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    August bank holiday Peak District run

    1. Muddy Gonzo + 1 ( camping fri ) 2. 90 Boy ( camping fri ) 3. Johnlad + 1 ( camping fri ) 4. Dent + missus and 2 kids ( camping sat only) 5. Zedman ( DRIVING A JEEP WRANGLER ) 6. Redhand 7. 8. Nathan 5346 9. Eltax 91 +1 10. Bobbler (camping sat only) 11. Bobblers mate (DRIVING A SLITTY...
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    Help broken starter?

    judging from what have been said above, it sounded very similar to my starter a few months back. it all started with the intermittent 'refusal' to starting, but if you insist with a few more crank, it will start up. Till one day, no matter how many crank you give, the starter just wouldn't...
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    300 tdi performance

    For late 300tdi auto with the EDC....your only option is a Tunit kit Diesel Tuning by Tunit Diesel Performance With Over 2500 Applications Unless you are gonna change your fuel pump to the older style non electric controlled type. Then you can play around with the boost increase and fuel pump...
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    New Discovery Owner, with a few question on Oversized Wheels / Suspension

    Hi there....where about in Leeds are you? Might be able to meet up, have a look at your disco and advice further. Am at Batley myself, with a disco with 235/85/16.......
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    Had a free morning, and played with an Angle Grinder

    Hi Stuart...!!! You've got a very sexy disco now......!!! drooling....... Thanks for the email....but already gotten some spare headlights etc free..!!!
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    "coil" light on dash remained on

    for record sake..... disco won't start this morning while the relay is disconnected....but started straight away once re-fitted........had a look on wiring diagram and it did show a connection from #85 to EGR as well as fuel stop solenoid.......... spoken to a friend who has disconnected the...
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    "coil" light on dash remained on

    thanks guys.......am feeling sheepish for missing that myself...!!!!! took the relay out, bench tested it: 12+ to terminal 30 (orig from battery +ve) 12+ to terminal 50 (orig from starter solenoid) 12- to terminal 86 (orig to ground) 0.75v output from L (orig to dash glow plug bulb) 1.15v...
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    "coil" light on dash remained on

    Disco 300tdi auto. Am I right to assume that's the light for glow plugs? Scenario: Drove home Sunday past with the light remained on the whole journey. Battery flat this morning while trying to start her up. Put the battery on charger for next 2 hours, and started straight away. Went out for a...
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    Urgent warning for wiltshire/gloucestershire owners

    similar incident happened to me 2 weeks ago in Leeds. 2 young lads asking me if I would be interested to sell my modded disco, as I went to get some steel supplies. They were nowhere in sight when I left about 40 minutes later. I think their trick is getting you interested in the sale, then...
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    rear doughnut

    Removal: - loosen 4 x 9/16 nuts on hand brakes end of rear prop shaft - remove 19mm bolts & nuts from differential end of prop shaft - remove loosen nuts on hand brake end of prop shaft, wiggle the prop shaft flange away, then slide prop shaft out of rear differential centering pin...
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    Heater Matrix - Airconditioning

    yes...there's aircond on my disco, but am not using it as not needed in UK weather. here's a link to what I'd posted previously.......if you need anymore information...ask:) http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f8/heater-matrix-help-109421.html
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    Heater Matrix - Airconditioning

    thought initially was the 'O' ring.....took me 1/2 a day to have the dash, steering wheel, center console etc etc out ...turned out its the matrix itself having a puncture....spend the rest of day to put everything back...and by pass heater....then bought a heater matrix........2 weeks...
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    Hi Folks 300 Auto fueling questions

    japanese re-import 300tdi auto don't have the alarm as standard....at least mine doesn't..... you may try and locate an EDC from the jap re-import disco.....unplug the alarmed matched EDC....plug in the EDC from the jap re-import disco.....you should then be able to get the engine running...
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    Heater Matrix - Airconditioning

    It can be the heater matrix and/or the 'O' ring.....but have to take them out to inspect before knowing for sure which is at fault...... Unfortunately.....the whole dash + center console has to come out to get to the heater matrix........ pm bmp42....he is in Portugal...and may have a few...
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    Anyone benchtested a wastegate????

    2 ways: - as Davek stated...a tee at the injection/wastegate pipes, but found the pressure to be a tad lower if connected here (0.75bar vs 0.82bar at manifold). - however, I've added a new outlet at the manifold. There's a pressed in cap at the end of the inlet manifold, facing the cab...
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    Looking to lift my disco 1

    okay...based on what you've already bought...it's pretty complete...you'll only need extended brake hose, extended bump stop & +2" shocks..... +3" spring front...and +2" rear............there is no need to further add lift blocks to the suspension....otherwise, you'll be needing crank arms...
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    Looking to lift my disco 1

    he is just anxious to sell you them tyres...in my opinion...!!!
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    300tdi rear bumper

    http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f8/disco1-rear-bumper-removal-90153.html
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    Looking to lift my disco 1

    a standard disco is already very good at what it's designed for...offroading...!!! you can fit 235/70/16 (29" diameter) on a standard disco without the tyres fouling on the bodywork. By fitting 2" lift, you may now fit either 235/85/16 or 265/75/16 (32" diameter) with some bodywork trimming...