Recent content by wiltshireflyer

HI, I posted here the other day reference a service on a friends Disco 1 (N Reg) V8 Efi. The service all went well, and the engine performed much better once completed, and run fine yesterday all day. However, my original post made reference to poor starting. Now it wont start or turn over at...

Many thanks. I spoke to Ottons today re the inj temp thermistor and they quoted £31.00 I was quite surprised.

Hi all. I own a Disco 2, but a friend has asked me to service a Disco 1 V8 with a few "starting issues". I am awaiting my RAVE manual for this model as I only have one for the Disco 2 and the engines are slightly different. Firstly, as well as replacing all usual "service items", plugs filters...

Hi Nicky, This maybe a long shot, but my older Disco2 used to have the same trouble. Take the petrol filler cap off for a shot while (as long as you dont have a full tank of fuel) and run it around for a day or so and see if the was a vapour lock in the fuel tank. The older Discos have a self...

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Has anyone got a 1995 (N) Discovery V8 Offside complete door mirror (electric) lying around surplus to requirements and wants to sell it? Im reluctant to pay for a new one as they are very expensive for what amounts to a piece of plastic. Must be in working and reasonable condition (no cracks...

Cheers Dan, When bleeding, do I need to run the heater on hot function whilst filling rad/expansion tank etc? Also, will I need to warn the engine enough to allow the stat to open and allow water into the top of the rad, then switch off and refill/top up with bleed screw open? Im very...

HI everyone, Im hoping someone on here has a good knowledge of my problem and fix. Today whilst out in the Disco (2001 Y - 3.9 V8) the hose between the top of the radiator and the thermostat housing burst away from the thermostat housing itself. On inspection of the thermostat housing after...

Probably not, but we are drifting somewhat off topic here arent we...:D But just to keep you all happy, a piccie of her draped over my other Jag.

Indeed it does - When I refer to "my girl" it is simply a close friend.. :p

Hi, yes I have now managed to track down the original dealer and after a lengthy chat, I have managed to arrange a duplicate service history book to be sent to me ! Result ! As for my avatar, I have many pics of my girl draped over my Jag. :D

I was under the impression Land Rover didnt have a central database??

HI everyone, I am hoping someone reading this who may work for Land Rover at a dealership will be able to help me trace all of, or most of my new Discovery's service history. The vehicle I purchased a few weeks ago came without the service portfolio. The dealer said "he couldnt find it", so I...

Thanks for the input there Peter, I will have a look at that in the morning when its light.

HI, thanks for the advice. Im well aware of SOGA and Implied Terms etc. Its a petrol not diesel, but I am getting him to investigate it. I may well take it to an independant locally to me prior to handing it over to the dealer and get them to do a head gasket check, even if I pay for that, I...