Other what have u done on ur disco today

OK, quick update on the above, and relating specifically to STC50519, Craddocks and Rimmer came up high on a google search.

Craddocks seem to supply Ravenol (http://www.johncraddockltd.co.uk/ac...0519-extreme-climate-p-a-s-fluid-1-litre.html)

Rimmer have the genuine article (http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i...BwpYRflepMnq2vUGlx8MXIm32H4QEbKAyIaAsNp8P8HAQ).

Rimmer charge twice what Craddock do, of course, as it's an LR-branded bottle. Is there *really* that much difference?

RogerStenning said:

WHOOPS - just noticed you have a D1, not a D2, forget the listing that was here, and go for the easy route to the fluids, which are all available from halfords (that's where I got my supply, although I used Castrol Magnatec stop/start 5W/30, this country doesn't get hot enough for the others, really )

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Yer not been posh enough to upgrade from a D1 over the past 8 years or so lol.

brian47 said:

That list is OK for the Td5 Disco 2, unfortunately Co-Pang-Yang has a 300tdi if his profile is to be believed. It's a bit of a pitfall I've fallen into in the past.
For the 300tdi:

• Engine. 5W/30 by any make. 5.8 litres
  
• Main gearbox. ATF. Dexron IID. 2.67 litres (Manual) 9.8 litres (Auto)
  
• Transfer box. EP80 for UK temperatures. 2.3 litres
  
• Axles and swivels EP80 for UK temperatures. 1.7 litres each
  
• Power steering. Dexron IID

In your list you've listed the old Texaco PS fluid which you'll have a hard time trying to find. This has been superseded by Land Rover part number STC50519. It's not cheap, but you'll find it on the bay if you search the part number for about 16 or so quid for a half litre. LR price is over 22 quid.

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Thanks for the fluid level list Brian, gonna make my life a lot easier.
Did read that now LR recommends MTF94 for the gearbox instead of ATF as it has a special compound that lubricats the gears better.
Also is there a reason to pick ep80 over ep90? I know no idea myself so just curious.

Chris.

Co-Pang-Yang said:

Yer not been posh enough to upgrade from a D1 over the past 8 years or so lol.

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Don't worry about it The mate of mine I went to yesterday has a D1 as well

Want to just always end up with another D1 lol

Co-Pang-Yang said:

Yer not been posh enough to upgrade from a D1 over the past 8 years or so lol.



Thanks for the fluid level list Brian, gonna make my life a lot easier.
Did read that now LR recommends MTF94 for the gearbox instead of ATF as it has a special compound that lubricats the gears better.
Also is there a reason to pick ep80 over ep90? I know no idea myself so just curious.

Chris.

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I can't comment on the use of MTF94 in a D1 ghearbox, but if it's recommended for the D2 ......

The choice of EP80 over EP90 is purely based on the temperature data published in the D1 Owner's Handbook. For the UK, the general temperature might indicate that either would be suitable. In an older unit which might have gathered a bit more wear, the "thicker" EP90 could be of benefit.

Ah ok yes I see so ep90 temperature wise is more suited to warmer climates than what we get in the uk.

completed extras on the steering wheel

have added

cruise control

new wiper and light stalk switches

They look good!

ordered a new front grill ,

top one

Littelwill said:

They look good!

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cheers

a lot easier to see the wiper stalk now

had my bottle refilled on my TD5

ozzyboydeano said:

had my bottle refilled on my TD5

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is that the lager bottle refilled , lol

gstuart said:

is that the lager bottle refilled , lol

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it makes me get home faster to my nice cold lager

ozzyboydeano said:

had my bottle refilled on my TD5

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What is it?

Hippo said:

What is it?

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a shot of LPG into the air intake via electronic solenoid

programmed my first key,

total cost of getting another key ,
remote with 433mhz pcb, £45
blank cut, £10 quid

didn't think that was bad for £55 quid

dread to think what land rover would charge

got to be over £200 quid

£200 deposit lol

Won a brand new stainless steel side exit rear exhaust sectIon on eBay with full fitting kit for £72 delivered
Chuffed with that, should arrive tomorrow and I've got Wednesday off so hoping to have that fitted if I can find my old de-cat and straight through centre pipe. Hellooooo noisy 300tdi!
Also ordered a service kit compiling of air, oil, fuel filters, new sump plug and washer, 10l of engine oil, 3 wiper blades and 500ml of screen wash.
Not bad for £43 with free next day delivery I thought.

quick easy update

fitted an updated front grill

didn't realise but also got to get another land rover grill badge

existing badge is too small to fit onto the new one

gstuart said:

quick easy update

fitted an updated front grill

didn't realise but also got to get another land rover grill badge

existing badge is too small to fit onto the new one

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I have that grill on my D3 with the black Land Rover badge from a supercharged model