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Hello, I have a 300tdi auto and as of yesterday the gearbox is sticking in first when it is cold, when it is warm it is fine. I had the filter changed about 3000 miles ago at which point the oil was also changed (the half that can be changed). A few days ago i topped up the gb oil level as it...

If anyone is interested my website is now live, it is a bit rushed and still not quite finished yet so isn't the greatest but it will do a job! It is covering my nine month overland trip round Europe, Middle East and Australia in my 3ootdi Disco Enjoy! Dave

I don't know if anyone can help me but i am looking for a part and can't find it or the part number anywhere! The part I need is the cable that goes from the cruise control diaphragm to the back of the accelerator pedal on an automatic '96 300tdi discovery. The garage i took it to were...

Just a word of warning to anyone heading overland from Iran, I have just been refused a Pakistan visa for my overland trip to Nepal starting in three weeks time. The consulate has stated that there is a lot of civil unrest in the Taftan region and it is not safe for us to drive through! We are...

Hello, Just wondering if anyone knows what tyre pressure i should be using on and off road on my 300tdi discovery when it is loaded? It is on 245/75 r16 (Kumho KL71) and has a winch, winch bumper and steering guard on the front. Thanks, Dave

Since I have had my 3dr 300tdi disco the key has never been able to work the door locks. It turns in the ignition and the filler cap fine but the key wont move either way in either of the locks. I am guessing that the lock has seized through lack of use as previous owner always used the fob to...

Hello! I am taking my 300tdi Disco on an overland expedition to Aus later in the year and I am looking into what spares I will need and can feasibly carry. For service items I will look in Heynes but what, if any, failure items should I be looking at taking? I know the chances of anything...

Hello, I was working on my car the other day and discovered a rather large hole in my exhaust pipe. Had a look on the internet for a replacement and there are two versions, one with a CAT and one without. This might be a stupid question but how do i know which one i need for my '96 300tdi...

Hi, I am looking at getting hold of an International Certificate of Motor Vehicles (ICMV) mentioned on several overlander web sites I can't find who issues them. The AA and RAC are mentioned but i have called both and non of the people I have spoken about have a clue what I am talking about...

Hi, Can anyone recomend of a good place to buy some wheels and tyres for my 300tdi disco? I am after a set of 6 Kumho KL71 245/75 R16 on black steel wheels. I have been searching the net and can't seem to find much. Is it just a case of phoning round the different companies and seeing what...

Hi, Just trying to fill in an application for a Carnet de Passage and I can't find where the chassis number and engine numbers are stamped on the chassis and engine. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Cheers, Dave

A bit of advice is needed, I am preparing my ’96 300tdi discovery commercial for an overland trip from the UK to India then through Australia, setting off later this year. I am looking to upgrade the suspension and dampers to something more capable of coping with the many miles that will be...

Hi all, Perhaps someone can shed some light on the problem I am having with the cruise on my ’96 300tdi auto… When I bought it the cruise was not working at all, since then I have trimmed the split ends on the hoses and discovered that the ‘set’ switch in the steering wheel also doesn’t work...

Hi all, I am new to the world of Land Rovers having bought a ’96 300tdi commercial discovery, 6 weeks ago. I was out driving on Wednesday and, after a stop of a couple of minuets, I restarted the engine and set off again only for the engine temperature gauge to rise rapidly towards the...