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Havn't been on forum for a while, but am trying to remove rear axle balljoint from the axle and can't break the taper to remove joint. I have a scissor tool but it is not quite big enough. Does giving the axle casing a good smack with a large hammer work or can you beat it out from underneath...

It's quite a while since I have been on the forum but was wondering if anyone has fitted the 300tdi sports system and if so does it save any fuel and is it too loud or just a nicer sound. Put a stainless sports system on my V8 and it was far too loud and it was like driving a big drum!!

My 96 v8i auto was in storage over the winter and after bringing it out of storage the car shuddered violently but only when in 4th gear. The shuddering was quite violent almost like a washing machine with a very out of balance load!!. Also there was poor acceleration. However after selecting...

My trusty disco drivers side door bounces open when you try to close it. Can be difficult to open from outside but opens fine from inside. Sometimes I have to slam the door shut 2 or 3 times to get it to close. Adjusted the linkage to outer door handle and it opens easier and have oiled all...

My disco is knackered major tin worm etc etc. Saw a P38 advertised 2.5 diesel for £1500 with 120k. Is it worth a look or am I asking for lots of trouble? Warey of P38s due to reputation but have had a notion for one for a while. Whats the main points to check apart from air suspension...

What is the easiest way to replace the swivel seals? Thought of unboltong swivel from axle and withdrawing complete hub with halfshaft and fitting new seal over halfshaft. Can it be done this way? or do I have to strip the hub down?

I polybushed my disco only to find about 6 months later the steering felt vague. This turned out to be a worn out panhard rod bush but the steel sleeve was badly deformed and ovaled. The mounting bracket at the steering box end was fine with no wear or elongation at the bolt hole but the bolt...

My 3.9 was running perfectly on friday and now after not using it for a few days has symptoms of being slightly off a cylinder. Did the usual checking the plug leads ( new about 2k miles ago) and could see no tracking or sparks. Removed each lead individually to try to isolate which plug or...

My 3.9 has just started to missfire through the complete rev range. Feels a bit like a bad lead or plug but the leads are new (2k ago), not damaged or tracking. Checked dizzy cap which is also new and it is dry, no cracks or tracking. Pulled each plug lead off one at a time but can't...

My 300 tdi r380 gearbox is pretty worn out 232k miles on it and I need a new clutch. Just been offered a guaranteed 200 tdi box with a new clutch for £80. Is it worthwhile changing to the older box? Do I just need to fit the smaller spigot bush or do I have to machine one specially? Any...

Need to fit a new clutch soon, got one fitted in my last disco and it packed in about 3 months later. Either it was dodgy or the garage did something wrong. Might have a go myself but which is the best kit to fit. Am wary of the Britpart one as I fitted their standard shocks which are now...

Got a 300 tdi r380 box with 230K miles. The box is quiet and has no syncomesh problems but would never change from 5th to 4th but if I keep the clutch in I can go from 5th to 3rd and then 4th. It always changed from 3rd to 4th with no problems but now the bias spring seems to be away on the...

Does anyone know where I can get a new rear screen seal. (or is it Landrover only ) Some nice B******d smashed my rear screen but the rubber is knackered so could do with a new one or a good second hand one. :mad::confused:

My 300 tdi with 228k miles appears to be weeping diesel from around number 3 injector. It is difficult to see exactly where the actual leak is ,however it is very minimal and not from the pipe union. Is the injector body shot and leaking back up via the cylinder head? The fuel seems to...

Have a 3.9 disco with only 85K and it uses about half the level of oil from the min to max mark on the dipstick over around 100 miles. It's an auto, pulls well, no smoke from exhaust not even on the overrun. New to v8s and used to Tdis so was wondering if this is normal. Using Millers 10 -...

I bought 2 sunroof to glass seals on ebay part number RTC 6481 but they are nothing like the seals on my disco with electric sunroofs. Can anyone advise me of the correct part number for the seals before I contact the seller on ebay. :rolly:

Has anyone removed or replaced the rear tail light quarter panel on a 300tdi. I have a nice V8 but it is dented around the tail light unit but also have a spare tdi for breaking and was wondering if I could swap the panels over but not sure how this panel attaches to the main quarter/ side panel...

I have seen RPIs single point kit for £525 without tanks which they recommend for the 3.9 but Tinley Tech also do single point £700 ish and a multipiint with twin tanks for £900 ish. Is there a "preferred supplier" as I dont want to get ripped off nor do I want to buy rubbish. My engine is...

Can any electrical wizards tell me how to check how much current is being drawn from my battery when it is switched off. I have got a meter, just need to know where to test it at.:confused: 96 V8i

My 96 V8i with only 85K miles has a noisy viscous fan on start up and can take around 200 to 300 yards before it goes silent. My Tdi's have never done this, so is my viscous coupling faulty? When towing in sunny weather (Ha Ha not very often) the fan can be heard engaging especially in...