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    ACE & SLS removal disco2 HELP

    yes after getting the pully i found out about the belt. Have ordered this hoping to fit this by the week end. I am hoping the pump will hold out till then. I am reading up about the extreme bars at the moment will probably call them tomorrow as they do look the part. thanks for the advice
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    ACE & SLS removal disco2 HELP

    this is my point Ive tried to find out through land rover franchise dealers and the main customer care centre for landrover None of them can tell the correct spec. They have even said they will give me the first owners name and I can ask him. Would insurance really go this far. As for handling...
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    ACE & SLS removal disco2 HELP

    Hi Gcoo Yes the dealer I bought the car from disabled the ACE on the ECU and drainned the system giving me bull**** info saying it won't affect the car and is not a problem with MOT's and insurance. How nieve I was trusting a car dealer. I still need to change the belt for a pully which i have...
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    ACE-SLS removal help on 7 seater

    Cheers Biggeeee. I'm getting the general spec told to me by landrover dealers that it wouldnt matter what was fitted to a 7 seater. I do believe this is wrong. I told landrover customer care my reg number and they said my vehicle was not fitted with ACE even do it has it and cant specify if it...
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    ACE & SLS removal disco2 HELP

    Thank Heaby duty Like you said the ACE will be removed due to cost of repairing it. I understand that there are two different typr ARB for the rear dependent on if AIR or springs were fitted. This is were I'm struggling If the disco had air at first the I would get the ARB's for Air but now that...
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    ACE & SLS removal disco2 HELP

    Sorry when posting my internet connection was locking up and when checking there was no post registered. When I finally got one post working all of them came up. I,m a newby on forums so don't know how to cancel one. If you let me know I will cancel this one Thanks
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    ACE-SLS removal help on 7 seater

    Thank for the reply I havent removed the ACE yet, I am having the same problem trying to get the rear ARB's. I have springs fitted now so don't now what type to fit. I know extreme have a kit has anyone fitted these to the disco 2. As for the air bags it confusing as land rover say its all ok...
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    ACE-SLS removal help on 7 seater

    Hello hope some one can help, I’ve just bought a Disco 2, 7 seater. I have noticed that the air suspension has been removed and coil springs with air assist fitted in replacement (think its Airlift 1000). Also the ACE has been turned off and drained. My main concern is the legal drivability of...
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    Disco 2 ACE-SLS removal help

    Hello hope some one can help, I’ve just bought a Disco 2, 7 seater. I have noticed that the air suspension has been removed and coil springs with air assist fitted in replacement (think its Airlift 1000). Also the ACE has been turned off and drained. My main concern is the legal drivability of...
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    ACE & SLS removal disco2 HELP

    Hello hope some one can help, I’ve just bought a Disco 2, 7 seater. I have noticed that the air suspension has been removed and coil springs with air assist fitted in replacement (think its Airlift 1000). Also the ACE has been turned off and drained. My main concern is the legal drivability of...
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    ACE Removal

    I've had my Ace turned off by accessing the ECU. It was done by an Auto mechanic No more light on dash so it can be done. Malawi can you tell me did you replace the ACE with Etreme ARB if so was it easy to fit and can you please give me a pictur of it fitted. I need to replace mine and need...
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    Td5 loss of power help!!

    Finally fitted the boost gauge properly today. Took the car for a test drive up a big hill in 2nd. The boost gauge got to 17 Psi max. On normal driving it runs below 15 Psi. Very happy all is well. Still need to mount the gauge when I fined a nice pod. Took a photo but can't seem to attach it to...
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    Boost gauge on dicovery Td5

    Finally fitted the boost gauge properly today. Took the car for a test drive up a big hill in 2nd. The boost gauge got to 17 Psi max. On normal driving it runs below 15 Psi. Very happy all is well. Still need to mount the gauge when I fined a nice pod. Took a photo but can't seem to attach it to...
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    Still struggling with my TD5!

    Finally fitted the boost gauge properly today. Took the car for a test drive up a big hill in 2nd. The boost gauge got to 17 Psi max. On normal driving it runs below 15 Psi. Very happy all is well. Still need to mount the gauge when I fined a nice pod. Took a photo but can't seem to attach it to...
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    Still struggling with my TD5!

    Cheers charlesy I have found where to fit it now will have a go tomorrow. Nice idea about the brake pipe that would make a neat job will try to get some tomorrow. steve
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    Boost gauge on dicovery Td5

    Thanks every one I have removed the inlet pipe last night and noticed the small pipe coming from the outlet side of the turbo to the intercooler. I will fit it on tommorow. This is what happens when i rush a job in poor day light. will post when i have fitted it to tell you how i got on thanks
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    Still struggling with my TD5!

    Thanks Shifty I thought it might need a run. I will attach all the hoses properly on Saturday and carry out the test you said. I’ve got just the hill near me for this. Trying to rush the job after work isn’t good. Have learnt a lot very good site.
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    Still struggling with my TD5!

    Been out to the car tonight had about half hour to work on it. (Kids to put to bed). Disconnected the inlet hose to see the electrical solenoid for the waste gate pressure. There I found the pipe coming from the bottom of the solenoid to the pressurised side of the turbo pipe. Finally I can see...
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    Still struggling with my TD5!

    Hello Wiltshire landyman I will totally agree with you. I have had a few old diesels and have loved working on them. The engineering is easier to understand and work on. All this computer interference just makes it harder and more expensive to fix. Not mentioning the poor reliability of it. An...
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    Still struggling with my TD5!

    Hello pussyeater not quite understanding the over charge solenoid will look this up. I know the waste gate setting on the turbo is wrong because the actuator arm came off and I put it back on again. I need to attach the boost gauge so that I can set the waste gate up properly. I was just...