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Yes I would like the Merc. motor, it goes like the proverbial off a greasy shovel!, sounds wonderful and still returns 40+ mpg. But you're right, if the computer goes on the bum you're nackered. You can't re-bore it, you can't put petrol in it - I tried and it cost me £2,000.00!!!! ouch. The...

Hi - I drain the s**t & c**p out every 6000 miles, about 50cc each time! If any of that gets through to the injection pump it'll destroy it. Keep the sedimentor on and drain regularily, change main filter every 12000 miles and use a good quality one, pump fuel is very dirty. - OldDiscoMan

Hi - Simple, all you need is a toothbrush and a tube of Girling Red Brake Seal Grease. Apply grease to brush, apply brush to grooved side of belt with engine running, Bob's your uncle's Aunt, job done, squeal gone. That was 6 months ago!! I tried all the usual Quack 'Cures' none worked. -...

Blue Hylomar is the proverbial 'Dogs Bollocks', if you ever have a leak that can't be cured, use Hylomar!! It works every time. Red Hermatite is the Devils incarnation, gets everywhere and blocks oil ways etc. On the plus side at auctions it's easy to see the vehicles with nackered engines, they...

Hi all - Thanks for the help, got it serviced and re-gassed by mobile expert £59 - result!! :)

Yes, the glass has to be lifted on the front doors. I did all 5 doors over a period of time, but not before asking the local LR Dealer for a price for a lock unit when I didn't know the spring could be changed. When he quoted £60 odd the look on my face told him all, he leaned over and whispered...

Yes, the glass has to be lifted on the front doors. I did all 5 doors over a period of time, but not before asking the local LR Dealer for a price for a lock unit when I didn't know the spring could be changed. When he quoted £60 odd the look on my face told him all, he leaned over and whispered...

Hi Sirus - Thanks for that, it did occur to me. I'll get it done! :) :) OldDiscoMan

Hi - Can anyone help me? My air con has stopped working. The switch illuminates, the condenser fans come on, the compressor clutch doesn't always engage. When it does it disengages a few seconds later. Basically it sometimes engages sometimes not. Does anyone have any thoughts as to what my...

What's the benefit of blanking off the EGR pipe? I've seen kits for sale.

Yes I had the same problem, had to change the speedo head. Dead easy but £130 ouch.

Hi - I'm new to this forum. I have a 1998 Disco 300tdi Automatic that needs a new cam belt. My question is; How can I 'Hold' the engine stationary while I remove the crankshaft pulley bolt? All ideas will be welcome. OldDiscoMan