• discool
    discool replied to the thread Disco 2 Headlamp security.
    Metal cable ties .. will do the job 😊
    Yesterday at 22:37
  • discool
    discool reacted to Hicap phill's post in the thread Disco 2 Headlamp security with Like Like.
    Can you fix any thing to zip tie /metal strap these under the bonnet.
    Yesterday at 22:36
  • discool
    discool replied to the thread Disco 2 Headlamp security.
    Now days you can have locking wheel nuts, for me that since 1976.šŸ˜€
    Yesterday at 22:35
  • discool
    discool replied to the thread Help.. stuck in superlock alarm.
    So what is it an alarm/immobiliser issue or super locking issue, if the latter then you in trouble as non of the doors can be opened from outside or inside without using a functioning remote.
    Yesterday at 22:30
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    discool replied to the thread LR Factory tours..
    I’ve only done one factory tour, although not recently and that was at Ford’s factory at Dagenham, so, starting with an Intro presentation then on to the engine building line, then on to the spray shop and then to the assembly line. 55 minutes...
    Yesterday at 22:22
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    discool replied to the thread Disco 1 my discovery 1 (1995) 2.0 mpi ticking noise...
    My 3.5 RR had a similar sound at 100K miles which was instantly diagnosed as a worn camshaft by the LR dealer which was replaced by them. Maybe it would be worthwhile if it is a cam issue to replace both, which I believe you engine has two.
    Yesterday at 21:59
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    discool reacted to BIGrabbit100's post in the thread Belt adjuster help with Like Like.
    Thanks for replying discool, that's probably the one as the pulley is a bolt. Thankyou so very much. It's just the squeaky sound is possible from there and I have grey grease coming out. Thankyou for helping.
    Thursday at 21:01
  • discool
    discool replied to the thread Disco 2 cruise control not working.
    Your D3 must be different ā˜¹ļø if set, the cruise control will disengage if the brake or clutch pedal is pressed.
    Thursday at 11:32
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    discool replied to the thread Belt adjuster help.
    I don’t know ā˜¹ļø but if thats that what LR call auxiliary drive belt tensioner securing nut, then its 45Nm.
    Monday at 17:59
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    discool replied to the thread Connect immobiliser to central locking.
    8 The Thatcham security grade of the existing security system will tell you if the vehicle was fitted with an immobiliser system when it left the factory (Google Thatcham) And It will depend on the the immobiliser is active or passive, if...
    Monday at 16:44
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    discool reacted to RBy's post in the thread Mechanics in London / London Area with Like Like.
    Thats very kind of you to let us know - thank you :) This is a good forum, nice bunch :)
    Jun 6, 2025
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    discool replied to the thread Mechanics in London / London Area.
    Don’t hold you breath for a reply, Tim hasn’t been seen on the forum for Jan 31 2023, its always worth checking with old threads to see if a person is still about.
    Jun 5, 2025
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    discool replied to the thread 3.5 V8 COOLANT LOSS - HELP PEASE!!.
    Certainly a few clues of an HG failure being mentioned šŸ¤”
    May 27, 2025
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    discool replied to the thread Disco 1 Steering fluid cap vent?.
    Its definitely not a vent it cap, so has been modified, looks like its a 20mm hole so per have they intended fitting a sensor. The vent to stop a vacuum will be either a 5mm hole on the side or the cap is manufactured to include a vent...
    May 27, 2025
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    discool replied to the thread Discovery Sport Boot / tailgate.
    I assume the tailgate was functioning 100% before. So whoever did the work in replacing the tailgate would have left some pencil marks to aid realignment when fitting the replacement, something similar to bonnet and side doors removal and...
    May 23, 2025
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    discool reacted to Dippypud's post in the thread Driving Mode Selection (Flashing with Like Like.
    Have you read the Handbook ?
    May 19, 2025
  • discool
    discool replied to the thread Driving Mode Selection (Flashing.
    As already mentioned you will find the info in the owners handbook. Whit most modern cars theres two handbook, basic and the full on version which u have to download from LR via their app. Then look for the chapter ā€˜driving modes. Not a disco I...
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    May 17, 2025
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    discool reacted to goldeneye243's post in the thread Driving Mode Selection (Flashing with Like Like.
    I should have mentioned - it is a discovery sport. I didn't see a separate forum...
    May 17, 2025
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    discool replied to the thread Other what have u done on ur disco today.
    SOLD. Sold it after 26.5 years of ownership, it was just a replacement for my rusty 10 year old car RR, I didn’t need the disco after the first 2 year, the job I had for it landscape my new garden was now finished, but kept the disco as it as it...
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    May 11, 2025
  • discool
    discool replied to the thread Disco 2 Engine cuts out randomly..
    Not normal D2 V8 UK spec engine then. Here in the U K we have a D2 with a Thor 3947 engine, which is so call by Land Rover a 4.0 litre D2, a different engine to D1 but the same CC as a D1 V8, which is called a 3.9. So where in the World are you?
    May 9, 2025
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    discool replied to the thread Swivel Grease Change - LR Discovery 1 300tdi 97.
    I’m If you have grease in the steering swivels the you will have Teflon coated swivel balls, if the balls are chrome then they will have fill and drain plugs plus early swivels also had a level plug as fitted to my old RR 1987 so the oil could...
    May 6, 2025
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    discool replied to the thread Missing plug? Discovery 2 TD5.
    Now corrected😊
    May 4, 2025
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    discool reacted to Stanleysteamer's post in the thread Missing plug? Discovery 2 TD5 with Like Like.
    I think you mean "do NOT" but yes that sounds sound!
    May 4, 2025
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    discool replied to the thread Headlight adjuster.
    My quick search gives me a LR part number as STC778 Kit headlamp cover so possibly nothing to do with adjustment, anyway unfortunately they are obsolete.
    May 4, 2025
  • discool
    discool replied to the thread Missing plug? Discovery 2 TD5.
    Wading plugs are only fitted on vehicles going into water that having a timing belt and/or a clutch, autos and/or a timing chain don’t need them.
    May 4, 2025
  • discool
    discool replied to the thread Full beam not working until cars run for 10 mins.
    I have explained what is dim-dip and how it functions already.
    May 1, 2025
  • discool
    discool replied to the thread Full beam not working until cars run for 10 mins.
    šŸ¤” my 1987 RR wasn’t equipped with dim-dip nether was my TVR in 1985.
    May 1, 2025
  • discool
    discool replied to the thread Full beam not working until cars run for 10 mins.
    Yes, a resistor which is mounted at the rear of engine bay, just unplug it to remove the dim-dip function.
    May 1, 2025
  • discool
    discool replied to the thread Full beam not working until cars run for 10 mins.
    šŸ¤” Pink relay ? No such thing fitted to a D1 and the only item that dips the headlights with the side lights on is the lighting switch. With D1s dim-dip feature, when the side lamps are switch on the headlight dip beam is then on but in a dim...
    Apr 29, 2025
  • discool
    discool reacted to resto_d1's post in the thread Full beam not working until cars run for 10 mins with Like Like.
    It works again now so we will pretend it never happened
    Apr 26, 2025
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