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Hi Guys , In this last week I have developed a very annoying & loud squesking from the rear suspension :roll: I have sprayed all the rear suspension joints with WD40 but that has made it worse :o Does anyone recommend anything else ? what about a silicone based spray , it sounds like metal...

<DIV class=content>Hi Guys it is the first anniversary of owning my 1999 Disco ES TD5 and thought I would treat it to a service after 9,000 miles. My local 4X4 centre is quoting £250 to do a basic service, being quite capable at mechanical DIY I thought I would do it myself ! Is there a...

Hi Guys I have had my 1999 TD5 ES 107,000miles pre CAT for som4 8 month now , its is great, living in Aberdeen it has been down and up to London 3 times in that time , it was great in all the snow we had for over 3 months up here, ANYWAY I DIGRESS , the car drives fine and am regularly...

Thanks for the replies as above guys , sorry I didnt mention I have a Disco II TD5 ES 1999 , so I guess I will be buying an EGR and Decatting kit fairly soon then Alan:)

Hi Guys , Have read several threads about De-Catt & De-EGR for dumbos like myself what are they and can I do them myself :rolleyes: :confused: :D Alan

Hi All , Has anyone experienced this , it only happens when warm and has been running for a while , when I go to accelerate away from a e.g. junction I apply the usual amount of throttle and the disco appears to hesitate/suffer a drop in power as if it will stall , so I dip the clutch...

Just to throw my 10 pennith worth in , I have a 1999 TD5 ES Manual I am getting 500 miles and more per tank, when doing long motorway runs at a steady 2,500rpm (65mph) i am regularly getting 32 mpg, and surprisingly on my 30 mile (eachway) commute on highland roads here in Aberdeen I am getting...

Am keeping a close eye on this one , have the same problem fuses , relay all working getting voltage up to the connectors under the bonnet, keep me up to speed with this one , will be interested in if you get it fixed and how Alan [email protected] Landyzone member

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Hi All ! Just thought I would share this with you for your info . I went to my local 4X4 centre up here in Aberdeenshire in November , I said I was considering fitting snow tyres for the winter, firstly he advised that if I was thinking of it DO IT NOW as after the first hint of snow all the...

Hi All I had the presence of mind to fit Cooper snow tyres just before x-mas , bloody glad I did , youve seen the snow we are getting in the highlands, and what a difference the tryes make ,ANYWAY the problem I have now is that in the wet conditions I am kicking up as much spray as an HGV...

I am interested in this one as I have a heated front screen that doesnt work . Have checked the fuses , relay , and the connectors all okay, the button lights up , so what elase should I check :confused: Alan

Hi Turborat Unusual nick name , you are not a "black rat" are you ? Anyway , Just bought my own 1999 TD5 ES Great car well impressed . If it has electric sunroofs the chances are they leak if not you are lucky Just had mine taken out and re-sealed can recomend a good bloke in Surrey who...

Hi Guys My front sunroof is working but the back is not and I have ben told by the guy who resealed them for me that it is the control unit , have anyone got a second hand one , or know where I can get one from ? Alan Alan4593 Club Member Posts: 16Joined: Mon Jul 06, 2009 12:15 pmLocation...

Hi Guys Just thought I would put this thread on to let you all know of an exceptional service I have just had . If you are lazy like me and get others to do things for you , well not all the time . Both the sunroofs on my TD5 ES leaked , I know this web site has got an excellent FAQ's and...