Hi guys, My local garage has suggested that my piston rings may have siezed during the engine BBQ.... I've been soaking them over night with some WD40 in the pots and will be giving it another go today...! fingers crossed

Sorry to keep bugging everyone with this one but I'm at my wits end! I've just put a brandnew cylinder head on my 1996 300tdi and it just won't start. I've checked and re checked the following.... Fuel lines for air (it's been bled and i even loosened the injector unions to check diesel was...

So the question is how do I get the diesel sitting in the crowns out?

Thanks everyone... I'm going to give it another good bleed and try again.... will keep you posted

Hi Sticky, Everything in your first mail has been checked and as the head was new (from Paddocks) I'd take it for granted that it'sa good'n. But good point on the second tip, I'll give that a go in the morning Giles

Hi everyone.... Well it's friday night and I'm scratching my head... Just put a new head on my TDI300 having melted two of my 'pots' together last weekend. Very slight scratching on number two cylinder bore and the injector for the same pot has one hole closed due to heat damage (not enough I'd...

Hi all, I've cooked my head and need a replacement by Thursday morning! Does ANYONE in the London area have a 300TDI head (new or used!) with all the valves etc? I've got cash money and the promise of my first born!!! Help!:eek:

Hi RGT, Thanks forthe imput. You were right, the bottom end is still ok but no2 and 3 chamber have burned through to each other making the head totally un usable... so the search begins for a replacement! You other lot, get back to your pipe and slippers and copy of the highway code

Fellow Disco owners please HELP! I was driving down the M3 at 90 in my 1996 300TDi when the engine went into the red and died. Lots of brown water from the expansion tank and white smoke comming from the oil filler cap. Looks like a blown head gasket right? Anyway once it'd cooled down and I'd...

Hi All, I've got an anoying squeak coming from the front of my 94 TDi (200) Here's the symptoms.... Only sqeals when driving with the gas on. If i lift the pedal it stops and if I brake it seems to quieten down. I've just changed the front pads and cleaned it all up and copper greased it all...

Hi All, The clutch on my 94 TDi has just about had it. Don't have the time or space to do it myself so can anyone recomend someone either in Luton/Dunstable or Biggleswade/Bedford area? And..... if you've had one done, what did it cost you? just so I can get an idea of price. Thanks all...

Hi Charlotte, They just came on and stayed on! I'm gonna take your advice though and follow the wires through until i find the fault. Giles

Thanks, think i'll take your advice

:confused: Hi All, My tdi 200 headlamps are on permanently! Driving along one day (last week) towing my caravan when i noticed them. I've checked the stalk switch, the wiring and any connectors and fuses and can't see any problem! I have to take the main light circuit fuses out to turn them...

Thanks everyone, Charlotte I've got 3 disco wheels already.... so close to getting my set!

Has anyone got a Discovery steel rim thats surplus to requirements? Just need one more for my 'off road' set. Any reasonable demand (cash etc.) considered within 20 miles or so of Biggleswade? (Bedfordshire) Thanks

Ran my Peugeot 406 on veggie oil and white spirit for over a year, ran like a dream and I could'nt tell the difference. Down points are..... It forms a greasy residue around your fuel filler neck, similar to the build up on a 'chip pan' or deep fat fryer. So use a good funnel and try not to...

Nice one, cheers;)

None taken.... They are heavy trailers and i don't want to be responsible for an accident! Don't suppose you know of anywhere i can get a decent hook without paying through the nose? Also... I have a standard adjustable towing plate on the back of my Disco. Now I know the Shankey's are high...

Does anyone know if a civilian universal towing hitch will work on a sankey army trailer or will it only couple with the NATO jaw?