Recent content by awb714

Something jogged my mind the other day after I had collected my 2003 TD5 from it's annual service and MOT. I checked back over all of the MOT emission print outs and found that my Landy had never emitted more than 205gms CO2 at any of the test points. I asked the tester how this compared with...

After 15 years in the Army, I thought that there was nothing anyone could teach me on how to drive a LandRover. Later in civvy street, I went on a 2 day off road course at LandRovers thinking it would be a 2 day holiday. I found out that I had no clue on how to drive a 4 x 4 like the LR :doh...

Same here. I just put it down to my Disco waking up. Start the engine, wait 5 seconds or so and drive away no problems at all. Start the engine, try to drive away immediately, very slow pick up and after a few seconds, all OK. Its been like that since new. I do not have an issue waiting 5...

Unless it has become fouled up by the air con drain above it.:doh: The you don't just get any old lights, you get flashing M & S lights.:cool:

Today was a good day for the Meerkat army. We stormed Tesco's in Hull and relieved them of 48 litres of best rapeseed oil. On a 70/30 split with expensive diesel we calculate that we will pay only £1 per litre instead of £1.19. It is not as good as mongoose fat, but beggars cannot be choosers...

I couldn't stop laughing when I bought a replacement bottle jack from my Landy main dealer. (now gone bust thanks goodness). The instructions on the leaflet said "do not lay bottle jack on side". :confused:How else do you get it to fit in the box?:confused: Stupid LandRover. To comply, I...

Thank you all for returning my sanity. For 3 long years, I argued with my supplier and main dealer that the cruise control did not work. They always said they could find nothing wrong with it. Usually you get about 50 miles and then it decides it has helped you enough and packs up. As with...

Come on, what was the problem? I am still betting on the XYZ switch.

It will be an interesting result. When you find out what is wrong, please post the answer. My money is on the infamous XYZ switch being gummed up from the AC outlet. I had all sorts of issues with mine, M & S lights on and off and the symptoms you described. Once replaced, my beast goes like...

Say goodbye to your XYZ switch. These are the first symptoms of a gummed up, water logged XYZ. It sits under the drainage pipe of the air con and usually goes after 5 or 6 years. Sorry, but it will get worse and will cost you between £120 and £300 depending on how honest your garage is...

Guarantee it's the XYZ switch. It's fitted in the most stupid place, under the air con drainage. After a while it gets all gunked up. My local diesel garage charged me £20 labour and parts at £120. Not a single problem since. Make sure they move the drainage pipe slightly and grease up the...

Goodrich ATs. Never had a moments problems with them. They drive great and I have gone all the way to Spain and back in the winter with them.

From the horses mouth. I own a 2003 TD5ES auto from new. I have had it religously serviced by the book and have had the following issues. Sunroof electrics....mind of its own and needed a new motor (62K). Diff seals, expensive if you use a LR main dealer. Find a good diesel mechanic..cost...

Now all you need is an oversize tow bar and you are well protected both ends.:cool:

Add the biggest Bull Bars you can find. It really ****es of the greenies.