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When slowing down from speed (50 ish to crawling speeds) as I aproach junctions or islands my Disco feels like its limping. I can see if i watch the front edge of the bonnet that the car is leaning over in time with the limp as if one of the wheels were cam shaped.(think kids toy cars) I've...

Has anyone used a heavy duty type 110 clutch in a Discovery (200 Tdi with LT77). I was wondering weather it would fit and be a worthwhile 'upgrade' or not. I'll be doing the clutch arm mod whilst the box is out just wonderin about the clutch opinions and advise please.....

Right I just got half way through changing me rear brake discs when I realised I'd need a bloody huge great hub socket. It never mentioned it in the Haynes manual, so I never gave it a thought.:doh: So now I know I'll need one to get the job done I was wondering if theres any other special...

Right my 200's rear driverside caliper appears to be seized and completly jambs solid if i try to reverse, and squeels like a stuck piggy when moving. Wheel was steaming hot when I noticed it far too hot to touch after a seven mile jorney with no harsh braking. So the question is do I replace...

Can any one tell me if a landrover gearbox can be used in a 2WD vehicle. I have a 3.9 v8 that i want to use in a custom van but the only gear boxes I can find are for Landrover 4WD ones. Is it popssible to remove the transfer case and use it without it or are the boxes useless with out them?

My 200 TDi's gearbox is crunching badly into second no mater how carefully I drive. it also occaisionally crunches into forth too. Can the gear box be rebuilt at home or am I better off getting a recon box? Are there any modifications that can be made to prevent the problem re-occouring? or...

Just a thought, has any one thought about running a landie with two gearboxes fitted in line? The ratios for crawling would be awesome, I know the Yanks have done it but I cant find any landies, what are your thoughts?

Hi guys my paints starting to look tatty, and I've been thinking about, gettin my self an air brush and doing a camoflage paint job on my Disco. I've never seen a Disco in anything other than factory paint, so what do you guys think? At least if i damage the camo i can just repaint to cover it.

Is anyone here from The Lake District? I'll be up that way over the next couple of days and wanted to squeeze in some laning. How's the weather been up there, I'm thinking of all the rain we've been having, have there been any severe weather warnings, or lane road closures that I should know...

Hi all, I'm about to order loads of service items for my Disco, I've got the three filters all belts and a tensioner, new water pump, and thermostat. I'm wondering if it's worth changing the glow plugs aswell as mine tends to blow smoke for 2-3 seconds form a cold start up, and I'm hoping this...

My tail gate handle is jammed :mad: The plunger for the central locking is working but the handle wont open the door from outside, luckily it works from inside but i use my Disco for work and my tools live in the boot so I really need it fixing. What i need to know is if this is a comon...

Has anyone here done an engine swap? I'm mot thinking landrover motors more like the GMC V8 Diesel or the Iveco 2.8 TD

Has any one been? loads of vids on youtube is it as good as it looks?

Hi all, I got myself a pair of theese today and i'm looking for advice on where to fit 'em. I was thinking of removing the standard front towing eye and fitting them there (on both sides) so that i can use them through the standard bumper holes. Has anyone else got any ideas? or thoughts?

Hi all, I've been out and about looking for green lanes in my locality between home and work I've found a few I think - but how can I be sure? One of them is sign posted as a "public bridleway" and a few others posted as unsuitable for motors, does this mean all motor or juat cars and jap jeeps...

Right I've been looking through the forum and keep seeing references to memory map. Can any one tell me more about it? where to get it what it runs on? what it does, how much etc I have an IPAQ sitting around not doing much can I use it with memory map?

Hi Guys I have a problem with my Disco's lights. I have no main dipped beam or high beam except for the flash position on the stalk (pull back stalk) I've checked all fuses no faults there, can any one tell me where the relay is the Haynes manual lists everything except the head lamp relay ...

Hi all I'm collecting my first Disco 2moro night, and would like to do a bit of gentle laning (because that's what its made for). Can any locals point me in the right direction? I'm in Evesham BTW.

hi all i should be collecting my first discovery on Sunday, and want to use it for work. I'm a kitchen fitter and carry a fair amount of tools. Does anyone else use there disco for work? I could do with some idea's for adapting the back end for storage of my gear? Pictures or recomendations...

Hi all, I have just purchased my first Land Rover via eBay, Its a black 200 TDi disco. hope to be using it for work and the odd greenlaning/camping adventure. I haven't collected it yet (due sunday) but I'm really excited and cant wait to become part of the green oval crowd.:D