Jamesmartin, I don't know if this helps you understand what I mean, the collar in the middle has broken, but the new one will not go on the eye/spring end as it does not fit over the ball joint, so I have to split the lever in two and insert the other end Tom

I have removed the old one, just like that, but the new one can't go on the same way it has to be fitted from the top of the lever (gear knob end) but to do that I need to remove the 'fat' part of the gear lever

I've got the lever out, but the plastic collar won't fit over the ball joint in way it's meant to sit, so you have to do it from the top of the lever but that fat bit is in the way'

I have removed, stripped, greased the diff lock lever unit, my problem is the actual gear lever has a ball joint type that meets with the cross shaft, the plastic collar that surrounds the ball joint has perished, I have a new one but I have to separate the lever in two, there is a fat part of...

it does clog the manifold something ridiculous, didnt fancy all that going into the engine, so I removed it aswell, cant say it has done anything to the MPG though.

nice :)

:lol::lol:

sounds like a fueling problem..... also have you checked if the small plastic pipe is connected to the turbo

:rofl:same here!

fracture/split in the exspansion tank? .......just realised there are qutie a few pages to this thread........

wow.

lol, well im moving out to chalfont soon, but still not far

Cheers for the advice guys

lol :lol::lol:

This is a VERY newbie question, but if I were to turn up at somewhere like silverdale, for begginners like me, who have little practical offroad experience, how does it work? are there different routes etc depending on experience? it seem quite daunting.

lol to be honest, its worked out as a good reference point, as to when I replaced things last, water pump, cambelt etc, as I forget to write things down......but also so he doesnt steal anything...

Hi all, Im new to this forum, im 25 and this is my first landy, 97' discovery 300 tdi, I'll give you a short story how Its in my possesion, my dad bought this car brand new in 1997, driven it pretty much everyday for 15 years, (139,000 miles) no expense spared, kept all receipts etc etc...

Really helpful write up, thanks.

I appreciate the advice buddy, thanks again

Thanks mate