the radio that was fitted when I bought it (not original equipment but a relatively good quality head unit) had the same problem, which is why I swapped it out so having two units with the same problem pretty much rules out an issue with the unit itself. The original stereo plug that comes out...

MW and FM both about the same.In gear or out, moving or stationary, makes no odds, its just a constant poor reception once the engine is running, though if I operate the windows with the ignition on but the engine off the motors interfere with reception (as do the wipers.) If I run a temp clean...

I thought they were tuned in at the factory before they got sold

I have a non landy radio/cd in the disco 1 ( a cheap'n cheerfull bit of kit) but the radio reception is awful. The cd player is crystal clear but when the engine is running the radio sounds like your listening to it in a bag of crisps and it gets worse when your actually driving along. This is...

According to the AA website and various other sources, DPF's have only been mandatory on vehicles since 2009 and as far as I can tell don't seem to be an integral part of the exhaust system, so removing the cat from my teenage 300tdi wont make any difference to the MOT. I'm sure someone out...

Interesting comment and link. Is the DPF part of the catalytic converter, or a seperate issue?

Oh, and on the subject of intercoolers, I guess the intercooler is at the front next to the rad ( haven't looked that closely yet) but I have an intercooler with cooling fan that I bought to fit onto my surf but never fitted. Been toying with the idea of installing it on the disco with a bonnet...

Thanks for that. I think for how cheap the entire replacement system is, I can swap it all off for the non-cat set up. I can hang on to the cat that comes off as, externally at least, it seems to be in ok condition and if the 300 suffers at all for the cat being removed it would only cost £38 to...

Thanks for the link horse62, It looks like the best option if I decide to do away with the cat. I would ask, however, is there a lambda sensor on the 300, is there a threaded mount for it on that non cat exhaust, if not will it matter etc? Mate of mine took the cat off of a diesel Volvo and it...

I have just discovered that self same thing while trawling the net to find the implications of not having one at all. Apparently, the cat's life span is shortened dramatically by mis-use which seems to include both physical and thermal shock ( i.e being hit by rocks or plunged into cold water)...

whats the life expectancy of a cat converter in relation to the rest of the exhaust system? My '96 300tdi has an exhaust system comprising of 50% repair bandage, a twice repaired rear box and a few tin cans with jubilee clips so I thought it was about due a new one. I nearly fell over when I...

I yguessed at 32 when I put them on this evening. Just nipped out for some baccy and didn't notice any real discernible difference in pulling away, but did seem to at lower revs at a speedo reading of thirty than usual. The ride is a little more forgiving over potholes ( bigger sidewall to...

Ok, so its a Disco 1 with a 1" lift, 8x16 alloys fitted with 205 tyres (on when I got it) Wanted bigger tyres on, read all the threads about what will and wont fit, didn't ask the question myself as had no desire to be swamped with the tirade of ( good natured?) abuse that seems to follow all...

Sorry, getting a bit technical for me now! Swift explanation for a thicky please?

All worth looking at, had the tracking done when I first got it and only done 6k on the road since then so dont expect the tracking to be out but Ill get it rechecked anyway. Rear bushes seems to make sense, it always seems a little worse with the caravan on the back and the rear under load...

Before you all start pointing at the search button, I've done the searches but am still none the wiser. Disco 1 300tdi, 89000k miles, relatively good nick. The steering tends to wander a bit on straight road. Nothing violent or dangerous, but it just doesn't like to go in a dead straight line...

Thats the obvious solution but they dont open weekends and I'm at work all week with the disco.

That definately looks like the pipes. The loose end I can see looks intact, I suppose I would have to refit them by feel alone? cant see any way of being able to see what I'm doing now the box is back on.

Had a look under the Disco last night, was wondering if/how the gearbox and transfer box oil was or should be changed, and I found a stray pipe that looks like it should be attached to something. Its a long hard plasic pipe, around 4 or 5mm i/d. It comes down from the engine bay somewhere (...

Sorry to offend your sensibilities, wasn't really thinking about being original, just thought the Pamela Landy gag was worth a go. Next idea? how bout movie scenes showing people dying on their arses, possibly suffocating in a big ginga beard?