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Have a buddy with a RRS 2006 and he seldom uses the EBP he instead leaves vehicle in park , all in an effort to minimise wear and tear and servicing on the handbrake. Is he doing right ?

Do all Freelander models come with TC in years 05 and 06 ? Thanks

Hi Was considering buying a L322 td6 2004 . Are they much more troublesome and expensive to run than my 06 Disco 3 tdv6 ? The L322 considering it is old, with full service history , and 130k miles Opinions appreciated.

Hi , Can somebody explain how the central locking works please . I wish to operate central locking with key only . Its a 97 disco 300tdi I removed drivers door card and found no voltages on any of the 4 wires , but 12volts on two wires when the key is turned to open or close doors . Is it a...

Hi all , Needed to do work on front brakes today only to discover a gorilla had worked on them previously and rounded off the 13mm star MP heads using a vise grips or something , and I can 't remove them now. any good suggestions please ? Was thinking of welding something on to the bolts to...

Hi . Just wondering if someone could offer advice regarding an intermittent starting issue. If I stop my 97 disco 300tdi, and leave keys in ignition for a while, when I go to start up it won't crank just a red key light Immobiliser warning symbol . If I turn alarm on and off a several...

Hi guys, With all the recent wet weather I had a few close calls with skidding front left wheel sometimes locks up coming to lights and stops. I don't know if it's the tyres or brakes ? ? My tyres are half worn 15 km . Did some emergency stops on private lanes (testing) and I feel sometimes...

Hi all, Been experiencing problems with rear wiper, intermittent front ,rear window heater etc and pretty sure it's my mfu which is an amr5360 beige unit. The unit is expensive new and not common secondhand, however the earlier model mfu ie the black model is easily available to me ...

Hi all. I use my D1 for work with ladders on roof rack putting them on/off 4 or 5 times daily. I was thinking of going - 1" springs with 205 tyres, to make life easier with ladders and maybe improve handling as well. I know this goes against the grain for most of you people sorry ! Would...

Hi . Can anyone say when the r380 got the upgrade i.e. cross drilled mainshaft to prevent premature spline wear. Index number or year please. mine is a mid 95 car, no apparent backlash on mine yet at 125k miles Thanks

Have a 300tdi year 95 with 130k on clock, and planning a long trip next summer. Is it a good idea to do it around now as I hear a lot blow around 150k, mine runs fine so am I just asking for trouble or should I leave it .

Got vibration and bearing noise at 60mph . When removed front shaft its gone.Fitted new shaft and its there . Can anyone help me diagnose if its front diff , transfer front output bearing or something else ? Are there certain sounds tests etc. The front diff has very little backlash. but...

HI guys. Still chasing a very slight vibration and rumbling noise from under vehicle . It occurs at 55 to 60mph and loudest on inclines. If I dip the clutch its gone. Put transfer box in neutral its gone. Fitted new tyres recently , and new front prop (slight play)and a rear rubber universal...

Hi Folks, Trying to find results about heater fan slider switch . I am having intermittent on/off with position 4 , when I move it slightly, it works again. so i suspect its the switch contacts ? Is it correct that whole dash has to come out to fix or replace slider switch ? Thanks

Hi Guys, I do a few longish trailer towing trips a distance of 400 miles a few times each year with fifty sheep all up weight approx 3000kg . Do you think I ought to install an oil cooler for my r380 manual gearbox ? Its a nice smooth box and want to keep it so. Opinions appreciated thanks.

Hello , I hope someone can help with a minor although annoying noise from it appears front drivers corner of my D1. Only becomes apparent between 58- 60 mph checked by GPS which is unfortunately my cruising speed for my daily commute to work, if I increase speed to over 65 it disappears . Its a...

Evening friends. Recently spotted slight 1 mm gap on the top of my front window seal. and i am sorry i ever touched it now. I simply put a bead of silicone along the top and then ran a wet finger along it,and thought i had done a good repair. Only to find out three days later when i cast my...

Hope you dont mind this topic yet again. I have had three disco 1s 300tdi over last twelve years My first achieved about 30 mpg . Second pushed to get 28 , and current gets 35 and thats an average over 6 or so full tanks. All had EGR . de cat and fan removed. No apparent difference in...

Did my 300tdi timing belt today. All went fine , I tightened the 27mm dog nut to 80nm and then tried the extra 90 degree turn as per Mr Haynes , got it to about 60 degrees with 4ft extension bar but I chickened out as it felt I would do damage to threads or brake something.Should I leave it so...

Have a 300tdi and would like to fit a coolant level sensor in expansion tank. I believe the classic range rover had one and its suitable to fit to 300tdi expansion tank , does any know the part number ? or any information on this. Thanks