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    TD5 oil in the injector loom - how to stop it

    Thred title says it all really. Just wondering if prevention can work. Noticed the suggestion on the other thred about oacking connections with silicon grease and started to wonder.
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    Split charge in Discovery TD5

    cheers - no rush - big journey's not scheduled to take place until I am 40 in three years time!!
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    Split charge in Discovery TD5

    Which snorkel - I like the G4 version its discreet, well as discreet as you can get for a big black pipe! Pic would be great, thanks.
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    Hello - Shopping List

    Y'all New to this site but not to Landies. I drive a TD5 Disco 2 that is a daily driver but being converted into a leisure vehicle. The only thing is - any changes need to be subtle and look factory fitted. I'm aiming for a trip to the Artic circle to take in the Northern Lights and the...
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    Northern Lights (Norway, Sweden, Finland)

    All What's the best route? And any thoughts on vehicle prep for Far North trips. Most people seem to want to head south.
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    Split charge in Discovery TD5

    All Can you please recommend a split charge system for a Discovery TD5 and location of additional battery? All additional fittings will need to be discrete e.g. look like it does now from the outside and not like a bogged job. So location of monitor panel will need to be hidded away -...
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    Bio Diesel on the Forecourt

    link to discussion on this site http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f16/bio-diesel-27947.html
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    Bio Diesel on the Forecourt

    Dunno how much it is - only noticed that Morrisons do it today - and they haven't got the price up. I'll let you know what I find on line
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    What to watch out for a td5 please

    Hmmm .... what is the real difference between original and after market product?? Aprt from the whole in my wallet?
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    Bio Diesel on the Forecourt

    Despite the fact that every tree hugger in creation thinks I am the spawn of Satan I'm actually quite green and combined with the fact that my TD5 is starting to bleed me dry I'm attracted to the Bio Diesel on offer at my local Morrisons. So some of questions to y'all My owners manual says no...
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    TD5 80k miles whats going to break next

    What is the The LR RAVE maintenance CD. Also - anyone had problems with the headlight unit on face lift Disco 2? I have spent the day drilling out the screws that pass through the top into the headlight they were slipping in the brass retainer. I have been using the torx screws on top to...
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    Single White Female

    Ask for Huw - or maybe his missus who I understand works in the family business - I don't think that the website is kept up to date.
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    Single White Female

    Get in touch with alocal independent service centre and see if they have anything for sale or available via their network of contacts or customers. That way if anything goes wrong you know where to turn and also, most a keen to keep their reputation amongst Landrover owners. Mine is HBH...
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    TD5 80k miles whats going to break next

    I agree - my worst performing vehicle was a Volvo. Managed to sort minor gremilins like th sunroof and door latch. Still have a problem with the rear door seal - not sure if the door has dropped or the seal needs to be replaced.
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    TD5 80k miles whats going to break next

    What cuses this is it simple to stop?
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    What to watch out for a td5 please

    yup! What would you reckon it should cost?
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    What to watch out for a td5 please

    and the manifold, studs, gasket and labour hit me for £400 today. All done by a local independent Landrover speciaist called HBH Landrover in Caerphilly.
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    What to watch out for a td5 please

    Major Service was 72k and cost £1,697!!! :eek: But i'll break it down for you in case it turns you off TD5s completly!! Upgraded chip, side steps and labour cost £752 Labour for 72k service was £128 and largest items were Fuel Filter, £37.20, Engine Oil, £39.95, I had discs and pads...
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    Light Guards (Bearmarch)

    Just fitted Bearmarch rear upper light guards on my Facelift TD5 - have lower rear and front for the weekend if the weather holds. Before I take them back and look like a real muppet - does anyone know if the Bearmarch product number STC50026 (Front Lamop Guards in Plastic) is good for the...