1. raymowatt@ntlworld.com

    Budget Tyres

    Hi all I am after a new set of tyres,m/t, for my 90, on a budget ,got around £450. I have 16 alloys at the mo I `ve looked at the forum, and cant find the right reply, but just wondered if any one was up to date on deals, and if remoulds were any good, thanks :confused:
  2. raymowatt@ntlworld.com

    Sump nut washers on Defender 300tdi

    Hi all Just got me a Defender 90 300tdi {selling my Disco td5 if anyones up for one ]. I am looking to change the engine oil, and have noticed that some service kits come with an ally and a copper sump nut washer. Do I need both, which order do they go on ? I have looked through other posts but...
  3. raymowatt@ntlworld.com

    300tdi v td5 buying guide

    Hi all, I decided to sell my Disco td5, and buy a defender, the question is on a limited budget, would I be better off with a late 300 or an early td5. Owning a td5 for 5 years or more, I am aware how smooth they are. But command more money, are the 300 as reliable (in Landy terms), your views...
  4. raymowatt@ntlworld.com

    Disco td5 chassis welding

    Whats `schutz` ..........?
  5. raymowatt@ntlworld.com

    Disco td5 chassis welding

    Hi all, my 2001 disco has too have a plate welded on too it, around 15" , I have read that corrosion is common , but are people now having too weld? , or I am I just unlucky. :(
  6. raymowatt@ntlworld.com

    Thank f***k for this this forum

    I twiddled the cables under the seats, as my wife and I both drive the car, the seat goes from fully back to fully forward, 2/3 times a week. Lights gone out now :)
  7. raymowatt@ntlworld.com

    Thank f***k for this this forum

    Hi all, Been having a problem with my SRS dash light coming on, on my 2001 Disco td5. Searched old posts, found anwser, problem solved. Thanks all
  8. raymowatt@ntlworld.com

    water pump, oem or generic?

    I think I need to change the water pump on my td5, I herd that aftermarket ones aint no good, any views , also can it be changed with out removing the turbo and other stuff
  9. raymowatt@ntlworld.com

    Td5 water pump

    How do you change a water pump on a td5 disco without removing the turbo, etc
  10. raymowatt@ntlworld.com

    TD5 Back end drops - only when I sit on it!

    I would replace both, but its possible that you have leak in an air spring, rub soapy water over them, looking for bubbles. There easy to replace
  11. raymowatt@ntlworld.com

    td5 tow electrics

    How easy is it to fit a generic 12n socket (£12 at halfords) as opposed to the plugin lr one that cost £50 +. Any other cheapskates like me out there ?
  12. raymowatt@ntlworld.com

    TD5 Back end drops - only when I sit on it!

    I had this problem, check the ride hieght sensors to see if they need replacing and the air springs, I changed the lot, seems fine now
  13. raymowatt@ntlworld.com

    BF Goodrich AT Tyres - TD-5

    I had 4 General Grabber AT2`s, fitted yesterday, 235/70/16 on my Discovery TD5, by Event tyres, total £415.56. Fitted, balanced, etc at home on my drive.
  14. raymowatt@ntlworld.com

    Avon Ranger TSE tyres

    Any one had expieriance of Avon Ranger TSE tyres, they say 15% off road 85% on. which suits, and I can get 4 fitted for £306. Any views ?
  15. raymowatt@ntlworld.com

    GG AT2 vs Cooper Tyres

    Hi all, After serching this forum I am looking to buy a set of General Grabber AT2 for my Disco 2. I called a specialist and he tells me that Cooper tyres are a better make, yet I can find no evidence of this from previous posts.........so am I been mugged off by the dealer ?
  16. raymowatt@ntlworld.com

    Disco 2 Brake hose banjo bolt sealing washer

    Got the new calipers today, and guest what was in the box,......copper sealing washers !!!!!!!!!!!!
  17. raymowatt@ntlworld.com

    Disco 2 Brake hose banjo bolt sealing washer

    errr, yeah, hence the question:confused:
  18. raymowatt@ntlworld.com

    Disco 2 Brake hose banjo bolt sealing washer

    Found em, I`ve orderd 4 from lr direct, with post it was over £7.00 for 4 washes. I`m convinced that they will be something I could get on the high street, but with home spannering, you need all the bits or your stuck... you know how it is. Thats why I asked, thanks for you help
  19. raymowatt@ntlworld.com

    Disco 2 Brake hose banjo bolt sealing washer

    Thanks David, In the rave cd it says discard the sealing washers and fit new ones to the banjo bolt, so I am hoping some one will know what I need regards. Thats unless you can reuse the old ones Ray
  20. raymowatt@ntlworld.com

    Disco 2 Brake hose banjo bolt sealing washer

    Hi all It never rains , it pours....... Running my td5 hard to try and find coolent loss, I find o/s f brake sticking, lots of smoke and pong. I looked today and one of the caliper piston boots looked fecked, wouldnt push back easy, other side did. I have decided to replace the front calipers...