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    grinding noise coming from somewhere :(

    OK OK the landrover 300tdi 1997 :D found out it is the uj's on the front prop just had them greased and thats made the world of difference ... so ... all is better , i think its in need of a good service as i havent done one this year :doh: how much are new oj's for the front prop ? would BMS...
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    grinding noise coming from somewhere :(

    Right , a update on the jeep . After driving around trying to listen where this bloody noise is coming from i have found that the clunking / grinding is always there no matter if its in drive or not :mad: If I am in neutral rolling along the noise is there and if im in drive its less noticable...
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    rev counter

    I had the same problem , the rev counter would bounce up and down though but sometimes it would stop altogether . the problem lead to be the alternator was goosed so when that was replaced all was good again ! :)
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    grinding noise coming from somewhere :(

    Thanks a milllion for the replies i will try and use my uncles pit and try to investigate further . Am i right in saying that to check the difff oil levels i need to undo the nut in the difff pan that looks like it takes a 1/2" ratchet head ? How do i check the transfer box oil level ? Could...
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    grinding noise coming from somewhere :(

    Hi all recently done a motorway trip in the 300tdi , in 5th gear coasting all is well , however when i put a tiny ( and i mean tiny ) touch of throttle on a grinding noise appears from what sounds like the gearbox . When i put more throttle on (still only a touch ) the noise dissappears...
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    hmm think my profile picture is too big

    hi there not sure where to put this so i hope some kind fellow will place it where its supposed to be :p Just uploaded a picture to put as my profile picture but the damn thing is massive :eek: Does anyone know of a easy way to correct this as im not great with using a computer :D
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    changing the fuel filter on a 300tdi

    that was mint thanks that is really useful :D it is on my to do list as im sure evryone else has who owns a landrover lol blanking off the egr , flushing the intercooler , fuel filter are just the easy ones haha
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    changing the fuel filter on a 300tdi

    :o haha mistype there i think i shaal replace with the new one not the old one lol thanks for the advise . the sedimenter is near the diesel tank at the back right ?
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    changing the fuel filter on a 300tdi

    Im going to change the fuel filter tomorrow on the landy as I have been told that I am getting 'searching' whilst i back off the power due to the filter being too dirty . Do i have to do anything prior to removing the filter or do i remove it and put the old one back on ?
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    old disco , young driver

    Thank you. Yes i have found that out which its not surprising really i bet it gets asked alot I have looked through the guide and bought some Insa Turbo Dakar 235/70-16 just to be safe :D
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    modular and spoked wheels. is there a difference in offset ??????????

    i have been reading the guide but it doesnt state the wheel offset of the two in question. my disco has been lifted 2" and had a minor camel cut thats it really :)
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    modular and spoked wheels. is there a difference in offset ??????????

    yes thanks :o but still a little confused . i need someone to tell me what to buy lol i am after insa turbo dakars but dont know what size ! Shall i man up and go big and get 265/75 and suffer having to 'adjust' the body work or be a girl and get the safe satandard 235/70 ??? :confused:
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    modular and spoked wheels. is there a difference in offset ??????????

    as the title says realy lol i am getting new wheels and tires for my disco(bruce) and after having 235/85 /16 tires on modulars, which set the stance great compared to the standard alloys, they was chewed up by the arches . i was wondering if they was on spoked wheels would the offset be as...
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    old disco , young driver

    Just a post to introduce myself , I am 21 (just) own a 1997 300tdi discovery which is my pride and joy :p i am currently looking for some new wheels and tires as road tires just dont keep me in a competative place with my mates :mad: so if anyone could advise me on what will fit between the...
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    help with my troubles !

    hi all im a new member here , i have a discovery 1 300tdi , its been lifted 2" on brit part shocks and dampers (poo springs i know but i was impatient to save up ) i had some 235/85 greenway annaconda tires on modular rims and the thing was rubbing quite badly so i got rid to get another set . I...