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Rover v8 - weak spark
My 3.5 v8 has developed a weak spark issue, the spark is strong from the coil but weak from the distributor to plugs. Replacing the distributor did not solve the issue. What else could be causing this issue? 1999 Land Rover Defender 110 td5 station wagon
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Not an expert at all but could it be a bad lead? Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197

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Hmm, I overlooked that completely. They're pretty cheap so it wouldn't hurt buying a new set and fitting them. 1999 Land Rover Defender 110 td5 station wagon
1998 Land Rover Defender 110 County Station Wagon ~ Sold
1995 Land Rover Defender 110 V8 Station Wagon ~ Sold Sad
1985 Land Rover 110 ex mod project Tithonus ~ Sold Sad
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shaggydog wrote:
Not an expert at all but could it be a bad lead?

Turns out it was a bad earth on the distributor. Running fine again now. 1999 Land Rover Defender 110 td5 station wagon
1998 Land Rover Defender 110 County Station Wagon ~ Sold
1995 Land Rover Defender 110 V8 Station Wagon ~ Sold Sad
1985 Land Rover 110 ex mod project Tithonus ~ Sold Sad
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