1. Harold 4x4

    Disco 2 Mystery wheel wear?

    Yes, thanks, did that already - all good.
  2. Harold 4x4

    Disco 2 Mystery wheel wear?

    Hi all, I'm in the process of getting my D2 ready for the trip back to the UK next week. I have a 'knocking' sound coming from the vehicle when I drive over a bump - thought it might be the rear left shocks (rear air bags fitted) but am not sure. I can't see anything obvious when I crawl...
  3. Harold 4x4

    Disco 2 Rear shocks replacement?

    Hi all! Can anyone advise on the correct part number for replacement shocks? I have rear air bags, no ACE. I have either rpd 102363 or rpd 102333. Need to replace them asap as I'm driving back to Blighty next week for the London Marathon ( see other post for a chance to win a week at our...
  4. Harold 4x4

    Disco 1 Absolute madness!

    Thanks!
  5. Harold 4x4

    Disco 1 Absolute madness!

    Hi all, just recently had the Disco repaired after someone slid into the side of it. Mud tyres, in the snow braking downhill.... Fortunately it was all his fault anf the insurance covered it all, including a hire car. However, when I received a copy of the invoice the garage claimed ot cost...
  6. Harold 4x4

    Disco 2 Top Radiator hose exploded

    Lucky for me it was just the hose-no damage to the head or gasket. All good and now back at home with the Disco. Cost a small fortune in travelling and storage, plus the French are hopeless in organising....
  7. Harold 4x4

    5/30 v 10/40 oil

    Ha, ha, ha.... Yes, I thought I had seen that in the book, but since my brain isn't working quite the same anymore I had serious doubts :(
  8. Harold 4x4

    5/30 v 10/40 oil

    Seems to be a problem with that link... I can't find anywhere that recommends using 10/40 in a td5 engine, and as I've done a complete oil change with it I'm wondering if that has aggravated the problem with my Disco :(
  9. Harold 4x4

    5/30 v 10/40 oil

    Hi all, and a late HNY. Made a dumbo mistake by putting 10/40 oil in my Discovery 2 which now sits ( broken down, exploded top rad hose) On a garage forecourt 500 kms away. Is it likely, or possible that the change of oil from 5/30 to 10/40 could have catastrophic results?
  10. Harold 4x4

    Disco 2 Top Radiator hose exploded

    It's quite an explosion. Obviously not just a question of the head gasket being blown, more the questions of how and where...:( Whatever. It's 500 klms from home; 15€ a day 'storage'; going nowhere before Jan 4th earliest and will likely cost more than it's worth to repair. Bah humbug!:)
  11. Harold 4x4

    Disco 2 Top Radiator hose exploded

    Hi all. With what is becoming a regular occurence I had a breakedown on the way up to Belgium yesterday. Only just changed the filters and oil the day before, also checked all the hoses, tyres fluid levels etc. and made ready for the 1000kms trip up... Kaboooom! Totally Farcked over the Xmas...
  12. Harold 4x4

    Disco 2 Front prop renewal

    Wher did you source your new prop from? There seems to be quite a variety on offer via fleabay..
  13. Harold 4x4

    Disco 2 Front prop renewal

    I'm not sure until I scramble under it again. How can engaging a diff-lock and removing the prop confirm it's the front prop? I only get a rumble at 65+mph?
  14. Harold 4x4

    Disco 2 Front prop renewal

    Thanks. I've just changed the donut on one of my tdi 300s but no difference - think it might be the front prop on that too. TBH I didn't realise, until I had a good look, that the D2 front prop was such a complicated arrangement.
  15. Harold 4x4

    Disco 2 Front prop renewal

    Hi all, I'm on a role regarding fixing the fleet of Discoveries we seem to 'gathered'. I'm now thinking of changing the front prop on my D2 as it's quite possibly the cause of the excessive noise/rumbling when I drive over 65mph. Could be a drive shaft rumble, but as the front prop have so much...
  16. Harold 4x4

    Plasma cutter?

    Thanks all. I already have a compressor and a bunch of 'boys toys' so I hope this will complement all the other ****e I've acccumulated. :)
  17. Harold 4x4

    Plasma cutter?

    Ha, ha, ha.... Yes, they are the same colour, so easy ti make a mistake :) No fuses fitted to plugs here in Frogland.
  18. Harold 4x4

    Plasma cutter?

    Thanks. I have a selection of 16amp already.
  19. Harold 4x4

    Plasma cutter?

    Yes, you're right about the French electricity :). We have a decent supply here, and also have 3-phase, but I want to be able to use it in various locations so single phase is a must. Looking at an R-tech model.
  20. Harold 4x4

    Plasma cutter?

    Who uses a Plasma cutter on here? I'm just about to buy my first mig welder and I'm thinking of buying a plasma cutter at the same time. Anyone have any advice?