Thanks for the replies guys, as I said a bike rack with my bike and the two kids' bikes isn't going to be too much of a challenge. One going on e-bay split new LR part £140 so I'm off... Cheers

Hi everybody. I've been doing a bit of research into tow bars for my 2006 Disco-3 TDV6. I've examined the back of the vehicle and it has the usual removable plastic cover, two electrical sockets, and the rectangular aperture for fitting a removable bar. Unfortunately the bar was not with the...

I am tempted to get the bonnet off tonight and start dismantling. Funny how these things spread... I see the oil cooler and pipes are both totally manky, could probably pop them off at the same time... So I'd be looking at 2 inner wings, two light boxes, oil cooler, pipes and the bits in between...

Really? How bad do they get???? LOL

Guys Anyone got any experience of ABS Plastic wings instead of steel? At £45 a pop they are a bit cheaper, and probably pretty easy to cut and trim? Front Wing Skin RH with exposed hinges - ABS Plastic I'm thinking about trying one out... Jock

Cheers Stu, these are cheaper than the YRM ones, but I've read recommendations on YRM quite a few times: Range Rover Classic Headlamp Unit n/s - YRM Metal Solutions Asked my local Land Rover man for a quote if I strip it and leave the cutting and welding to him... will see what the damage...

Got the bumper and front end off at the weekend so I could get in at the boxes and mounts properly. Pictures are attached. As you can see, both boxes are pretty knackered, but the N/S is completely gone and the chassis mount is holed and it's rotten underneath too. Right, sorry for being a...

Well I now realise that is a rear x-member, I got a bit of over enthusiasm there. But they do the front mounts too, so I will call them and price up some new mounts and rubbers.

The power of searching... Found the following at YRM Metal Solutions. Check out this baby! A whole fabricated cross-member including chassis mounts: Range Rover Classic Rear Cross Member - YRM Metal Solutions I reckon I can get my welding man to cut out the whole original, and weld in this...

Thanks Stutab, I'm just off the M40 up by High Wycombe so you're not far away from me. Might take you up on that, how much would you be looking for. I sort of think if she's going to be a long term project why not go the whole hog and do an inner wing and light box both sides... The bit I'm...

Hi Stutab That bit does worry me a wee bit. The floor of the battery box has parted from the chassis for a couple of inches, but didn't cause MOT fail. Will scrub up and see if I maybe need to weld in a new plate for the battery. Chassis and boot are all surprisingly clean, only the front...

Hello Guys As mentioned in a previous post, I have now landed my '89 Classic Range Rover. Bought on e-bay, when I turned up the guy was totally reasonable and even offered no deal if I wasn't happy with it. But it was exactly as described. She has 90k (as of this morning) all MOTs and a shed...

Mate, I'm surprised. I've been looking for a couple of months, trawling Fleabay and Autotrader every weekend, was losing hope. I can't believe it's 90k. Spoke to seller on phone, chap's had it four years, and swears that she is rust-free underneath. Came clean on a few niggles (passenger...

I sold my class 3.9EFI about a year ago, and have missed it ever since. So much so that today, I gave in and bought this beauty. 1989 - so simples to work on no? With 90k genuine miles. All receipts and nearly all MOTs. They guy has had it 4 years and put a few nice bits on it: 3 degree...

I really don't know what to say about that car, but your bodyshop skills are impressive to say the least. Very well done.

Did a bit of research and apparently yes the 3.5 is the only "bombproof" as it is the original 88.9mm bore. The 3.9 and every after it has the larger 94mm bore which causes the liner problem. Most frequent on the 4.6 as the stock fuel mapping delivered a weaker mix at low revs leading to higher...

Thanks Dave, good words. Sensors look fine, but are dirty. Original units, so replacement a good idea anyway. I note your comment re the battery, so after I've found my bl**dy radio code will do that, remove sensors, examine and clean. I am 99% sure that it is a faulty sensor, since the counts...

Okay just read that over-inflation can burst bags. Heading out now to manually lower ASAP. Jock

I am about to search the forums on this so please don't flame me, but would like to know if urgent action is needed. My '03 Disco 2 is sitting with it's RH rear right up in the air and the SLS warning light on Amber. The suspension looks at full height to me and I can hear the compressor...

Thanks for that. I just got some "dismantling lubricant" from local shop and a copper hammer. 10min soak and they came off in 1 minute. Sorry for the fanny question. However, I've found the calipers in a bit of a mess. The rubber boot on two of the sliders has clearly been off for some time and...