1. discochimp

    Hole in Chassis

    My plan is to cut as much of the rot out and put a big patch over the hole then cover the hole chassis in under seal
  2. discochimp

    Hole in Chassis

    Hi All I was working on the Disco TD5 brakes today and came across a hole on the chassis next to the fuel filter:eek: I have had a good look all over and this is the only one there is a lot of surface rust. I think I need to give it a good coat of under seal after I fix it
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    Power Steering Pipes

    Hi My power steering pips have gone just before they disappear past the radiator, the 2 metal pipes have been rubbing against each other. Has any one out there changed the power steering pips on a discovery td5 I need to know if any one has some tips for the job I think I will have to...
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    Tailgate Latch

    Hi All The problem is with the central locking I locked the car at night and in the morning the rear door wouldn’t open, I have sprayed every think in wd40 and had it out of the door to check it and give it a good clean. When I put it back on it wont lock I think I will have to buy a...
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    Tailgate Latch

    Hi The Tailgate Latch has just gone:mad::mad::mad::mad: should I go for used or new I am thinking new as there should be some warranty with the new part, and I could spend £50+:eek: quid on a used part and have the same problems Can some one tell me where is the cheapest place to go for...
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    TD5 Coolant problem

    I had the same concerns and I asked similar questions:confused:, the answers I had was if the head was cracked it would not hold pressure and you would see water leaking out. Please don’t quote me on that as this was information I was told by the chap who fixed it. I would say all your symptoms...
  7. discochimp

    TD5 Coolant problem

    This was My disco when the work was done:(
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    TD5 Coolant problem

    I think you should shop around and get some prices for head gasket replacement I would also use some one that has done this job before avoid back street garage this is a big job as a lot of parts need to come out before they get at the head. When my gasket was done I went to the work shop where...
  9. discochimp

    TD5 Coolant problem

    Hi That bulge will be pressure from your head gasket , You need to get you head gasket done that’s the problem
  10. discochimp

    TD5 Coolant problem

    Hi There I had the same problem on my TD5 I spend age’s looking for the problem :mad: I went back to the dealer 4 times with it and he didn’t know what was up:confused: and told me it would be ok a week later I broke down on the side of the motor way after the water temp went into the red...
  11. discochimp

    Rear Disc

    The weird thing is that there was no problem until I changed the pads and pins and the rust is only on the outer face of the disc the pad is only touching on the top half of the disc, The wife will be so mad :mad2: if I have to buy new callipers as well god help me
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    Rear Disc

    Hi All I have been having some problems with my rear discs on my 200 Discovery TD5 I have changed the rear pads on both sides and found that the guide pins were stuck so I changed them, after a week I have noticed that I have rust building up on the face of the disc I had a good look at the...