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    lack of power when towing

    Just an update, have just checked red plug in ecu n its got a lot of oil on it,only bought it five weeks ago from an indie dealer, what signs or symptoms would I have if the oil has got into ecu and if it has would I have any case for this new law where a vehicle has been sold n not in suitable...
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    lack of power when towing

    Hi peter, just checked the wastegate shaft, I know it should be fairly stiff, i used some mole grips n pushed towards the windscreen, it required alot more force than i thought but did move, now moves with alot less force needed but is still stiff I.E not wobbly Any other ideas if this doesn't...
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    lack of power when towing

    recently made the change from a 97 300 tdi disco1 to an 02 td5, had the new one about a month and have just towed our caravan for the first time and it really struggled on hills, even hills that the our old 300tdi would do with ease, caravan weighs about 900kg and is same caravan as the 300...
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    looking for discovery 2

    Can admin plz delete this post Thanks
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    looking for discovery 2

    on the lookout for a good disco 2 preferably between 2000 and 2003, must be a TD5 and in good running order what kicking about in the north east area?
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    disco 2 TD5 cutting out

    Not me revving it that high!! As stated it my brothers currently n I'm thinking of buying, further info from him os it doesn't do it all the tine just sometimes, when changing clutch n flywheel he forgot to disconnect the crank sensor n snapped the wire so he just crimped the wire together, when...
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    disco 2 TD5 cutting out

    my brother has offered me his 2000 td5 as my 300 tdi has seen better days, all in all its a good motor, has the usual problems with rear chassis but he said he will weld it up before I buy, the only thing concerning me is that it cuts out between 3500 n 4000 rpm, it developed this fault when he...
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    worn ignition barrel

    yeah that's basically the same as I found, thanks matey
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    worn ignition barrel

    so the kit I saw on ebay is all I need and just keep my old keys for doors and fuel cap?
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    worn ignition barrel

    97 300tdi, ignition barrel been playing up for a while now, you have to jiggle the key once its into release thebsteering lock and start the engine, so going to get a new, seen new ignition barrel, steering lock and 2 new keys on fleabay, is this all I would need, would I need new locks for...
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    what tire pressure cooper AT3 245/70/16

    97 300 tdi disco 1,Just got new set of the above tires, not sure what psi i should run, phoned company i bought from and they said 32psi front and back but on sun visor in the disco it says front 28 psi and rear 38 psi which i am guessing is the correct pressure for the tires that came with it...
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    pulling to the left when driving

    not pulling to the left under braking and have checked all wheels for play and there is none, tracking is getting sorted saturday as they said its best to do tracking with the new wheels n tires fitted
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    pulling to the left when driving

    lol i know, just kept putting it off but know it needs doing for the new tires, so would your bet be the tracking?
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    pulling to the left when driving

    1997 300 tdi, got a problem been doing it for awhile but about to put new rubber on so need to fix it before then, the last years under normal driving (accelerating/deccelarating/free wheeling) the car vers to the left, the steering wheel wants to turn itself to the left and getting tire wear...
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    disco 1 running on 31/10.5/15r

    what about 30x9.5R15? currently have 235/70/16 but want something that will look bigger but not rub or need any modifications to fit?
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    disco 1 running on 31/10.5/15r

    is that justa 2" lift? or any other mods to accommodate the tires?
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    disco 1 running on 31/10.5/15r

    thinking of getting a set of the above tires for my disco, has anyone got any pictures of them on their disco's and did you need to do alot of modifications? read that i may need to trim Rear fender and possible steering stops. thanks
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    300 tdi strange noise

    had the belt of this morning, water pump is fubared, pulley has about quarter inch of play!! been searching on the net for a video on replacing water pump but cant find one, anyone be able to post a link to a video? ta
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    300 tdi strange noise

    97 300 tdi on 191,000 miles been getting a strange noise, sounds similar to the belt squeak but did the penny trick few months back and that sorted it, the noise also sounds more metalic and is coming from the right hand side of the engine, i thought bearings where giving up on the water pump...
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    Landrover 88" comp safari racer ccv trialer V8 auto

    advertising here on behalf of my brother, vehicle is located in kent, see ebay link below any queestions either pm myself or ring this number and ask for tony 07876252813 Landrover 88" comp safari racer ccv trialer V8 auto hill climb 4x4 off roader | eBay