Pretty sure the disco has a long bellhousing & input shaft & defender is short, so while the gearbox is the same the bellhousings are different. Also the disco transfer box has higher gearing than defender, not a major problem unless you do a lot of towing (especially heavy loads i.e. 1 1/2 ton...

Clean the contacts on the relay and give the socket a squirt of contact cleaner. If that doesn't work you need to start checking the wiring on the loom to make sure you have good contacts.

Have you had a cooling system pressure test done? Worth doing if you think you've got exhaust gass in the water. If it holds pressure you're probably ok. Also be aware that new 200tdi heads are no longer available I am led to believe and you can only really skim them once

Top coat is only ever as good as what's underneath it. It needs flatting back before you put top coat on.

It is possible you have a bit of transmission wind up. Jack one the wheels off the floor to release any wind up in the transmission.

^^^^^ My first port of call would be check suspension bushes all round and rear ball joint.

Cheers Stu, that's really helpful

Cheers Stu, will have to google and find some ;)

I like the cup holders, where did you get them from???

I wear a crash hat at all times to avoid this happening, having followed the H&S risk assessment to the letter. Also the risk assessment suggested not using the vehicle would massively reduce the risk of any collisions.:)

I would start with simple things first. Happens whether static or in drive so that rules out a few things ie props, prop joints and rest of drivetrain. I would be looking at engine and gearbox mounts first, have they got any play in them?

Cheers mate, much obliged

Thanks guys for your help. Being a returnee to Disco ownership can anyone point me in the direction of where to download RAVE??? Thanks

hi guys Have just got back into disco's and bought myself a 300tdi ES on a 95(N) plate. The SRS & ABS lights are on, how do I check them out. I have a decent OBD reader but not sure if there is an OBD socket on the car? Also looking to tweak the pump as its a bit flat when pulling away. All...

You need to take the door card etc off from inside the car then fiddle with the levees attached to the lock till it opens.

To be honest they are all pretty important bits in there mate!! Certainly looks like that's what the bits are, think you'll need a replacement diff mate

1 charge battery 2 start vehicle 3 check alternator is charging by measuring voltage across battery terminals while engine running. You should get 13-14 volts, anything under 12 volts suggests alternator is dead. Like any job you need to be methodical and eliminate the obvious/simple things first

If your battery light comes on and speedo & tachometer aren't working then it's quite likely your alternator is FUBAR.

2mm plate will be fine, like Chros said above, it's gotta be better than the hole that's there

Not to my knowledge......