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    Tool to remove steering knuckle ball joints

    Alright folks Lets just clear something up here so that people who don't know any better don't get the wrong information. This post is about a tool to remove steering knuckle ball joints from the hub carrier. IT IS NOT ABOUT REMOVING TAPERED TRACK ROD ENDS. The steering knuckle ball joints...
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    Tool to remove steering knuckle ball joints

    Listerdiesel Thanks for that, I've ordered from Cromwell. Cheers
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    Tool to remove steering knuckle ball joints

    Yeah td5tool that's the kind of thing I keep getting in search results. I also found hydraulic puller/press type tools as well. Like you found out, the adaptors in the set aren't the correct size and you made your own with scaffy tubing. I reckon I'll buy one of those ball joint puller kits...
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    Tool to remove steering knuckle ball joints

    Hello folks I have browsed the web and have still been unable to find an answer. I need to replace the steering knuckle ball joints on my Disco II, parts 11 and 13 on attached diagram. I will buy a tool to do this job but want to know which tool will work. Specifically which tool has...
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    Timpsons Key Cutting

    Key is still working haha
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    What have you done to your Landie today.

    I changed the gearbox oil in my manual TD5. What a difference!! Smooth gear changes and it no longer holds on the gears after a long drive. I'd recommend anyone do this simple job.
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    Timpsons Key Cutting

    All is good, key turns same as the Land Rover one does :)
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    Disco 2 tow hitch electric socket mounting plates

    Thanks Headtester What I'm after are the brackets like the ones in the bottom right of this pic Discovery 2 Tow Hitch Adjustable Air Discovery 2 1998 on Air Spring BA 186B
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    Disco 2 tow hitch electric socket mounting plates

    Alright folks I have removed the Land Rover tow hitch from my Disco 2 for de-rusting and painting. I am after two new mounting plates for the electric sockets. They are single socket mounting plates and are folded to fit from the bolt they are attached to and around the side of the...
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    Timpsons Key Cutting

    Yes Beneagles the key worked perfectly And Defender300td1 of course he fancied me, I'm lovely haha
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    Timpsons Key Cutting

    Folks I thought I'd stick a post on about this. I went into the high street key cutting/shoe repairs company Timpsons today to get a blank key cut for my Discovery. I supplied the key to the Assistant who informed as a Company they no longer cut customer supplied keys. The reason being...
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    2001 Discovery Adventurer interior trim

    Thanks Dave I have seen the panel on one of the Land Rover spares sites. I think I will get one as it will finish off the interior. All the best
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    2001 Discovery Adventurer interior trim

    Hello folks, I have bought a 2001 Adventurer and have a query about the interior trim around the gear sticks. My car has the black rubber mat there but the doors and passenger side dashboard have wood inserts. My friends ES Premium has wood inserts in the same locations as my car but...
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    High mileage TD5

    Thanks for the replies folks. I eventually bought a 2001 Adventurer with 123,000 on the clock. So far it's had a full service including diff and box oils. New water pump, new sump gasket, new cam shaft oil seal, egr blank and new MAF.
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    High mileage TD5

    Hello Troops I have sold my Freelander and am upgrading to a TD5 Disco. I have found one with 170,000 motorway miles on it. What should I be wary of, over and above all the usual things you'd check on any car. Thanks for your help, Neil
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