I fancy having them as well...

Deepest condolences to your family.

http://www.itv.com/news/granada/2018-01-23/pensioner-builds-the-first-steam-powered-land-rover/ Got nothing better to do in Oldham, I suppose.

All sorted. @Disco1BFG has kindly offered to lend me some spring compressors.

Ha ha! They'll turn up and find my head where the turret should be and the spring up my ar*e. Will have a think before I try anything stupid.

Many thanks for all the info. Will try the trolley jack and axle stand method next week.

Saw this method on youtube and would like to give it a go but only me working on it so no one around to call the ambulance if it all goes wrong!

Whaley Bridge - 15 mins from you.

Many thanks raywin.

Many thanks lancorky.

Hi all, Can any one recommend a decent coil spring compressor for removing the front springs on an unmodified discovery 1? Had a look on ebay and they range from £10 to over £100. Not sure if I want to try a cheap one unless someone else has used it and hasn't lost an eye (or two). Cheers, Chris

Only ever done shocks on a D1 but they needed priming before fitting - just gently push them in and out a couple of times and then fit. I never noticed them extending to maximum length after priming. Might be different on D3 though.

Discovery 5 is the best.

Check the fuse first. My dash fuse blew when the water pump gasket was leaking.

When did you last have a shower?

Many thanks for posting the link. I've been waiting for this to be published - pretty much as I was expecting.

Hi all, There is a disco 1 being broken up and most parts are available (except for the boot sonar blue furnishings and dickie seats (which I have bought). Located near chesterfield, Derbyshire. Engine still available as well as gearbox, transmission, rolling chassis, seats etc. He's a nice guy...

Not in my experience. Same price to repair as replace.

And repair again and again...

Benefits of replacing ACE - costs about £500 and lasts a good while Disadvantages of keeping ACE - costs £500 to fix, costs £500 to fix again, costs £500 to fix again again, costs £500 to fix again again again.............................