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    Disco 2 td5 2004 - leaking high pressure power steering fluid lines

    Is this a radiator out job? access looks tight! any tips or advice appreciated thanks.
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    DISCO 2 TD5 - AIR CON PULLEY SQUEAL - DELETE ?

    As the air con pulley bearings are squealing I am thinking about deleting the air con pump by removing the compressor and replacing with a new pulley idler and bracket - any issues I should know about?.. I am in the Highlands so cooling a bit of a wasted luxury...
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    Disco 2 TD5 - manual 04 - brake fail

    ok so driving home down steepish wet slushy tarred road using gears to reduce speed given current road conditions. I change down into 2nd to make a turn and have to press brake gently to make the turn. No brakes, just hard vibrating pedal. No option but to abort turn and continue only to find...
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    Disco 2 leaking gearbox drain plugs on 2004 model

    any tips on sealing theses stud type plugs with no flange?..
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    2004 Disc 2 td5 - Smoke from Engine bay

    On getting out of the car tonight I noticed a burning smell and quickly opened the bonnet with a waft of blue smoke coming from the front grille on the left side. It is a relatively new starter motor so I dismissed this. Not sure if I should drive this tomorrow, but as anyone got any pointers...
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    Disco 2 td5 - 2004 ( Chassis rust)

    Just completed the full annual Dinitrol treatment and noticed a hole to the u/s of the chassis (mid-section) behind the rear trailing arm drivers side. I have been doing this for the last five years to slow the rust down. Had a poke about, made it bigger and temporarily welded lets say a...
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    Disco 2 Disco 2 TD5 2004- Engine Oil Leak

    Guys, Got an engine oil leak- fluid low. New FPR yesterday and cleaned it all up. More responsive now. Relatively new rocker cover seal and loom. Replaced front cam seal and checked back- no leaks. Not oil filter. Seems dry from the top. Underneath looks to be leaking from the drivers side at...
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    Disco 2 Dinitrol rust treatment

    Treated the chassis with this a few years ago, lasting well especially with the new anti-chip coat. Seems to be stabilizing the rusting process. Check the Rejel website.
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    Improvements

    Guys, fitted a new denso alternator, battery, drive belt, fuel pressure regulator on disco 2 td5 today- then took it for a long drive. What a difference, seems alot more responsive. It is was getting quite tired at 155k, but this has given a new lease of life. I been working up to this for a...
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    Diff Oil Change

    2004 TD5 - 136K On changing my front diff with EP90 I noticed there was a small spring 70mm long and about 2mm dia- landy does not seem bothered. Anybody had the same issue? Also, rear diff is still producing silver waste oil. Looks like silver paint. Some metal on plug, but nothing major...
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    Silver diff oil

    D2- 2004 - 112k - Done the last three oil changes on this vehicle, but noticed the rear diff oil was rather like a silver milkshake when it came out. Very fine slivers in the oil and shavings on the magnetic plug. Use EP90. Last change 6 months ago, 6k miles since. No horrible noises as yet...
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    where to put axle stands on chassis-D2

    Gents- Replacing standard shocks and springs tomorrow and I would like advice on the best position for the axle stands ON THE CHASIS. Current thinking is- two SPREAD OUT on the protection bar which sits just behing the engine oil drain plug (front) and rear where the radius arm bolts onto...
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    Best shocks / springs

    04 DISCO 2- What standard height shocks and springs would you recommend for TARMAC, ROUGH TRACK and occaisional towing. Like the idea of upgrading to gas shocks but which ones? Terra and Monroe seem ok on paper. Any advice on this please?
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    excessive tyre wear on rear of D2

    Got an 04 D2 with 100k- Rear tyres are worn N/S on inside - O/S outside edge. Bought car 6 months ago with new tyres so wear has occurred in my ownership.:eek: Any ideas gents?:confused:
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    uneven tyre wear at rear - D2

    Rear Axle on D2 - 2004 :eek: Gents, Took the wheels off yesterday and noticed that the there is excessive wear on the rear tyres. N/S inside edge and O/S outside edge. I bought the vehicle secondhand with new tyres all round 6 months ago so it is over this period the wear has taken place on the...
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    Rear Axle on D2 - 2004

    Gents, Took the wheels off yesterday and noticed that the there is excessive wear on the rear tyres. N/S inside edge and O/S outside edge. I bought the vehicle secondhand with new tyres all round 6 months ago so it is over this period the wear has taken place on the rear. I understand it is a...
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    DISCO 2 04 Tempermental start

    Gents, When I started the old girl this morning I just got the the click! 3rd attemp I held the key in the start position and she eventually turned over- and away to work. Has a new bat- thinking the starter motor maybe on the way out- anyone had similar experience or got any advice?
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    04 Disco - rear wiper

    Hello Lads or lasses!! Just purchase an 04 disco 2 , unfortuneatly rear wiper not working- anybody had a similar problem? Can you offer any advice?