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    What do you think?

    I'd be concerned why has it had a new box fitted if the engine was pro fitted ? You can buy far better and later models for that budget. Cloth interior yuk. There are plenty of Classics for that price Landy's Landrovers in Thetford have several. Try the Ad trader (yellow paper which comes out...
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    Advice.. Want to own a Range Rover

    Hi the 2.5TD is underpowered for a Range Rover. LPG is good as long as it's fitted correctly and it's half the price of Petrol. Diesels can run on old chip pan fat (Available from local chippy) it's called bio diesel. Personally don't see the point of a diesel they're slow less you chip them...
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    Changing over a battery--Is there a procedure to follow

    Hi changing a battery over is really easy. Make sure you have unlock codes for everything like Radio/Sat nav/phone etc undo negative then possitive and remove battery fit new one in reverse and hey presto recode everything and it will work. You can even do it this way at 2am on the M6...
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    newbie asking questions.

    phew was thinking about buying a shogun after christmas won't now. N Reg Cherokees seem a little stiff drive to me although a lot lower than Disco/Rangie and Cherokees are expensive if you break them ! By what I have seen Cherokees have a problem with the transfer box loosing one of the transfer...
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    Interior upgrade, good or bad?

    Hi sounds a bit like putting SE Vogue interior into a standard EFi Range Rover no real point if you like the interior to the later model buy a later model. Charlotte
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    So why did you buy a Landy? (Christmas thread)

    I bought a Range Rover because my nice shiney new Corsa didn't like going over plowed fields (plus it really annoys the hell out of the green earth tree huggers) and I can fit the dogs, fishing gear in the thing Charlotte
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    what model is mine ? ? ?

    finding out what model you have is really simple get the V5 and see what model it says or as stoo says check the chart you can tell by the chassis number. Why is it essential to know what model you have ? it's a disco Charlotte
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    Wheels?

    Are they the same as Range Rover wheels ? 7 x 16 if so yes they should fit because essentally the Disco was a Range Rover. Make sure the tyre aspect is ok so as to keep your speedo legal (the depth of the tyre not width) Charlotte
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    Disco 300tdi fuel problem... lift pump?

    it is as simple as unbolt other one, first remember to disconnect battery and depressurize the system then bolt new one on prime it and you should be ok. Charlotte
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    Engine cuts out !

    Hi sounds like some major short going on there. Try tracing the wires around the engine bay to see if there's something sparking onto something else. I was under the impression a Diesel does not need power to run which is why they are used in marine occupations. Try to fuel pumping wires or...
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    Which is better off road

    Hi to throw a spanner in the works and automatic will use more engine brakes down hill especially if it's a good box. You might need to drop it down a gear or two Charlotte
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    Which workshop manual

    Hi in short yes the Haynes is different from the copies on Ebay. Firstly the Haynes is written for the sunday mechanic in mind it has nice pictures (Remember it's written on nice new test vehicles not 20 year old ones soaked in mud) Secondly you don't need a computer with you and it's...
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    Which Oil

    Hi Don't put Synthetic motor oil in an old engine you will do some serious damage because the components in old engines cannot cope with synthetic oils. Stick to good old Duckhams 20/50 or 15/40 15/50 (the science bit is complex but old oil is mineral and synthetic oil is plastic which will do...
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    Anyone have a Range Rover or Landrover auto forsale

    Hi does anyone have or know of a G-N reg Range Rover, Discovery or for that matter any other realistic 4x4 for sale ? My Rover has just failed it's MoT in dramatic style both sills are rotten and there are a few holes in the floor plus the interior is a little to be desired (ok it's got mostly...
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    i need some help

    what help would you like ? buy a good old range rover or any other landrover except Freelander and you'll have fun. Charlotte
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    Help Rangie Stuttering

    Hi can anyone shed any light on a recent problem I am experiencing on my 89 SE Vogue EFi 3.5 Auto This problem is on long journeys (80miles plus) the engine appears to be stuttering as though fuel is loosing pressure or not getting through. No change in rpm or mph just a stutter or holding...
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    Eezy Peezy Fan Belt Change ?? RR 3.5efi (1986)

    Hi there is a second pully wheel which has a bolt on the shaft loosen that and hey presto the belt will come off Once you have all the other belts off there is just enough space to get a ring spanner or a 3/8th drive on it Charlotte
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    Land Rover Specialist in Luton

    Hi Does anyone know of a good LR Specialist in or around Luton in Bedfordshire Charlotte
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    So It Begins!!...god Help Me...

    Hi Try Paddockspares.com and rimmerbros.co.uk Charlotte (girls do play with landrovers too.)
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    HELP Rear View Mirror has dropped off

    Hi can anyone let me know if I can push the rear view mirror back on as it's dropped off It appears to have a silver coloured pin which may go back and a solid pin on the other side.