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I seem to have an intermittent starting problem on my 1996 'N' registration 300tdi. Its manual transmission 2.5 tdi. When going to start the car, it operates as normal. Glow plug light comes on and timers as normal. Then sometimes it starts no problem, but other times there is nothing...

For sale is a Faultmate FCR to suit a Discovery 3 I've only used it twice since purchasing it July this, but it is a great bit of kit! Only reason for sale is that I'm looking to move onto a one of there more advanced bit of readers, that enables me to also re-flash the software The...

I had to pull my front wing off this weekend to do some welding for the MOT I've now got a problem as how to re-fix the arch liner (the plastic arch that fits between the outer and inner wings) As soon as I removed the wing, the arch liner fell free from the wing; how is it meant to be...

I've had a few problems recently where my key wont turn in the ignition barrel to start the engine. The key fits in the barrel perfectly, but sometimes just wont turn Last night it took over 30mins of wiggling to get it to turn. Tried WD40 in the barrel, but to no help I assume the only...

I bought my 300tdi in a run down state and have proceeded to restore it and get an MOT The arches and doors although intact dont look the best, so I purchased a set of plastic arches as per the link below...

I am trying to remove the injector pump and when i am setting it to TDC on the flywheel the pin position on the injector pump is near the 6 oclock position where all manuals and photos show it in the 11oclock position. Is this a problem or can the position be different? Thanks

I'm needing 1 'freestyle' alloy wheel, with or without tyre really, as long as its in decent enough condition Anyone got one lying around? Even better near Edinburgh :) Thanks Ade

Whilst trying to track down a coolant leak, I noticed a steady stream of droplets coming of the throttle linkage. After smelling it, it was definetly diesel I've chacked all the union connections and pipes but cant find anything a miss After searching the forum again, I think it might...

Over the Christmas holidays the heaters in my wife’s Disco stopped blowing out heat, so checked it over and it appeared to be low on coolant Filled it back up, and upon looking over it, it looks to have developed a leak behind the alternator that runs down the block I don’t...

I find the steering wheel on my 300tdi Disco1 to be HUGE after driving my Disco3 Are there any after market steering wheels available from anywhere? Thanks Ade

My 300tdi has developed a starting problem When turning the key it sputters and wont actually start without a bit of pushing of the accelerator pedal Does this sound like glow plugs? or could it be not getting enough fuel to start maybe; hench why it fires up when pressing the accelerator...

Does anyone know the inside diameter of the crankcase breather braided hose that connects between the cyclone and air filter? I'm looking at maybe disconecting this hose and fitting and re-routing with filter, and then blocking the hole at the induction hose end I dont have the car to hand...

I'm looking to replace the power steering reservoir and the 2 no. associated low pressure hoses that go from the bottom of it, but I'm struggling to find out the exact part numbers of the items required. There seems to be many different hoses out there :doh: Is there an online parts catalogue...

Hi all, I'm new to the forum and a new Disco owner as of the weekend :D I bought the car with it having a ticking noise, and on investigation I found the exhaust manifold gasket gone on the side nearest the bulkhead, you can feel the gas escaping when you hold your hand over the top Its a...