1. elmer_d

    Mint Green Ford Focus

    This bloke is a gem :hysterically_laughi All adverts should be of this quality :D 2001 FORD FOCUS GHIA 1.8 Zetec Very Clean Interior | eBay
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    What have you done to your Landie today.

    Over the last couple of weeks the list looks somat like this Extreme 4x4 1 inch longer 30% stiffer springs Delphi decarbon dampers all round de cat pipe rear brake discs and all new pads flo flex bush kit tweaked fuel pump as per "Sluggish disco.........not any more!" thread oh and 2 bulbs...
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    Oil warning light flickering on tickover

    change your oil pressure switch, did exactly the same on my disco after a run changed switch no further problems start with easy things first, there are loads of threads on here about this so search
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    Ok then oil experts!

    Use it as top up, won't hurt Think of it as the ultimate multi grade :behindsofa:
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    Should the disco get renamed to the LR4?

    Quite simple Americans speak American NOT English, wtf would we want to copy them? Side walk Horse back riding trunk etc etc Two nations separated by a common language
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    What have you done to your Landie today.

    Just managed to complete the tweaks to the pump as per V8jons thread http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f8/sluggish-disco-not-any-more-146991.html What a difference
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    Brake pipe bends

    When I replaced all mine I was in same boat found that hozelock hose pipe connectors, (other connectors are available) were brilliant for the job Same size as a socket but had channels round it to keep the pipe from twisting
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    Help replaced cylinder head now it wont start

    Before you set the clearences, turn the engine over a couple of times by hand Check that all rockers are moving and then do the rule of 9 to set them just to bed them in first as a fter rebuild they may not have seated
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    BFG MTs Vs BFG ATs

    AT's and lower pressures but then you need a compressor to pump them back up some people cross the Sahara on AT's, not me YET NO help to you tho
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    New Thread old topic Rear Wiper not working

    Drivers door open = no rear wiper standard system, don't know why but thats how it is design intent ========================= Rave says Relay K183 behind LH foot well panel top level 2nd one in Fuse 18 10 amp facia fuse box Have you checked the earth behind the rear speaker panel drivers...
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    BFG MTs Vs BFG ATs

    Personally I think there is a clue in the name mud terrain are for mud all terain for all terrains but then as a toy ???? how much off roading in mud do you do / will you do? how much snow are you going into? if your off roading how do you get there and how far, off roading do you mean pay...
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    What have you done to your Landie today.

    How was he earthed??
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    What have you done to your Landie today.

    New sump yesterday old one was porous did the vacuum pump fix today new clutch last week de cat pipe last week end beats watching telly
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    Leaky sump

    Craddocks next day delivery £10 just done same me self but I paid 108 for mine arrived today gone up since I laid out for it
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    wiring up driving lights (full beam)

    colour of wires would help on this, shape and exact location tapping direct to wires and slapping 55w lamps on the end may mean wiring gets a bit warm and fuses going pop regularly If you want driving (fogs I assume ) not "oh look I have a sports car as I have fog lights on in sunlight" wire...
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    Jammed Bolt on Steering Guard ?!

    1/ soak it in wd40 today, tomorrow and the next week, daily can you turn tthe head or is that solid? 2/ heat the bolt, OR the chassis let it cool, soak in wd 40 and do it again this may break the rust grip 3/ large bar on the head and see if you can get it to turn 4/ last resort...
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    Have you got a Name for your Discovery??

    Elmer Hence forum name Elmer D (Elmer Disco) For no better reason than number plate is FUD
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    TD5 Stainless Steel Brake hoses

    Here you go One bit of advice, DON'T SKRIMP! false economy on braking parts - get quality ones goodridge or similar buy cheap and they fail, you have no brakes ok sermon over, sorry but 2 tonne of discovery with no brakes is not a pleasant thought if you haven't lifted it "standard" will...
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    300tdi rear indicators

    just been checking ebay and there are a few more on for about a fiver each LANDROVER DISCOVERY O/S/R LIGHT CLUSTER - LENSE | eBay UK and LANDROVER DISCOVERY N/S/R LIGHT CLUSTER - LENSE | eBay UK
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    300tdi rear indicators

    sorted Land Rover Discovery Rear Light Units | eBay UK