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    Disco 2 D2 td5 sunroof issues?

    My 2004 D2 sunroof has developed serious issues. Front sunroof opens automatically sometimes, then doesn't close until I restart engine one or two times, rear one pops up a little when engine starts, then opens fully later. I have checked switch continuity, they are okay. I think sunroof ECU...
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    D2 towbar electrics

    I am wondering if someone has installed PF jones 13-pin electrics https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/292540303687. Its instruction is not clear on power connection. The seller said the manufacturer has no specific instructions, just connect to the battery. Obviously this is not correct, it should be...
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    Wanted D2 towbar electrics

    Looking for tow bar electrics 13 Pin or 12N electrics kit
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    discovery td5 roadworthy after 20 years

    My D2 td5 has just passed 20 years and 135k milestone. Basically I have serviced, repaired it or replaced lots of parts on my own. I am confident and proud of it, it has no other advisory but a little oil leak on engine harness. I experienced only one breakdown on M4 for sudden alternator...
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    Disco 2 D2 td5 engine cover captive nut

    Hi! the captive nut clip at the left side of my D2 td5 engine cover was lost and bolt was stuck see pics. I found one from https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/282569655864?, but it looks like square one and mine is round one. Does 2004 D2 td5 has different captive nut from previous model? Does anyone...
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    Disco 2 steering wheel is centralized

    After replacing front arms to chassis bushes, the steering wheel is off centre to left more than before. I kept the same length of new track rod ends and just increased a bit the length of drag link bar. Now the wheel is centralized in driving. If I let my hands off the wheel in straight...
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    Wanted D2 bottle jack

    Hi, I need a coram bottle jack for my 2004 discovery 2 td5.
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    Disco 2 Nanocomm does not bleed after 0.5L or more of brake fluid was lost in braking system

    Hi! I need a urgent help for brake bleeding. My front left brake hose banjos bolt was snapped when undoing the day before. I got a new one today. Unfortunately I could have lost some brake fluid although I kept hose banjos end high enough afterwards. It takes about 0.5L to refill the reservoir...
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    Disco 2 replace brake jump flexi hoses

    Hi! When I am replacing brake jump flexi hoses, I found the ABS module pipe flare nuts are in impact space for chassis. I wonder which way is better. 1. do/undo the flare nuts on-situ from the top pic. 1 no change, but hard to loose/tighten the nuts, probably two persons' work 2. loose the...
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    Disco 2 flare types

    I am going to replace my rear brake pipes of 2004 D2 td5. Having done lots of internet search, some uses SAE flare tool and other DIN one. It seems to me that SAE one produces double flare and DIN one bubble flare. But a seller told me their SAE tool can produce bubble flare too, it has...
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    Disco 2 engine oil colour after service

    Sorry for this topic is a bit out of this forum. I just had my wife's 21-plate BMW 320D serviced under warranty and found the engine oil was very black at home (see pics), it is less than 20 miles drive. I suspected if the garage had changed the oil. By googling BMW oil change, some people said...
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    Disco 2 how to remove worn ACE filter cap

    Hi! I have tried to loose my disco. ACE filter cap using penetrating oil, screw grab and torch heat, but it begins to slip and the rusted cap is a bit rounded out. I should have replaced the cap when I replaced the filter five years back. Any suggestions to remove the stubborn guy are...
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    Disco 2 how to remove rear radius arms easily

    I am trying to replace all radius arm bushes. I started from passenger side rear one, found no enough room to use socket to remove front nut to axle for rear damper on the way. I don't see disco manual and any info mentioned removal of the damper. When I undid the bolt to chassis, I had to use...
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    Disco 2 anti-rust protection on brake lines

    I got MOT advisory (Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded) on brake lines although I painted Waxoyl last year. MOT tester just scratched brake lines and saw rust. I am going to do strong wire-brush this year. Can someone recommend the best anti-rust treatment on brake lines?
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    Disco 2 ABS stays bright after two abs hub wires are reconnected

    After I reconnected two abs wires, then start engine, other lights are gone but abs. When I unplugged two abs wires and started engine, I saw three amigos, they are original wheel hubs. Do I to turn off it with Nanocom or drive a while? Your ideas are appreciated greatly
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    Disco 2 driver side track rod ball joint part number and replacement

    I consulted disco td5 manual. the rod at the front of wheels is called drag link and another one behind wheels track rod or tie rod, I am confused someone used those terms together. I need to replace driver side track rod end ball joint (behind front wheel). What part number fits it? I aware...
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    Disco 2 What lubricant do you use on the head surface of ball joints in installation?

    Ask AI recommends moly grease, I am going to use copper grease for future in case. Do you use any lubricant and what lubricant do you use?
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    Disco 2 low ball joint split covers for MOT

    Hi my landy failed MOT for "Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirty Nearside Front", MOT tester showed me aged and broken covers. I see there are split covers on ebay...
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    Disco 2 Brake disks guide screw

    Hi, I found one of D2 rear brake guide screws has been worn out, any good suggestions to remove it, if I have to drill out, do I need one for safety? Thanks!
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    Disco 2 D2 td5 ACE amber warning light

    Recently I got ACE amber warning light on in normal drive, and after I restarted engine it was gone. Last time happened a few months ago. Nanocom indicates "Fault 33--06 direction control valve fault", I changed ACE fluid and filter 4-5 years ago, should I change them again or leave them, or ACE...