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    Disco 2 Landrover discovery 2 1999 v8 haynes book

    Just wondering can you get a manual or haynes book for a disco 2 1999 ..v8 petrol .iv tried everywhere cant find one . There is one but it covers the diesel not the petrol thanks
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    Help needed please on v8 head bolts

    Am fitting my new skimmed head on my landrover v8. I Put the bolts in to make sure threads were ok one bolt came out with metal in the bolt so whats the best way to fix this . Is it with a helicoil kit (will it be strong enough when torque down ) or will it be better to just retap the thread...
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    help with disco 2 putting cly head back on

    hi guys I have a 1999 landrover discovery 2 v8 ,, the head gasket had blown so I have got the head skimmed and recut all the valves myself and got a new gasket set ,and new head bolts,, I just need advice could I put this back on myself is it a easy job. or can anyone recommend me someone...
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    disco 2 valve replacment

    hello I have a disco 2 1999 v8 the head gasket went 15 months ago I got the both heads taken off reskimmed ,valves recut ,etc mate put it together for me running great then loss of power not running right took oil filler off bit of pressure coming out anyway aa came out said its sounds like a...
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    cyl head gasket blown how much should i expect to pay

    hi my disco 2 v8 cyl head gasket is blowing , i first thought it was a hole in the exhaust as it was making a lot of noise but got it checked out its the head gasket ,how much would a garage charge to do this for me about ,thinking of getting the two heads skimmed and new valves if needed any...
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    disco 2 bonnet wont open also handbreak help

    hi just wondering can anyone help me , took battery off as it needed charging left it offf for 2 days put it back on noticed handbreak was on and was solid would not go back down . it did in the end now its loose no tension and pops up a little bit and causes red handbreak light to come on at...
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    tried to replace drivebelt on v8 metal all cracked at the back

    help needed please i bought parts to replace water pump plus belt and drivebelt tensioner, as the pump went .on my v8 landrover discovery 2 when we took the drive belt tensioner off the metal is all cracked were the main bolt goes in can this be replaced its bolted on to the left hand side of...
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    need new air flow meter disco 2 v8

    hello just had my disco 2 1999 v8 petrol that runs on gas just had a lpg service got told my airflow meter is not working at all, bloke said get a genuine bosch one does anyone one know were do get a a genuine one at a decent price he said stay away from the aftermarket ones or get a good 2nd...
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    discovery 2 v8 oil change (what type)

    hi am serviceing my landrover discovery 2 v8 for the first time does anyone know what type of oil i need to get to as am not sure ,,also does i cant seem to find a manual that covers the car its a 1999 model do you know were i can get one from thanks for all your help george,,
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    water pump replacement v8

    hi my water pump on my discovery v8 has gone . just wondering what price a garage should charge me to fit etc if i buy the part 40 qiud for the pump, or is it a job you could do yourself easy , never fitted one before thanks..
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    help leaking sunroof

    :( i have a disco 2 1999 model v8.. the sunroof has been fine since i got the car but last week its started to leak ,water is coming in though the screw on the handle that winds the sunroof open and sometimes its getting the roof lining wet at the front of the window screen, would it just need...
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    fuel flap wont open

    hello hope some one can help me. fitted a new radio in my disco 2 1999 model ..since i fitted it interor lights wont come on and clock lights up but that it . ? and the fuel flap wont open when i pressed the switch checked all the fuses all ok is there any way i can open the flap to get fuel...
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    help needed to fit 2 rear seats in disco 2

    hi i have a discovery 2 1999 . its a 5 seater with rear storage bins in the back . can i take these out and fit in some disco 1 fold away seatsto make it a 7 seater i have two of them so am not sure if you have to drill the boot or if the holes are already there etc. or does anyone know anyone...
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    key fob replacement

    hi i have a landrover discovery 2 1999, bought the car with only 1 key , called up a local dealer he said about £150 quid for a replacement key and fob , i have been looking on ebay are there is some blank keys on there plus the same fobs just wondering can i buy these get it cut and them take...
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    lpg tank wont fill

    hi just bought my first landrover , its a discovery 2 1999 v8 with lpg fitted with 4 tanks only had it 4 days and the tanks wont fill up , it only took 11 lts of gas then cuts out, gauge is showing empty ,the car is running fine on gas and petrol just wont full up properly does anyone have any...
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    got my first landrover

    hi just new to the site , bought a landrover discovery 2 ,1999 ,v8 model , lpg and i love it beast of a car , just 1 prob with the lpg it wont fill up only took 11 ltrs and cut out at the pump wont take anymore and i have 4 tanks underneath does anyone know what it is and is this the right place...