I'm not one for saying 'I told you so....' but I do sympathise. Mine went a few weeks ago, on number 4 (the usual place) but luckily I didn't have to have the head skimmed. Ask the company that skimmed your head to let you know how much they took off. Check with your local LR parts agent which...

Can't help with the vibration (have just cured some internal vibration issues on mine; what a PITA!) but your difflock may be seized. It is fairly common when it is rarely used. Take the center console out and you'll see a plate in the tunnel. Drill out the rivets and take the plate off you'll...

I'm, guessing there isn't any modification, apart from fitting another washer jet from a different car type. FYI, mine wasn't that great (300tdi auto, '94 model) but the washer jet had broken its clips, so was spraying away from the window under pressure (pressure forcing unit back). Rather...

Yeah, I guess the RR's must be similar to Disco's with regards to maintenance costs! :rolleyes: As its for your in-law, you'd be better off looking for a good, well-maintained example! You wouldn't want him bad-mouthing you to your partner, when multiple things start needing to be fixed! Mind...

Depends who the Disco is for and what they want to use it for. IMHO, early 300tdi models are the best ones, without the fancy electronics, but with more 'stuff' than the 200tdi. The automatics are a dream to drive (mind you, I'm basing that on having owned an old Saab 900 auto). Typically, a...

Why would someone want to wire them direct? Or put an extra relay in, for that matter? :confused:

Unless someone corrects me, you do not need to fit a replacement EGR valve for the MoT. The blanking plate fitment is fine. The EGR valve is there for other countries who have stiffer regs, the UK is not so bad in that department. I say this, because my Disco passed its MoT with the blanking...

Whereabouts are you? Someone may be able to recommend a really good indepent specialist that could diagnose your problem quickly.

If you go back to Halfords, they should be able to tell you the P/No of the aftermarket connector you need, to connect the steering wheel controls. When they fitted my new stereo, they ordered the lead in from their supplier. Also, is your subwoofer working? If not, you will need an...

Check the connections on the back of the alternator. One of the wires on the back of the alternator connects directly to the rev counter. It is easily accessible, although you may have to remove a cover plate (3 nuts) to get to it. There should be a plastic cover that hides the spade connectors...

Some aftermarket stereos don't have the capability or connection fittings for the rear subwoofer. When Halfords had to replace my LR stereo after they broke the panel connectors (whilst fitting a handsfree kit), they found that the standard Sony Explod didn't have the connections on the back, so...

Worst case scenario, and this is an UNEDUCATED guess, is head gasket. :( My head gasket failure started off with a drop in idle revs, although I didn't get brown smoke, but white. But I DID get quite a bit of engine vibration. It only took a few minutes of driving for the gasket to fail fully...

Nope, sold them on Ebay! :rolleyes:

Hmmmm, a 2 minute job as opposed to one that would take a couple of days out of the usage of me Disco....... I know I won't sleep at night if I don't do it properly! Cheers guys!

Hi All, Thought I'd let you know that my front drivers side clear indicator lens is filling up with washer fluid, and it ain't receding! I only bought them in November last year from Island4x4, so I contacted them, and they want me to purchase another one so that I can send them the faulty one...

No heat from heater, not sure but read something here a few weeks ago regarding the thermostat. Do a search through this site, specify 'no heat'. Oil down side of head? Could be rocker cover gasket, cheap and easy replacement. Or, could be from one of the cooler seals, but again, if from the...

Item number: 300064965563, right? I don't have that P/No in the details given to me by LR Ascot. Would a Lucas alt fit my Disco, given that I have a Marelli in at the mo'? According to LR, my alt is a 100amp type, and that one on Ebay is only 65amp. If it would be OK for my car, then £50...

I know, but that other guy got the a%*e with you. Some people just don't have a sense of humour! :D

Ignore Yella, someone will be along soon with a proper answer! :rolleyes: (fully expect YD to come back with something like "ignore Yella at your Peril", or some such wag). I have a 300tdi so can't help. Have you tried a search on this forum? You may be surprised by what you find, as I...

Whilst I said my drive across to the CR was great, it was marred by one small issue. I have had for a while a small problem with the alternator, in that on some mornings, the battery light would come on, only to blink out after 30 minutes or so (the rest of the day would be problem free)...