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Everyone knows about the bolt that holds on the TD5 oil pump pully in the sump. It can come loose and fall which means zero oil pressure. This just happened to me. My D2 has nearly 150k miles. I had been told by many people that it has probably been sorted by now and it is likely the bolt has...

Hi folks I have an old Hawkeye diagnostic. I tend to connect it to my Disco 2 TD5 every couple of weeks just to check if any faults (DTCs) have appeared (as a preventative measure). Today, I decided to connect it as the 'sound' the engine was making seemed slightly unusual. Despite this the...

I was wondering whether people gave their Discos an oil service based on miles since last service - or time elapsed. I gave my D2 Td5 oil and filters exactly a year ago - but I have only covered 1,829 miles in that time. Seems a waste to pay for 7L of oil and a new filter for so few...

Hi folks After driving my Toyota Yaris to the breakers yard today (knackered engine) I now have to use my Disco 2 as my 'main' car for commuting to Manchester every day (500 miles a week). I want to have some visual security to deter thieves whilst parked in an NCP car park all day. Does anyone...

Hi folks Can anyone give me a good reason why I shouldn't tap into the 12V supply that goes to the courtesy light - to power a dashcam at the top-middle of my windscreen? By tapping into the purple wire and black Earth wire? Cheers

On their website it is priced at £313.11 inc vat (https://www.nanocom-diagnostics.com/shop/browse) On their eBay store it is priced at £429.90 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nanocom-Evolution-Land-Rover-Discovery-2-TD5-Diagnostics-NCOM02-/231561378000?hash=item35ea2238d0:g:RMYAAOxy77hSF2R2) Are...

Hi Folks My Disco 2 TD5 EGR deletion kit arrived from Paddocks. It has the new pipe that replaces the valve, the blanking plate and new bolts. What it doesn't have is something to seal off the vacuum line. I have seen other kits come with something that seals the port where the vacuum pipe...

hi folks I have a new problem that has surfaced in the last week. My D2 TD5. I put the key in the ignition and turn to start. The usual lights come on but NOTHING. The starter doesn't even make a sound. It is like a starter inhibitor on an automatic when in Drive (but I have a manual)...

Hi folks I have finished the annual service on my '99 D2 TD5. Last year (after I bought it) I noticed the sump plug had been rounded off by a previous owner/mechanic. I was prepared this year with a new drain plug and an Irwin bolt remover. The bolt remover works really well and managed...

Folks I should have bought a Nanocom last year....looks like the weak Pound post-Brexit has pushed the prices up. I seem to remember they were about £250 but are now £313 Any UK-made alternatives to Nanocom?

Hi Folks What is your collective wisdom? I went away to the Lake District last week - on business (left the Disco parked on a grassy bit of my driveway). When I returned, the rear nearside tyre was totally flat. It seems it was done on purpose as the cap was missing. I pumped it back up and it...

Hi Folks Has anyone used This Stuff (it seems too cheap for 5L) for the manual gearbox? Is it OK, or should I stick to original main stealer supply? Cheers Mark

Hi folks When I bought my Disco, the guy who sold it to me threw in the rear luggage cover: I decided to fit it today - but it is WAY too big. End to end it is 64 inches (162.5cm) which is considerably wider than the width of the interior of my Disco - never mind the distance between...

Hi Folks, I wanted to fit a satnav/dashcam thingy near the top/centre of the screen. I don't want wires visible going down to the cigar lighter - so I thought about tucking the 12v supply in the top. There is an unused trim panel as my car is a base model: When this is popped off there is a...

Hi folks It is pay day today - so I can finally buy a new battery. My old one is truly knackered. Halfords do a Calcium sealed type for £95 >HERE< It is for a Disco 2 TD5 Does anyone have any comments on it? It is handy for me, as Halfords is only a short walk from my house. Cheers Mark

Hi all, Took my Disco to a local independent LR specialist today. Their diagnostic kit suggested it was the ABS shuttle valve casing the amigos. They replaced it for me with a new one. When I go to pick up the car as soon as I start it the 3-amigos are there! They hooked up the diagnostics...

I thought I would give my nice new TD5 Disco a quick oil and filter change - 10 minutes I thought. A quick drive around the block to warm up the oil - went underneath with a 17mm socket wrench. Removed the round plastic shroud insert....and of course the F*&^%$g sump plug had been rounded by a...

Hi Folks, I have just bought a new (to me) Discovery 2 in Kinver sand (don't laugh, I like that colour): So far as I can work out it is fine (long MOT with no advisories - although not much service history). There are two queries I have please: 1) The front dash twin cupholders won't push...

Hi all, I went to look at a 4.6 HSE for sale today. The test drive went well - and everything seemed to be working. I then decided to check if the low range was working - parked up, I moved the selector to the left and a warning sound started with a yellow/amber warning icon lit up (2 meshing...

Hi Folks, I need some buying advice please. I have been to look at a Discovery 2 (Td5 Diesel manual) advertised by a dealer in Autotrader. I looked at it earlier today. The guy said it was a part-ex swapper. The body and interior are all OK (the chassis looked fine). It appeared to start on...