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    Why Why Why

    I have a power loss issue with my D2. I can go for weeks/months without a problem then it rears its head again for 2/3 weeks then goes away again. First sign, start up not quite right then down the road in the same spot about 1.5 miles on a gradual incline the engine starts to lose power and I...
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    Broken Drivers seat

    Hi Folks asked my local garage to weld what I thought was a snapped bracket at the rear right side of the drivers seat. They have just rang to tell me its actually the gearings inside the tilt wheel that have broke and they have suggested getting a replacement seat. Is that my best option...
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    Drivers seat issue (D2)

    Hello the driving seat on its left side has a 2 inch movement I can move it with my hand the right side is still soild. I have obviously inflicted this damage but is it repairable? I guess something has snapped internally and was wondering if its a replacement part I might need, a weld or is it...
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    external temp sensor

    I find hard to believe that my Discovery 2 does not have an external temp sensor or am I missing something?
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    Magnet

    Recently fitted a magnet to the in line fuel pipe anybody else ever tryed one with any results worth mentioning Some say they are great others laugh...cheers
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    22 mpg td5

    would it be fair to say 22mpg is right for (td5 disco 04) short runs around and about locally, just wondering how it compares to others...thanks
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    Are you swapping your 110 for a Disco

    Just wondering how many 110 owners are contemplating swapping for a disco.
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    To swap or not?..that is the Question!

    I aquired my first ever Landy only 9 months ago....and I love it to bits its the greatest bestest thing I have ever bought. Its a 2004 Discovery Td5 Pursuit. I bought it because I have a tourer and although I don't tow all that much and the fuel costs are heavyish I couldn't care less. But I...
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    To ask or not to ask

    If its allowed where do I post a wanted request for a Land R:confused:over part..thanks
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    seatbelt clasp disco 2

    Hi the rear seat belt (drivers side 2nd row) clasp/buckle has been damaged and needs to be replaced.This is the part that is embedded in the seat. I cannot for the life of me get a torx bit into position due to the tightness of the foam around it. Has anybody ever done this repair or know how...
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    Common fault or not

    Got A disco 2 and autoglass have found hairline cracks in the top corner welds of the windscreen frame, which has caused alot of water ingress into the head liner. I think the cracks are in the body filler that landrover brush over the welds. Autoglass have re-sealed the cracks but cannot...
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    CD changer

    A friend has very kindly given me his Alpine cd changer (XQE000120D) out of his 53 disco. Excited about getting something for nothing I was disapointed to find the connector on my 04 disco to be different. I went to Halfords who informed me that they no longer sell cd changers or any type of...
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    Amazing forum

    No probs here I just want to say thankyou to everybody who has helped me out for the last few months and further more just add a massive thankyou to who ever owns/runs this site, your doing a sterling job. The amount of knowledge available on this site is incredible and second to none, so can I...
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    Tow hook puzzle

    Been meaning to ask about this before now. Anyway it was noticed a while back that my tow hook at the front was not aligned correctly with the cut out section on the bumper, its actually above and pushing on the lip of the plastic making a crack appear. Having only had the disco since...
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    disco 2 wheel upgrade

    Hi I was wondering as to what size wheels I can put on my discovery 2 (04) without having to make any other mods to it. The current set are 255 65 16. Any recommendations for an all terrain tyre would also be appreciated...thanks Ps do discovery 3 wheels fit a 2?
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    Brake lights stuck on Disco 2 (04)

    Hi all trying to figure out why my brake lights are permently on. I figure the stop switch is either stuck or broken but I can't find it! Where I think it should be...on the bracket in front of the pedal...there is just an empty fixing hole. The picture in the haynes manual ia a little confusing...
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    CB radio aerial fitting

    Hi all looking to put a rig in the disco (04) but I am having some concerns about the aerial postion. I had a look on the roof and noticed a rubber/plastic gromet towards the rear. Is this a pre preped hole for such a use or am I way off track. Any suggestions about fitting a cb/aerial in a...
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    Courtesy light

    Hello everyone just noticed that there is a problem with the courtesy lights in my Discovery. The switches are in the centre but they do not come on when opening the car with the remote or if manually opening an unlocked door however if I flick the switch to on they work! Only just bought the...
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    Hello all

    Well I am now officially a Disco owner(bought one today) and I would like to thank everybody for their input prior to my buying one, in particular I would like to thank "thebiglad" who has through his advise saved me over 2 grand and decreased the disco's age by 2 years. Who ever said the disco...
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    Discovery models and spec

    Hello all is there a web site that lists the spec for particular models of Discoverys, in particular I would like to know what the complete spec is for a 2004 td5 pursuit (7) Man. many thanks Barndoor:)