Disco 2 FPR

My factory fitted one failed after 9 years and above 100k miles, bit the bullet and bought a genuine one which is still dry and working well after 6 years so IMO that's not a part to make savings on it.

Well, its finaly fitted. Job that should have taken a few hours took 2 1/2 days to get sorted! One of them out buying new tools; one and a half swearing and cursing! Totally ridiculous for 3 bolts!
Anyway, took it out to test and to re-fill tank (lost about half a tank of diesel) and it ran lovely. Power, torque, uphill, downhill, fast, and slow. Lets see how long before the next problem For now, happy days

CliffordGarrett said:

Well, its finaly fitted. Job that should have taken a few hours took 2 1/2 days to get sorted! One of them out buying new tools; one and a half swearing and cursing! Totally ridiculous for 3 bolts!
Anyway, took it out to test and to re-fill tank (lost about half a tank of diesel) and it ran lovely. Power, torque, uphill, downhill, fast, and slow. Lets see how long before the next problem For now, happy days

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A result! sore knuckles and a tenner in the swear box! lol

discodrivercumbria said:

A result! sore knuckles and a tenner in the swear box! lol

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And some new tools for the next job!

Feathers McGraw said:

And some new tools for the next job!

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That's why my garage is full of tools, 20 years of LR's

Ok, few years ago I bought a Bosch 0 280 160 575 and installed it in the defender I was driving.
I noticed the holes between genuine and bosch were different (bosch is smaller).
I upload a photo so that you can see that too.

currently, I’m on the market for a new FPR for my D2.
I would like to know what’s the perfect solution.

1. Microcat only allows to order the complete assembly of FPR with block #MSO000080 which will cost me a bit, but if it will last more than 5 years, as @sierrafery said, I will go this way.
2. I know from my experience that on the FPR insert, there was written “MSA100000”. My supplier (bearmach) has this part number in their offer and I sent them a question to ask if this is definitely the genuine from LR. Hopefully will get their answer tomorrow.
If possible to order the #MSA100000 from LR, is that a proper decision?
3. Did anyone make measurements after fitting BOSCH 0 280 160 575? Is the engine running at same specs or not?