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    Temperature gauge

    Thanks. would this cause it to drop temperature after reaching running temp (half way on the gauge) when I slow down to 30 mph (drops to just above the blue)
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    Temperature gauge

    Hi all. whilst travelling home tonight, it took a while for my temp guage to reach normal operating temperature, this only happened when I got to about 60 miles per hour, covered about ten miles. As soon as I had to reduce my speed, the guage started to lower. the air coming through the...
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    Rattle

    Well checked the props and uj's all seem in good order, rattle appears to be coming from transfer box. think this is going to be expensive. oh well, One Life Live it. Also had a friend take a look and he seems to agree on the clutch release bearing. Here goes!!!!!!
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    Rattle

    Ok thanks, will it be safe to drive for a week or so, or is it a keep it off the road situation? would this also make the brake peddle firm up though or am i looking at 2 seperate issues here? The tablets always come in handy lol
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    Rattle

    Whilst driving to work last night at between 55 and 60 mph I developed a deep rattle whilst in 4th or 5th gear, This stopped as soon as the clutch was dipped but quickens with engine speed. At the same time the brake peddle seems to have gone slightly firmer than usual, coincidence perhaps...
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    cold air!!!

    Im sure this topic has been covered somewhere on here, but I can only see in the search range rovers!!!! My 300tdi has dual air, the good lady wife, passenger on these cold mornings is lovely and toastie, whereas I the driver, is freezing my nuts off:confused:. the floor blower is the only...
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    Peterborough

    Hi anybody in the Peterborough area, who can cast an honest opinion on my newly aquired disco 300tdi, all problems solved, with the thanks of a few people on here. Just have the one problem left to sort!!!!!:) Many thanks Jason
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    Indicator canceller

    Hi all, Sorry I havnt been on here for a while, unfortunately I was involved in an accident that ended in my 200tdi being written off, boo hoo!!!! :mad: Since then Ive purchased a new beloved toy 300 tdi, Slight problem with the indicators not cancelling....... Is it possible to change...
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    Bonnet release

    Hi, I have a slight problem in the way of the bonnet popping open, the cable is fine but is there an adjustment on the pin or cable? Ive oiled the catch under the bonnet but to no avail. Many thanks.
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    Why do I bother

    No not the plod, nor a stripper gram. I suppose your right what goes around comes around.
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    Running on Veggie

    Well after reading this post start to finish....... Should I use Veg oil (straight from Tesco) in my 200tdi Auto? How much should I put in on a ratio to diesel? At what point should I change the Filters? Where is the sediment filter? Can I really save a shed load of cash? Will it...
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    Why do I bother

    as for looking dodgey, I did notice the lack of tax in his window, and the fact I was in uniform may of scared him a touch, his defender didnt look as nice as my Disco so I definately wasnt after that. lol Im sure not all people are the same, I just had a bad shift at work, but felt right to...
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    Why do I bother

    but a little bit of politness woulndnt go a miss surely?
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    Why do I bother

    :mad: :eek::eek::eek:Whilst driving home after work in the early hours of this morning (some 45 miles) I noticed the tell tale signs of hazard warning lights ahead. Upon approaching I noticed it to be a Defender. well being a keen enthusiast, and wanting to help fellow drivers, in my...
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    300 disco boot floor

    Id try your local scrap yard, probably get one for a fiver.
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    Ear Ache

    No its not the mechanism, its the metal grip at the bottom of the window class that has corroded away. Many thanks
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    Ear ache

    Hi again all, Land Rover running fine, thanks to help from the guys on here. Now i have ear ache, The passenger front window needs replacing, as the metal running strip that runs at the bottom of the glass is broke, and the window just drops when I open it, "Ear ache" I hear you ask, that would...
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    Ear Ache

    Hi again all, Land Rover runner fine, thanks to help from the guys on here. Now i have ear ache, The passenger front window needs replacing, as the metal running strip that runs at the bottom of the glass is broke, and the window just drops when I open it, "Ear ache" I hear you ask, that...
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    Lighting issues

    BIG Thanks to all who helped. little black broken wire. Thanks again
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    Lighting issues

    Thanks. Will give it a go, If not new stalk it seems will be next port of call.