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Just thought I’d share this to help others diagnose poor handling. Took the car the a local independent regarding poor ride: wandering/rolling when putting only slight input to the steering, occasionally accompanied by a severe vibration/wobble from the rear, which occurred randomly at various...

Confused? You will be. I’ve just been on the phone to AF to order a few parts. The guy asked me if my car was a single or a twin turbo. I said it’s a 3.0 2011 d4, SI it will be a twin turbo. He said D4’s 3.0 v6’s can be single or twin turbo. I gave home my reg number so he could check on his...

Apart from the cam belt & idler pulleys (and engine oil/filters) what else should be done/adjusted/replaced on the D4 SD 3.0v6? I’ve decided not to have my eyes taken out by the MD’s from now on & so will be doing the work myself. I want to do the job right so need a List of jobs, a...

Does anyone happen to know the height if the bonnet when in the open position of a discovery 4? I’ve just realised that the height of the garage door in my new build house is 1 inch too low for the height if the D4 The garage also had one of those annoying doors that take up about 2 metres of...

Hi everyone, I’m back after a working overseas! I gave my old D2 to my nephew having clocked up 168k without any failures. My RR 3.0SDV6 sport has also gone now but I’ve still got my D4 A bloke needs something to play with! My next little project is to replace the cam belt, a full set of...

Evening all.. I’ve got a 53 D2 GS. And was wondering if anyone has fitted a pair of heated seats in one of these? Are the wiring looms standard with the connectors already in place for the switches & sears or is it a major job? I’ve thought about the after market heating pads but would prefer...

Is anyone planning on driving a few none damaging lanes over North Yorkshire? Or maybe Cumbria? I’d love to come along & give the Discovery a run out.

My wife is thinking of buying a Volvo XC60 but I’m trying to persuade her to go for a freelander. The problem I have is that she had one many years ago (1.8 Petrol 1999 model) and it was without doubt the most unreliable car we’ve ever had. The garage put more miles on it than we did. So.... are...

Hi Everyone Just joined the forum. Currently got a 2003 disco td5. Had it years. Now done 160k. Used as 3rd car to carry the Bull Mastiff’s around, tip runs, DIY trips etc. I’m a time served Panel Beater- and can find my way around an engine. Haven’t worked in the trade for 25 yrs but still...