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    small list of jobs!

    cleaned the arches up and gona do a proper job and put a new outter arch on the nearside. i brought a new actuator for the passenger front door central locking as its not working, i got it on ebay second hand and the connectors completely different? he said its off a 300tdi aswell.... did they...
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    Just purchased a 300tdi

    well cleaned all the arches up and the surface rust in the boot floor, got the good old hammerite out and treated the worst of it so itll last till the floor is replaced.... inevitably! i cleaned the wheel arches up, decided to put a new outer arch on the nearside as it made a couple of holes...
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    good clutch kit and hd fork?!

    anyone recommend a brand or a clutch kit for my 1998 300tdi discovery? also where to buy one, im gona get a hd clutch release fork also so any recomendations on brand and where to purchase :) consider delivery costs also, if i can get clutch and fork with free delivery from one place rather than...
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    My Discovery build....

    drizz wana repair my arch on my disco? :P
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    small list of jobs!

    really? should it be that big tho? will the mot test guy know its supposed to be there? can you get into it from the top if i remove the trim pannels or is it sandwhiched between the inner and outer skin of the quarter panel?
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    Just purchased a 300tdi

    I'm starting to fall in love with it! Feels like it's too good to be a donor :s if I can get it through an mot may just have to let someone else enjoy it for what it is!
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    small list of jobs!

    what exactly am i looking for on the window ecu? all looks allright to me :P im guessing that small hole on the nsr wheel arch is an mot failure? just won a front passenger door actuator on ebay £2.50! that metal cover over the fuel lift pump should it be that rusty? the foam wadding/sound...
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    Just purchased a 300tdi

    well the weather was out so i cleaned up a few bits and pulled the carpet up to have a look at what ive brought
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    second hand steering box?

    is it worth getting a second hand steering box on ebay? or will it be dead money? mines leaking a fair bit at the mo! shall i buy a new one or get mine reconned?
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    breaking 300tdi discovery

    has it got the auto dim rear view mirror? if not if its standard is it in good nick? whats the seats like? mines the beige/yellow leather, dont mind if there cloth just same colour scheme
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    Just purchased a 300tdi

    no sun roofs! nice cold air con? haven't tried the ac yet :P to tight to pay for that **** lol, as for the arches and inner wings, bit of surface rust im debating to tidy up? im debating using it as a run around while i look for a defender, or stick 12 months ticket on it and try resell minus...
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    small list of jobs!

    well hopefully get to work on the disco next weekend. i need to fix both rear electric windows arent working from any of the controls? the passenger front door doesnt lock or unlock on the remote central locking? the power steering box is weeping badly! im not sure if its oil from the...
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    x4 goodyear wrangler at/r

    Ah never mind! Only got my disco from Hemel Hempstead way yesterday! Needs new pair of tyres on rear :(
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    Just purchased a 300tdi

    Done 150 miles in it now since I brought it!
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    x4 goodyear wrangler at/r

    Can you pm me a post code mate so I can see how far it is? Anyone got an idea what postage would come out at?
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    Just purchased a 300tdi

    Also got invoices for £1350 for just 2013!! Timing belts head skimmed and pressure test, front discs and pads, new rear callipers and pads! Lots of little bits and pieces!
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    Just purchased a 300tdi

    Well just picked up a 1998 s reg disco 1 300tdi, brought it on fleebay for £575! It's a goldy colour with boost alloys including the spare in silver! It's got 144k on the clock! The interior hasn't aged well at all! It's moted and taxed till August, long term plan is to use it as a donor for a...
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    s reg 300 tdi discovery

    Hi all, just brought my first landrover a s reg discovery! only paid £575 for it and looking to just use it as a bit of fun on the weekends greenlaneing and light bit of offroading. if i wreck i will just scrap it and sell the block! where is the cheapest place to get basic insurance? can i...
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    scruffy but solid defender 90 or 110

    Hi jack my post much :p anyway I don't mind if it creaks and leaks it will go under a restoration just after the vitals to be solid to start with, ill rebuild engines and axles etc, panel beater by trade so panels are nothing to worry about, just the chassis is what needs to be solid :) seen a...