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2011 SD4 (automatic) with 94000 on the clock. Recently purchased. FSH, immaculate inside and out. Bit of a shudder at light throttle around 1800rpm as it changes from 3rd to 4th. However when towing a lightweight caravan the shudder is violent and accompanied by a noise like machine gun fire...

1972 series 3 SWB petrol according to V5 and registered historic but closer inspection of vehicle makes me think it is actually a 1982 vehicle. No VIN on chassis. What are the implications?

Hi, Are there any proprietary covers that are suitable for putting over a swb series 3 when it’s parked up once the roof is off? Would like to leave hardtop off for the summer but would like an easily attached cover to put on it overnight etc. Haven’t got room in the garage unfortunately.

Hi, I’m thinking of getting my series 3 waxoyled. The chassis is currently sound and I’d like to keep it that way. Is waxoyl (or any other sprayed product) a good idea or does it just make subsequent maintenance a messy process if everything is covered in a protective coating? I don’t want rust...

Hi, My series 3 SWB is fitted with General Grabber AT2 235/85R16 tyres (on there when I bought it) and the ride is very firm. Anyone else have these tyres and if so what pressure do you run them at?

Hi, I mentioned in another post that my series 3 stinks of petrol in the cab after driving a while. Took the seat up the other evening and the panel beneath and immediately saw the problem. Or so I thought. There was a large wet patch around the sender unit on the top of the tank so I assumed...

Hi, Posted a while back to say my series 3 ignition light stays on until the revs are quite high (about 35-40mph in top, whatever that equates to). Haven’t resolved the issue yet but the battery is charging, about 13.98V at tickover. New problem now though. Couldn’t start it yesterday as the...

Can anyone tell me what the green pull switch does on the auxiliary panel (SWB series 3, petrol). Doesn’t appear to do anything and there are no electrical items without switches so can’t work this out.

Hi all. Got a problem with my series 3 SWB petrol. Only just bought it. The charging light stays on up to about 40mph, then goes out. Comes on again if I turn the headlights on or slow down. Could this just be dirty contacts on the connector on the alternator or is it more likely the...

Hi all. I have been Land Rover-less for a while but have just bought a Series 3 after a long search. However, now it starts but stops as soon as the key is released. My assumption is that this is a failed switch module on the back of the ignition barrel/steering lock assembly. Is this the most...

I sold an immaculate Discovery 2 TD5 ES Auto a few years ago (brand new MOT with no advisories) and have regretted it daily ever since. I loved that Landy, knew it inside out and had carefully maintained and cherished it myself for several years. Anyway, my job security was looking dodgy as we...

Hi. I seem to have an intermittent problem with my 1999 TD5. Fault only happens maybe once a week. It happened again this morning. Usual cold starting routine followed, i.e. wait for all the warning lights to go off before turning the key. When I started it today, a few of the lights came back...

I have a 1999 Discovery 2 TD5 ES with 119,000 miles on the clock. Back in July last year whilst stuck in heavy traffic the transmission temperature warning light came on. Once the traffic started moving the light went out. Then in August last year whilst driving at fairly slow speeds around...

The heated rear window and heated mirrors have stopped working on my 1999 Disco 2 TD5. The light comes on on the switch and I can hear the relay click but the windows and mirrors don't clear. Any ideas anyone?

So, last night I went out in my 1999 Discovery TD5 and parked up. When I returned to the car and started up the engine died again almost instantly. I tried to re-start but it seemed like a case of fuel starvation, even though I had about three quarters of a tank of fuel. I did a purge procedure...

My Disco 2 has headlamp protectors fitted (part no. STC50026). I now need to remove the nearside one to gain access to the indicator assembly but find that the two screws on the side are rusted up and the posts rotate. Getting them out isn't my concern but does anyone know where I can get...

So today I had to have a new steering box to get my 1999 TD5 ES through the MOT, together with lower front shock bushes and handbrake shoes. A bill for £800 ish and you think it would all be fine and dandy. However, when I collected the vehicle the SRS light stays on and none of the controls on...

Hi. I’m new here, having recently joined following the purchase of a ’99 TD5 ES. It is in excellent condition, appears to have been well cared for and has a FSH. One or two niggles to sort out though, minor leak to front sun roof – if it stops raining long enough this weekend I will drop the...