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Hi all I’ve just fitted my 3rd intercooler hose to our FL2. I know it’s a common weak spot. This time I’ve gone silicone! However the EML came on and as I was riddled with Covid when I fitted it the first time, I thought I’d take it all apart clean a refit. She drives fine , no smoke but after 3...

Hi all Well I thought I’d attempt to start my D1 300tdi Jap import auto edc this morning but yep she turns but no start. I realised the central locking wasn’t working so have put a new battery in the fob thinking this is much less faff than my Freelander 2. Or have I just made things more...

Hi All On my way to work earlier about a mile from home when setting off from traffic lights I heard rather loud bang from the exhaust and black began to come out. There were no red warning lights and the temperature gauge stayed where it should. I pulled in opened the bonnet expecting a clue...

Hi all Once I’ve welded my disco back together again the Cambelt beckons. After a bit of research it turns out that without part LRT 12-044 pin/key to lock flywheel/torque converter costing upwards of £80 it can’t be done. Seems a bit steep and has now doubled the cost of the job. Any...

Hi all My wife’s FL2 seems to have developed an intermittent problem with the alarm. We had the key fob replaced 2 years ago by a reputable auto lock chap. All had been fine until recently when after a drive and locking it a few minutes later the alarm goes off , then sometimes just the hazards...

Hi all I’ve just changed pads all round including guides pins etc on my FL2. Rear is all done but I seem to have either created a rather annoying problem on the front caliper . I took both guide pins out on osf the bottom rubber boot came out quite easily but the top wasn’t having any of it. I...

Evening all Today I worked my way around my FL2 fitting new brake pads. I did the front 2 first resetting the piston etc. Took it for a test drive and all was fine, just the usual bedding in feeling. Then I did the rears resetting the piston both sides. Took it for another test drive but...

Evening all, I filled up my wife’s 59 plate FL2 yesterday afternoon with Diesel as usual. This morning the amber engine light was on and has stayed on. I mentioned the fuel as I’ve heard that the filler cap can cause this issue if not secured. I have undone and retightened but it’s hard know...

Evening all, After finally getting my beloved D1 started (thanks to all who helped with great advice) it was time for the dreaded MOT. After plenty of prep I took the old girl to be checked knowing the following 1. Outer sills both sides 2. A+B pillars bottom both sides 3. Drivers (o/s)...

New to the forum so hi and help! My disco 1 turns over but refuses to start. She has been off the road for about 6 months due to welding being required. I have started her from time to time and let her run but the battery gave up in the end a few weeks ago . I replaced it last week but now it...

Evening all, New to this forum. Hope you can help. My Disco 1 300tdi Auto refuses to start. She turns over but that’s it . She’s been mothballed during winter as welding is due etc for the MOT. Anyway I did start her from time to time and let her run for a while. But the battery gave up in...