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    Air filter washing

    I have heard that a light spray with 3&1 light oil will do the same job as the K&N oil but have not tried this. My K&N needs cleaning so will try giving it a bath in hot soapy water and see what happens.
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    Stainless centre pipe from MM 4x4

    I have fitted a Double SS stainelss system with no centre box to my V8 disco and it sounds great at idle but when driving at 1400 to 1800 revs it gives you serious ear ache. Am going to have a small box welded into the centre pipe to try to reduce the relentless drone. MM 4x4 can't supply...
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    Poor starting when left over night.

    If your ignition light is glowing then it is definitely the alternator. If it starts ok with a jump start then it is not fuel related as it would still be hard to start on a jump from another car. Change the alternator, the poor old battery is probably on its way out by now as they don't...
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    Rear axle balljoint need replacing

    Thanks Guys, I have a fly press but not sure if it will do the job. Will check out somebody with a hydraulic press.
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    Rear axle balljoint need replacing

    Has anyone fitted a rear axle balljoint? Do the bolts through the arms and the bracket come out ok? Do you need a press to remove the balljoint from its mounting bracket and to replace it as the new joint has a serrated circumference? I am getting a harsh thump from the rear suspension but...
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    struggling to start....300tdi

    Check the fuel line in the engine bay where it runs up from under the body into the engine bay. Sometimes the fuel line can rub on the chassis rail and wear a small hole in the pipe. This happened to me and one day and the engine kept cutting out and running like a pig. Also check the small...
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    Where does the injector return pipe go to on 300tdi

    Does anyone know where the fuel return/overflow pipe coming off number 4 injector goes to on a 300 tdi Disco. The pipe is missing from mine and I think it is drawing in air into the fuel system. The disco is very hard to start if left sitting for a week but starts ok every day when used daily.
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    Can any help please.....

    I think some "ES" models have electric leather seats similar to Classic Range Rover seats as mine has and some have leather Discovery style seats. All should have sunroofs (which all leak), Aircon, ABS Brakes and the wheels should be Blackish centres with a polished or silver rim as standard...
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    Who has the most miles on their Discovery 1?

    My 300tdi is on 221500 and runs like a clock. Getting harder to start, changed the glow plugs and heater relay but still hard to start from cold. Doesn't burn oil and does 30+ mpg. Just weld it up every year for MOT and keep going.
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    Tracking problems

    The haynes manual will give you a specific length to set your track rod ends to. If you do this first and then fit it to the disco you will not be too far out. I have also used an extending caravan awning pole to gauge the distance between the wheels at the front and back of the rim or tyre...
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    300 tdi Timing belt kit

    Dayco is original fitment and I have used them with no problems. Make sure you don't overtension the belt when using the dial torquewrench to set tension as the value is quite low.
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    Can I revert from ABS to non ABS

    Thanks Guys, I will give this "Blink" method a try when I get a chance, hopefully this weekend if it's not raining and raining and raining!!! Maybe I should buy one of those giant army tents which you can put a Landy in to keep me dry but don't think the neighbours would be too happy...
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    Can I revert from ABS to non ABS

    Thanks, MOT inspectors in Northern Ireland are sharp cookies and the test is very strict at government run centres. Getting the lend of a Landrover diagnostics unit tomorrow to see if I can track the fault. Hopefully it is only a wheel sensor. Fitted a Double S Stainless steel sports...
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    Can I revert from ABS to non ABS

    Bought a 96 V8 Disco on ebay and it failed MOT because there was no ABS light. Some nice person has taken the bulb out of the dash and when I refitted it the light stays on. If I can't fixt the problem at a reasonable cost can I convert it to non ABS brakes and do I need to change the master...