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Right jack right place only thing i can think is i didnt tighten valve enough.But thanks for your replys.I got a halfords 2.5tonne 4x4 trolley jack.Must try the landrover jack again.Thanks for the tips.halfords fitting service that was a good one.

Are the jacks known for being useless on a disco td5.only if i hadnt been outside halfords id still be there now with the wheel neither on or off but stuck.I had to go into halfords and buy a trolley jack to get me out of the ###t.£60 down is this another lesson in landrover ownership.

Are the jacks known for being useless on a td5.Only if i hadnt been outside halfors id still be there now.With wheel neither on or off but un movable.I had to go in and buy a trolly jack to get me out of the ###t .It was just not upto the job wouldnt go high enough.Another lesson learnt and £60...

It seems ok now but if i have anymore problems ill try a few thing suggested thanks for you reply.

No i didnt check that seems ok now if i have anymore problems ill check it.Thanks for your advice.

Hello out there Ive been having a gearbox problem it sounded like the bias plate.After taking out console to inspect it seems fine not split or loose.It is hard to select gear at times like something obstructing the gear selection.After finding this not to be the problem i had gear box oil...

Handbrake not catching rachet after centre console removal.I solved this problem on my car yesterday.Remove buton on to of lever with pliyers twist it off unsrew it.Loosen clip inside wich has by this stage been forced into the wrong position.And is catching on inside of lever hope this is a...

I should have said i have a1999 Disovery td5.

Thanks for your reply do you use castrol magnatec.I buy a service kit from ebay had no problems.I intend to do it every 12 months in future.cheers d

The haynes manual recomends every six months for oil and filter change.I use 5w 30 A1 castrol magnatec.Dont know how many miles i have done but it will say wichever comes first.I have been doing it every six months but is this necessery the oil i use is fully synthetic.Can anyone advise?.

Thanks for your reply. Im not sure about that did not see light come on and sounds like Its not in gear when It happens you know the rattle sound.Do appreciate all the suggestions though. As I live on a farm there is a bumpy road but no reason to lose traction when dry and going slow.I should...

No carnt say I have

Thanks for your reply Ill look into transfer box. Is there any adjustment that can be made.

I have a 99 manual disco when going over bumpy ground It seems to lose the drive for a short time. After a bit of a rattle noise I suspect the clutch can anyone advise.There is a noise like Its not quite in gear hence rattle.Can not remember if I dip clutch to sort It at the time. It don't last...

Y eh fair enough I bought a full set off ebay a few months ago they looked a bit worn.And dirty but I thought I would make do and use drivers one. As the one I am using keeps slipping.Any way They where ****ed and went straight to the nearest bin.You see I don't mind spending money but all my...

the advice doesn't get any better on here maybe be I should request constructive answers only. If I wanted jokes I would buy a joke book. But I don't have the time to waste on nonsense.If It was possible to buy one poxy matt I wouldn't be on here would I.

Does anyone have a drivers side rubber matt for a disco td5.I have all the rest fitted landrover ones just drivers missing.The one i am making do with keeps slipping around.Well you put up with things for so long.Its a 99 v plate suppose they do different ones.

Hello out there i removed my roof lining and sun roofs sealed and put back together.Only thing is the rear grab handles on roof above doors.Silly i know but the little bits that stick out on the rear ones are should they be to the rear or at the front.

I did the job changeing fuel injection cluster.Being carefull not to drop one of the wire clips.Only to find i could not push the connection to the feed outside the head cover.It was then i decided to take it all out to see if i could push them together.It was then disaster struck and i droped a...

Hello everyone.I have the leaking sunroof prob.Reading messages for advice i was suprized to read a meessage from robcob in 2009.The same thing hapend to me a while ago. My missus also got soaked whilst we where leaving a campsite.Its just soaked me leaving work.Better fix it sounds like...