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    FL2 versus BMW X5?

    Just wondered if anyone has had both or knows enough to make any sensible comparisons in terms of : Running costs Reliability Fuel economy PS I know the two vehicles are very much in a different class and most people wouldn't be considering them together but for variuos reasons we need 4 wheel...
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    Freelander 2 MPG?? (Thinking of switching from Disco2)

    I am considering switching from my D2 TD5 to a Freelender, probebly FL2. I never considered them really but a friend of mine just bought one and said it drives way nicer than my Disco (which is pretty horrible to drive, clutch/gearchange is so nasty!). Most important issue for me is MPG but I do...
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    AAAAGH! Does ANYONE offer fully comp cover on driving other vehicles?!!

    I have wasted hours trying to make sense of bots and live chat morons who can't answer a straight question, wondering if anyone here might cut the research time down! Does anyone know of ANY company that offers car insurance with FULLY COMP cover to drive other vehicles, rather than just 3rd...
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    How to get original factory map for TD5 D2

    I need an original D2 Manual map, or just need to see the 'insides' of one to manually adjust mine so it passes emissions. Don't suppose anyone knows of one lying around I can take a few settings from? (My D2 was remapped, but I don't have the backup of the original map, which I now need to put...
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    Is Mike from Dynachip.co.uk still around?

    The website is down. He was suggested to me a few years back on here. I sent my ECU to him and he remapped it. Looks like he's disappeared for good but wondered if anyone here knows him or has any contacts for him.
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    D2 - Constant 'Lights On' Chime sounding when driving - any ideas?

    2004 D2 Suddenly yesterday the chime alarm started sounding, the one I usually hear when I leave keys in ignition or lights on engine off. No idea why, it comes on when I turn key to position 2 and/or start engine. It chimes constantly when driving, I haven't tested extensively yet but so far it...
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    D2 Faulty Fuel Gauge?

    My 2004 Landmark D2 seems to have a fuel gauge issue. I went out yesterday and when i left town the light came on even though the needle was on around a quarter (not in red). It's only 3 miles to home so it didn't concern me. Since then I did one journey around 5-6 miles, then yesterday it...
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    Disco 2 DPF?

    I have a 2004 Disco 2. Do they have a DPF? If so, I'd like to remove it!
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    Disco 2 How do I fit Bosch wipers, FFS?!

    I must have ordered about 3 different sets of wipers now, they never fit. Not sure if my D2 has non standard windscreen wiper arms, but nothing seems to fit. The end of them is a U shape with a hole in both sides. Is that normal? I really want the Bosch Aero style wipers, anyone know how to...
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    Disco 2 Just another fuel economy thread...

    Howdy dudies. 2004 Disco2 (Manual). Desperately trying to improve fuel economy. Just wondered if anyone has any tips for next steps. I have had a manual before which did 30+ on a run, and a friend's got quite a bit better than that (after some mods). After doing a lot of work, the best I can...
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    Disco 2 How do I stop internal lights coming on?

    I went to shoot some rabbits last night on friend's fields. I have 3 internal lights, front, rear seats and boot. I can turn off front with switch, but not sure how (or if poss) to stop rear two coming on when doors open. Is there a way? thanks
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    Disco 2 Noisy replacement ACE pipes from Britpart

    I have spent a lot of money on my D2 over the past month or two. As we had the chassis dropped we replaced the ACE pipes and rear brake pipes. ACE pipes were badly corroded and ready to give up. We couldn't get genuine LR pipes so had to get Britpart ones. The ACE unit was carefully cleaned...
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    Will Biodiesel knacker my TD5?

    Howdy Zoners 2004 Discovery TD5. I have a biodiesel processor I was given, a good one, brand new. I have a source for used veg oil (restaurants/chippies). IF I were to do it, it would extremely good grade stuff. Not "hooch". titration test, ph test, dry washed, etc etc. The thing is, the guy...
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    Freelander 1 Should Freelander wheels touch the edge of drums?

    I bought some FL1 wheels a while back, the guy wasn't sure which model he had them on but pretty sure he had them on FL1, and had some spacers to use on his FL2 later. I bought the wheels but didn't get the spacers, wondering if I need them. When we fitted them, the inside of the spokes make...
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    Disco 2 Replacement Gearbox - Any ideas?

    Anyone know where I can get a decent used manual gearbox? Mine is notchy as hell, sometimes won't go into gear. It's definitely the gearbox. Wondering where a replacement can be got from? I think mine was an Ashcroft one (looks it) so looking for a genuine one which has a smooth change. Trouble...
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    Freelander 1 Disco wheels on FL1?

    Does anyone know if it's possible to make a set of Disco wheels (either 16" or 18") fit on a Freelander 1?
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    Freelander 1 Keys locked inside :(

    A friend of mine gave me a 55 plate Freelander TD4 yesterday for my son to learn to drive in. It has been standing a couple of years so needs work but worth putting some time and money into as it's not had a bad life apart from being neglected recently. Got it home, parked it, put keys on dash...
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    Disco 2 Help Wanted - Gearbox/TorqueConverter problem

    Trying to help out a friend. He has replaced his auto gearbox and torque converter. Did it with Disco on its side jacked up. He checked there was drive from rear of auto box in all gears and reverse, then put transfer box on and there's no drive at all. He plugged it in today and it has one...
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    Disco 2 Advice needed on supporting body while replacing chassis!

    Howdy all. Well my 'half chassis' (bit more than half) is coming next week for my D2. It's 2200 mm long to replace the rear end of my old chassis, from Dixon Fabrication (https://dixonfabrication.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&path=87_92_137&product_id=169) My mechanic has replaced...
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    Disco 2 Considering a galvanised replacement chassis

    Well, I can't be surprised given how much I have already said stuff ROTS for FUN where I live (very salty air!) but it looks like my D2 which I bought with a nice solid chassis a year to 18 months ago, is now not looking good at the back end of the chassis. I have done years of welding for...