Good news - I did as advised above and the engine started first time - no noise, no smoke and no water loss and the oil pressure light went out straight away. I know this does not rule out problems further down the line but it is a good start. I am going to remove the pump as advised and I...

Thanks for that Pat, I hope you are right. Will.

Hi folks, just to clarify - it is the ACE pump we are talking about and it was not leaking prior to failure. The garage did put the old belt back on because I did not ask for a new one :confused::confused: I accept that there is such a thing as coincidence but I am wondering if they have had...

Top tip - I will do just that. Thanks,Will :).

That is a good point - I had not considered that. Assuming there is no other damage that would get me mobile again. I will try some suppliers tomorrow and see if such a belt exists. Many thanks,Will :).

Well, the Disco is back home. I haven't looked into it thoroughly yet but I can see that the drive belt is snarled up around everything and the "ACE" pump has imploded leaving the pulley and spindle resting against the fan shroud. I am assuming the bearing has seized and the constant pressure...

Just had a call from the Wife - the car has broken down on the M62 again! She said it started to lose power - then she noticed the "red lights" were on and the temperature had shot up! She pulled over on to the hard shoulder and is waiting for the AA. I asked her to look under the bonnet and...

If it needs the solenoid kit from ebay - it is a doddle to fit. I ordered one got up Saturday morning and my 15 year old son had already fitted it ! Starter works a treat now!

Thanks for the clarification Charles - in that case there would be something wrong if the fuel filter did not get hot? Will.

Cheers Graham, makes sense actually when I think about it, Will.

I am not an expert by any stretch of the imagination but I have a 1999 TD5 ES with ACE. I would make sure the ACE system is in top condition before purchasing, I would want to see evidence of new pipes/seals etc and no leaks. My Disco is due its MOT and the ACE pipes look shot - expensive...

Hi, are you anywhere near Otley? My MOT is due soon and two of my pipes look a bit damp, all are rusty. Thanks,Will.

Thanks - hopefully they have learned not to swing on the spanner and this one will be ok?

Hi folks, the missus was towed home yesterday by the AA. The fault - a leaking fuel filter and stripped water trap - again :mad: This is the second filter and water trap in as many months. The garage has pointed to faulty parts and I know plastic threads are not the best in the world but...

Absolute ****er of a thread :D:D:D but more to be pitied than scolded :rolleyes: - fookin funny though :D- brightened my night up :hysterically_laughi Cast - take a bow - :5bhurray::5bhurray:

Hi Tony I am quite local to you, I have a Discovery TD5. I dont know if anyone has replied to your question below but I have been doing bodywork for a long time. The short answer is clean off all rust by whatever means is easiest, apply rust converter - there are loads of different types out...

Hi, can I ask who did your re map and where the rolling road is? Thanks,Will.

Hi, I am also on my first Discovery - 1999 TD5 ES with 143,000 miles.It is a beautiful machine and drives great but I would not dream of abusing it off road. Just because a vehicle has off road ability does not mean that it has to be used off road, I think this is where a lot of people go wrong...

You are in an unenviable situation my friend. The dealers stance and response in addressing your concerns do indeed seem to be reasonable, at least at this stage. This is a major factor in determining the outcome of any future legal action / claim. For example it is "reasonable" that you...

Happy days :5bparty:.