Land Rover Zone - Land Rover Discovery http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz Got yourself a Disco? Get yourself in here! Forum Sponsored By: SIDESTEPS UK en Thu, 17 May 2012 11:51:42 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/images/misc/rss.jpg Land Rover Zone - Land Rover Discovery http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz Disco 2 Front prop shaft rebuilt http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f8/front-prop-shaft-rebuilt-187907.html Thu, 17 May 2012 00:23:48 GMT Hi all I´m Javier from Chile, my 2000 D2 Td5 with 385.000 kms is having some problem with the front prop shaft (funny noises), I deside rebuild the old one. There´s a rebuilt kit any expiriances?. I´m working with the expiriance of www.discovery2.co.uk (http://www.discovery2.co.uk) Thanks a lot Hi all I´m Javier from Chile, my 2000 D2 Td5 with 385.000 kms is having some problem with the front prop shaft (funny noises), I deside rebuild the old one. There´s a rebuilt kit any expiriances?.

I´m working with the expiriance of www.discovery2.co.uk

Thanks a lot ]]> Land Rover Discovery jfamor http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f8/front-prop-shaft-rebuilt-187907.html Disco 2 Saw another Disco 2 but... http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f8/saw-another-disco-2-but-187903.html Wed, 16 May 2012 23:00:07 GMT Hi, saw another Disco 2 today: 2003, 65000M, GS 5seats, one owner from new, Has stamps in book (I think it only had just oil changes), MOT and Tax September. Guy wants £6500 for it Chassis has flaky surface rust but seems solid, out triggers (if that is what they are called) seem rusty, side steps also rusty on underside (they have holes), sill are nice. Was looking ok, but then noticed... Hi, saw another Disco 2 today: 2003, 65000M, GS 5seats, one owner from new, Has stamps in book (I think it only had just oil changes), MOT and Tax September. Guy wants £6500 for it

Chassis has flaky surface rust but seems solid, out triggers (if that is what they are called) seem rusty, side steps also rusty on underside (they have holes), sill are nice.

Was looking ok, but then noticed an amber light on dashboard that does not go off - the ACE. Owner said that it has been like that for about 2 yrs!

Is this not an MOT failure??

Is this car worth buying or would you walk away?

If I buy it I think I would remove the ACE altogether but I would not have the money to do it straight away.

Thanks ]]> Land Rover Discovery maelstrom http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f8/saw-another-disco-2-but-187903.html Disco 2 Massive brake travel on new brakes http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f8/massive-brake-travel-new-brakes-187900.html Wed, 16 May 2012 21:52:00 GMT Hi,can anyone help. baught a TD5 a couple of weeks ago, in pretty good condition but rear brakes completely shot , totally seized and had to virtually cut every brake component off with a grinder. Now have brand new Discs, pads Carriers and Pistons etc fitted to both sides, rear only. I have bled the rears, one at a time and am able to build the pressure up in the system after only a couple... Hi,can anyone help. baught a TD5 a couple of weeks ago, in pretty good condition but rear brakes completely shot , totally seized and had to virtually cut every brake component off with a grinder. Now have brand new Discs, pads Carriers and Pistons etc fitted to both sides, rear only. I have bled the rears, one at a time and am able to build the pressure up in the system after only a couple pushes on the brake pedal during the bleeding process (not swearing, honestly), and the brake fluid runs clear (no bubbles). The brake fluid resivoir is full and the jar I am using to catch the expelled brake fluid in shows that fluid is passing out of the system. I asked my wife to push on the brake pedal, which she reluctantly did , and the pads hold the disc firmly on both sides and when the brake pedal is released, the hubs spin without binding or grinding. I live on a farm and drove down our track, but when attempting to brake, the brake travels virtually to the floor for appx 1 to 1 1/2 pushes on the brake pedal, and then full resistance is felt through the brake pedal and the car stops pretty quickly, much better than before. My question therefore is this. Should my wife consider it her wifely duty to help me bleed the brakes, or go inside instead and watch the apprentice whilst I fix the car so that she can go to some pony club meet at the weekend. No, thats not the question.. the question is.......should I have bled the whole system, fronts and rear, or could it be that I have made some silly schoolboy error. Any assistance/suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Rockhopper. ]]> Land Rover Discovery Rockhopper http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f8/massive-brake-travel-new-brakes-187900.html <![CDATA[Disco 1 '98 Discovery Aircon Compressor Wiring]]> http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f8/98-discovery-aircon-compressor-wiring-187846.html Wed, 16 May 2012 12:54:54 GMT Hello folks,

I have a '98 Discovery which is getting long in the tooth but is still plodding along fine! It just sailed through the MOT, however during the inspection the tester noticed that the drive belt (air con) etc was shredding itself to pieces.

Fitted a new one, no problem but noticed in the process that the two wires to the compressor clutch from the pressure switch had been snapped off just behind the compressor pulley. Checked the 30 amp aircon fuse and sure enough it had blown.

I've managed (with a lot of contortionism) to solder the two wires back on and heat shrinked them. I've replaced the fuse and Bingo! Clutch is now working again and cold air galore.

As I've "bodged" this back together I was wondering if any of you guys know if it is possible to easily replace the wires properly to the aircon compressor. Is it a connector on the compressor or do the wires go straight into the compressor casing?

Any knowledge gratefully accepted!

Thanks,

Simon. ]]> Land Rover Discovery flyingwysiwyg http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f8/98-discovery-aircon-compressor-wiring-187846.html Disco 2 Anyone help identify this please?? http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f8/anyone-help-identify-please-187815.html Tue, 15 May 2012 21:35:59 GMT I have a switch just to the left of my headlight aim adjuster, anyone know what it couild be?? (see pics):confused::confused: I have a switch just to the left of my headlight aim adjuster, anyone know what it couild be?? (see pics):confused::confused:
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]]> Land Rover Discovery CEZ1869 http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f8/anyone-help-identify-please-187815.html Disco 1 Front of exhaust bolts http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f8/front-exhaust-bolts-187811.html Tue, 15 May 2012 21:23:24 GMT Anyone know what size the bolts are on the front connection of exhaust to turbo? Anyone know what size the bolts are on the front connection of exhaust to turbo? ]]> Land Rover Discovery plastic soul http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f8/front-exhaust-bolts-187811.html Disco 1 300tdi wiring http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f8/300tdi-wiring-187807.html Tue, 15 May 2012 20:44:18 GMT hi guys, i was playing about earlier looking for a 12v live feed near the ignition, I found a white cable that when key was turned provided the power needed, however it now no longer seems to provide a power feed, cable isnt damaged in any way, so what fuse would it be as i cant seem to find what its for, uite thin just white, sits along side another white and ? cable and 2 purple cables,... hi guys,

i was playing about earlier looking for a 12v live feed near the ignition,

I found a white cable that when key was turned provided the power needed, however it now no longer seems to provide a power feed, cable isnt damaged in any way, so what fuse would it be as i cant seem to find what its for, uite thin just white, sits along side another white and ? cable and 2 purple cables, looks to go to the ignition itself. ]]> Land Rover Discovery Paulmitchell1984 http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f8/300tdi-wiring-187807.html Disco 1 roll cage http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f8/roll-cage-187803.html Tue, 15 May 2012 20:14:30 GMT actually this for a two door rangie,but all rangie owners on forum are p38 ,so thought might have more luck here.. anyone made a roll cage for one?? looking for ideas..for a two door,front legs infront of dash.. thanks cant afford new..not for comp use.. actually this for a two door rangie,but all rangie owners on forum are p38 ,so thought might have more luck here..

anyone made a roll cage for one??

looking for ideas..for a two door,front legs infront of dash..

thanks

cant afford new..not for comp use.. ]]> Land Rover Discovery zen http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f8/roll-cage-187803.html Disco 2 galv chassis on d2 http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f8/galv-chassis-d2-187793.html Tue, 15 May 2012 19:07:08 GMT Hi I don't want to be covering an old topic but my search on Here found nothing so I am after a galv chassis for my disco 2 td5. Can't seem to find anywhere to even get an idea on price I was thinking prob about 2grand to get one. How much do you tink it would cost me to have it fitted or is it best to strip my wagon down and get the current chassis galvanised?
This is all due to spending 5grand cutting all the rust out of my vw and getting her shipshape. I don't like rust lol. ]]> Land Rover Discovery mattallaspects http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f8/galv-chassis-d2-187793.html Disco 1 2 button remote http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f8/2-button-remote-187791.html Tue, 15 May 2012 18:51:30 GMT does anyone know how to programme a 2 button remote for 300tdi???? does anyone know how to programme a 2 button remote for 300tdi???? ]]> Land Rover Discovery Discoboo http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f8/2-button-remote-187791.html Disco 2 blocked radiator?? http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f8/blocked-radiator-187789.html Tue, 15 May 2012 18:46:02 GMT Today I replaced the thermostat on my TD5 (1999) to try and cure a radiator problem. The radiator is always cold to the touch - only hot near the top pipe connection, so after reading a couple of threads it sounded like a failed thermostat. Thermostat changed and still the same problem. Am I right in thinking its a blocked radiator or is there another more likely candidate? Also any hints and... Today I replaced the thermostat on my TD5 (1999) to try and cure a radiator problem. The radiator is always cold to the touch - only hot near the top pipe connection, so after reading a couple of threads it sounded like a failed thermostat. Thermostat changed and still the same problem. Am I right in thinking its a blocked radiator or is there another more likely candidate? Also any hints and tips regarding changing the radiator?

Thanks
Ian ]]> Land Rover Discovery tsangpa http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f8/blocked-radiator-187789.html Disco 2 Sticky tyres link is broken... http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f8/sticky-tyres-link-broken-187784.html Tue, 15 May 2012 18:14:25 GMT Hi guys

I know there's a sticky thread about Disco tyres but the link that it contains no longer works:

http://members.shaw.ca/jbarge/tires.html

Dos anyone have a current list of which tyre sizes will fit a D2 without modification?

Thanks as always.

Stu ]]> Land Rover Discovery london stu http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f8/sticky-tyres-link-broken-187784.html Disco 1 cats gone http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f8/cats-gone-187772.html Tue, 15 May 2012 17:14:02 GMT hi all just wondering if a 91 exhaust system with out the cats would fit on my 95 v8, my cats are gone and just been informed im looking at £400 ish, cheers Andy hi all just wondering if a 91 exhaust system with out the cats would fit on my 95 v8, my cats are gone and just been informed im looking at £400 ish, cheers Andy ]]> Land Rover Discovery andyt54 http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f8/cats-gone-187772.html Disco 1 Distributor woes.. http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f8/distributor-woes-187765.html Tue, 15 May 2012 16:12:33 GMT Hi Folks, _97 V8i Es Auto:_ I had an issue with the distributor, the disco was running rough and I was 80% sure it was the dizzy, So I got a nice new shiny one from eBay, came with a 2 wire lead that plugs into the 3 terminal connector, all supposed to fit fine... Well I am stumped, set to tdc, connected wires, made sure ht leads going where they should.... I am getting sparks but just... Hi Folks,

97 V8i Es Auto:

I had an issue with the distributor, the disco was running rough and I was 80% sure it was the dizzy, So I got a nice new shiny one from eBay, came with a 2 wire lead that plugs into the 3 terminal connector, all supposed to fit fine...
Well I am stumped, set to tdc, connected wires, made sure ht leads going where they should.... I am getting sparks but just not firing at all, not even a hint of life.
Even had the local mobile mechanic come and give it a go.... He thinks the new dizzy is just not working or not compatible ?
I have got a second hand but correct part on the way from eBay again...
Any ideas as to what I am missing or anyone had dodgy new parts ?
I'll send it back if the one of the way works fine and get a refund.

Stu ]]> Land Rover Discovery Camo http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f8/distributor-woes-187765.html Disco 1 My 300 has bent a rocker shaft and I dont know why... http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f8/my-300-has-bent-rocker-shaft-i-dont-know-why-187764.html Tue, 15 May 2012 15:52:56 GMT I was driving the Disco into work this morning when all of a sudden it started running on 3 and lost power. I decided to drive it home and get one of my guys to collect it on the truck later. We got it back and after a little bit of searching I found no.4 cylinders valve caps both missing (I found them next to the valve springs). When I went to refit them we noticed the shaft has bent and the... I was driving the Disco into work this morning when all of a sudden it started running on 3 and lost power. I decided to drive it home and get one of my guys to collect it on the truck later. We got it back and after a little bit of searching I found no.4 cylinders valve caps both missing (I found them next to the valve springs). When I went to refit them we noticed the shaft has bent and the 8th rocker has hit the rocker box cover (the screw part on the adjuster).

Im racking my brain to figure out what has happened here, heres what the story is so far, A few weeks back I cooked it at sailsbury due to a stuck stat. I have since rebuilt it, skimmed it, measured and got the correct gasket e.t.c. and reset the tappet clearences (0.2mm). I had it running for a while and done a few miles in it, it all seemed OK, I even used it last night with no issues, not until this morning anyway.

I have removed the head and there is no head/valve contact. One of the camshaft runners (the cylinder in the guide piece) shows the impact of the push rod although the rod is still straight and as I said the shaft has bent over no.4 cylinder.

I really cant see a reason why this would of happened, the only thing I can think off is the valve cap has moved and the lip of the cap has got caught between rocker and valve effectively making it twice as deep as the valve cap should be and maybe forcing it all to bend, other than this I have no idea so I was wondering if anyone else has come across anything similar?? ]]> Land Rover Discovery Jongould http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f8/my-300-has-bent-rocker-shaft-i-dont-know-why-187764.html