Recent content by motorhead

thanks guys. What do you think about the older type gearbox?

Hi, So, I'm back on the hunt for a Disco (:dance:). I'm looking at a 1993 Disco but the thing that puzzles me is that it's got a post-1994 face. You know - with the bigger headlamps and stuff. The mirrors and the interior are old-school. Would that tell you that the car has been in an...

Yey, thanks for that :) I've taken a break from off-roading, but I definitely need an estate car that can carry at least 4 adult passengers with comfort. I also haul stuff around occasionally, so I need a big estate car. I almost ended up buying a Volvo 960 but chickened out because of all the...

Thanks everyone for the input. I'm quite tempted to do that, I like the way Discos look. I wish somebody suggested I get a P38A. I'll have to rebuild the garage door for a Disco :( erm... not sure I'd enjoy that! That's exactly how I feel when I see a guy driving one. I won't be seen...

yey, another one of those "which one to buy" threads. Only this time a little more specific. So, as far as Land Rovers are concerned, I've only owned first generation Discos. But since I hate welding, I decided to get rid of my last one and get a "proper car". It didn't work. I tested different...

Umh... a fair point. Has anyone had experience with breakdown cover? Looked at my policy but it doesn't go into details. Wondering if they'd help me with tyres or not?

So, here we go - a nice shiny bolt in my tyre. I've read a few older posts and it seems 50/50 - some chaps say "use repair kits", some say - get it repaired professionally. I've looked at this kit on Amazon http://www.amazon.co.uk/Silverline-Tyre-Repair-Kit-380421/dp/B001QUN9UQ/ Has anyone...

storm99, spot on, it's 1.7 for each axle plus 2.3 for the box. Another trip to my EuroCarParts (no, not affiliated :P ) the last place where I can get the not-made-in-China stuff. British car - British oil... fair deal!

dooroy, ouch, sounds bad! The car was serviced a year ago and the gearbox, transfer box and axles were drained and filled... with something by a local garage. I have since taken over the maintenance and repairs but I have no documentation on what was actually put in the car. storm99, I only got...

I'm about to top up my transfer box and axles but I have no service history and no idea what's currently in my transfer box. If I had a straightforward case, I'd just put some EP90 in, however, knowing that some weirdos do use ATF in their transfer boxes, I'm wondering if there's a quick test I...

We're not all born mechanics. This is my first car that I'm servicing myself so bear with... I'm trying my best!

Yeah, all right! I'll challenge you on "Saturday Kitchen" and we'll see who's a better cook :D

Matt Baxter, you're a star. Got it at last! They are indeed faulty. I'm hoping this is as easy as to replace the bulbs. How do I know which bulb to check? ricc, just noticed your post. Thank you, will check it tomorrow. It now kind of makes sense :)

No honestly not. My MOT Refusal certificate says: "Front position lamps not working" and I've got no idea how to fix it... I cannot say I'm having much more clarity after this thread. Just checked all three positions of the lever and they all seem to be working... :( :(

:D does that mean I'm immortal? I just realised that I don't know what is sidelights. I'm not taking a ****, honestly. The left lever on my steering wheel has 3 positions - Low beam close range, Low beam far range and High beam (with the blue indicator)... so...puzzled!!!