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    Td5 lack of power under 2500rpm

    Hi, was hoping someone could help. My td5 disco seems to have not a lot of power when it is under 2500rpm. It seems worse when it is cold/first 30 mins or so. Feels as though the turbo is not kicking in. Does anyone have any ideas?
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    Td5 53 reg defender 110 special vehicle

    couple of pics, the guy who came to view and offered £4,700, please get back in touch
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    Td5 53 reg defender 110 special vehicle

    Yes it is ex united utilities, very well serviced.
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    Td5 53 reg defender 110 special vehicle

    For sale, land rover defender, special vehicle One owner from new massive service history, MOTmseptember 185k, drives straight and true, new clutch and*flywheel (£1000!), brakes(£300) just serviced, brand new heavy duty battery deep cycle battery*(£180!). Why is is a special vechile, well...
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    Never owned, about to buy - ADVICE PLEASE!

    DO NOT GET IT- once you start, you are addicted!! i thought i could handle it at first, took an old disoc as part of a deal, since then i must have owned 10 in varying series, 110 van and crew cab, 90 truck, disco td5, disco 300tdi- as well as all the varying tricks for them!! on a 2003 110...
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    Blackpool area clubs?

    is anyone in the blackpool area and know of any local clubs? Asked the question a while back and nearest seemed to be in manchester. If there is enough local interest, we may be as well setting one up. anyone interested?
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    UK expeditions?? Are they worht it? Or close alternatives??

    If there are any free trips due soon, would be interested.
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    UK expeditions?? Are they worht it? Or close alternatives??

    i have been on a guided tour £150. they are good so far as they show you which lanes you can legally drive and there is a bit of support if it goes wrong with your vechile 10 miles from anywhere. They do use normal green lanes that anyone can access however they give you some advice on...
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    Any pay and plays on Sunday 19th in the NW

    does anyone know of any pay and play sites open this sunday- the 19th All help appreciated.
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    Has anyone organised a morocco trip before

    am looking to do a trip to morocco. Dont fancy the idea of going alone and am seeking anyone who has been before and knows the score for where to go and boarder crossings. Dont really want to pay to go with a company as am looking to keep costs down. Anyone interested?
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    Trials and challenges, how to get involved?

    hi am looking to get involved in off road, challenges, trials or racing. I am based in blackpool, is there anywhere near that does it? Already use my disco on lanes etc, but am looking to buy a challenge truck for competing. How do i get involved? Does anyone already do this?
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    North Yorkshire Lanes

    does anyone have any co ordinates for any half decent ones in N yorks? have a few but would like to make a weekend of it. happy to swap for some good ones in wales that i have done.
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    Head gasket, or what else is it???

    ive just put a new engine in my TD5 disco after seizing the bottom end, just had the head reconditioned so have that for sale at a good price. that should solve it! and wont be anywhere near the prices you have been paying or quoted.
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    Anyone out over the 2nd-4th Sept

    ended up doing wales. was good, one hairy part near/in happy vally where the lane had washed out. we needed to rebuild it- took 50 min. luckily it held as it was a long roll if it did not!!!
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    Cruise control, retro fit TD5

    Any TD5 owners with no cruise control, i have just found out that you can just buy the switch and steering control and all the rest of it is already in place!! Easy install, even i have just done it. Took 30 min.
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    Anyone out over the 2nd-4th Sept

    where abouts are you going to be, we looking at setting off from blackpool tomorrow, sat am. Prob heading wales, was going to go happy valley at some point over the 2 days.
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    Can a disco 1 steering guard be easily adapted to fit a disco 2??

    hi Does anyone know if a disco 1 steering guard can be adapted easily to go on a disco 2?? thanks
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    Bala off road 4th sep

    I have been a few times, its good. There are several differant areas for your ability. I took my last 110 crew cab witha 2inch lift and got grounded in the forest! DOH!! In my un modded disco, not stuck once, just pay attention to where you are driving, always someone around to help you out...
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    Anyone out over the 2nd-4th Sept

    Hi if anyone is out on lanes on the 2nd to the 4th, would love to taga along. I know of a few in wales, am happy to follow on anywhere, lakes? N yorks? thanks
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    Looking for off road buddie(s) for Tong / Parkwood

    I will tag along next time if you fancy. PM me