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    Disco 2 Fan / viscous coupling query?!

    Thanks KNine. How would I know if there was an issue with the coupling/bearing was shot or not? Thanks
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    Disco 2 Fan / viscous coupling query?!

    Hi all Last week the clutch came off the a/c compressor on our td5 discovery. It has now been dealt with but when it came off it hit the fan and broke one of the blades. The garage would like to replace the fan but have quoted parts of £175. I'm guessing (awaiting conformation) this means they...
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    How to learn about vehicle maintenance?

    All, I've got a TD5 Discovery and am considering a 300tdi defender in the next few years (in addition to the disco) and would really like to know more about engines and car maintenance. I have done a few fairly minor jobs e.g. replaced damaged seal on fuel cooler, fitted cruise control etc. but...
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    Radios and their use in the UK and Europe?!

    Hi all, I'm wanting to get my hands on some decent two way radios, ideally 2x handheld and 1x vehicle mounted. I need better range than my pmr446 radios give. I also ideally want to be able to use them in the UK and abroad (Europe as a minimum). UHF seems to be best for UK use (I know I'd...
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    Overloaded roofs?!

    Just checked my handbook too and it contains words to the same effect. So basically anyone with anything heavier than perhaps 2 bikes on theirs disco is risking invalidating their insurance! Can't undersatand why Land rover thought that was a reasonable maximum load for a vehicle like that!
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    Overloaded roofs?!

    Hi, yes that is my understanding also. I was planning to use two roof bars which span the roof and connect to the gutters. However I assumed the roof limit was for anything at roof level and related to the difference the weight at roof level made to handling?
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    Overloaded roofs?!

    Understood however surely the 50kg weight limit still applies? Or not? Thanks
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    Overloaded roofs?!

    Hi, I'm looking at a roof tent for upcoming travells but my disco 2 supposedly has a roof weight capacity of 50kgs. A tent weighs 50 to 60kg and then roof bars Are another 15kg on top. But I've seen loads of discos with roof tents so are owners just 'risking it' or is there a way round the...
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    How much for a series project?

    Hi all, I'm interested in doing a series project (probably a series 3) bit I was wondering if you guys could give me a rough idea of cost to buy the vehicle and get it on the road? I've seen vehicles for sale at the £500-£1000 price point which require some chassis welding etc to get...
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    Fuel cooler seal - easy or not?!

    Hi, thanks for the reply! Just to check, are you referring to replacing the clips which go around the body of the cooler itself or those which hold the coolant pipe onto the end cap? Thanks, Toby
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    Fuel cooler seal - easy or not?!

    Thanks, was it difficult getting the clips back on?
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    Fuel cooler seal - easy or not?!

    Hi, The seal on the front end of the fuel cooler on my td5 is leaking,I've ordered the seal and some seal lubricant but having had another look/read about it, it looks like it's a difficult little space to work in and the clip which goes round it looks bloody difficult To get back on! My...
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    van anyone explain the 10P/15P thing to me?

    Hi all, Despite searching for an answer I still don't understand what a10P or 15P engine is. Can anyone explain this to me please? What is the difference, at the parts interchangeable etc? Thanks, Toby
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    Coolant leak/head gasket?!

    Hi, I noticed yesterday a small patch of coolant on the road under the car (not been used all week) Coolant had been dripping down and onto the left hand engine mount then the diff, then the floor. Took it to garage today, the guy suspected a very small leak from fuel cooler. Topped up...
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    Scratch free green lanes?!

    Hi, thanks for your reply on my. I don't have any mapping software but will look into them. In the mean time it would be great if you could send over some details of some lanes, it would be very much appreciated. Thanks, Toby
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    Greenlaning etiquette???

    Thanks for your reply (and all the others who have taken the time to reply) I shall do some gentle pruning of the lane in question (and possibly others) to help keep them passable for myself and others (and preserve my paintwork!)
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    Scratch free green lanes?!

    Hi mate, That area could work actually - Got family up that way so am in the area fairly frequently! Anything in particular you would recommend?
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    Scratch free green lanes?!

    Does such a thing exist? Any recommendations for any in.... Hertfordshire? Cornwall (Padstow type area)? Scottish borders (towards Kelso, Jedburgh etc)? Don't have to be in the exact above areas, happy to travel up to about 20/30 miles for them! Got a tidy disco we want to keep...
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    Greenlaning etiquette???

    Hi all, My better half and I bought a disco 2 a few months ago (td5) and we took it greenlaning today - did one lane, really nice one about a mile long, loved it. Problem is that despite the lane not being particuarly narrow, there were still areas which caused the disco to get quite...
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