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  1. spud murphy

    Running 300 TDi on heating oil

    Anyone had a go at this?? I heard that you have to add oil to it, but question is how much/ ratio and what type?? I assume that you pay duty as per veggie alternatives?? Any feedback appreciated. Cheers Spud
  2. spud murphy

    dad its rolling backwards.....

    Hiya Radical, Mine was a bit sluggish thro the box and also crept backards on a slight incline until I dropped the gearbox fluid pan and changed the internal filter which was clogged full of what looked like cat hair!!. Fresh fluid inserted also and all was well. Don't know if this is...
  3. spud murphy

    Cruise control drops off

    I have found that grandads walking stick WITH rubber end gives around 80mph in top where as without gives just above 70. It is most reliable in use and hasn't faild once! Cheers Spud
  4. spud murphy

    Shakes like a shi**ing dog!!

    Bloody blimey o'reily!! What a fun packed weekend. 1st checked swivel bearings pre load, should have been around 12lbs effort, mine were nil, two shims out and load now = 14lbs, nice and firm. Also filled the swivel with the one shot grease. 2nd, steering damper replaced. The original had...
  5. spud murphy

    Shakes like a shi**ing dog!!

    Hi all Can anyone point the finger at a problem I'm encountering with the steering/suspension on my series 1 disco 300TDi. When travelling on A roads at about 60-70mph and the nearside encounters a rut/drain hole or other surface imperfection the front steering goes into vibration/oscillation...
  6. spud murphy

    Disco revamp

    Hi all, Who can tell me the best paint product for tarting up the roof bars as they have the aluminium bloom in places. I'm also looking to fit a towbar and the rear step to the disco, can anyone shed any light on the best place/price to obtain these items?? Cheers for any help, Spud.
  7. spud murphy

    Hi all

    She doesn't appear to have done much at all, but the 6 year lay up has taken its toll on all the bits that like to be kept moving. After freeing the brakes up a quick run around the farm yard and tracks confirmed that the tyres were almost square!!! The Flinstones would have been impressed!! Cheers
  8. spud murphy

    Hi all

    There must be a cure for this insanity!!!! 1st time disco owner just getting a 95 plate ES back on the road after it was put away in a barn after 35k and not used since!!! Brake rebuild went well cam belt to do and can almost see what colour the leather was meant to be!! No code for the stereo...
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