Good Morning Sierrafery, I have been going straight to "Timing Belt" and not "Starter Motor", absolutely straightforward, "Lift and Support the Vehicle" c/w a warning Red Triangle. Thanks very much for reply, now I can crack on in the morning. Regards Mick

Thank you so much, from my first question and the great reply, I have much more confidence regards turning the crankshaft, this forum is just so informative. Hopefully I'm about to save myself quite a few quid. Many thanks. Mick

Hi marjon, I don't understand why the parking brake should have to be engaged or not if the car can't go anywhere, i.e wheels chocked. Ours is the L319 & I can't see anything referring to going into transmission neutral, I think trying to turn the crankshaft before anything else might give me a...

Transfer neutral........thats a bit too technical for me, life was so easy when I had my Sunbeam Rapier, then 2.0Ltr Cortina's in the 70's & 80's. Ready to change the 2 x front belt's on the D4 next week and am building to the HPFP, and looking forward to doing it. Thanks very much for your...

Sounds like I have over thought it kermit, and what you say is logical, I was worried about getting down to the timing belt removal and suddenly not being able to align the timing holes.

Hi kermit, I can't see anything specific in the owners book other than if the engine is turned off while in neutral, after 10min it automatically shifts to park, and car's with a rotary selector go to park when turned off, & cannot be towed on 4wheels "seek qualified help". Is the "emergency...

fostythor, many thanks for your reply, I really appreciate the time you fella's give to us non mechanic's ; apologies if it didn't come across clearly. I was thinking that when the engine is turned off, the car goes into park and everything is locked even without the parking break being "on". So...

Good Morning Everyone. 2013 Discovery 4 sdv6 3.0L Diesel. Can anybody tell me how to put the engine in neutral without the engine running to enable manual turning of the crankshaft. It is to align camshaft pulleys for timing pins, also the two revolutions to confirm final timing alignment...

Hi All After a long wait I'm getting ready to change the belts. One question, I have seen video of full job with starter motor removed and the same job completed without touching the starter. Both start up well and run smoothly, if everything is TDC and the timing pins are in, plus the crank...

Hy Lynall. Just re-checked it and you are absolutely right; many thank's for replying, you fella's are a great guiding hand. Cheer's. Mick

Hello All Been reading one or two forums, specifically referring to the Oil Pump Housing. I've read a few times about the problems with older models and the upgraded unit that has been beefed up somewhat. No idea of the exact changes; just "Beefier". My query is around the timing belt tensioner...

Thanks for replying, I totally agree, there have been times when I have wondered if something out of site had actually been changed. Cheers. Mick

Thanks a lot. I have a great offer from a local garage, he wouldn't install parts as he couldn't warrant them, perfectly understandable. But offered me the use of a 5te lift to park on when its free for a couple of days (of course I will be happy to pay something,) the car will be inside, and...

Hi Lynall. Many thanks for your reply, wise words indeed. I really appreciate the common sense advice that always forthcoming on this site. It was the original owner that I bought from, a local, so it has still be serviced at the same garage, I am fully prepped for the job and it will be done...

Nodge68. Thanks for your very helpful reply, just what I was hoping for. I wasn't sure of what wasn't "officially" recorded wouldn't be worth anything. I have had the car nearly 7yrs, mostly towing a 1.8Ton caravan. its been fully serviced, plus my replacing door latches, track ends, rear...

Hello All. Not so much a technical query, more a lack of "official" warranted work carried out, hope somebody can clarify for me. My Disco 4 is due belt changes ( 9yrs old & 73k recorded milage) 18 months ago I bought everything needed to complete the task, new belts, idlers, tensioners, timing...

Thanks very much for that Nodge68, the answer I was hoping for, certainly make for a cleaner task. Love this forum, simple questions answered, as though someone is looking over your shoulder. Regards. Mick.

Good Afternoon Gents. I would like to lower the level of coolant while working on the auxiliary & timing belts. When the upper coolant inlet hose is removed, would I be able to insert a small bore hose far enough to lower the level to below the cross front pipe & prevent spillage. Would be using...

Nodge68 What a relief, thanks so much for your reply. I'll be sure to give it a good looking at / comparison. Cheers Mick