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    how much then to replace 4x track rod ends?

    Ok looks like im getting them so if i go to paddocks is this all i need? PM023 Heavy Duty Steering Rods for Discovery 2 - with 4 ball joints
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    how much then to replace 4x track rod ends?

    Thanks chaps 6 replies in under 20 mins, wat a chuffin site this is, have rand mate and suggested shopping around and not ust settling for Main Stealer part even if means waiting for it to be delivered. Cheers again Matt
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    how much then to replace 4x track rod ends?

    Its failed its MOT !!, track rod ends? I know nothing about this but have a mate doing this for me but as yet I have had no price hes yet to price them up but he thinks abou £50-60 each and I need 4??, what do you think i should be looking at £££? is it LR dealer only to get bits? Other fail...
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    disco 2 td5 auto gearbox problem..

    Whilst topping up and going through gears was engine running as this should be the case, sorry if telling how to suck eggs mate, Check this site out by chap from offer here, simply excellent www.discovery2.co.uk
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    ACE on Lrd td5 2004

    mine (2001) has always hissed at junctions and when turned off, just thought it was the suspension letting some pressure off, have heared other td5's do this. Do a search on 'Hissing' there are loads of replies from AC,suspension, water overflow, the answer is on here somewhere. Good luck mate
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    How easy is it to d-cat a td5?

    Ah ! i may have misunderstood then, mine is a 2001 so i will have to have a look, what am i looking for or not as the case may be, a silencer type box?, sorry to be so uneducated to the ways of spanners and sockets, im willing to have a go if its easy enough, so if i dont have one once i have...
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    How easy is it to d-cat a td5?

    i now have enough funds to do the dynachip and have spoken to Mike at D/Chip to book a date, i understand that next is a dcat, is it easy, any pics, and what should i be paying from where? All help, as ever, much appreciated. Matt
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    TD5 alpine window removal is it easy

    Many thanks for the reply, not looking forward to doing it myself, may ask a mate who is a paint sprayer by trade but will cost me more than doing it my self. Cheers
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    TD5 alpine window removal is it easy

    hi Folks, i have a very badly rusted surround to just one of my alpine windows with bubbly rust and rusty drip marks, i have put this opff for a while now but its getting on my nerves as it looks ****e, so any tips on removal will i need a new seal, whats best for restoring the metal/rust...
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    td5 strange loss of power

    M & S lights flashing, with D flashing on dash and red light by gear selecter flashing = limp home mode, mine did this and after turn off and back on all was fine, is this not the XY switch what ever that is, only going by other posts?? I know nothing !! just tryin to help.
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    crazy prices

    I too love the G4 models, was checking this out earlier but out of your desired price range (mine too if im honest) 2003 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 2.5 TD5 GS 7 SEAT 5DR AUTO G4 SPECIAL EDT
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    Td5 auto gearbox whine

    Auto box oil change/top up is well documented on the old faithful site, link below. This site is great for quick questions /chat/ banter you name it, its just excellent. But Discovery 2 site (for those that have one that is) answers most problems with the aid of pictures.A great reference...
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    TD5 Pull off problems

    Is the MAF the 'thin wire in a tube' connected to the air filter?, as im gonna check mine out now if it is. What sort of cost are these then? Springbok, has yours been fully serviced oils / filters etc ?
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    I just dont know what to do mates?

    Well what can I say, all oils/filters changed including the auto box oil and inner filter, gears are silky smooth and she dosnt tug or delay on pull away now, so its now over to a remap but who will i go with? cheers all
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    Gutless td5

    I go with injectors and the washers, mine did this, no power loads of smoke. After H/gask change mine was just so underpowered I could of cried. Found out that the end of the injectors were knackered, have been told that they are 'rifled' inside and that if they over heat (like mine did) or if...
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    2002 disco TD5 auto: auto problem? oil?

    Cheers chaps i will book it in at a local landie independant and ask him to fully change the oil, may even get the sump done as well. Ned it to pull a 1800kg caravan to devon next week so she better perform. I will keep ya all posted on results
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    2002 disco TD5 auto: auto problem? oil?

    GUVNER, where abouts are midland gearbox? might be worth them checking mine as mine is defo doing something odd, as stated before it seems to judder / push when braking and whenm i pull away sometimes nothing happens but rev increase and then it suddenly tuggs, as if it had a clutch suddenly biting.
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    2002 disco TD5 auto: auto problem? oil?

    Thanks BigLad for the quick reply, my worry is that i know its not right and by giving a bit of welly might damage more. Anyone in the Coventry area that can have a drive of it and compare notes so to speak? Cheers all.
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    2002 disco TD5 auto: auto problem? oil?

    Mine does this too, never seems to go above 40mph when cold and then as the TC kicks in all is well. But mine also seems to act odd at lights or if i free wheel (in gear just no gas) i can go to pull away and nothing happens straight away if i ease off the gas you feel the car "engage" gear...
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    Gear box oil level

    I think, and we will stand corrected im sure, that you undo the sump plug on the G/ box side and if it pours out your ok, no way other to check. Some people say it never needs changing, I did mine at 80k and it really played up afterwards, make sure you get the correct amount back in as i was...