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Hi, I have just had the clutch replaced on my discovery 1 by a local garage which involved them removing the engine, when I got the disco back I noticed the air condition unit was not working. I have since had the system tested by Kwkfit and there were no leaks, they also re gassed it as the...

Thanks to those of you who replied in a helpful manner, mines fixed now, took of the selector unit n soaked it in diesel for 24 hours, then got heat gun on it and beat the crap out of it, so hard in fact the the hole at the end of the rod that the difflock bar fits into became oval so had to...

If you cant reply in civil manner perhaps you would best be served by not saying anything at all coz it aint very helpful, its also completely pointless. I have searched and I coukdnt find the answer I was looking for.

Hi, My Difflock is seized in the off position and it wont budge even after receiving a whole can of WD40 from underneath and the top. I have now removed the tunnel and removed the difflock/high/low ratio selector casing from the car and am soaking it in a vat of diesel overnight to see if that...

Hi, I have just bought some new spotlights for the front of my disco and plan on putting the old spot lights on the rear to use as high power reversing lights (existing disco ones are rubbish). I am setting up the rear spots using a new relay with main power supplied from a fused battery...

Hi, I am going to blank off my egr this weekend and was wondering if I could just put the blanking plate between the egr unit and mounting point using a couple of gaskets either side of the blank plete and disconnect the electrics. Would this eliminate the need to replace the intercooler pipe...

I use this stuff as its cheap - COMMA DIESEL 15W-40 SEMI SYNTHETIC 5 LITRE ENGINE OIL its on ebay right now for £9.99, item number 280515381675, buy in bulk and save money. Postage on first can is £6.99 then £2.00 each after that. I just bought six cans which means the last five cost me £11.99...

Found this engine oil on ebay that you guys might find interesting Comma 15w40 Semi Synthetic Service Classification: ACEA A3 B3 API CF4 CF Item 280515381675 Postage is £6.99 for first can then £2.00 thereafter. I just bought 30litres for £76.93 inc postage

Its a 15w40 semi synthetic which I think is ok

Hi, I have found some cheap 5l cans of Comma semi synthetic diesel oi for £9.99, its service spec is ACEA A3 B3 API CF4 CF do you thihnk this would be ok in a 300tdi with 60k on the clock Brilliant price but I dont want to blow the old girl just to save a few quid Thanks for any replies

I'd be interesdtd in the front sunroof if you could fit it for a decent price

Could use the sunroof if you can fit it for a decent price

I have a very intermittent steering problem (once in every 100 mile or so) when going round a sharp left hand bend at sub 30mph as I turn the wheel it gives a slight tug to the left then wont return normally without me pulling the wheel harder than usual This is what UI have done so far. 1...

I'm also looking for help with repairs both now and in the future so if anyone out there fancies helping out for extra cash in hand at a fair price then I would love to hear from you. I live in Garford Oxfordshire. Jobs to do so far Steering sometimes stiff at random at fullish lock mainly...

Thanks for the reply, I see we almost live in the same village so nice to hear from you! I wouldnt think the clutch has been replaced as its only done 70k and no mention in the srvice history.It also tows without any problems except the one I have mentioned which appeairs to be random...

Hi People, I seem to be getting a random clunk from the clutch which I am startting to investigate and as im not a mechanic could ndo with some help. With the engine turned off when I depress the clutch peddle there is no noise at all but with the engine running and stationery when I press...

I have a really worying problem with my steering that happens maybe once a fortnight that I could do with some advice on. when going round a sharp left hand bend at a T junction for example there is a slight tug on the steering wheel which feels lile the nearside front wheel has gone over a...

Hi, I have a hinge problem with my 300tdi sunroof and would really appreciate some help or assistance. When the sunroof is tilted or fully open it rattles like stink when going over our delightful uneven and potholed road surfaces. From what I can see it’s the nearside hinge...

Hi, Thanks for the reply, I bought a brand new set of goodrych AT tyres about 3 months ago and have been very, very pleased with them. They are also the correct size for the disco so i dont think the tyres are the problem. Regards Pete

Hi, I have a discovery 300tdi that I have become a little concerned about. Firstly its just had a brand new mot at a quality testing station without any problems. I have a random and quite rare (once every week/fortnight) problem when I am going round a sharpish left hand bend at a 'T'...