Recent content by AlanRHB

I wasn't sure if the 300TDI would like new veg oil... I used to put a couple of litres of new veg oil in a tankful when running my 2.5DI LDV camper (Bosch pump) about 35:1 mix, and it had a similar effect to adding two stroke but cheaper... smoother running ... so perhaps an option with my...

A few years ago I converted a LWB LDV Convoy with the 2.5 non turbo Ford Transit " banana" engine... it was woefully sluggish and uneconomical... so I tweaked the pump and blanked the EGR which improved matters , but the transformation came about when I added acetone to the fuel at a ratio of...

Thank you for a very interesting and informative article Mudron... I have just MOT'd and put my 1996 Discovery 300TDI ES. 5 door 7 seater back on the road. I am regularly travelling from North Wales to Newbury (220 miles each way) to visit my lady friend, and am fairly pleased to record a true...

On my way to the Midlands by train to collect a 96 Discovery 1 at the moment... :) Alan

Not this weekend guys as picking my new - old Disco 1 up from the Midlands... but perhaps join you on a future date... Alan.

Welcome from another newcomer to the forum Guido... Alan.

Hi everyone... I have been browsing the forum as I collect a 1996 Disco 1 tomorrow (Friday 15th) bought from a friend who has a race workshop in Saltley (Porches and Ford Pumas)... I believe it is a 300tdi SE five door, and it took him a while to find as he wanted a series 1 without all of the...

Insured my new aqqusition a 1996 Discovery 1 300TDI (SE ?) 5 door yesterday from midnight Thursday as collecting Friday Jordan, thank you... I considered a good price for fully comp and green lane, legal, keys and breakdown cover... I did tell them that I found the ad on this forum, but not...