got loads of pics, will up load in a bit. So the rusty block is not a problem james?

Ok then,so head is now off, nothing too taxing. A few discoveries along the way. Exhaust manifold was shot, that's the oil leaking down the side of the block sorted. The head gasket didn't appear to be in too much of a bad condition and no carbon deposits on the push rods. The core plug under...

Cheers for all the advice peeps. I am finishing work early today, about half 12, so i can get home and get this thing stripped. The local engineer who is testing the head said he can have it done by Saturday but i need to get it to him in the morning. I will let you know later how it went, might...

ok, so taking the head off tomorrow and sending it to be hot pressure tested and faced, £100. Oil change, filter change, leak back pipes, p gasket, manifold gasket, head gasket, head bolts, new feeler gauges, coolant and thermostat. Anything i have missed?

As above. i'm in east sussex.

OK so spoke to my local lr dealer who has told me that putting a 3 hole gasket in place of a 2 hole gasket will be fine? Is this right ?

Cheers Dippypud, i have checked all hoses as best as i can, i will try the talc trick though. I will go with the flat method for tightening and i will also get me a big elastic band. Any tips for getting the rocker cover off and back on, valve clearance etc?

One more question!!!! Do we use an angle gauge or tipex?

Thanks for the help Gazbo, you are right on the point about clutching at straws. I was about to order all new hoses, thermostat etc etc. I have now ordered an OEM gasket and a new torque wrench. Looks like my weekend is sorted! o_O

Good answer, so for someone as dumb as me!. The fix is what?

Good call because i did wonder about this. The only loss of fluid i can see is via the cap.Think i will order a new one and yes i do re fill via both bleed screws.

How easy is it to replace the core plugs whilst i am at it?

Thanks again James. I know its an obvious question but need to insure I get the right gasket. Is this a 2 hole gasket,I ask because I don't know if it can move and cover one of the holes.

So here we go....... The Disco has been loosing coolant/water for the last couple of months,about a ltr a week. Can't find where it is going so have just ordered new top and bottom hoses, bleed plugs , bleed assembly pipe and thermostat. I replaced the water pump about a month ago. For now i am...

Like noggin, I use island4x4 as well. Cant fault them on anything. I used famous four last month for an alternator,again cant fault them. Even willing to move on the prices if you tell them you are from here!

In English please? :rolleyes:

The drivers door on my 300 disco has dropped a bit on the hinge. Is this something that can be adjusted or is it new hinges etc? Regards Terry.

I will take that as a no then

Parked up in the South East. Stunning motor!