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Having just replaced both the diode pack on the alternator and the main belt (both died after just 3000 mile) I realised that quite a few dash board LEDs were not functioning. Using the Nancom I got the Valeo BCU to light most of the lights, but it has left me with a couple of question: 1. I am...

Thanks guys, there's a wealth of knowledge out there and I appreciate your assistance. Let me clarify a little more the questions which was more about technology and original manufacture as opposed to good dealers. Today there are a number of alternative technologies available as opposed to the...

My present Yuasa cargo 640SHD 115A/H 1000A on the old S2 is coming to the end of it's useful life after only about 4 years. Any recommendations for a good quality, long life replacement battery, preferably with a reasonable guarantee.? Thanks Steve

OK let's be clear. I have a Land Rover Discovery Series 2 2003 in silver and I am interested to know members views on what general purpose tyres they would fit for everyday use :o)

Oooops, dyslexic fingers SD2

I bet this one has been done to death, but even so i am sure there is wealth of opinion and expertise outhere ready to assist me. I need a couple of tyres on the DS2, they are 255/55R18 on Comet rims. The vehicle is 90% road use so mug pluggers are not appropriate really. As the SD2 is hardly a...

What is your view regarding the Exhaust Gas Recirculation valve fitted to TD5 engines. My 2003 LRDS2 has one and whilst the car performs sort of as it should, I would appreciate thoughts as to the popular modification of removing this device especially in the light of the current MOT situation...

Well thanks for all your input on this irritating problem and I am pleased to report I have solved it (sort of). I decided to bring the leaf blower and compressor hose into action with a mate installed in the cab to listen and see if I could replicate the whistle whilst the vehicle was...

Thank you Berg. Interesting, the bonnet forms a cavity at the rear when it closes against rubber seals. Air is fed into this cavity from the outside below the windscreen, through the foam rubber "Pollen filter" and there are entries into the vehicle heater/ac unit both on the passenger and...

Blimey that knackered..... The whistle in my S2 is NOT effected by any of the following: 1. Heater controls. 2. Sun roofs 3. Windows 4. Wipers. 5. Wing mirrors So, has anyone any idea what the path is to get air into the heater system. As I mentioned before it looks like the air inlet vent...

Thank you for the ideas guys, but this only happens when the car is moving at above 50mph regardless of revs. It is not replicatable at rest or just revving the engine. Therefore I am assuming it is air pressure on the front of the car. Can anyone advise where the air enters the heater/ac...

This is just about driving me crazy. At 50mph or thereabouts an annoying whistle starts (800Hz), very audible in the cab. It has just started, after doing nothing on the car and is NOT effected by any of the following: 1. Heater controls. 2. Sun roofs 3. Windows 4. Wipers. 5. Wing mirrors Now...

I have ordered a Trident T413701 and will let you know how I get on.

Looking good, some great ideas. I will review after a day or two and make a decision, but thanks for all your advice so far gents

I really only run it in the winter. I have a remote humidity meter here in the house office and the garage sort of keep in line with the house here. But I will take you advise and up it to 60% when I start using it again. incidentally the garage is a new build with double wall and Thermolites on...

I am fed up having to pay the garage for new brake pipes and wish to purchase a reasonable brake flaring tool. Can anyone point me in the right direction or recommend one they are using. There seems to be a lot of Chinese crap out there as usual. Thanks in anticipation Steve

I bought a Meaco Zambezi DD8L in the end. Completely automatic, drains to sink and does the job. But watch your electricity bill, these things dont do anything for free. Keeps the garage at a constant 55% humidity for me and all my tools are rust free.

It was the right thing to do. The brush is excellent and has been in use 18 months now. A pleasure to use and does the LR very well. I recommend it 100%

I'm in rural North Wiltshire

As a home mechanic and bodger of some repute, I have mainly bought Makita in the past Andy, but do have some De Walt stuff. The De Walt DCF990 has such good reviews it was a no-brainer especially for the LR. It is a mans tool weight wise, but like any good battery power tool it is perfectly...