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Hello, hope you are all doing well '99 2.5dse, automatic The driver's door is locked in a semi-open position. Does not open from inside or the outside, the lock actuator doesn't really move inside or from the key, it's just stuck locked. Interestingly though, the central locking works from the...

It's been about 200 miles since I changed the engine oil and it still shows golden on the dipstick. Is it doing its job? I've changed oils on many engines and I've never seen this before. I have to say that during the change, I did take the sump off to reseal it and washed it as well, but...

Hello, I recently fixed a leak on my Bosch VE injection pump, but I think I still have a leak that leads to my engine starting poorly. When I turn the engine off, under the bonnet, somewhere in the injection pump/lift pump/injectors area I can hear air sucking in, followed by gulping in the...

Hi all, I'm planning to rebuild a front diff off a Defender, but fit a LS Ashcroft's core in. Previous owner thought it would be a good idea to pack the axle with grease (or maybe it's just ancient oil?) and as a result, three bearings were in bits. The casing and crownwheel look good, but I...

Hi all, The air suspension dropped completely this morning on this P38 2.5dse auto from 1999. I've been trying all the tricks in the nanocom, but I can't get it to raise back. Compressor is on, according to nanocom. I just accidentally noticed that the battery voltage is 13V at best with the...

How much welding would it take to fit a Salisbury axle onto a Discovery 1 and are the brackets needed readily available or do they need fabricating at home? When did the diff ratio change to 1:3.54? Can the ring and pinion be bought new in the correct ratio or do they need sourcing from a...

Hi there, I am in the process of fitting another engine in my D2 (1999 Td5) and it is now resting on the engine mounts, bolt holes at the back aligned with the ones on the bell housing, however the engine and the gearbox are about 1cm apart. Trying to bring them closer by slowly doing in the...

Hi, Does anyone know what sort of wheel nuts would fit this kind of rim? The regular alloy rim nuts seem a bit wide. Would these fit: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/165049835364 . They do seem a bit narrower. The car in question is 2002 Td5 110. Many thanks, Matt

Hi, The original connections are very brittle and fragile, as we all know. I was watching this video the other day and the man is talking about a replacement rail from VW group that also fits on the Td5, but I don't know where I could source one from. I don't know what model of car I should be...

Hi, On my TD5 D2 the cylinder head is already removed and I want to take the whole block out to fit a new whole engine in. What are the best spots to jack it up? Or should I just fit the old cylinder head back on and use the usual bolts for hoisting it? Thank you

'99, 2.5 DSE, automatic Yesterday the key stopped working in the door lock. The FOB will lock/unlock the car, but the key itself just spins in the lock barrel without locking or unlocking. This is a problem in case the battery would run flat, as I can't open the door to open the bonnet. It was...

I found this in the sump when I took it off for a reseal alongside a socket. Maybe anyone knows if it's something from the engine or some random piece of rubbish? It looks as if it's been flattened. Many thanks

Left rear brake has been getting stuck sometimes, to the point where it stinks and the rim is hot. I put new guide pins on the caliper and greased them accordingly, but problem hasn't gone away. We got another caliper to replace the old one (not brand new) and it seemed to fix the issue. But on...

I've had it changed as the old one was leaking like a cow. After 1000km the replacement has also started leaking. It looks like the rear seal, however I wanted to know if the gap in the picture is normal? I think the old one was flush. Red arrow showing gap, blue arrow showing bolt I assumed to...

Hello, My 300Tdi won't start, battery full, clean connections but when turning the key I just get a single relay click and that's all. I tried a jumper cable from the negative onto the engine block and same thing. It's the first time it's happened. It was -22 degrees C today so all I can think...

I have a laser tachometer, how should I go about measuring the revs at idle on a 300tdi? Assuming it does not have the correct alternator pulley. I can think of painting a white stripe on the belt or one of the bigger pulleys. Any ideas?

Hi, So when filling back with coolant, the level in the tank has to be about halfway. The radiator is full, but I can't fill the thermostat housing to the top without the level rising in the tank. What is the correct way to fill the system? I already checked the manual but it makes no mention...

300Tdi Whilst on a drive rev counter stopped working, battery light came on and I lost power steering. Just as I thought the belt had come off, but not for the reason I suspected. This bolt had broken off and now the remaining bit is stuck in the water pump housing, but that's not all: A year...

As the title says. I just noticed this today while disconnecting the linkage. I'm not sure how it is supposed to operate as this is my first LR with CDL. On my D2 I used to go under the car with a 10mm spanner to engage, good days.. I took a short video of the linkage, if anyone can maybe spot...

Hi all, Ever since I got my D1 (300tdi, manual, '97) it jerks a lot when taking off or changing gears. I read a lot about it and what seemed most likely to me was that the splines on the output shaft must be worn. This summer I bought a spare gearbox with input and output shafts looking great...