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  1. bobupndown

    Td5 Cylinder head replacement advice

    So Ive established that my injector seals and washers are not the cause of my rising oil level - viewtopic.php?f=2&t=55667 Ive decided that I'll go for a refurbished cylinder head from: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LAND-ROVER-DI ... 0005.m1851 Ive looked and found this fairly helpful thread on...
  2. bobupndown

    Ignition key

    Ive just noticed that Ive lost the "lock" button off one of my ignition keys - its seemingly fallen off or got broken, still got the spare working properly but what I need to know is can I get a replacement button or indeed key casing or is the whole thing gonna need to be replaced? Anyone...
  3. bobupndown

    Td5 - where's me water going?

    So my 133000 mile Td5 is starting to use a little coolant. Header tank needing topped up every fortnight or so. I'm happy to give it what ever it needs parts wise but can't find any obvious leak from radiator or any pipes. It's had a new cap and the coolant was all drained and refilled with...
  4. bobupndown

    Disco 2 R380 improving change?

    Hi, Im sure the R380 box has been discussed to death. Ive got a slightly obscure question. Mine with 132K miles works perfectly and has had regular oil changes. My wife drives it more than me. Unfortunately she has fibromyalgia and is finding the change uncomfortable and a bit heavy, I dont...
  5. bobupndown

    Tapes - destined to make a comeback!

    A while ago, several years actually the cassette player in my Discovery stopped playing tapes properly, sound all muffled and quiet even when turned up. So with a CD multichanger and an ipod radio adaptor I didnt think any more about it and stopped using it. Tapes taken out of the car and...
  6. bobupndown

    MOT advisory brake imbalance

    General MOT question. MOT'd my 04 Disco 2 last night. It passed but got an advisory on headlight aim, no big deal. But also on brake test which I didnt notice till I looked at the paperwork back home. The values are:- Brake effort:- Axle 1 Nearside 4.63kN Offside...
  7. bobupndown

    What is this fan for?

    There is a small fan in my dashboard, to the right of the steering wheel down beside the headlight height adjustment switch. The only reason I even know its there is because its noisy in operation with the ignition switched on you can hear it running as if it has a worn bearing, making a grating...
  8. bobupndown

    What caravan are you towing?

    What sort of caravans are you all pulling with your trusty Landrovers? Here's our Swift Challenger Sport 636 with the D2 heading for France last summer :)
  9. bobupndown

    Fantasy garage - pic heavy

    Had a little search on here but couldnt find similar thread, if its already been done, apologies, but.... If you had a lottery win and a ten car garage to fill with your all time favourite motors what would you have? Here's mine in no particular order. (You will see a strong BMC/BL/Rover...
  10. bobupndown

    Electric window motor failure - again!

    My 2004 D2 is on its 4th (yes I have replaced 3!) passenger side electric window motor and it has just failed again. I replaced the regulator as well after the second one failed. The window channels have been sprayed with silicone lubricating spray so they are not too stiff. Im assuming that...
  11. bobupndown

    Heavy steering after replacement steering box

    Hi all, So with a MOT due next month and a leaking steering box I ordered a replacement recon box from Paddocks. Fitted this yesterday, new seals on the feed and return pipes, replaced fluid and bled it as per instructions. It now seems to be particularly heavy to steer and there is very little...
  12. bobupndown

    OEM or aftermarket draglink?

    Views on above please? Is there a massive difference on quality?
  13. bobupndown

    Hi from Northern Ireland

    Hi all, Just joined in here having been on a number of other forums in the past. Driving a 2004 Discovery 2 Td5 Landmark that Ive owned for over 8 years now and just clocked 130000 miles. Hope to have it for a while yet.
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