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    Broken down already !!!!

    Top it up with oil & recheck leaking pipe whilst on 'tickover'. Replace the pipe ,if that is the main cause of the leak; the hose end may have split... Check coolant level & temperature gauge,on tickover temp gauge takes ages to move. Or if an AA member or similar give them a call...
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    10 year old airbags

    the airbag in my audi a6 is 14 years old,the door label says replace at 15 years & i thought airbags would have a similar shelf life...
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    Engine Side Breather

    It's only one bolt.Don't know the head size though. Check the 'o' ring on the canister mine was leaking...
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    slows down up hill

    Found the same when towin the 'van (although mines a maunual) Changed the injectors approx £150-00 Problem resolved.
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    Bad Vibrations

    Check rubber donut coupling on rear driveshaft.They split with age
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    Discovery 300tdi blue smoke running erratically

    Does the engine rev freely,if not is belt timing correct?
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    whining under bonnet

    Drive belt tensioner's whine ;in neutral,covered before on this forum. New bearing kit sold on eBAY...
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    Power Steering hose burst

    Airlock perhaps...
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    Power Steering hose burst

    Its possible the pipe was fatigued with age & any movement when fitting the 'o' ring may have assisted failure.
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    diesel leack

    Are you sure the two oil pipes are not leaking,run the engine & check along their full length.Mine split at 178 000 miles
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    High mileage

    Just read an an article in 'car mechanics' with a high mileage van... What is high mileage for a Disco,mines @ 186k but I guess 250k+ is possible without major replacements ?
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    Green lanes near Coventry

    Its only a mile or so long ... between Ufton Hill (White Hart Pub) & Bascote Near Southam,Warwickshire
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    Water Temp Gauge Problem

    Airlock in radiator perhaps.Theres an inspection cap on the 300 not sure on the 200. I removed the cap & squeezed the hoses & changed the thermostat aswell...
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    clutch question

    Had my clutch replaced 2 months ago;300tdi. Was shown the old one but have n't noticed any real difference. I guess at high mileage 186k the flywheel has grooves so maybe the clutch friction plate needs to 'bed in'
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    timing belt questions

    Hi Timing belt tensioner is advisable. Alternator drive belt,possible water pump & alternator drive belt tensioner bearing (if it's squalking)
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    Leaning Landy!!

    The front springs are unequal lenghts,or the ones I fitted were... 2 different part no.s
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    Loose tappet

    After adjusting the tappets,noticed no.6 tappet locknut would not tighten. Don't want to remove head to remove tappet,am thinking of an additional locknut or lock wire. Anyone had similar experience.
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    What's going on with my gearbox...

    I had 1st -2nd gear change problem on 300tdi. Changed to Difflock evo2 ,18000 miles later no issues at all.
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    This could be the end

    Have used British Remould tyres (when times were hard!) some people dont rate them, but paid £29 +VAT last time each.Shop around for fitting.
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    Discovery window seals

    The manufacturers use a string tool fitted to the seal inner lip after soap is applied & then pulled put carefully so that the seal lip fits over the window frame. Not sure if Draper or similar sell the string tool,try trade counters...