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Thanks for the info - I'll avoid them... I'm out of pocket for 2 rear calipers and a master cylinder so far. The 2 calipers are what I put it in for, although half expected to need a master cylinder as well. The faulty ABS unit has come up when the indy attempted to bleed through the...

Hi, I'm now faced with the prospect of needing a new ABS unit for my Defender and have also come across one in Parkend.... In the end, did the Disco unit you received fit or did you return and attempt a refund? I've seen a unit advertised online for a Defender but am a bit concerned, after...

Agreed, Griffdowg. I'm having alook at Newark, as I said, mainly because it's only 30 minutes down the road from me. Hopefully the (expected) extortionate entrance fee will be worth it, but I have my doubts. Tony

I'm going to give Newark a shot. Have been to Billing every year since 1996 but I think it's had it's day - the site just can't cope. Hopefully the Newark show will be better and doesn't go the way of LRE/Kelmarsh. Daft having 2 shows at the same time. One will definitely fail. Tony

If you remove the jack in the Disco 2, it is possible to replace the battery tray with an aftermarket defender twin battery tray that would take a couple of optimas (for example). Alternatively, you can fit two odyssey batteries in place of the single standard battery. I've seen this done...

Swap. I was in the same position - my TDi XS was a '98 3 door which I sold then bought a TD5 almost 5 years ago now. All round, I find it a far better car and have not regretted the decision. It's been hard to get 'bolt on bits' but they are starting to become more available. The TD5 is...

Spud450 The wheels are 19" - RR3 Vogue alloys. The tyres are Goodyear MTR. There isn't a suitable mud terrain (that I know available) for 18" wheels although there is now an ATR in the form of AT2, which is a good tyre. When I was looking, a bit ago now, there was nothing available at all...

I had a similar dilemma with my Disco 2. You do have to remove the wing for the Mantec - that, coupled with the price difference made me opt for the Safari. Saying that, I still like the look of the Mantec... Tony

I'll be at Billing to (not the first time...) Generally speaking, for items like roof racks, there are few (if any) discounts available at the show. You might be able to save a few quid and/or postage but I'd hesitate to say good discounts are available. You will be able to look at all...

Hi Glad you found the article even it was a bit off-putting. I quite like the Patriot rack. It is very heavy - probably a bit over engineered - so tends to stay on the car. Being a flat rack, you can easily fit a roof top tent (if you need to) and is very usable. It does, however, sit a fair...

Sorry. not having a good day. Look under the tech section, there's a listing for roof rail removal...

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Hi, this article might help. I'd hoped to get a Highlander rack myself some time ago but, with the Safety Devices problems, ended up with a Patriot. The attached article discusses how to remove the roof bars and, yes, it is a roof lining down job. I'll pm you, the article size is too large...

Anything would be better than a Misubishi... Seriously though, Benjoli makes a good point. If I was in the market to replace my (98000 trouble free miles, '99 model) Disco 2 within the next few months it would most certainly be with a late model (face lifted) ES Auto. If the change was in a...

Hi On the TD5, it's certainly a roof lining drop, but not a complete removal. Two holes are left from each rail which are 1 3/8" diameter - a suitable rubber plug fills them nicely. You have to take the map pockets and grab handles off then pull away the pillar covers. This may help you...

I sold my 300 TDi some time ago with a view to staying away from Land Rovers for a bit. A whole three weeks later I bought a Discovery TD5. Now had it for four and a half years and, have to say, it's well worth the change. Get about 470 miles to a tank, not the 5000 as posted above (I...

Discovery ES, who are Total 4x4 and where are they? I'm in Sheffield daily and have not yet found a reliable local 4x4 specialist. Tony

Just to add my two penny worth... There is a diff lock warning light on the dash. The ability to lock the center diff was included when the Disco 2 was launched in that the 'spigot' was still fitted on the top of the transfer box - this was, after all, carried over from the 300 series...

I fitted a heated screen to my '99 model. You're quite right, all the wiring is there - just fit the screen, hook up the tails (supplied with the screen) to the connectors at the bottom corners then fit a relay and switch. Looks like you've done all this but there is more thing needed for it...

The fault code has to be reset using test book (or something similar). Old faults are stored and can cause the lights to stay illuminated even though the fault itself maybe cleared. You haven't necessarily got a modulator fault. Best thing to do is get it tested/cleared and take it from...