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    Discovery 2 v8 1999 no brake lights

    Hello all I have looked about but found no answers Last weekend while the Mrs was driving she needed to brake sharply, this put the three amigos on. When I got home to have a look the rear drivers brake carrier had ceased on so put the 3 a's down to that. Today it was pointed out that the brake...
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    Any tips on fording in a V8 Disco 2

    As the title has anyone got any tips on fording in a V8 petrol. Always wanted to do it. LRDII
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    Disco 2 V8 auto box oil cooler pipes

    hey all Can anyone please please help? I'm up the creek here I need a new oil cooler pipe on my D2, Land Rover say it is discontinued!?!?! I can't find a patten one anywhere any ideas? If you know anyone breaking one please let me know. LRDII
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    D2 V8 auto box cooler pipe leak

    Hey all, does anyone know of a supplier for the Land Rover discontinued auto cooler pipe? I have got a leak on the rubber part. Cheers
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    Cambridge

    Just outside Cambridge.
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    D2 V8 automatic gearbox cooler and pipes *NEEDED URGENTLY*

    Hi folks Can anyone out there point me in the direction of a supplier as i need a new oil cooler and both pipes as mine are corroded and knackered. Any help or advice would be appriciated. Cheers LRDII
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    V8 rebuilt engine advise

    Hey folks I'm sure people out there have purchased recon/rebuilt V8 engines. I'm asking really from your experiences who you recommend. Mine is a Discovery 2 '99 4.0 v8 Any help would be very much appreciated. LRDII
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    Why so many land rovers?

    While I was driving with the Mrs a few months ago she said, "people who have land rovers always seen to have more than one, why is that?" I said "maybe it's addictive" But after owning one for 6 months I now know they have them for PARTS! :D
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    Big end bearings - what to do, what to do?

    I would appear the big end bearings a on the way out on my D2. At the moment it is speculation as engine is still in one piece. The question is..... 1 new shells 2 recon / rebuilt engine It's a 1999 and covered 127000 LPG What are your experiences ? Cheers LRDII
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    Air on fan size please

    Hey folks Can someone out there tell me what size the air con condensor fan is? Mine has seized and I don't want to spend £300 on a new one. I was thinking of a universal replacement. Cheers
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    4.0 V8 timing chain how easy?

    Hi all My oil pump is playing up so needs replacing also timing cover leaking and tiny water pump leak. So while I'm there I thought I would change the timing chain and gears. I have never done one before so feeling cautious. Any help would be appreciated. or if you want to help I'm just...
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    Discovery 2 timing cover oil leak

    Hi Can anyone tell me how much of a pain it is to replace the timing cover gasket, oil pump, water pump and timing chain on the V8. Any hep or advice would be appreciated. Cheers LRDII
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    Land Rover mechanics cambridge

    Hi, can anyone recommend a mechanic in the Cambridge area to do the timing cover gasket on my D2 V8?
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    Bottle Jack alternative or replacement ideas

    Hello all My bottle Jack has packed up. After many man hours new ball bearing and Jack oil I am no further than when I started. Is there a good off the shelf replacement it's only for a road side tyre change so any ideas? Cheers
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    Broken mirror ...........and window

    I hope this is ok in here? This can happen if you meet a LHD transit van. My mirror snapped off and came through the window, my insurance company said it was a "50 50", I have done the sums and it looks cheaper in the long run to fix my self.
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    PAS / ACE res what side it what?

    Hi all My d2 v8 is leaking pas or ace fluid. It is the side closest to the abs pump not the air box. The low level side nearest to the ABS pump has the pas filler cap on it is this correct ???? What side is yours have they been put round the wrong way ??????? It appears to be leaking near...
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    Rear air suspension dropping after bags replaced

    Hello all Replaced my rear air springs today as the passenger side was leaking. All went very well, however Just been and had a look and both sides are on the bump stops! Has anyone got any advise I didn't see any leaks? LRDII
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    Newbie

    Hello all and happy new year! I'm a newbie from Cambridgeshire. I have recently purchased my first land Rover Discovery 2 v8 and I'm sure i will have plenty of questions about it. Cheers