1. dsalkeld

    Thanks Famous Four

    Not at all a DIY man when it comes to mechanics. So big Thankyou to Famous Four for sorting out Dizzy. MOT. Service. PAS pump. And Springs on the back.. PAS pump was emergency......Mon morning...done by 3:30 MOT turned out a bit expensive.....2 new wheel hubs.....again all done in a day...
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    Quite Pleased with Myself

    Hi Folks, I gotta say how pleased I am........ It chucked it down with rain this morning and before I know it, I'm getting wet with water splashing on me from behind the sun visor....... Well, I'm no mechanic so I pop up to Famous Four and ask their advise.... "Ah...It's the drain pipe...
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    Waxoil or Rubberize?

    Hi Folks, My Discovery 2 TD5 X reg could do with the chassis cleaning up. Now I am no mechanic etc.....I just love the old gal and we work and play together. The guys at Famous Four suggested I do something with her chassis and recommended rubberizing? Now I had heard of wax oiling and...
  4. dsalkeld

    Check this out lads :-)

    Don't get this photo opportunity often :-)
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    She don't like the wind

    Going in the sticks this morning with my big box trailer and it's blowing like mad My Disco might not be too happy. We'll see?
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    Getting my Disco 2 as economic and efficient as poss'

    Hello Folks, I have a Discovery 2 TD5 X reg. I got her mainly to pull a 2 tonne trailer all week around town for work window cleaning and for a family car. She does the job good. When I got her she had only done 2k miles in 18 months and from a farmers wife. I assume she has been stuck in...
  7. dsalkeld

    EGR Removal?

    Hi Folks, Was wondering...... Does EGR removal affect emissions for MOT purposes? Thanks David
  8. dsalkeld

    Anyone near Louth Lincs

    Hi, Just wondered if any of you guys are near Louth, Lincs?.....Famous Four Town;-)
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    gonna cost me tomorrow :-)

    New discs and pads in rear brakes tomorrow. You could get a tune out of these discs on a gramophone :-) Metal to metal on drivers side:-\
  10. dsalkeld

    3 Weeks a Disco Man

    Hi Folks, Just wanted to share my thoughts after 3 weeks with my Discovery 2 td5. I am generally very pleased that I have the tools for the job ;-) I have a good box trailer with all the tools we need to do a good days work. And the right (excuse my description:-\) truck to pull it :-);-):-)...
  11. dsalkeld

    Discovery 2 TD5 Rear Door stiff?

    Hi All, The rear door on my Discovery is stiff and creeky? Try WD40 on hinges. It has bubbled a bit on the bottom of the door. It seems like the hinge pins are rusted? Dosed with a good squirt of WD40? Any ideas? Ta David Rookie Disco Man :)
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    Remapping a Discovery 2TD5?

    Hi, I'm a newbie and no confidence with a spanner. People say it's expensive but a good idea to remap an older Diesel Discovery. Mine has an occasional missing at about 2 1/2 to 3 K revs when accelerating. And seems a bit thirsty. Any advice please Thanks David
  13. dsalkeld

    New Boy with New Toy

    Hi Folks, Never thought I'd be a Land Rover owner.........but I am :) Brief background: I have been a Skoda driver for years. And I still would be but.... I am a window cleaner and use the brush and pole system. I now have 2 of us working and need to take out a good 650 litres of...