1. Pawl

    Other Deleted

    Unfortunately, it doesn't mean its not the front brakes, but probably less likely. The hub geometry was changed on the D2 & similar age models to decrease the sensitivity to braking imbalance (because they were forced to improve brake performance if part of the system failed). If they did it...
  2. Pawl

    Disco 2 Difference between standard and +2" lift shock?

    I assume the shock on the right is not a gas shock and is just not extended.
  3. Pawl

    D2 gearbox problems

    So when you looked at the Slickshift, you checked the gearlever was aligned correctly for (I think) 3rd / 4th ? If you google something like " land rover R380 bias plate alignment", you should find the instructions for alignment - if you've not found them already. Re-reading your original post...
  4. Pawl

    D2 gearbox problems

    The slickshift will magnify any engagement difficulties - because its designed to reduce gearlever travel at the expense of increasing the effort to move the lever. It's probably worth trying to re-set the position of the slick shift bias plate as the symptoms you describe are often related to...
  5. Pawl

    D2 tyre query

    255/60 x 18 are approx 5% larger diameter than standard. There is usually a better tyre choice at this size than 255/55 x 18 & the extra sidewall depth should make the ride slightly better / softer. I use them on my D2 TD5 for those reasons. If you go for them, your speedo will underread...
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    Disco 1 110 front springs on rear of a D1 V8 ??

    Land Rover front springs are typically quite a bit shorter than rears, so although the spring rate might be higher (stiffer), the reduced length could cause the rear to start very low. 110 fronts will be approx 380~390mm long - dependant on actual spec, whereas D1 rears are approz 410~430mm -...
  7. Pawl

    Disco 2 TD5 Turbo Wastegate Control Valve

    No problem ! I was actually checking mine for exactly the same thing yesterday :)
  8. Pawl

    Disco 2 TD5 Turbo Wastegate Control Valve

    your positions are correct
  9. Pawl

    Disco 2 Leaky windscreen or sunroof?

    Top corners of the windscreen are well known leak points too. I've had to do ours twice in 10 years.
  10. Pawl

    Battery info

    Make sure your battery leads are long enough to cope with centre terminals. From what I've seen on here, many cars won't. Mine certainly would be very tight IF they'd reach that far (Earth would be my problem)
  11. Pawl

    Disco 2 Buying 16” rims - what can I get away with

    Which D2 16 inch alloys have you got ? There are 7 inch wide & 8 inch wide LR alloys. The 7 inch are best with 235 or 245 wide tyres, the 8 inch 255 upto perhaps 285 wide tyres.
  12. Pawl

    Where do these bits go?

    Which Disco is that? I don't recognise those parts ref a D2 TD5.
  13. Pawl

    Lost spare tire off roading

    Having the spare wheel abut against those "back to front" wheel nuts is just wrong ! All the wheel & tyre weight is then trying to bend those long studs at the fastening with the plate / door. Add in off-road up/ down movement & that will just break off. Its not a question of will it, it's just...
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    Other Deleted

    Brake pedal creep to the floor is not a standard feature of any good brake system - it's a symptom of leaking mastercylinder seals in both brake circuits. Its often tolerable though because its only significant when you press the brake pedal lightly & hold for a long time (ie not normal...
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    Other Deleted

    Thanks for sharing that info. "Brake grease" is normally only designed for reducing friction between metal parts not in contact with brake fluid - eg caliper slide pins, brake shows to drum brake backplates etc You've obviously found a better grease that is brake fluid compatible. At the least...
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    Other Deleted

    You can check whether the front brake hoses are a problem by applying the brakes from relatively high speed, but applying the brake slowly. If it still pulls, its not very likely to be hose restrictions as they would be only really noticable on faster brake applications. It won't be air in the...
  17. Pawl

    D2 extended drop links

    With a 2 inch lift and standard ARBs, the top ARB link ball joint is normally working at a a slightly adverse angle. Longer ARB links "correct" this, but potentially put the ARB into the floor if you can still achieve the standard full bump suspension stroke. I've been running standard length...
  18. Pawl

    Electrical issue please help !!

    I'm afraid I can't help with your problem, apart from asking if you've tried a diagnostic tester on the car & to ask if you're aware of the specific Disco 3 / 4 forum that has a really good reputation : http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/
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    Disco 2 The dreaded tyre size question, but with an extra question.

    if you want to off-road it, which we would all assume as you've lifted it, you want 16inch tyres not 18s. 18s don't have enough sidewall height.
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    Disco 2 Swivel ball joint help please

    Thats not normal for a D2,something has been installed incorrectly or they weren't good quality parts. I'm not aware of any adjustment on a D2 (there is on a D1 & Defender)