Recent content by George

Had the vin number set on the gearbox and the problem is gone. ;-) Now also just going to have the injectors removed and cleaned as this could also apparantely improve consumption and power. Thanks for all the help.

Ok, the injector harness has been replaced and engine harness cleaned out, BUT, it seems as if this problem wasn't the answer to my problem. According to the computer the gearbox has a vin nr of xxxxxxxxx (cleared by some or other knitwit at Land Rover) hence the communication between the...

Thanks very much. The Disco went in to the dealer I bought the vehicle from today (non LR agent specializing in LRs) and they'll repair on their cost since I got the Disco from them 3 months ago in that condition. Phew... I looked at those pictures in the link you sent - they look very...

Thanks very much for the info. I checked on Microcat for the parts, but which one is it that has the big red plug to goes into the ECU? I can't identify it via any of the harness pictures. My problem should hopefully be sorted out with a harness problem somewhere as the gearbox ECU passes...

I cleaned the big red plug at the ECU etc , but no improvement yet. Anyone got a part number for the wiring loom? Land Rover South Africa want to charge me R9000 (+- £650) to replace the loom which is absolutely insanity.

Hi guys, I've got a weird problem on my 2004 Disco Td5 Auto - I've noticed a substancial drop in fuel economy and power on uphills. Had the system checked and found that the computer is "stuck" in low range although the vehicle is in high range. Test the sensing switch on the transfer...

Hi all, I escaped the South African winter and is currently visiting family in the UK. Will be visiting Solihull soon and would like to find out where are nice Land Rover museums etc to visit. In the London area I tried the Dunsfold collection, but it seems like they're currently closed...

That was actually the Land Rover of George Adamson, of Bornfree fame, with one of his tame lions. ;-)

Hi guys, Here's a nice site with trip report and pics of travels in Africa. Enjoy. www.overland.co.za George

As a matter of interest, what is the prices for Howling Moon rooftents in the UK? For more information on them also have a look at www.howlingmoon.co.za. I've been using one of them for the past 4 years all over Southern Africa and I am very happy with it.

Chris, you can have a look at the Land Rover heavy duty coils and fit something like Monroe shocks. Otherwise a full Old Man Emu and TJM suspension. On my Defender I have the TJM suspension and is very happy with it.

Hi all, I'm from Cape Town in South Africa and just registered here. Have 2 landies, Defender used for overlanding trips into Africa and Disco for town driving etc. cheers George