Thread: 97 disco wont start.

Originally Posted by bacchusboy

Hi all first post on this forum and looking forward to more.Just bought a 97 3.9 auto disco very cheap but it isnt running.The owner said it runs well when it starts which is not all that often resently.Originaly it was running rough at low rpm and spluttering when accelerating so it went in for a tune up. The mechanic had it for 2 weeks and couldnt fix it but still sent a bill for $1650.00.A customer of mine,her father owns the vehicle and asked if i could take a look at it for him,as i have been a mechanic for 27 years and still am.Thinking this is just another job it couldnt be all that hard of i go tools in hand and solve the problem. Mmm not that easy .Firstly the invoice said he had changed,plugs,leads,cap and rotor,coil, fuel pump which all look new.I checked the spark at the coil and it was good but at the spark plug end it was a little weak.Pulled the intake pipe at the tb and hit it up with aero start but no joy not even a cough splutter or backfire.Pulled the plugs and they were all wet.Checked for injector pulse o.k.Good fuel pressure at inj rail.Has me stumped.Any clues regards Keith

Did you buy it cheap or are you looking at it for your customers Father??

Anyhow, try unplugging the MAF, if it fires up it will run rich,
this is just a test to see if MAF has anything to do with it not starting

ignition module? I had this and the engine would not go at all, otherwise, timing - need to check that this is right, or MAF as said

Originally Posted by bacchusboy

Hi all first post on this forum and looking forward to more

Generally one starts in the "Introduction" thread and posts up pics of the ride that they possess, showing us the "pride & joy" ....

Cause .... Thems the

But if you just want to cut to the chase .....
Open up the Dizzy and look for a genuine LUCUS rotor ... if not / replace
Change those plugs to brand new NGK (check the numbers for gas or Petrol setup)
Down 2 Aspros and a glass of water for the



Given your trade, you should know all about Amplifiers, and the checking of leads

... see how that goes....

Mike

BTW, welcome to the Forum, Regards Frank.

Sorry guys for not following protocol picks will come soon very busy this time of year and getting busier.Paid $1000 bucks for the beast with reg and near new tyres.

Originally Posted by mike 90 RR

Generally one starts in the "Introduction" thread and posts up pics of the ride that they possess, showing us the "pride & joy" ....

Cause .... Thems the

They are?

Crikey. Best I go and introduce myself.........

Originally Posted by p38arover

They are?

Crikey. Best I go and introduce myself.........

Bloomin' newbies. I bet you're not even in Members Rides yet .

Originally Posted by Scouse

Bloomin' newbies. I bet you're not even in Members Rides yet .

By heck, I think you're right!