1. elmer_d

    Standard Discovery, New tyres

    Do search on here loads of posts re benefit of AT2 BFG etc only thing I would say and repeating myself from another post I have not seen any one saying their tyres are crap if they have AT2 or BFG, all good news from either Can I ask WHY only 2 BFG's what else have you got on?
  2. elmer_d

    Side steps and rock sliders...

    Got tree slidewrs on mine, bit of rubber inner tube cabled tied round bars perfect steps, If you like playing fit a bit of chequer plate or similar between tree bar an slider then you have proper steps
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    help leaking sunroof

    Question here wot you just said is I talk crap, fine I have no issue with that if I am talking crap but I said use low modulus silicone as it does not set and flexs, Whats RTV? quote "XTS 320 Remains rubber like and will not harden even at extremes of temperature" unquote ain't that...
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    help leaking sunroof

    One bit of advice that I cannot remember reading on the help pages use low modulus silicone to seal frame to body it does not set solid and allows flex which is needed obviously no difference in price but worth reading the label when you buy it
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    Powerfull Spot Lamps Recomendation.

    I have added one of these spot light bars UNIVERSAL LIGHT BAR SIMMONITES LTD and added these to it Rallye 3003 | Hella KGaA Hueck & Co. from here Hella Rallye 3003 Clear Spotlights on eBay (end time 24-Nov-10 11:43:38 GMT) I have no problem seeing anything now, on road or...
  6. elmer_d

    And so it begins...

    If it was stood still and dripping off the rear view mirror, I would say that you need to buy some low modulus silicone or sikaflex for the sun roofs Buy a copy of LRO as they have covered it in an article, and / or search on here some one did a brilliant "how to " with pictures I did mine...
  7. elmer_d

    300tdi.. is it that bad

    If you read this report, I wouldn't buy one either, but what a load of crap Not in any kind of order from the report May be wrong here, and someone will correct me if I am, await the torrent of abuse "Recall 2: High pressure hose of Active Cornering Enhancement system not fitted with...
  8. elmer_d

    Obtaining a CB...

    Only people I have ever heard on CE, were Polish truckers in Scotland in November Only switch to CE if its easy to switch back, it will only be time wasted
  9. elmer_d

    Obtaining a CB...

    Don't know the answer but this is comprehensive explanation EBAY CB Advice
  10. elmer_d

    Obtaining a CB...

    Not as many as there used to be on the old AM systems in the past have talked to a few truckers. So not a replacement for radio or CD's Some one near me has a radio ham system using channel 4 which is fed through his PC / broadband and around the world, so have talked to people on in Cyprus...
  11. elmer_d

    Which All Terrains. Discovery 1

    what type of tyres? MT, AT or road? what do you use truck for? If its AT's do a search on here for tyres bfg at general grabber at2 there are shed loads of threads discussing merits of both and ffs don't create a thread asking what size you can fit, or if you do DUCK!!!!
  12. elmer_d

    thinking of getting a disco

    Just found this that may answer the question "Do people really do that?" Top 10: Car Maintenance Mistakes - AskMen.com
  13. elmer_d

    thinking of getting a disco

    Some will leave it to the annual service for the mechanic to do no matter how mny miles they do a year but that will kill a landy engine and reduce its life change at least 6000 miles, compare that to whats recommended for a VW, skoda, vauxhall, ford, take our pick? Thats the...
  14. elmer_d

    Discovery 1 headlight problem

    Check fuses Main fuse 4 in engine comp box 4 5 10 11 in facia box fuse 4 infacia also covers instrument cluster so if that lights up fuse should be OK if they have gone, check and find out why, or buy a fire extinguisher Bit check the lamp connectos as hughesy says as well to make sure
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    thinking of getting a disco

    search for the word "rust" to get an idea of what to look for initially, that will be the starter and give you the threads for where to look when buying Once you have bought it OIL - both engine and gearbox etc but WAXOIL Change it regularly. including filters Dosco's are reliable, BUT...
  16. elmer_d

    Confused on rear lights on TDi 300

    You have the 300 with no indicator (amber section) indicator is in bumper, these are correct, as in how it came out of showroom If you want both just change the body units for 200 Tdi ones do a search this has been covered loads on here, wiring diagrams and how to's
  17. elmer_d

    Disco 300tdi

    Nothing special to note just fill it properly afterwards through the plugs and final top up at thermostat and keep an eye on water level for a while anti freeze is a must
  18. elmer_d

    Electric fan instead of viscous fan???

    JFDI Get rid of viscous unit, save fuel better warm up etc etc If you know how and what go for it as long as the electric fan is big enough for the job at high load One of the better things I did on my 300TDI
  19. elmer_d

    Heater control illumination

    Heater control is bulb behind the panel pull off the knobs two screws under outside ones pull panel off Service repair no - 86.45.73 Remove 1. Carefully pull 3 rotary knobs off switches. 2. Prise blower speed control knob off lever. 3. Remove 2 screws securing panel, ease panel away...
  20. elmer_d

    Best tyres for Disco

    Search this forum for BFG and GG AT2's There are lots of threads all saying how good they are, and I have not seen anyone actually say that these two are crap, if they have run on them. The only common theme is what ever tyre you're on, its the best I have AT2's and they are great...