They are very simple to do, just take your time once the hole is in and tapped its on the home straight!!!!!

Got the same on my 90!! Prop shaft uj's, had the exact same problem on my discovery and there was such a small amount of play in the joints I thought it couldn't be. It was and surprised me how much vibration was caused. As you say do the checks with both props off

I give mine a good soaking in spray oil every now and again. It seems to keep the moisture out and help a little.

I fitted the spring to my 04 td5, it did make a noticeable improvement!! It was a doddle to fit, press the bushes in, pedal pressed all the way to the floor and pop the spring in!!!!!

The bill was £900

It's only when cold and is bad when its revved. The best way to pull away is using the anti stall trying to let the clutch out quick but not touch the accelerator. It's a local garage but too much time has elapsed.

Just checked the paperwork and the crank bearing was seized, new bearings dmf and clutch were fitted and new oil.

I'm not sure what make they used but was told it was a dmf!! Does it sound like they cut corners and used a solid?

I bought a td5 defender a few months back, it had a new clutch and fly wheel 4-5k previous to me buying. I have noticed a judder on take up over the past few weeks is this normal? The damp seems to affect it too, once it's nice and hot it's fine.

Thanks for the welcome!! Does that mean I can now go and ask what are the biggest tyres I can fit?

I have been watching from afar for a few years now so thought it was time to join!! I took the plunge 3-4 years ago and bought a td5 discovery, the chap I purchased it from laughed and said its a hobby not a mode of transport boy he was right!!!!! With the knowledge on here I'm pretty sure I...