Bit late to reply to this but, my 1996 diesel auto does the same thing. Always has. A high pitched whine that comes and goes ay higher speeds as you apply power. Its from the transfer case and I was told by the dealer that its normal. I have never had any problems. I live with it, as it only...

I needed to change it because the boot had been perished for some time and much grit was inside, and I try to fix things before they actually fail. Went to a local garage this morning, and they got the old one out with a few strong whacks but it was even more difficult getting the new one in...

Re: The Disco 1: I have a 1995/96 auto diesel. Question: Does anyone know if there is wiring already inside the D1 doors ready for connecting up the lights ? or does one have to wire all the way back to the main wiring loom in the dash somewhere to pick up the timed inside courtesy lights ?

Thanks Gents. Nowadays, as a pen pusher it took me about 2 hours to split the nut. Due to my damaging some of the threads I could not get it off easily because the tapered shaft was spinning and no way to hold onto it easily. Eventually got the assembly out. I was lucky that the tapered...

Thanks. In Sydney its now 7:00pm Friday 27th (yes , I'm a bit late with my Merry Christmas).

Thanks very much every one. I am replacing the whole joint with an adjustable one, so damage to the thread was not an issue (other than just making it harder for me to get the nut off). I have to admit, I always thought the idea with the cold chisel was to try and rotate the nut. Now I know...

After reviewing Busterbus's excellent posting titled 'Á-Frame balljoint renewal', and after reading the replys to my earlier enquiry on this topic, I though I'd give it a go on my Discovery 1. I cleaned up and sprayed the nut threads with a penetrating product for about a week and more...

In Australia, the Cooper Tyres importer adds more than a 100% markup on profit. Eg: an AT3 245/70R16 LT rated tyre costs $315 here, but only $115 in the USA. I have observed prices in England some where in the middle. Does anyone know of a dealer who will freight to Australia?

Actually I do have another question: Does anyone know if there is any real difference between a joint for say 22 pounds and a joint for say 70 pounds ? Are they all similar in quality or just different prices ? Then I wonder if the adjustable ones are worth the extra ? I only drive locally on...

Ok thanks for the advice guys. No rust on mine. You are right, I probably will replace the whole joint. They seem to average about Aus $70 by time I include freight from UK. I might get an adjustable one even!

Hello, My Disco 1996 300tdi A-frame ball joint seems ok but I just noticed that the boot is split in many places. Does anyone know if it is possible to easily replace the boot and if so how to do it ? I can buy the boot separate, so I assume its replaceable ? But I don't want to have to...

Mine appears to only be leaking from around the top adjustment screw only. I simply loosened off the lock nut a few turns, cleaned around it, and applied liquid thread sealant (the same product the plumbers use in lieu of thread tape). Tightened the nut back up (ensuring that the screw position...

Thanks Guys. I'll have a look.

My 1995 tdi runs great, except occasionally it just dies for no obvious reason (only at low revs so far). No problems at full revs (so far) but I am worried it will die one day at a very inopportune time. It can be fine for say 6 months, then one day it just dies with no warning. Lately it has...

The later models had plastic wheel arch extenders as standard. Does anyone know if they will fit a 1995 5 door?

Hello, My 1995 tdi runs great, except occasionally it just dies. Only at low revs so far. It can be fine for say 6 months, then just dies with no warning. Lately it has been doing it more often, maybe every 2nd month? No misfire, no smoke, no warning. I then spend about 10 minutes trying to...

The 'Rolltrak' 4361 roller has an M6 thread. I re-installed the two modified top rollers today after my thumb incident. Word of advice, hold the roller with a pair of plyers not your fingers. Greased everything with clear silcone grease (Molykote 111 by Dow Corning) the best. I only changed...

Mines a 1995 300tdi. The front side door outer handles would need a wrench to get them to release (inside worked fine). I found the adjusting clip mentioned above, but instead of adjusting it, I sprayed it and around it with WD40. Now the outer latch works fine. I might adjust them a bit anyway...

Hi, Yes I tried also to buy from him but no response. Last I heard, his son was going to produce the solid and the clip-on version. No response to my emails so I did the following, today. I went to the local Bunnings (hardware store in Australia) and bought the model 4361 ball bearing rollers...

Hello. This has happened to me twice. The cheap nylon rollers that slide along the channel guides break up after time. They are riveted on, so they want you to replace the entire regulator mechanism. I managed to find a close replacement for the roller a few years back for my rear window, and...