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Hi Guys I require to replace my front diff. I do have a used spare front diff so not a huge issue, however I also have the opportunity to use a used arb locker that was used on the rear. Is it stupid to use this on the front? I allready have a rear locker so no need for it there. I know it will...

Hi Guys, wondering what people think. I've had a sound coming from the drive train for some months that has slowely been worsening it occurs when I back of the gas particularly when I've been driving at high speed. The sound is like a vibration/rattle/zzzzes sound like a loose bearing or worn...

Hi Guys, does anyone know what the lever does on the side of the lift pump on my 200tdi? Also what position should the lever be in? Cheers Jim

Hi guys wondering if anyone has replaced the syncro on 1-2 on an r380. I might try an oil change first, as just bought disco, gear box works sweet except 1st to 2nd shift crunches, shame on an otherwise great gearbox. I have never done any internal gearbox work before but you have to start...

Wanted Grey 200tdi disco dashboard, instrument cluster trim, heater control trim, centre console, orriginal grey steering wheel. £££ notes ready. Call jim on 004745804945 or email [email protected]

Hi so I am having trouble diagnosing a problem that has rescently began to appear. As the snow has melted on teh roads I have noticed that I appear to be getting a violent feedback on the steering wheel when I go over some potholes whilst cornering. It seams to be you feel the bump (which is...

Hi I've just bought a arb locking diff off ebay. I have a single arb diff and compressor set up allready. I need to buy the solenoid and switch ect to run my new diff on the front. Does anyone know if you can use the ashcroft components? They are way cheaper then arb, the arb solenoid is £80...

Hi I have a couple of chassis related questions. Firstly I am considering replacing at some stage my chassis. I would like to get a galv unit. However I cannot find any new d1 galv chassis. I am aware I could by a used one and dip it but in Norway where I live you are not alloud to swap chassis...

Hi I just swaped my transmission for the later R380 and transfer. Was really worthwhile the annoying "clunk" when chaning gear has now gone, and the gearbox shifts way better. I allways suspected the clunk was the output shaft, so to check I jsut seperated the gearbox and transfer. Regards this...

Hi, does anyone know how to acurately adjust the panhard rod. I put longer springs on so also fitted an adjustable pan hard rod. I cant think of a way to acuratly adjust it, I've just been eyeing up the wheel and axle position trying to get it centre. Is there any better way to do this? Thanks Jim

Hi, quick question does anyone know if the LT230(transfer) is the same/ transferable between LT77 and R380. I notice the shift levers are slightly different but very simaler. Thanks Jim

Hi I need to correct the speedo reading to have my larger 235/85.16 tyres approved on my disco 1. As standard the disco is prepped with 29" tyres the afore mentioned is 32". I know you have to change the speedo drive gear to get an acurate reading. Does anyone know which colour or number of...

Hi all want peoples opinions. Just doing a gearbox swap, changing the LT77 to R380. When I was swapping the gearbox mounts removed the r380's twin mounts and replaced with the single lt77 mount. The problem occured when I accidently wound one of the wrong bolts into the mounting, I had a choice...

Hi does anyone know if you can reverse a 300tdi dashboard to convert from RHD to LHD. I plan to get a 300tdi RHD and use the body to transplant to a LHD 200tdi. Wondering if as well as the body what I can use from the interior as the later is favourable but not essential. Cheers jim

Hi Guys wondering about some possiblities. I'm considering buying a new body/parts car for my venerable friend. The body is aging so would be nice to fond one in good shape. I currently have a 200tdi disco, I think its no problem to put 3 or 5 door 200 or 300tdi body on the chassis, but what...

I'm wondering what people think about propshaft spacers. I am aware they are to alleviate binding of the yokes on the propshaft when a lift is fitted. Which propshaft do people usually put them on both? I have a 2" lifted suspension set up. I have had it for a year and have not knowingly had any...

Hi Guys I want to again draw upon the amazing knowledge that this forum brings together. I am doing a front axle rebuild I have a 10 spline, axle on a 92 200tdi disco 1 LHD, I wish to replace with a 24 spline 300tdi disco 1 axle from a RHD car. Obviously I will have to use the lhd swival pin...

Hi Guys, looking for some opinions I rescently bought a used assembled locking arb 10 spline diff, to put in my 200tdi. The guy said he had used it on a RRC so it would fit straight onto my disco no worries. Well I took mine off mounted this one, set the locker up, all worked fine. No noticeable...

Hi I am mounting an anti roll bar on my disco 1. I have the arb but unfortunately my disco does not have the chassis mounts, so I have fabbed a set to weld on, but am unsure of the exact location. Could anyone please measure the location for me (obviously they are next to the fuel tank behind...

Hi I need to replace a couple of brake hoses, I am using +4" goodridge hoses, does nayone know where I can buy thease individually as I dont need to replace all 5. Thanks Jim