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My dad has a Disco 3 2.7, hand brake locked on, can't move the vehicle, please help

Haven't been on here in awhile, in fact about 18 months since doing a UK to Oz trip, settled in Oz in the South West, really happy with my move here and really enjoyed the voyage getting here. The other day I fitted a battery to my Landy, checked a couple of connections and turned the key and...

YouTube - ARB Outback 4x4 Extreme Gonna be in Oz very soon might just take a look at this.

Hi Guys me again, the drive flanges have given up the ghost on the rear axle this time, drove it about 15km in diff lock and found somewhere to pitch up for a few days. Have decided to weld the flanges to the half shafts as can't source the parts here and seeing as the UK has ground to a halt...

There will be those that have looked at the problems we're having with our gearbox on the "calling international rescue" thread and those that haven't, all I need to ask now is does anyone have a scrap 56H LT77 box they dont want that could possibly be donated to Ashcrofts on my behalf? Beer...

Just how international is it? We are currently in Laos and our gearbox is about to give up the ghost, had to tow Cassie for 100km or so upon leaving China and it looks like its finished off our gearbox. The local main stealer is a complete waste of time so no joy there. Does anyone have a...

Hi Guys hope you can help, my dad has a freelander with the dreaded 1.8 engine, within the last few weeks the temp sender has shot to the red twice, he knows about the common fault so he immediately stopped the car, when he put the ignition back on the guage was normal, I was wondering if this...

Hi does anyone know if there is a series spring that will fit my trailer? the originals are 37mm wide,8 leaf and 900mm long, i'm hoping to upgrade to maybe 11 leaf to carry the weight better. If anybody knows the length of series springs or could maybe supply a good link. Cheers Lee

I'm looking to fit a third battery. currently got two optimas with the yellow running all the auxiliary stuff. I've got a big leisure battery rated at 110 Ah and I want to connewct it with the yellow one which I believe is rated at 55 Ah, could I just connect the two or will it cause problems...

just looking for a bit of advice, I've got 2 optima batteries and a split charge system. Lurking in my barn is a very good condition leisure battery, could i fit a 3rd battery, i've space, would it charge with the yellow optima when the engine is running? would i be better isolating the 2...

how many new friends have you made in the snow? i made 5

loving the wheels LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 300 TDI Overland Expedition Rally on eBay (end time 22-Nov-09 22:07:50 GMT) says there isn't a buy it now due to interest, so i asked with all the interest why no bid

my dad who has just had a hip replacement has decided to sell his 300tdi disco and has bought himself a gaylander, i know!! anyway my question is what could he honestly expect for his disco? 1996 very good condition externally, MOT till June 2010, tax till end of month, internally drivers...

Does anyone know if a TD5 alternater will fit on a 200tdi, reason i ask is they are rated at 120amp and i need the extra for an inverter i'm fitting.

got a couple of 100w spots for the front of me mota, what size relay and wire should i be using? Thanks Lee

Well it looks like we have sold our house to a nice couple from South Africa, funny thing is thats where we are headed, just finishing fitting the roof tents, got a bit of work to do on trailer then next stop East London docks on our way to Australia, can't wait. Lee:)

had to pull my neighbours massey out of the mud yesterday after it sunk to its axles. :)

this started after i adjusted a small amount of play out of the wheel bearing. oil is actually leaking from the dust cap, which split slightly when i removed it. could it just be the cap or is it the hub seal?

was looking at the piccie of you stranded in that ditch earlier and was wondering how you had attached your hi-lift to your spare wheel? would like a piccie if poss.LEE

bought meself a M416 army trailer that i want to build into an expedition trailer, does anyone the size of the deck on top that i will need to make to carry a tent? as standard it is 1900 x 1300 i have no problem leaving the lenght as is but would like to taper the sides in, so am really asking...