As mentioned on another thread - the rattle was being caused by a very slight misalignment with the a/c compressor pulley and clutch!!! New clutch, resurfaced pulley and new a/c coil - a/c now perfect and the annoying rattle has gone to boot!!!

2003 Disco 2 Td5 (fitted with original factory wiper arms front and rear): Want to be a bit more environmentally friendly and see if it is possible to just buy rubber refills (cut-to-size) and fit them front and rear??? Don't like replacing the whole wiper blade with carrier and blades - seems...

Follow-up: A/C perfect!!! Went to KSR Auto Air (here in Bayswater, Melbourne, Australia) and saw Keith - so, so many glowing Google reviews, and a perfect 5-star rating - never seen anything like it (have a squiz at the feedback); also very highly recommended by several L/R owners. Couldn't...

Okay, I was put off a bit when someone told me that aluminium can be problematic! As I said, paint is perfect and I don't want to risk cracking it, however, given the prices these greedy arseclowns are quoting I think I'll just have a go! Will have a look at the unit on eBay, since noted quite...

Really annoys me - they take you for a wood duck!

The price I was given absolutely floored me! Daylight robbery! [Never ask for a quote wearing a gold watch!;)]

I have a dent on the bonnet of my Disco 2. It's around 1-2 mm deep at the centre with a diameter around 10mm. There is no paint damage/cracking. No experience removing dents and understand it can be a little difficult with aluminium. Took another vehicle to a local panel shop and while there...

Was a pretty easy job for me - not that experienced. Honestly, didn't really notice any difference - was running fine before and after. Surprisingly the EGR was pretty clean, and that was after 245,000km!!! I have two VWs and their EGRs clog-up with soot and carbon like nothing else (pain in...

Thanks for the link to that analysis kit!

I agree! Well, I did learn something and ended up checking other things and learning a bit - I took the scenic route to fixing the problem!:D

Replaced fuel cooler o-rings - profile went flat, so likely the same thing, not much oil but it is there. Also notice a bit of coolant weeping from oil cooler area so will be able to clean it up nicely. Kit also includes gasket for turbo and I notice little bit of oil around that area - it's...

Yes, I know!!!:oops::oops::oops: Mark of a person is one who admits to their mistakes (even the dumb ones!;)) - I once had a boss who I thought was perfect until I realised he was just an inveterate liar!:eek:

Assume I'll have to take it to a mechanic then? Assume they'll take the expansion tank cap off, screw something on there and analyse for CO2 and/or CO whilst running?

Okay, Original head gasket and original oil cooler (270,000km) - 2003 Discovery 2 Td5 ("facelift" model). Everything has been great, and still running with no issues at all, EXCEPT... Checked fluids yesterday as I usually do most days and noticed there was a thin layer of engine oil floating...

Follow-up - sorted a while ago but I need to confess! I feel rather embarrassed - I was a bit sloppy and wasted a bit of time! Yes, both globes were blown - likely one went and the other went a bit later and I just didn't notice until it was quite dark and then I noticed I had no lights...

Update: All good - no leaks! Repaired scuttle/plenum cracks - removed, cleaned, heavy duty black duct tape on underside to pull cracks together, sealed topside cracks with black automotive external sealant and bought a new scrivet. Applied a plastic/vinyl reconditioner to the scuttle and...

Will try a new clamp (Jubillee) or reposition the current one.

Had a look again, suspecting clamp/hose - only a very small leak (hardly any change in overflow tank level) over maybe 3 months of driving and engine runs beautifully - no issues. If it goes really hard that means exhaust gas in hose? Will check, but thought that would also mean smell from...

I'll take the scuttle out as per the Atlantic British video (install new windscreen wipers at the same time) - looks fairly straightforward - great How-To video by the way! I have a Meguiars vinyl/plastic/rubber reconditioner and UV shield - I'll use that after I clean it up. Plastic/vinyl...

Don't know when it appeared - looks fresh though, coolant level has been steady for quite a while now and only dropped a tad. Will need to check hose/clip - clip not adjustable. Will be going for a long run in a week or so - will check that hose then - should get hot! What exactly will it...