Have had both my sun roofs' out, not a difficult job, just time consuming. Cleaned up both seals and refitted. Whilst I was at it I, very very carefully, tightened the cables that work the glass and the locking mechanism so the roof pulled down onto the seal tighter. Also re-designed the two...

Had a similar 'problem' with my Disco. Bought the thing fitted with Michelin road tyres, very 'communicative' ride (I could tell which side up a coin was) and quite harsh. Changed to Goodrich AT's and what a difference. Ride now smooth and forgiving, but had more roll on cornering. Just have...

Much like everyone else I use my '97 300tdi XS for hauling caravans, (yes, I have two), taking dogs for walks, munching miles and light off roading. I will also be using it to flee the country soon as am moving to NE Spain where there are miles & miles of dirt roads to explore. I am told that...

Have seen the occasional one on camp sites, they seem to stand up to all conditions well and the price looks good too.

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Not sure about the coolant, but your loss of refrigeration sounds like a lot of the refrigerant has leaked away. Even if you only have a small amount of fluid left in the system you will hear and see it in the little tank with the glass viewing window even though you do not have enough for the...

Please tell all Goonarmy, which fairy did you use? The Tooth Fairy I hired was useless, just left bite marks in the tarmac. Don't want one with stillies & a feather boa either!!!!:focus:

Thanks' guys, will check & clean the breather first, as have no idea how to diagnose the turbo's oil seals. As I am unduly pessimistic it will probably be the turbo oil seal quietly letting go. Can this be replaced or do I have to have a new turbo? :frusty:

Hi, was out tugging with my 300Tdi the other weekend, when I got home and unhitched the caravan I noticed there was a fine spray of oil over the left hand side of the 'van opposite the exhaust pipe. I know is was oil and not soot staining because it was 'wet' when I stuck my finger into it. Is...

As someone who has a roof spoiler, I can attest that they do absolutely nothing. Mine does not keep water from dripping into the rear when opening the door, if anything it's worse. It does not keep the rear window any cleaner, in fact it is a total waste of time. However, I can assure you...

If towing a twin axle may I be so bold to recommend a Dixon Bate Shocklink. Not cheap, but smooths out the bounce from twin axle 'vans and reduces stress on the A frame. Other advantage is the ball and link is removable (easily) so vary easy to keep your balls in tip top condition. :rolleyes:

Resprayed tow bar & fitted shock-link. Going tugging on Wednesday for first time with Disco. Can you get a twin axle up a 40 degree slope?:confused::confused:

Not sure which Bush Bar STC 50022 is, but if it like the plastic/rubber pedestrian friendly (he-he) one fitted to my Disco then it does not interfere with the lens guards. Mine is held away by a small bracket that is screwed to the front rocker panel. However, changing the headlight bulb and...

I feel that it is best to believe in all religions, just in case one of them is right. And beware Mrs Cake. (very Pratchett, that :cool:) To get back on topic. Simple:- 300TdI Complex:- Td5, you pays your money, you takes your choice. As I am simple, I have a 1997 300TdI with only 69000 on...

Thanks' to one and all. Sorry, forgot to say which model:- 1997 300TdI XS. Who has two credit cards these days? Or should I get more to keep the Disco running??? Philip

Was out the other evening and noticed that I could not read the digital clock or find out where the fag lighter was when it went dark. (How tiresome you may say) Never noticed this before as do not go out after dark; vampires you know. How does the clock come out? Do I just pull at it and...

Was out the other evening and noticed that I could not read the digital clock or find out where the fag lighter was when it went dark. (How tiresome you may say) Never noticed this before as do not go out after dark; vampires you know. How does the clock come out? Do I just pull at it and...

Now, before everyone goes DOH! :doh:, yes, I have done a search for the above problems, but find the info somewhat confusing. The rear wiper is generally not responding, it did wipe for the length of my drive (100 feet), but then refuses to wipe anymore and the squirty things at the front are...

Very good lunches at the Crows Nest!!!!

Just a quick note to introduce myself. Have recently bought a late '97 Disco XS with the 300 Tdi and manual gearbox. As this is my first LR and my first Diesel and my first 4X4 I hope that any of my inane questions will be looked on kindly and not just dismissed as the ramblings of the...