I plan on dropping the oil tomorrow and replacing it or should I check compression and rocker movement first? Will have to get a garage to do it as i'm at uni and have barely any tools. Any other things I could test?

Hi Chaps, Idiot me hit a ford too fast yesterday and stalled the 300tdi (disco) half way across. I left it overnight and got it going this morning after removing the glow plugs and intercooler hose and turning it over and over and over etc. A lot of water came out - i changed the fuel...

Where abouts are you in Hampshire chap?

Well thats 3 to 1 so slightly more encouraging than I'd have thought. What would be on your list for spares Paul?

Hey all, So I recently acquired my first Landy. A stereotypical slightly rusty and slightly neglected 1996 300tdi Discovery 1. So my summer break from university is currently lacking adventure and having serviced her myself, and booked her in for a cambelt change i feel ready for a wee...

Hey Guys, From Oxfordshire but studying in Cirencester until exams are finished in June and then I can get tinkering

Hi Guys! Another newbie here. Seems to be a lot in the new section! I've recently bought myself a '96 300tdi Discovery 1 and plan to use it for towing mainly and having some fun with it when time allows. I have access to a garage (and hopefully the mechanic!) to use in my own time but am a...