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On my cylinder head, I have this sensor, the plug is broken, and cables cut/snapped. I think it's for the EGR, can anyone confirm? If so, was thinking of stripping back the cables to tidy up. Also wondering if I should reuse the sensor hole for something else (e.g. an improved temp gauge, in...

Whilst working on the brakes today, I spotted this stray plastic pipe near the vacuum pump, it seems to run along the transmission tunnel, but not sure where it goes, what it should be connected to at the engine side. Any ideas?

Some progress, I now have some: - 3/16 Cupro Nickel Tubing - AB hand held SAE flare tool - Brake Pipe Unions - Metric Male So hopefully good to go, however most of my old pipe clips are breaking when removing the old pipe. I'm currently needing ones for the bulkhead, and inner wings. Are...

I may have too, was rather hoping to get supplies delivered before tackling this though.

I have been servicing my brakes, and need to replace a brake pipe. I'd like to bite the bullet, and make my own. But, I'm unsure what I need for a D1 (300tdi ABS). Do I need metric or SAE? What fittings should I buy? Copper or Cunife? Any recommendations on where to buy? Thanks

@300bhp/ton Bought it as it was pretty good nick, yes have ARB's installed. Will look at the ProComps. @Knappster Thanks, and yes the tyres look crazy small with the lift.

I have a 97 D1 300tdi, it came to me with raised springs/dampers (Terrafirma +4" I think), and tired suspension bushes. The ride quality is pretty bad, harsh and crashing. It's fitted with 235/70R16 tyres. It's mainly used on road, although sometimes loaded heavily, but generally not. My...

Exhaust manifold gasket changed, some loose studs, but upon reassembly not fix. Glad I did it though as cleaned the intake manifold, and torqued everything up properly. Whilst at it cleaned up the starter motor connections. So, then removed EGR blanking plate, and sure enough it was blowing...

Thanks, I do have an inlet/exhaust manifold gasket, so will try replacing that, and see if that is the issue.

I've been slowly working my way through maintenance jobs on my D1 300tdi, most recently, the exhaust/manifold was blowing, so I took the opportunity to fit a decat downpipe, all fitted fine, with no leaks. However, when checking, I notice I'm getting a small puff of smoke from the back of the...

It's a 97 XS, 300tdi

@sierrafery Thanks for your help. And I'm now pretty convinced to get it fixed up properly now. To be honest, I don't know. I guess the previous owner removed the ABS bulb, as this doesn't light on power on. I can of course, check this and replace the bulb if thats the case. I had also...

Thanks for the comments. I agree insurance could be an issue, but if declared should be legal so not sure any further problem at the point with fatal accidents/dodo

When I got my Disco, the ABS had been disabled, presumably because of a fault. However, I'm a bit uncomfortable that the ABS pump is still in place, so really should be working or completely removed. So, as I'm going through fixing stuff, I'm wondering if I should bite the bullet, and try to...

Was worried that'd restrict what little power I already have. I take it, it works ok like that?

So I can charge it when driving via a split charge relay. Will be using solar to when parked up.

About to install a leisure battery, and unsure where is best. The usual space at the front has the airbox intake pipe, I have an ABS pump too, so that restricts moving the airbox. Currently considering: Under passenger front seat, although height is marginal, so not sure that's a goer. In the...

Mine is 1998 according to the VIN, but was registered in '97. I think they pre-registered cars back then. At this age, I expect many "improvements" were made during its life. I will disassemble my drive chain, and check everything over. Although as mentioned above, it could be wheel balancing.

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