1. thebiglad

    Look at what my mate's just bought !

    It's a bespoke patio log-burner come BBQ - looks beautiful with it's Triumph and motorcycle design elements, but the guy who makes them does anything and everything your heart desires. Artisan details: metalworx2014@gmail.com 07463957794 Ask for Tracey or Cam (Cameron)
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    P38 FOR SALE -REPAIR OR PARTS

    Hi Mozz, I know this is a message you won't want to hear but honestly it's just too much money for a 15 year old car that has a bit of a reputation for being not great on the reliability front. Yours does look and sound like it would be a lovely vehicle but I've just had a look around the...
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    Discovery td5 under powered (towing)?

    It basically mucks up the electrical connections in the red plug and socket, so confusing the ECU.
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    Disco 2 air suspension ?

    No it doesn't. You can raise or lower the rear end in either high or low.
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    Discovery td5 under powered (towing)?

    It indicates that the injector harness needs replacing.
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    Disco 2 air suspension ?

    Bear in mind that for the suspension to pump up,you need to have the engine running and all doors and bonnet closed
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    Disco 2 Disco 2 Motorway speed

    I've had a number of TD5's both auto and manual and I can say hand on heart that they are an excellent long-distance tourer.I choose to run at about 70 mph as it's a good blend of getting places, without burning too much fuel.
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    Disco td5 rear ace pipe leak

    Before we start on the installation, can you list accurately all the parts that came in the kit, to ensure you have everything?
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    Timing belt kit

    Dayco is the manufacturer, Paddocks is just one of many retailers. You pays yer money.............................etc etc
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    Timing belt kit

    Hi Kyle, if you buy a Dayco kit, the belt, tensioner and idler should all be Dayco.
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    Disco td5 rear ace pipe leak

    He asked if there was a way of bleeding the system WITHOUT removing the fan belt. Dave
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    2002 Land Rover Discovery TD5 XS - FSH

    If the chassis has got any holes in it, it means it is properly rusted and will soon show more holes. To repair the rear end properly costs £500 to £750 so I also think the asking price is too heavy. I have a friend looking right now (money in pocket!) for a TD5 in the same spec, but couldn't...
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    ace bleeding!

    If you have the ACE reservoir filled, it should be safe to take the vehicle for shorty but twisty drive, checking/ topping-up the reservoir REGULARLY. The point of the exercise is to do a series of sharp lefts and rights to get the ACE system really pumping. That's why it is ESSENTIAL to...
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    Buying a Disco 2 2.5 dti

    ACE stands for Advanced Cornering Enhancement - a system of hydraulic anti-roll bars that keeps the car 'flat' when going through bends. Dave
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    Td5 mpg

    These are the two things you should have done first. Plus ensure your tyre pressures are up to at least front 32psi; rear 38psi.
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    Speedo correction.

    Well there you go mate, the answer to my question is, obviously it too long :o:o
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    Speedo correction.

    OK I see where you are coming from now. It's been a little while since I did this, but I'm pretty sure that if you have a D2 dedicated diagnostic tool such as Nano Evo, Hawkeye or Lynx, you can access a compensation setting within the BCU. Also bear in mind that the latter D1's had an...
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    Speedo correction.

    Perhaps if you were a little more specific in your request for information, you would get a better response? What are you trying to do? Dave
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    Greg's TD5 DII project

    You do realise that the std. transfer box takes over 2ltrs?
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    Sluggish disco.........not any more!

    The tyre sizes will make the final gearing longer so they will dull any acceleration, but you should still be able to do better than 70mph. I would be looking elsewhere. Have you done the following (I've not read this whole thread so forgive me if I duplicate anything): 1. Changed the...