Is there a reason why I couldn't use a flat piece of 1 or 1.2 mm sheet steel for the floor rather than buying a replacement floor section? Its just I might be able to get the sheet steel free!!

Hey all, Just seeing all these replys now, didn't notice them on my alerts!! I got this discovery as a project so excited to get going on it (ignorance is bliss) I think I will take your advice and cut out the floor and replace, I have actually just started a new thread about the body mount...

Hey All, Finally got around to looking at the power steering!! I took the cap off and started the engine and topped up the reservoir and then turned then steering wheel full lock back and forth a few times then added abit more and did the same again and hey presto the sound is gone!! I think...

Hey All, As the subject says I need to replace the body mount brackets (at least I think that is what they are called) see photos below. I am new to all of this!! The chassis itself is actually pretty sound but these brackets and the boot floor will need replaced. I have a few questions -...

Hey Disco1BFG, I don't suppose dexron II would do the job? Its just I have a few litres of it in the shed from a previous Mercedes project!!

Great thanks Disco1BFG, I will have it up on the lift at the weekend and I can have a better look then

Thanks Mr Glee, what causes the foaming, is it air getting in somewhere? You do to happen to know what particular powersteering fluid it takes?

I finally got my Discovery running and I brought it for a spin and noticed a pretty bad whining noise when turning the wheel, I presume its something to do with the power steering pump, I had a look at the power steering reservoir and it is the fluid was very bubbly and just touching the bottom...

Hey All, When I was changing my fuel pipe I lifted my boot carpet and noticed quite abit of rust!! Most of the boot still feels very solid but there are small holes where I could probably poke my finger through if I really tried. What is the proper way to deal with this? I was thinking of wire...

Ok so finally got the new rubber fuel pipe from the tank to the lift pump and the disco runs perfect, revs great and tick over great!! Thanks you everyone for all your help!! Very much appreciated. But then I brought it for a spin and noticed a pretty bad whining noise when turning the wheel...

Hey Mr Glee, Yeah I have taken off the cover plate and the the bolts joining to the unions are rusted quite badly. Do you happen to know which pipe is to the lift pump and which is the return pipe? Pipe 1 or 2 see drawing -

Thank you all for the comments, sorry for the late reply I was away on holidays and just back!! Disco1BFG - I have some good news I ran a fuel pipe from the lift pump to a can of diesel (By passing the fuel tank) and the the engine ran perfectly it revs great so the is obviously air getting in...

I see now that this is a fuel injector pump, but I thought the older 300tdi engines had a different type. Mine is a 95 300dti

Also a quick question, what is this unit? It is making a loud buzzing noise (Sorry if this is a silly question) - Thanks

Thanks Disco1BFG!! I have seen some people mention loosening the banjo bolt and cranking the car to remove air, anyone know if this would work?

Ok so I have an update. I decided I would empty out the sedimentor and change the fuel filter just to make sure at least the fuel coming to the engine was ok. I took off the sedimentor bowl and there was quite a bit of crud in it so I cleaned it all out, filled it with diesel and put it back...

Thanks Hippo!!

Hi Knappster, Thanks for the advice!! Its actually a 2.5 tdi 3 speed auto. Body has a bit of rust but the side and back window seals are very badly corroded. I have actually put up a problem already in the Disco one section, I hope its not too big a problem -...

Brilliant, thanks for the info discool, at least that is one mystery sorted!! Good idea Adrian, what would be the best way to do that? would I need to remove the lift pump from the tank or is there a simpler way?

Hi All, I have just bought a 95 Discovery xs 2.5 tdi auto, My father in law bought it a few weeks ago in England (I am in Northern Ireland) for a project but has changed his mind so I took it off his hands. It has an issue tho!! As I said the car was bought in England and driven to the ferry...