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  1. l3on

    New project taking shape

    After much work and fettling, got the TD5 sorted now, and it's still not the vehicle I hoped it would be, not enough low down grunt for my towing needs, so it's time to move on......... ....so anyone interested in a 1999 Disco 2 TD5 7 seater GS, 110,000 miles Full Service History, 1 Owner from...
  2. l3on

    SRS Warning Light

    My SRS warning light comes on periodically and stay on until the engine is restarted, sometimes coming on as soon as it goes out after start up, and sometimes coming on after 45 mins driving. Any common culprits I should be looking at for intermittant problem? Will try to get a testbook on...
  3. l3on

    A good afternoons work

    this afternoon I have been mostly (only) replacing front discs & pads, front shocks, one CV joint and Boot. At last I have got to the end of the very long list of things that needed doing to it when I bought it last month - hooray :D wonder what will be the next thing that needs doing? PS...
  4. l3on

    Lenient MOT

    The MOT in my disco 2 was less than 2 weeks and 200 miles old when I bought it, and so far the following has been replaced / repaired / waiting to be done this weekend, how many are actually MOT failures? Collapsed UJ in front Prop Front Discs with 1.5 - 2.0mm lip at edge CV Boot knackered...
  5. l3on

    DIY bomb?

    Anyone fancy turning their v8 into a large firework? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/LAND-ROVER-DISCOVERY-300-V8i-LPG-GAS-CONVERSION_W0QQitemZ4627193875QQcategoryZ31348QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem complete with dented tanks by the looks of it :eek: :eek: :eek:
  6. l3on

    Disco Tune

    Morning all, it's just gone 4.30 am and I'm just setting off from Maidenhead aiming for York to go see Bell Auto's and get my TD5 chipped and EGR'd. So for all those people wanting to know what a chipped one goes like.......watch this space. If I don't make it back to report further don't...
  7. l3on

    Diff Lock Question

    My 1999 TD5 Disco doesn't have (the optional) Diff Lock, I read on another post that that some parts of the difflock mechanism are in all Transfer boxes (with and without difflock). The manual suggests that no parts are already in the transfer box for the lock unless it's fitted. Does anyone...
  8. l3on

    What happened to Lenny?

    Complete a tie breaker in 20 words or less on the subject of Discovery Tow bars and win Lenny's soap on a rope
  9. l3on

    Rave CD and Wing Mirrors

    Has anyone managed to find the wing mirrors on the rave CD for discovery 2, think mines missing something and can't find it anywhere.....:confused:
  10. l3on

    Today I have been mostly.......

    ........swearing This is my Gearbox drain plug, should I be worried? oil was good on level and a lovely metallic glint to it. no big lumps just that (engine man not good on gearboxes):P (Disco 2 manual TD5 with 108,000 miles 1999) Only had vehicle 2 weeks and its always had a jingly...
  11. l3on

    Power Steering Leak

    The bottom oil seal on the steering box is leaking fairly badly, is this a replaceable item? Vehicle: Disco 2 TD5 1999. Still waiting for my Rave cd from ebay, but have a couple of days free to sort it in the meantime if it is replaceable, and if so what is the bleeding procedure?
  12. l3on

    Dash bulb blown

    How much work is it to get to the mainbeam dash bulb (the blue one) in a discovery 2?
  13. l3on

    Selling my trusty old 90

    If anyone is interested in buying my 1990 Defender 90 200 Tdi please e-mail me on [email protected] the spec is as listed below; 68000 miles 2 Previous owners (mostly Blackburn Borough Council from new) Full MOT Recent Engine Service inc Cambelt (1000 miles ago) Kenlowe Fan...
  14. l3on

    I just bought a Disco! need bits.....

    Morning all, I have just bought a 1999 TD5 GS Disco II on 107,000 miles for £6100.00, hope that sounds like a good price, they seem to vary massively. So no more slumming it in the Defender forums for me!!!! :D Now I've got smart motor I'll have to do an avatar, will get the camera out...
  15. l3on

    Towing Power on Budget

    Hi, I'm looking to spend £6000.00 + current vehicle (£3-4,000.00) on getting a Disco with as much power as possible for very regular heavy towing work. What would be the best vehicle / vehicle & Mods to acheive this? I currently run a 1990 defender 90 200tdi which i use to tow 2500kg trailer...
  16. l3on

    Towing Power on a budget.

    Hi, I'm looking to spend £6000.00 + current vehicle (£3-4,000.00) on getting a Disco with as much power as possible for very regular heavy towing work. What would be the best vehicle / vehicle & Mods to acheive this? I currently run a 1990 defender 90 200tdi which i use to tow...
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