3 events have been under the same circumstances, on a closer inspection of the engine bay the spark plug leads all look new and so does the fuel filter, which tells me the previous owner tried chasing the same problem, on both occasions it started straight away again, and on one of the occasions a strong fuel smell was present.
I look forward to any replies and i do realise it could be a number of things but if i can eliminate as many of them myself that would be great.

Cheers

Most likely the ignition amplifier, the coil or the wiring around the coil being loose. Check all wire connections at the ignition coil for looseness, and crimp with pliers if needed.

For the reason of Lucas ignition amps being unreliable I did the conversion detailed in the following thread:

Lucas ignition amplifier replacement by Bosch 024

Best of luck.