1. elmer_d

    Where to fit a cb radio in a D1.

    I put mine above sun visor on passenger side cut a bit of the storage shelf out at a very slight angle so can see the display when driving. Handset has channel changing buttons, but I can reach all buttons and switches
  2. elmer_d

    How to replace rear cluster bulbs

    easy put seats about half way down enough to get your hand/arms round it undo the screw that holds the plastic cover on and slide it out reach round the seat and either feel which bulb holder to remove, thats the difficult bit working out which one unsighted or as already said undo the...
  3. elmer_d

    Wanted: Landrover discovery 300tdi Cylinder Head (Toddington Bedfordshire)

    http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f37/wanted-section-121285.html Ebay breakers put in a search on ebay for "cylinder head 300" and this is a selection land rover 300tdi cylinder head, with injectors, valves on eBay (end time 06-Mar-11 14:49:06 GMT) Land Rover Discovery 300, Cylinder...
  4. elmer_d

    tyres again

    :behindsofa: Oh jesus INCOMING!!! Ever get the feeling that even as a sticky AND so many threads with the "T" word in it people still go ahead regardless :5bbeatdeadhorse5:
  5. elmer_d

    TD5 Auto - Difflock?

    From LRO April issue (yes I subscribe) Trader section TD5 Disco 2 GS page 218 Quote "99 model on a T making it quite an early example of a D2 As a result it's devoid of the manually enagaged diff lock instead being wholly reliant on the TC In fact the locking centre diff was still fitted...
  6. elmer_d

    Full Service Time :-)

    That means is empty then, so get some of the 55 gallons in quick :rolleyes::D:)
  7. elmer_d

    Hi Steve Got you on landy zone Nige

    Hi Steve Got you on landy zone Nige
  8. elmer_d

    Why the Disco 1?

    Heavy duty alternative I agree, but some things you want to save its impossible to be gentle, with a 9 inch grinder
  9. elmer_d

    Bumper light bar

    If your lights wobble get a screw type hose clip, cut it 2cm from screw bit and connect ends one to lamp case other to the car stops wobble and allows adjustment
  10. elmer_d

    Why the Disco 1?

    Sorry not wanting to disagree or start a slanging match but you both fogot the main item in a tool box WD40 If it doesn't move and should I wanted a vehicle I could fix, take under / over / through / round water with no leccy gizmo's and 3 years ago D2's were way over D1 price's especially...
  11. elmer_d

    Help! Lights not working

    Main Fuse 4 in engine bay fused box Other than that, get a multi meter, or get a bulb connected to 2 wires with croc clip on one and a nail on other Then working from a bulb find a connector and check for power, no power find next connector. Keep working back to switch, then switch to fuse box...
  12. elmer_d

    will disconnecting my battery kill my disco??

    not very, 9v PP3 is not going to run disco for the hours that a full recharge will take connecting a 12 v car battery for the duration will do it, but more fuss than needed, as long as you know the radio code JFDI
  13. elmer_d

    Your fave disco accessorie?

    at the risk of hijacking the thread if you have RAVE follow instructions on adding accesesory socket, wire from fuse box that will give you 7.5 amps via a ignition controlled relay Run a wire from fuse box under steering wheel, to boot area via a relay (fused) controlled by ignition fir socket...
  14. elmer_d

    will disconnecting my battery kill my disco??

    When I have taken my battery off when restarting the engine appears to run rough for a minute or so, just rev it a little, 2500 RPM, think it may be the engine management re learning or something like that nothing to worry about, just be aware it may do same, scared me first time
  15. elmer_d

    Your fave disco accessorie?

    Run new ones, if you are using cigar / accesory sockets there is no existing wire that could take the current
  16. elmer_d

    Brake Pipe replacement...

    They look as though they should do the job have a look locally as you may find brake pipe cheaper in a motor factors, typically, nowadays eBay is not the cheapest so just check it out with a phone call first
  17. elmer_d

    lighting problems

    water or rubbing get a multi meter and starting at bulb holder check for shorts to earth along the route until you find it
  18. elmer_d

    Replacing interior lights with much brighter LED ones

    Definitely China I got 12 inch LED strip light from ultra led a while ago and they have been fantastic They are 12 v strips of LED in a tube light type holder, dispensed withthe usual interior festoon bulbs
  19. elmer_d

    altornator

    Just try it and see if it fits, but I would seriously check out the voltage regulator as if it charges more at lower speed :eek: you will boil your battery and melt the plates at high speed, could be very costly in batteries and bulbs
  20. elmer_d

    Brake Pipe replacement...

    Copper will never rot, nicosil will "eventually" got mine from local auto jumble pays your money takes your choice, copper being more expensive, sorry not much help there 3/16 is correct pipe use connectors to match the pipe