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  1. jackstringer

    SLS & Off road lights on dash and not starting

    Well what happened was. Filled Discovery TD5 Auto up with fresh Diesel. Paid then got into the landy and went to start the engine caught then immediately stalled. So off with the ignition and on again. This time it just wouldn't start. The starter motor is turning nicely but its just not...
  2. jackstringer

    OBD-II over Wi-Fi

    I assume LR made the Disco OBD compliant. Has anyone had a play with this kit? WiFi OBD-II Car Diagnostics Tool for Apple iPad iPhone iPod Touc WiFi OBD-II Car Diagnostics Tool for Apple iPad iPhone iPod Touch [HM003] - $78.00 : Obdiitools, China on-board diagnostic tools center I am a sad git...
  3. jackstringer

    Disco II Air suspension – the definitive guide!

    Originally Posted by battenberg Disco II Air suspension – the definitive guide! It's about time someone put all this into one place... so here it is! All you will ever need to know about Air Suspension. Simply put, the air suspension on the disco II consists of a couple of balloons at each...
  4. jackstringer

    I Fitted My Spot Lights

    I was going to write another HowTo but changed my mind as I know the electrical types will get all in a tis about my wiring skills. I went to the shop to find some 100w H3 bulbs but they had none in stock so I have 130w instead. The lights are the biggest I could find in a local shop (I like...
  5. jackstringer

    Extra Earth to Engine

    The other day before leaving for work I got into the disco and tried to start it but all I got was click. Starter would not turn over. Tried locking unlocking doors, releasing handbrake, moving into and out of gear. After 3mins I gave up and borrowed another car. I assumed it was battery as it...
  6. jackstringer

    Locking wheel nuts

    I am intrigued with the use of the Landrover Locking wheel nuts. Do they prevent wheels being stolen? If they are out there to get at your wheels/tyres then they are likely to have a set of the sockets to undo most of the Landrover wheel nuts. So would it be advisable to replace with a after...
  7. jackstringer

    Leaking Fuel Pressure Regulator - the extra pipe.

    Well mine is leaking but not much yet so I have time. As I have the newer of the TD5 engines I have an extra pipe that goes forwards to the front of the engine. Well how do you remove it wile not having to do too much work. ATM it looks like a pig of a job so it can wait till spring. I can't...
  8. jackstringer

    Fitting EGR Blanking Plate on a TD5 without removing EGR

    First HowTo so be gentle. The EGR Valve lets exhaust gasses back into the inlet. This was done to keep some EU regulation about emissions happy. But the cost is that power and efficiency is reduced. So plenty of TD5 engine owners blank of the EGR. Now I wanted to have the option of getting my...
  9. jackstringer

    New HowTo Guides

    I see we now have a new How To Guides section. I am keen in writing a few for my Discovery 2 Facelift. So what are the common HowTo that are asked for? Headlight Bulb Replacement Oil Filters Change Pad Replacing I am going to fit some spot lights to my truck once the weather is nice. I did...
  10. jackstringer

    Folding Mirrors on Door Locking

    I would like to have the mirrors fold in when I lock the doors with the keyfob. I have had my mirrors hit several times over the past few weeks by cars and pedestrians(pub nearby).
  11. jackstringer

    EGR blanking plate, removing vacume pipes.

    Well I have fitted the EGR blanking plate to a facelift TD5 Discovery (2003). I noticed that there are a few vacum pipes on the EGR unit. Do I need to blank these off? To prevent the EGR from opening and from the EGR closing the air intake. I have taken plenty of pictures of my work so far and...
  12. jackstringer

    3 Amigos but only while parking

    I have now fixed the power-steering pump which was leaking, but I had to replace the belt as a clever PO fitted one that was 1cm too small so it was a PITA to fit and ended up de-laminating. Now a new problem has presented itself. When I reverse park into a space at work I get the Three Amigos...
  13. jackstringer

    Steering Pump on ACE/Facelift Disco TD5

    Well I just did a introduce myself bit over in the other area. My 2003 TD5 Disco has a bit of an issue with loosing a fair bit of steering fluid. Looks like a leak near the pump. Its not from the steering box though as that has been replaced, 3 attempts from the dealer as he said all it needed...
  14. jackstringer

    Somerset Disco

    Well I am new to to forum, as I need some help. Will post that in the relevant section. But for now I will introduce my LR. Well its a Dec '03 TD5 Facelift Disco Auto. Its done a few miles, got it with 17k and now it has 22k. Had it since April and its a fun toy if just a little thirsty. I have...
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