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    Just had a service and what a difference

    Well following the recent purchase of an old but fabulous 110. I decided to do things right and get a service. So in she went to West 4x4 (Hants) and Mark completed a full service and timing belt change. She drives like a different girl now ! Much smoother and no horrible clunks (due to new...
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    What do people think?

    Hi, I went to see this 110 yesterday http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Land-Rover-Defender-110-300Tdi-12-Seat-County-Station-Wagon-1995-/121856698963?hash=item1c5f39aa53:g:kzwAAOSwFqJWipaY eBay item number: 121856698963 And it looks fairly tidy. One of the doors does need some work but the rest of...
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    Strange beeping noise!!

    Hi there Hope someone maybe able to shed some light on a problem for me. Just of late my Disco (V8 auto 2001 ES) has stared to beep from the dash when moving. I've had an ACE problem before so I know its not that and there are no lights on the dash either. The beep is quite high pitched in...
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    ACE pump - Hints tips.

    Hi all Have just got a used ACE pump off fleabay and was looking at putting it in myself. Looking for some help with the following please. 1, How easy is it to put in (anything to avoid?) Not a mechanic but can use a spanner. 2, Do I need any special kind of gasket ? Are these readily...
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    Good indi near Portsmouth.??

    Hi all Any recommendations for a reasonably priced independent garage near Portsmouth. Got the MOT coming up and have a few issues (rear wiper, 3 amigos, coolant loss (yes it's a V8!!) that will need looking at. Any help gratefully received. Cheers Phill
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    Roof box discovery 2 2001??

    Hi all Can anyone tell me if it is possible to place any roof box on top, or are there issues with the length of the roof bars? I know LR do one but looking at cheaper models on flea-bay. Cheers Phill
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    Hello. So I got one.

    Today I am now the very proud owner of a V8 es 2001 79K. Yes I know about the fuel prices, and the electrics etc etc BUT I just can't stop smiling or looking out of the window to gaze..... (sad or what?) Been checking out the site for a while and even posted a couple of times with helpful...
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    Should I run a mile ??

    Hi all Just been for a test drive in a 2001 V8 es discovery (up for 6K 79,000) Looks like a dream and I followed all the checks listed on the forum and it seems straight and tidy. My problem is that although it comes with a years warranty (electrical and mechanical) when we came to swop sides...
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    Newbie questions

    Hi all The time has come for my trusted Frontera to be laid to rest and whilst I was looking at some Jap motors (sorry!) I am also very interested in a Discovery. I have my eye on a 2000 DISCOVERY 4.0 V8I ES with 55K on the clock, FSH. £5,500 I was talking to a guy the other day who has several...