1. leekegs

    Urgent!!

    hello use two M5 capheads with some PTFE wrapped around the thread ( clockwise) and seal it with a good multi sealent ( loctite etc ):confused:
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    Disco 200tdi timing cover

    use chemical metal or one off the breakers in back of LRO
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    Disco 200 boost increase...

    :) Hello I get around 27mpg with mud terrains on I used to get 32mpg with pereli scorpions which is good in my book for the increase in power=fun
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    Disco 200 boost increase...

    Evening I have increased the fueling, increased the boost and fitted a straight through centre pipe and my 200tdi ****es all over a mates who paid £300 for his intercooler. If you do want to go for a bigger intercooler take a trip to your local breakers and see if they have any SUPRA/GTO ones my...
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    Keep or scrap

    freelander and gay jeep ? says it all
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    Keep or scrap

    Keep it. plate the back and use it solely off road for a while then break it.:)
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    arb removal

    it shouldn't fail mot but the extra articulation you get is not worth the arse clenching moments you encounter when cornering at speed. Fit a set of good shox like pro-comp keep the arb and it will go pretty much everywhere. Myself and a few mates have been down this road and the shox make the...
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    300tdi Boost pressure?

    Morning. Give your intercooler a good clean out with parafin/kerosene or similar. cheers leekegs
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    Pre-2000 Discovery

    Hello Mate I own a 15 year old 200tdi and it has never let me down don't think because it is "new" it is in good condition, condition is everything do your research before jumping in and be prepared to walk away lots of times before you find a good un.check under boot floor carpet, all chassis...
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    discs and pads renewal

    you need to remove the stub axles but the job is simple just take yer time
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    New Owner- Not going so well- Few Questions

    change the air filter and fuel filter and see if the smoking clears before you spend money getting someone to look at it and throw some redex init. cheers leekegs
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    Heater

    If you check my pictures( don't know how to do a link) I have a few pictures of the dash removed/heater etc exposed if you have aircon check one of the two fans for aircon has not shorted leaving all dead but it should only take two hours max to replace complete blower unit I paid £40 for s/hand...
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    Is the Discovery a 'Proper' Land Rover?

    yep its proper:)
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    Insa turbo???

    I use insa turbo dakars I have done over 8000miles and they are still excellent off road and on road they are noisy but suprisingly good i definately recommend em :)
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    starting problems

    hello to check the flow/return pipes lift up boot carpet and sound proofing and the inspection plate is in the centre near the back. The solenoid is at the back of the pump with a wire coming off it ( also makes a cheap imobilser if you remove wire car wont start) it is easy to remove and...
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    starting problems

    Hello youre right a good 200tdi doesn't need to use glow plugs check the flow/return pipes on top of your tank under the boot floor these little ****s rust and get small pin holes which pull in air causing your symptoms if they are good grease them up so they wont cause hassle down the line...
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    Maximum

    3.5 ton braked legally but **** loads in low lorrys etc try it if it breaks thats probably a little heavy:D the gearbox may get knackered but it wont implode unless your at the bottom of atlantic
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    235/70/16 tyres

    Hello Mate I get my tyres from MJB at Newquay ( on industrial estate opp MACkY D'S) I have just fitted some insa turbo dakars which are amazing and only £55 each fitted.
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    Disco Vs Range Rover Vogue

    Hello The discovery uses the range rover chassis and running gear and there are a lot more petrol rangies ( V8) and more Tdi Discovery's but you also get turboD rangies that have the vm diesel engine the rangie will in general have a lot more electrickery controlling just about everything...
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    Loose Steering

    Hello Check the large nut on the drop arm it's 35 or 36mm also check the knuckles and the clamp just before the shaft goes into the bulkhead and perhaps the most obvious steering fluid it could also be a fooked steering damper. Leekegs