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    Broiling Power Steering/Ace Fluid

    Hi Folks, I've got another gremlin in my 2000 Disco II and was wondering if it's normal. The reservoir holding the power steering and Ace fluid is bubbling/broiling when its above 25 Celsius. Is this normal? I have lost the AC, and for some reason half the engine coolant was missing. I...
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    LR DISCO II (2000) Driver's Mirror

    Hausi did you replace the entire assembly? if you did this is what's been suggested as the proper method. Complete assembly (Mirror and housing) Service repair no - 76.11.10 Remove 1. Disconnect battery negative lead. 2. Carefully prise off interior finisher to reveal retaining plate and...
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    LR DISCO II (2000) Driver's Mirror

    Ok I figured it out. Use about 50 ml of any spray lubricant to loosen things up. Then push the outside of the mirror inwards. Use a bicycle tire lever to wedge in behind the mirror and shift towards the vehicle. Then Wedge the bicycle lever on the bottom side shifting up and then back again...
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    LR DISCO II (2000) Driver's Mirror

    Tony, when you removed the mirror from the housing how did you go about doing it? Did you just pry it loose? Or do you have to turn the mirror inwards and get your fingers in behind it to work it loose? Do you twist the mirror towards the left or right? Or are you supposed to push up or down...
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    LR DISCO II (2000) Driver's Mirror

    Hi, would anyone know how to remove the old drivers side heated mirror in order to replace it? I'm a bit worried that If I do it wrong I'll snap the plastic clips in the housing.
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    airbag to coil conversion

    Steve, about 4 weeks ago I was faced with the same situation. Mind you I was looking at changing the airbags for the 4th time at 81 000 km. I ended up opting to import some new bags from an outfit called strutmasters because they cost 1/2 of what the local dealer was asking and they came with...
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    Why does it keep overheating?

    Here's some picture's of where the problems were located, ps my engine coolant was originally green and the dealership replaced it with a pink fluid that seemed to run hot right from the get go for 8 years. When we replaced the fluid with the distilled water ratio, the truck's sensor's actually...
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    Why does it keep overheating?

    Lindsey I had a Gremlin in my Engine Coolant system as Well. The Dealership maintained it was a leaking head Gasket problem and I refused to believe it. We traced the first leak to the hose clamps located at the junction by the radiator fan. The clamps used on my truck are the reverse tension...
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    Air Springs Disco II

    Hi Folks Wanted to say thanks to all the folks and there insightful postings. I wanted to post the following lead for anyone having problems locating the rear air springs/air bellows for the LandRover Disco II. I had to replace the 3rd set at 80 000 km off warranty (2000 LandRover) The local...
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