Won't read OS x Install Disc to repair Volume

I need to repair the Quicksilver Volume on a G4 PowerMac running OS X 10.4.11. I put in the OS X Install Disc 1, restart the computer, hold down the C key, get a gray screen for awhile, the disc ejects and the the computer goes into normal start up. I've tried both disc 1 and 2 with the same results. I've done this repair once before so I know the repair procedure was working at that time. The DVD drive is reading OK as I've tried different DVD's which start up. Any suggestions on how to get the volume repair completed and/or to get the OS X Install disc to read? Thank you in advance!

Thanks for the feedback!
I'd like to get your opinion on whether to upgrade the G4 hard drive or look at a newer G5.
First opinion, get this as you can invoke it in SU mode to do lots, might even speed up your G4...
Applejack...
http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/19596
After installing, reboot holding down CMD+s, then when the DOS like prompt shows, type in...
applejack AUTO
Then let it do all 5 of it's things.
At least it'll eliminate some questions if it doesn't fix it.
The 5 things it does are...
Correct any Disk problems.
Repair Permissions.
Clear out Cache Files.
Repair/check several plist files.
Dump the VM files for a fresh start.
Though I lusted after a G5, any G5, but especially the Quad, I thank the powers that be for preventing it... I've seen too many problems with them.
As far as an HD, yes, it can really improve speed of OSX. Do you have the RAM maxed out?
You don't say which G4, but here's a few HD choices...
http://eshop.macsales.com/MyOWC/Upgrades.cfm?sort=pop&model=152&type=DataStorage&TI=2353&shoupgrds=ShowUpgrades

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