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    mystery engraving

    I have a series II Discovery with a V8 that decided to go pop, I suspect a slipped liner and bought a replacement engine off Ebay. I noticed this engraving on the top of the casting the gearbox bellhousing attaches to just behind the left side cylender bank. Does anyone know what this...
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    Clutch Failure Discovery 3

    Clutch wear is generally down to driving style. The dealer will no doubt claim this, so you will be banging your head against a brick wall trying to claim against LR. I have known some people to kill clutches in 2000 miles :eek: If you really think the car is at fault get your driving...
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    diff lock

    No, he doesn't that is why I posted a link to Ashcroft where he can buy one if required Yes, it is the ABS/TCS system
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    diff lock

    Spend some money? This may help:confused: Ashcroft Transmissions
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    New and Used

    Generally see them going cheap on Ebay:rolleyes:
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    Wheel / Tyre dimensions

    This might help TYRESAVE: Tyre Size Calculator Paddocks for wheel and tyre deals;- Packages
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    TD5 Front Suspension

    Are you sure it is a failed damper that is causing the list? Check the coils while you are under the car. Paddocks for the parts, Discovery 2 Suspension Parts Be carefull compressing the springs during fitting, use some electrical tape on the spring so the spring compressor(s) do not...
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    Rear fog lights not working

    'Strange' electrical problems are usually associated with a bad earth somewhere. Remove the lamps and clean up their connectors, ensure the earth lead is to a clean and secure point on the body/chassis. Good luck
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    TD5 wiper problem

    Check ALL of your fuses, not just the ones for the wipers. There are generally two live feeds to the wiper motor; 1 Ignition sourced live through the wiper switch. This appears to be OK as the wipers are actually turning on and off. 2 Ignition sourced live to 'park' the wipers, this is...
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    disco2 rear wiper motor

    Most wiper motors have two live feeds, one that comes from your switch to start the wiper going and a constant (ignition) live to make the motor return to the park position. there can only be a few causes of the symptoms you have, 1 Blown fuse = Check all of your fuses ( not...
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    For sale Freelander rear propshaft

    OK, Re-listed, they are going in the skip if no-one wants them:eek:
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    For sale Freelander rear propshaft

    ENDING TODAY on Ebay. Rear propshaft(s) going very cheap. Free to uplift, heavy so postage is £14.26 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=260229641881&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=016
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    Disc Brakes and Pad

    Paddock Spares - Land Rover, Range Rover Parts & Accessories - Discovery, Defender and Freelander
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    tyres

    Yes:(
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    annoying problem !

    Which engine?
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    Broken Front n/s Suspension Spring

    Good link, I'll give them a visit.:cool:
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    Gaylander Rear Brake conversion

    Not cheeky at all, but a fair assesment of your attitude to other road users. So you say you have all this driving experience but still you drive around corners so fast you cannot stop safely in time, even though you have previoiusly had problems with 'slow' drivers. You need to re assess your...
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    Yet another light question!

    These recesses in the lower bumper are for fog lamps, and yes it is an offence to use them unless in fog or falling snow. My car has them fitted and i've tried then in foggy conditions an found them to be useless. Save your money and look to upgrade the bulbs already fitted to your headlamps.
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    How long does your gas last?

    4.0 V8 Disco with an 80 litre tank, about 60 litres to fill takes me about 160 miles.
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    Tracking

    Straight forward job most tyre places wll do, although Kwik Fit refused to do my Disco on the normal rig they insisted it was put on the 4 wheel alignment machine. That cost me £60.