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    Gearbox lumpy and clunky

    Hi Guys, It’s my pride and joy, and in first class condition, lost count of the comments regarding its condition, checking it over each weekend helps, with the current climate, I am considering holding onto her, runs very smooth and no signs of wear, just thought I would enquire as to how to...
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    Gearbox lumpy and clunky

    Thanks for the information and posts, unfortunately I don’t have the experience to do it, brakes, timing belt, alternator, general servicing, is my limit, overhaul, out of the question, I use the vehicle regularly, so I don’t want to be without, so what’s the best option with regards cost and...
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    Gearbox lumpy and clunky

    I see and understand that, you absolutely right, it is an art and you do get to know how to work it, do you know if there is a fix for it? or is it a new box or at least a recon? Thanks Mike22
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    Gearbox lumpy and clunky

    My Discovery has been lumpy and clunky for the last 12 years, I believe this was a common problem with the early disco models, I have managed to live with it by engaging the clutch and accelerator at the right point reducing clunking, its still there, I am interested to know what actually caused...
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    Land rover repair mechanic

    Can anyone recommend a good ex land rover repair mechanic or mobile in the Warrington Cheshire area. Regards Mike22
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    Transfer box oil leak

    Hi Guys Thank you very much for the reply, I will give the landrover centre a call tomorrow and see if they have the kit to replace the failed seal. Once again thank you to all who contribute there knowledge and experience, whci of course helps us none mechanics and who have limited...
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    Transfer box oil leak

    Land rover owner Transfer box oil leak Hi guys I need some advice please, have had a show of oil on the floor of my garage, just got the car up on the ramps and to my surprise, I didn't find it at first? Then it started dripping out of the bottom of the brake drum, definitely transfer...
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    New Clutch any ideas?

    Hi biggeeeee Point taken, thats my thought with most things? dont fix it unless its broke, just thought having towed for a few years, it maybe time to replace it, ok, any pointerss to what to look for? Mike22
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    New Clutch any ideas?

    Hi Guys I own a Discovery 1 ES 1995, mileage 87,000 no problems with the clutch, just considering whether I should get it done and ask experienced members for advice, what cost etc. I have done most of the service and maintenance myself, its passed every MOT without any work required or any...
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    Disco 1995 v8 efi ES Drive Belt Renewal

    Hi Guys Thank for the advice, a jobe for the weekend while the weather holds? I am at 82k I think it should have been replaced sooner, that said I have only had to replace 3 batteries and 3 alternators, and 1 set of tyres with 5mm still on the tread at 60k, so I think I have been lucky so...
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    Disco 1995 v8 efi ES Drive Belt Renewal

    Hi Guys some advice please on changing my drive belt, just noticed this weekend it's showing cracking accross the belt teeth? Just some credible advice on how to change it and the procedure involved. Any advice would be appreciated as always. Thanks Guys mike22
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    Bumper rubbing strip removal

    Hi Thank you for the reply, I will have a look over the weekend, I can probably get spares from LR Supermarket, I'm in Warrington, it's only up the road, that's a great help as I can now make a start on it. I am ever so obliged for that, because I was not sure it came off, tread plate...
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    Bumper rubbing strip removal

    Hi there is a black hard plastic plate with large dimple effect on the rear bumper just below the tailgate door handle, I presume it is there to protect the bumper if you stand on it when loading the roof? Or getting things in and out of the boot. I don't know the correct name for it...
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    Bumper rubbing strip removal

    Hi Guys Can a member tell me if the black rubbing strip on the top of my bumper be removed? Only I have some rust that I want to remove this spring. My vehicle is a Discovery ES 1995. As usual any advice regarding removing the strip would be much appreciated. Best regards Mike22
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    discovery 1995 gearbox oil filler diagram

    Hi Toxic Thanks for that information, it is a manual gearbox, is the filler plugs on the driver or passenger side? Regards Mike22
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    discovery 1995 gearbox oil filler diagram

    Hi Nathan I don't think it has a dip stick, I havent noticed one when working around the vehicle. Mike22
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    discovery 1995 gearbox oil filler diagram

    Hi Guys I want to check the oil level on my discovery ES V8i 1995, does any member have a gearbox diagram of where the filler and drain plug are located. Anyadvice would be appreciated. Thanks Mike22
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    Discovery 1995 ES Water Ingress Passenger Footwell

    Hi Guys Apologies for the delay in my reply and update to this matter, although I have managed to find the water ingress, it took time and was a process of elimination and many tubes of silicon sealant, infact I think I may have a Discovery that may float with all the sealing I have done...
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    Waxoyl Undersealng Company

    Hi Guys Thanks for the replies, I think I could stretch to £200.00 for my vehicle to be done, it has not been off road mud plugging and is in A1, I want to keep it that way thats why I want it done, anyway done all the off roading I want to do in the military in a pinky. When can it be done...
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    Waxoyl Undersealng Company

    Hi Guys Do any member know of a company that underseal vehicles, I used to do it myself however I dont have the facility to do this anymore, I would like to know if there is a company that provides this service. Thanks Mike22 Disco V8i ES Lpg