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    '03 discovery keeps shutting down after 6 minutes.

    Could be many things so a logical approach is necessary. If you can make sure this is not some electronic fault, some immobilisers shut off fuel after a few minutes if they think they have been spoofed or hot wired. If not this then likely a fuel issue. Check fuel filters and filter casings for...
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    Considering a Temp Spare + Full Spare - Opinions?

    I guess it does reduce visibility particularly if you are short, however it is principally pedestrians and cyclists you can't see and they are expendible[emoji50] Caber :)
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    Electric

    Elias glad I could help, sorry I don't know much about the handbrake cable routing in your motor. Sadly modern vehicles are rarely maintenance friendly so you may need to shift a lot of trim to get access to it. Good luck! Caber :)
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    Considering a Temp Spare + Full Spare - Opinions?

    My old series 3 has its spare on the bonnet. How about trying to fix a rear door mount to the bonnet. I have seen this done on early discoveries for off road work Caber :)
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    Electric

    You have a problem with the earth strap between the engine block and chassis! Your handbrake cable is taking the full starter current and is fried as a result. Should be an easy fix to replace the earth strap but I would be changing handbrake cable as it is cooked. I wouldn't be using the...
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    Best ways to improve/preserve Series 3 FFR?

    Weathertight again[emoji23] that is extreme optimism I really doubt that was ever weathertight it would be a unique series 3 if it was[emoji2]. A good steam clean followed by a couple of days on your back underneath scraping off all the old crap, paint and inevitable rust followed by derusting...

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