There does seem a huge range in prices for 90's and I have a mate who has one already converted to a 200 tdi so I could use his as a model. I think the bloke is going to patch the bulkhead and I can always practise my welding at a later date. lol

Right thanks for the comments. I think it is pretty standard and as you say unmolested. I didn't realise there was a difference in the engines. A later 19 j being? I will try and attach a photo so you can see the welding.

Hi chaps. I have recently seen a Defender 90 county local to me and am considering getting it but thought I would seek informed opinions. The chassis is sound, it's had new brakes, cylinder head gasket and just needs a few other things prior to MOT, incl welding a patch at the top of the bulk...

Sounds promising. Let us know how it goes. I do like the idea. There is nowhere around here where I can really use the XR and the thought of riding, off roading and riding back doesn't sound too appealing. Most people seem to van or trailer the bike. So having a Disco with this type of carrier...

Just reading this post with interest. Got the offer of a motorbike rack. I have an XR 600 which ways in at 134kgs. Would this be too much of a load over the back of a Discovery 2? I know the trailer may be a better option, but the cost, storage etc. of one precludes this option.

I was looking at the Direct 4x4 Titan Full roof for a Disco 2. It seems well priced but I can't find a review. Has anybody any experience of these?

Turned out to be just the bottle where the plastic foot locates, so we seem water tight now. A bit odd though, pulled the bonnet this morning and the top radiator hose had suck itself in. Seemed alright after I released pressure on the expansion bottle cap. Air lock?

I have read a lot of posts about door actuators and their replacement but my issue is with actual door lock. My central locking doesn't work on the driver's door but neither does the key. The latter is an issue in case the battery goes dead and I can't open at all. My feeling is that the...

I decided I would just go for the EGR blanking plate rather than the whole kit. Only the one gasket though it would seem. Oh god. I am starting to mod before it is properly sorted. Lol

Thanks for the info mate. Very helpful. Having changed my filters today, I'm surprised any air was getting past the air filter, let alone needing to blank off the EGR. Lol. Shocking state. If only people did the basics. So much better for longevity

EGR blank was going to be my first mod. Can you tell the difference even on the autos? MAP and MAF sensors. Don't even know what they are let alone where they are. Lol. Will have to get mulling over the workshop manual.

Hopefully it is no more than that. Will get one of eBay and prob a new cap too.

On my recently purchased Disco 2 td5, amongst its other issues, is the water leak out of the expansion bottle. If this if filled, when I stop after driving far enough to get it up to temperature, it seems to deposit the contents of the expansion bottle over the road, or drive. The water is...

Is this now sold?

Don't think I will be looking to mod until I am happy with the basics. What have you done beyond the repair as far as modding? I am certain I will soon get itchy fingers. Lol

So on balance mate. Worth it? I keep telling myself it will be great when it is. Wish I had more time to play myself although my partner wants it sorted so garage may be an option. Now to find one I can trust near Cannok. Lol

My partner has just bought a Disco 2 TD 5. I'm pleased to hear it's a good engine. Ours at the moment has an oil leak, diesel leak and water out of the expansion bottle, but nowhere else. But hopefully once all sorted and reliable we are looking at modifying for some extra performance. Very tune...

Thanks. If this does turn out to be the issue then it is certainly the route to take I think.

Thanks for the replies. XAT 44 would you say the repair kit is a up to the job then? As regards my other queries, I hopefully will get a chance to jet wash the engine to check the oil leaks. Do the symptoms of my water leak sound consistent with my thoughts would you suggest?

Well in our infinite wisdom my partner and I decided to buy s Disco TD5 to have for holidays and weekends etc. We found a good 03 example, which up until the previous owner had full landy service history. Not much done recently to it. However, it is all well spec'd and very straight. Ok, it...