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Thanks Jason, that's interesting, however the article doesn't show clearly how they attached the new rubber pipes to the metal ends and the filter. So I called a friendly specialist who told me that they cut the lines where necessary and replace with double layer hose and fuel hose clips (which...

Will need to change these before the next MoT, but of course they are unobtainable. Can anyone suggest how to get replacements made up complete with connectors for the tank (feed and return), fuel filter, and the engine end. Should I also ask in the RRC forum as I'm guessing the parts would be...

Checked the rear end bolts, put the wheels back on, went for a quick test drive. Noted the absence of the clanging noise when the suspension rolls, so thanking the new upper link ball joint for that.

Front bumper has got quite rusty towards the edges, outboard of the mountings. Not much chance of finding a decent s/h one (if ebay is anything to go by). Can probably repair as most of it is hidden behind the plastic corners, anyone done this? Plate behind then either chemical metal or plain...

Finally got round to refitting rear hubs, calipers (took some persuasion and WD40 to get the old bolts wound back in), bled the brakes. Just need to go around all the bolts and torque them up then the wheels can go on and hopefully that's it. Hope I don't forget to put the diff oil in though...

My Haynes manual doesn't mention inspecting bearings or adding more grease while the hub is off to change a disc. Should I: a) just refit the hub on the basis that the bearings seemed fine before b) stuff more grease in then refit c) while its off remove/clean/inspect the bearings and repack...

Hi Jim I am new here too, and I don't think I have ever seen a Discovery Mpi. I know the Rover engine though, and I'll stick my neck out and suggest that assuming the pump bearing is ok and the mating surfaces are in good order you shouldn't need an adhesive like Loctite. A bit of grease or...

Put the rear axle back in after having a new diff pan fitted .... well the casing at least, not having 2 helpers on hand to fit it fully assembled. First I tried it with the springs on, but struggled with getting the bottom links lined up, then it dawned on me there was enough movement in them...

Hi silly question maybe but I bought a set of 4 discs and pads and they came with 4 hub seals. So, before dismantling and getting it wrong, would the seals in the kit be the inner or outer ones? LR inner ones FTC4785 @ 6.54 ea) cost less than the outers (FRC8222 32.02 ea) so my money would be on...

Very useful guide. Was thinking of an early manual but they were probably bought for heavy use and likely knackered. 3 years on, have any new issues emerged? I don't see mention of DPF issues that plague the Jag XFs, at least the 3.0 diesels, is this less of an issue with the 2.7? Is remapping...

Yes the fact that I can blow it open doesn't mean it works on pressure, although my understanding is it is a simple bias valve that limits the pressure to the rear to 70-80%. I'll refit it and worst case if I experience rear lockup look at it again.

I think I'll re-use it, its not leaking and I'm hoping that changing the discs and hoses will make a big difference. Good tip to check the servo valve, I'll be doing that.

Thanks I was hoping to find a way of testing it while I've got it all apart. Don't want to have to change it later and have to bleed the whole system again, but equally don't want to fit a new one now if it ain't broke. If I can blow it open the spring can't be that strong. I suppose I could buy...

Hi first post here having found a lot of helpful information on various issues. I'm overhauling the brakes, with standard spec parts, in the hope of achieving adequate braking for road use. Its always passed its MoT but I've never had the feeling there is much in reserve. I've removed the...

Found lots of useful information on this site already. I own a running project 1992 Discovery V8i 5 door manual, which I'm gradually working my way around. Not many of these pre-facelift cars around so keen to preserve it.