1. Matt2e0fgx

    Disco 2 Disco 2 sls / compressor fuse location

    Thanks , are you some kind of discovery wizard? Everytime I ask a question you always seem to come up with the answer... I have also removed the compressor and height sensors along with pipework . All plugs taped up and tied up on the chassis .
  2. Matt2e0fgx

    Disco 2 Disco 2 sls / compressor fuse location

    Hello , I'm currently remove my sls and going to coils on the rear , airbags both gone , height sensors gone and so has the compressor . I done the conversion and getting the suspension changed to rear spring in the bcu etc next week . But where is the fuse I need to pull looked in my...
  3. Matt2e0fgx

    Disco 2 7 seater to 5

    All good things comes to those who weight ;) then of course when any insurance looks up my vehicle it should come up as a 5 seats one e changed with dvla I guess ?
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    Disco 2 7 seater to 5

    Thanks all for your help , I was going to wait until all back in full swing. I want to change it permanently as will be putting storage bins in . I do not have the seats and the belts are not there either . I have done a camper conversion from a van and did not need a IVA test . That was 5...
  5. Matt2e0fgx

    Disco 2 7 seater to 5

    I will be building a box unit in rear and have no rear seats in or belts how do I legally convert this to a 5 seater ? Insurance as a 5 seater yes but what about dvla ?
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    Disco 2 3 amigos

    What is the option mod ?
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    Disco 2 3 amigos

    I know this may been covered before buy mine have been randomly coming up and then turn off cone back in a hour and there gone then may not happen for a week or 3 weeks . So scanned it on our work diagnostic tool ( texa ) and came up with a stored fault which not currently active . Its said "...
  8. Matt2e0fgx

    Discovery 2 transfer box / diff lock

    Sorry apologies I read the info from Ashcroft wrong . I need to remove the bearing race and shim from my one on the disco now and fit in the one with cdl . Therefore the bearing on the end of the shaft will be matched to its original race . Looking at the Ashcroft cdl update kit its...
  9. Matt2e0fgx

    Discovery 2 transfer box / diff lock

    I just had a email forwarded onto me from a chap at Ashcroft transmissions said it's not necessary/ vital. Unless you strip the whole unit down then yes to reshim . They do it when rebuilding as going through the whole box . I can see why because your using a bearing outer race from another...
  10. Matt2e0fgx

    Discovery 2 transfer box / diff lock

    No it has not , looked at the workshop manual for the box and my thinking was right you can remove the front case for diff lock as one unit , easy enough. Need to order a tool for prop bolts as i can not find mine . I know one thing a transfer box is bloody heavy and imagine the weight with...
  11. Matt2e0fgx

    Discovery 2 transfer box / diff lock

    Hello all I have just got hold of a box from a 2000 disco 2 with a diff lock mine is a 2004 without a difflock. I'm pondering do I swap the complete transfer box or do I swap the diff lock assembly onto mine ? It's pretty dirty so if do replace whole transfer box I will replace the seal ...
  12. Matt2e0fgx

    Disco 2 Watts link

    Going to stay with a watts linkage I think, best route seems to go but genuine LR bushes/ bearings and new bolts. I shall buy a used unit and refurb myself while still able to use the car if I can get one cheap enough .
  13. Matt2e0fgx

    Disco 2 Watts link

    Pretty sure was britpart link with bushes already in .
  14. Matt2e0fgx

    Disco 2 Watts link

    My Watts link is knocking is getting worse and was thinking to replace but 2 friends replaced there's to last less than a year to go again . I heard on rear phanard rod conversion , which is best route to go down ? Daily driver with some off roading at weekends .
  15. Matt2e0fgx

    Project disci daily driver and green lane

    Progress has been slow , other few things to do and all that , but I decided not to have as a camper because I'm too long even seats move forward 4 notches , so box will just be for storage . But I have been tackling front upper and lower ball joints inbetween the rain today . Ns is done and...
  16. Matt2e0fgx

    Disco 2 Can anyone Recommend a Metal Front Bumper?

    I assume you tried with the engine running ? Most unusual for no rfi issues with a td5 . Alot mount CB'S above your head in the gap between 2 sun visors . Or some on either side of the centre tunnel facing upwards .
  17. Matt2e0fgx

    Disco 2 Can anyone Recommend a Metal Front Bumper?

    Sorry james , when I replied last I didnt remember your full call and thought was Scottish. Always remember isle of man prefix with D for Douglas. I agree makes me chuckle when hear people ask about it but I have got a CB etc . I will be getting a dixon one soon . James have you any issues...
  18. Matt2e0fgx

    Disco 2 Can anyone Recommend a Metal Front Bumper?

    Cb for big boys ! Joking aside its radio communication known as ham or amatuer radio , you have to do tests to be able to operate and is worldwide. James is in Scotland as I can tell from his callsign and is a full licence holder, I am a intermediate licence holder here in the uk . Can...
  19. Matt2e0fgx

    Disco 2 Lower ball joints

    Be plenty of those ! Since bought the car after a week of buying been a very quiet knock from front NS and had someone do the wiggle and lock to lock on ground and in air to check radius arm front for movement . Nothing there and 2 of steering ball joints are slightly clicking if you got your...