1985 Other Rover Models 1985 rover 3500 v8

1985 ROVER
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JANEYGIRL26
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1985 Other Rover Models V8 Automatic

we bort a new distirbutor cap & a new rotor, plugged our leads up with the ryt firing order & it cranks over but it cuts out, but while its cranking over it sounds like theres some gunk somewhere, then theres a strong smell of petrol, & it wont crank over after that, we have twin carbys, if you can shed some light on this for me, i would be very greatfull.
Apr 14, 2010 at 5:39 PM
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DAVE H
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we do not have spec's and diagrams for the rover range of vehicles .. Haynes will supply a repair manual with the details you require, avaliable at most good autoparts stores or from there website !
Apr 14, 2010 at 7:46 PM
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