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  1. jonathanp

    Air Con Temp Switch

    PRC 3359 is NC (normally closed) and is designed as a circuit breaker in conjunction with the other switch . ie if the engine s overworked and over heating it switches the air con off.The temp range will be correct it is just your car has lost some of its cooling efficiency , ie it is starting...
  2. jonathanp

    viscous unit replacement

    Does your car have EDC , Electronic Diesel Control , because if it does you are looking at the wrong area . EDC engines automatically increase the idle speed when the Aircon is switched on to allow for the extra power needed for the faircon compressor and electric fans . The viscous unit / fan...
  3. jonathanp

    Discovery 2 tyres?

    General Grabber AT2 will be the best choice for your car and wheel size , a true All terrain tyre . They perform very well off road , and very well on the road and are great in the winter .
  4. jonathanp

    'lectric fan thermostat switch - Which hose?

    Depends if you want to react to the temperature of the water going into the radiator or coming out ??? If reacting to the temperature going into the radiator you are just hoping the radiator will cool it the right amount ( too much or too little is not known ?) If it is in the bottom hose it...
  5. jonathanp

    300tdi oil change intervals

    I think the hand book states you have to reduce the normal service interval by half for regular off road use . If you do deep wading I read somewhere the axle diff oil needs to be changed straight after !!! .If you have no oil leaks and extended breathers just regular checks and reduce the...
  6. jonathanp

    Discovery not coming to tempature

    Check to see if the thermostat is actually there and if it is working properly,also possibly the viscous fan is "locked up" as well , both will give overcooling . Regards Jonathan
  7. jonathanp

    atf leak help

    There is not much chance of oil being blown out of the dipstick as it is quite a distance from the sump . It could be just vibrations causing to move upwards , mine does this all the time . As regards the leaks it could be coming from the PAS reservoir or push fit/jubilee clip connections or a...
  8. jonathanp

    ABS death trap!!!!! please help

    You can use the ABS BLINK CODE test . See disconewbie' s post for info on how to do it or do a Google search for the Landrover Abs Blink codes and you will find lots of info and it is free . I have more info at home on the Blink code definitions if required or if you live in or near County...
  9. jonathanp

    Alloy wheels

    Thanks for the info , I think they should fit . Regards Jonathan
  10. jonathanp

    Alloy wheels

    Does any one know if alloy wheels from a 1998 Discovery 300 Tdi fit a 52 plate TD5 110 . Thanks Jonathan
  11. jonathanp

    Temp going down then back up again?

    Sounds like a low coolant level/air lock problem or possibly a duff thermostat . Best to sort it asap before it causes a big problem . Regards Jonathan
  12. jonathanp

    Back wheel lock up

    I would check your wheek bearings ASAP . Regards Jonathan
  13. jonathanp

    Disc's n pads need changing?

    52 mm Box spanner for hub nuts and 13 mm and 14 mm Bi hex (12 point sockets) for calipers and discs , 11 or 10 mm mm spanner for brake pipes ??? , Breaker Bar or Air impact wrench as the bolts are locktited and will be rusted in . ( use plusgas ). If ABS you also need to swap exciter ring on...
  14. jonathanp

    Electric Seat Switch Keeps falling out

    It is held in place by 4 plastic leaf type spring clip things that are part of the panel moulding. Two at the top and two at the bottom of the panel that hold it in place in the central console. These can break off especially on second hand spares or if it has been taken off a few times ...
  15. jonathanp

    Salt water corroded chassis, Whats the best treatment?

    Pressure wash it several times , steam clean it if you can and if you can direct water, hot if possible, to the inside of the chassis the more the better. Salt is very soluable in water and even more so in hot water . When you are sure it is dry you can paint it if you wish and finish off with a...
  16. jonathanp

    300tdi Decat

    Hi, what make flexi pipe did you buy ? I am just about to do the same conversion and it looks as if you could be correct that it does not need a hanger as I have just been looking a photos of various pipes on the net and I can not see a hanger attachement . Regards Jonathan
  17. jonathanp

    ABS brake failure / fault

    The sensors are easy to get hold of new . Both genuine and aftermarket, they just cost lots more . Regards Jonathan
  18. jonathanp

    300 tdi thermostat

    If it is a Genuine one or a Waxstat ( same as genuine ) the little jiggle thingy is supposed to fit in the cut out . Regards Jonathan
  19. jonathanp

    1995 V8 Disco SBS Failure - How to trouble shoot

    This was copied prom another post I If after you have read this and your still unsure, please, please, please do not try it, get some expert advice. ABS Diagnostics But there's an easy DIY way to read and reset these diagnostic codes. And you don't need a testbook computer - all you...
  20. jonathanp

    1995 V8 Disco SBS Failure - How to trouble shoot

    Discovery I - ABS Blink Code Procedure This Procedure is only for the Discovery Series I vehicles! If an external diagnostic tool is not available, the following procedures can be carried out to determine the cause of an ABS fault message. The faults can be retrieved by jumping a...
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