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Hello, I have a discovery 1 on my drive. Passenger side floor is missing (I was going to learn how to weld it back) and i think the starter motor has seized. No lock or handles on rear door. I drove it home from Wales parked it on my drive and its been there ever since. Gearbox and...

Hello, Im looking to run some electrical extras on me disco1 powered through a fusebox attatched to my secondary battery. I have had a dash plate made up with two volt meters some switches and two 12v cigerette lighter sockets. This guy tells me that i should not connect anything to switches...

Hello, I'm off to billing this weekend and hope to get a split charge system for me disco1. I have one red and one yellow optima battery's at the ready. What I'd like to know is what size (amp/volts)system shall I go for. I notice there are plenty out there. I like one that gives an...

Im looking for a set of steel wheels for me discovery 1, Essex area. Thank you.

Hello, I hope this makes sense. Im now looking for pictures of where the bottom of the inner wing/wheel arch meet the front of the disco1. All i have on mine is a nothing, yes nothing a hole where there used to be metal. I'd like to have a go at welding some metal back in place but not...

Have you changed your body mounts recently? If so were did you purchase them and how much did they cost? Is it possible to purchase all body mounts as a complete set? If you have done a thread with pictures, any chance of a link? Cheers

Hi, Body mount bushes will be the next job i think to stop the car listing on one side. Any help or advice would be fantastic.

Hello, Iv'e just had a week where i have had to chase a so called mechanic (mobile) to come and fit new brake pipes and bleed the system. Bearing in mind all the brake calipers are new and arn't attached to any pipes. It took him: Day 1---2 hours to cut and flair new rear brake pipe...

Hello, After removing the axles changing the dampers, calipers, springs, brake pipes and generaly giving the axle a good old paint up along with renewing all the bushes and tidying up the radius arms. I now intend to chang both inner wings, light housings and all the front end. But... I...

Hello, I cant find the right size bolt for the rear upper shock mount bracket on me disco1. SO... is there anybody who can let me know what bolts i need to order please? Is it imperial or metric? Thanks for any help.

Hello, Sorry for another of what might seem a silly question. I have just refitted both axles on the disco1 along with new springs and dampers . Next job in hand is to renew the copper brake pipes (flexi hoses purchased already) Where i need the help is: what size pipes and fittings...

Hi, Im looking for ideas for what to do when it comes to removing the rubber thats under the carpet, the idea of this is to eradicate water that wont dry once in the vehicle. The rubber surely acts as a sound reducer = noisey ride without it. What have you done to reduce road sound in...

Hello, I thought while the axle is off i'll try and replace the lower sills in the steering box. AND.. Oh yea another steering drop arm bolt issue. Tried various means to remove it including welding a pair of stilsons to a 3' bar (cos i don't have the right size socket) for leverage...no...

Hello. I cant find me disco1 manual and need t know torque setting for various bolts, so im wondering: is there a link on here for torque settings. 1990 discovery1 (j reg) I can then purchase the correct torque wrench. As soon as this hangover %$£" off.....lol

If anybody could explain how to tell the correct way round the b/part brake disk is located onto the axle that would be cool. I got the disks with grooves in. The front ones are fitted but, not sure if its right....lol, or does it not matter which way the grooves are pointing? Thank for...

As soon as the axles are back on i need to investigate the steering. Ie.. LEAKAGE of fluid rather severe. And the advice i need this time is: Which is most likely cause....steering pump or steering box? Maybe if i sort that then i can get onto the two leaky sun roofs.

Hi, After putting the front axle together im left with two washers, it would be rather cool if i knew where they should go...lol Here they are: Whos gona be the first to I.D them? Or have i got me parts mixed up and they don't go on front axle? They are about 3mm thick.

Hi, I bought two sets of brake pad fitting kits. Neither were long enough so im glad i kept the originals.

Hello, Im considering making a open a close louvre grill for the disco1 and was wondering has this been done before? anybody know?

Hello, I just thought i'd share some progress with the disco1 project. Before After Before After