Dizzy, HT leads and Serp Belt
Discussion
Personally, I read the threads on here about the use of various 'racing' HT leads and just bought a set for the Range Rover V8 Classic. Fit well with a positive click. Definite improvement since some of mine were 17 years old I think!
The Serpentine belt I bought had Land Rover, BMW 1 and 3 series written on it (?). They are defined purely by their length so fit many cars. Different length required of course if you have A/C or a non-standard tensioner (fitted by a few).
Distributor caps are variable, I've read about Lucas 'copies' that don't perform well.
The Serpentine belt I bought had Land Rover, BMW 1 and 3 series written on it (?). They are defined purely by their length so fit many cars. Different length required of course if you have A/C or a non-standard tensioner (fitted by a few).
Distributor caps are variable, I've read about Lucas 'copies' that don't perform well.
Have a look at the top of the Griff forum at the parts wiki and check your belt length as it depends on PAS or AC or not - doubt a motor factors will have much idea tbh, something like a 3.9 RR Classic would be a close match on their computer for leads. Beware crap parts - rotor arm in particular - cause more problems than they solve!
andy43 said:
Have a look at the top of the Griff forum at the parts wiki and check your belt length as it depends on PAS or AC or not - doubt a motor factors will have much idea tbh, something like a 3.9 RR Classic would be a close match on their computer for leads. Beware crap parts - rotor arm in particular - cause more problems than they solve!
Noted....wasnt going to go in saying its a TVR and that will pull a blank look 
I might just take the belt off and go in with it. TBH my local GSF in Farnham are quite good plus I have a trade account with them 
TwinKam said:
Lucas is not Lucas anymore. It's just a name that was sold to the highest bidder. Beware.
Thats interesting didnt know that thanks!I would be very careful about replacing anything in/on the distributor if you don't have to.
When a new thread starts with " I have got a misfire I can't find/the car suddenly won't start", my first question is usually "what have you changed recently?".
The biggest culprits are extenders, distributor parts and dodgy plug leads.....in that order.
Also bear in mind that between your plug leads, extenders and plugs, you need at least one item that is resistive.
When a new thread starts with " I have got a misfire I can't find/the car suddenly won't start", my first question is usually "what have you changed recently?".
The biggest culprits are extenders, distributor parts and dodgy plug leads.....in that order.
Also bear in mind that between your plug leads, extenders and plugs, you need at least one item that is resistive.
As said above the belt is standard Rover V8.
I took my old one to Rimmers when replacing the tensioner last month, and they said both came off a Discovery 2 3.9 petrol.
Don't assume that parts will be fine because of where you bought them.
My TVR expert bought me a new set of extenders last year, from the most unimpeachable source.
6 months later 6 had failed. And I am far from the only one to suffer that.
I now have the expensive ceramic capped leads that Racetech sell. Spot on (so far!)
Bear in mind that misfires waste time, money and fuel when trying to cut corners.
I took my old one to Rimmers when replacing the tensioner last month, and they said both came off a Discovery 2 3.9 petrol.
Don't assume that parts will be fine because of where you bought them.
My TVR expert bought me a new set of extenders last year, from the most unimpeachable source.
6 months later 6 had failed. And I am far from the only one to suffer that.
I now have the expensive ceramic capped leads that Racetech sell. Spot on (so far!)
Bear in mind that misfires waste time, money and fuel when trying to cut corners.
WokingWedger said:
QBee said:
I now have the expensive ceramic capped leads that Racetech sell. Spot on (so far!)
Bear in mind that misfires waste time, money and fuel when trying to cut corners.
DittoBear in mind that misfires waste time, money and fuel when trying to cut corners.
Confidence at last !
Did yours have the numbers mismatched to lead length ?
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