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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?!

    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, 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?!

    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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    Intermittent SRS warning light issue?

    Hi all, For a couple of weeks now I have had an intermittent problem with the SRS warning light on my ’03 Disco TD5. The light comes on at ignition stage 2 and then clears but then comes on after 30mins to an hour of driving. I have checked the connectors under the seats. The light...
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    fuel filter draining?!

    Hi all, The fuel filter warning light on my 2003 Disco TD5 has been coming on recently, it tends to happen just before and after starting it and it goes out within about 30 seconds. Is it worth trying to drain the water from the fuel filter? If so then do I just disconnect the sensor...
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    Fuel filter draining?!

    Hi all, The fuel filter warning light on my 2003 Disco TD5 has been coming on recently, it tends to happen just before and after starting it and it goes out within about 30 seconds. Is it worth trying to drain the water from the fuel filter? If so then do I just disconnect the sensor...
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    Discovery TD5 Back Ache?!

    Hi all, Just bought a Disco 2 (facelift) and we're loving it, with one MAJOR exception - It is giving me a bad back ache after driving it from only about 20 mins at a time! I don't know why this is - it could be the seats or possibly the clutch (which is heavier than the renault clio I...
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    TD5 Heavy clutch?!

    Hi All, On Saturday I became the VERY proud owner of my first Land Rover, a 2003 Disco 2 TD5. Absolutely love it already however I have noticed that the clutch pedal is quite heavy, I realise it is a big heavy vehicle and I shouldnt expect the clutch to operate like that of a hatchback but is...
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    Disco two safety and airbags?

    Hi all, I ve been trawling the web but can't find an easy answer to this, do all discovery 2's have air bags (safety airbags not suspension airbags) if not all the. Do any have them? Simple question but can't find an answer! Thanks, Toby
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    Do I buy a Landy or not?!

    Hi, Unsurprisingly (since I'm on here) I love landrovers, defenders in particular. I am 18 and passed my driving test about 6 months ago, I was toying with the idea of buying a defender since it was the only thing i could afford to insure however my dad very very kindly offered to help me...
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    a quick 90 question!

    I'm just starting to look at getting a 90, probably one from between 1985 and 1992, i was wondering what sort of MPG (roughly) I could expect for on road use? I know its a difficult question but im just looking for ball park figures please. Cheers guys, Toby
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    Quick question!

    Hi, Iv just had a brilliant landy insurance quote! but they need me to be a member of a LR owners club, does it cost to join one of these? and if so can anyone give me a rough idea of price please? Cheers! Toby
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    New Guy!

    Hi, My names toby and I'm new. Always loved landys but have never had one. Please check out my thread: HERE Cheers, Toby
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