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They are saying the Disco need a new Gearbox. I tried to selct 4WD at the time but it wouldn't select. The cover we purchased was the full, Comprehensive, if you like but remember that what you are buying is not an insurance policy apparently. bigmart

They are not offering any kind of financial reparation. In fact they are threatening to charge a storage fee if I don't agree to destruction of the vehicle or pay 600 Euro's plus tax for repatriation. bigmart!

Went to Germany a couple of weeks ago in my Son's 300TDI Discovery. Because it was fairly old we contacred the RAC where we are already members & upgraded our membership for full European cover for the duration of the trip. The Disco threw a front Propshaft on the Belgian Autbahn. Contacted the...

I think your right about the gearbox but it'll have to wait for a while cos I've had too many toys lately. I have seen company's offering rebuild kits at reasonable prices. What do you think of the practicality of doing it myself? I am pretty good with mechanics, Happy to rebuild engines & the...

Yes Ive been havin fun cos the connections & relays are past their best, I have quite a lot in common with this old girl, I seem to have got most things working now. the indicators can be a little awkward but are functioning at the moment. I've got to get the horn working & the speedo has given...

I'm tryin to sort out the electrics. They seem a little temperamental to say the least. I have got to check out the drive train to make sure the 4wd & FWH are working. Its a bit like being addicted I just take it one day at a time. Once I am a little more confident maybe I'll risk an...

Ah I'm a bit slow but now I get the Donut City reference. As I live quite near Basings-Toke I get the likeness although there are many worse places. Have you been to Bracknell or Swindon? Thanks for the welcome everyone. I am still learning my way with this machine. Ran out of Petrol today...

Where on earth is Donut City. Is it totally populated by Police?

I'm in Norf Ampshire too but I'm not sure the Lightweight is interesting just in need of loads of work.

Hi everyone, Just thought I'd introduce myself. I'm bigmart (cos I'm big around the belly) & I live in darkest Hampshire. I've just aquired an old, tatty, 1979 Lightweight series III with a V8 under the hood. Terrifying to drive but loads of fun. There will be loads of requests for help...