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    Hill desent noise

    On Discovery you should use the HDC only in LOW and there will be no bang sound.The other noise(normal) is the ABS modulator near the brake pump that pushes the brake in your place.
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    Greasy Nipples!

    This is a reason for which I changed mines(broken) with HD ones , with grease nipple. The original prop shaft doesn't have a grease nipple thanks to a great engineer or cost cutting! You can't just fit the greaser in a standard joint, you need new joints with the holes for the nipple and...
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    Air con fan on TD5

    And the fan will stop if you exceed 60 mph...(for sure it will not be very easy to check that). I had the same problem and changed the fan and a week ago the fuse;now it works!
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    ACE problems

    Try to find someone with less ACE on his Disco and based on the VIN try to find the pulley as replacement part for it.I have a friend with such a car but till next week he is out of the country.
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    ACE problems

    Try fitting a belt(shorter) for the non-ACE Disco 2 and exclude the pulley from the game.
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    Air con fan on TD5

    If the outside temp is above 25 C and if the 40A fuse in the engine compartment fuse box is not blown then it should work!Try to spin the fan to check if it's not blocked as was mine.
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    possible water problem TD5

    Usually you go to the Testbook(testing computer) - the dealer will be very happy to charge you!
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    possible water problem TD5

    Hi, seems that the aircon fan is activated as a supplementary cooling aid when the normal(viscous)fan is not enough;it is on untill a reset(Testbook or other) is done.Just seen it on a forum, doesn't happend to me...yet! Funny thing... I just fitted a new aircon fan on my td5 Disco and I can't...
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    Electric Fan for TD5 Disco

    Kenlowe, Pacet , are the best ;I have Zirgo bought from the States beeing a cheaper version, used for hotrods. Kenlowe also have a HD version, seems to be very reliable. I advice not to use the tube type thermostat as will always leak. I use the one placed in the top hose can see it on x-eng site.
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    Disco 2 tyres size

    245/75/16 Kumho KL 71 are OK on a stock Disco2;just fitted them a week ago and no problems at all.
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    Disco II A Bar

    Yes, it's the same, you have to drill the bumper and the back metal plate;I did it on my '99 DiscoII, fitting a '02- A-bar from Duckworth LR.
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    New key fob

    I use a fob from a Rover 75(on my Disco 2) but only for the shell as mine had the buttons cracked;don't know if the electronics are the same but you can ask a dealer. The price is better , arround 30 quids a new fob on ebay.
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    Disco Tyre sizes

    will work also on Disco2?
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    Disc 2 Goodyear Wranglers - outrageous prices!!

    Have a look here. 4x4 Tyres - SUV Tyres - All Terrain Tyres - Off Road Tyres :: 4x4 -R18" - 255/55/18, 255/55 R 18 :: Or, if you love the Wranglers, can use the spare tyre and buy only one at the high price and a cheap tyre for the spare.
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    Disco 2 tyres size

    Having the same problem with my Disco 2; here and also on other forums the indications are for Disco 1 ;hope that someone will give us a piece of help as I'm ready to fit 245/75/16 but don't want to use the grinder if necesary!
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    TD5 clutch/gearbox problem, any ideas?

    Try to smell the oil to see if is engine or transmision oil;if is normal engine oil is due to the rear oil seal damaged due to oil overfill(when you fill the engine with the quantity of oil as in the manual without checking the level before the last litre).You should change the clutch kit and...
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    Shocks

    Having Britpart Cellular Dynamic on my Disco 2 and are OK.
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    Tyres and wheels disco

    The sticky is mainly for Disco1;mine having a Disco2 I'm having the same problem about fitting 245/75/16(don't know if will fit) after Bearmach springs lift(HD, not +2 inches).
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    Disco II remote key question

    Done it a week ago...just move it left-right and then pull. Tip:you can use the case of a Rover 75, a lot cheaper on ebay than the Disco ones.
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    Big problem, cannot get into gear - 5 days before drive to Spain!

    http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f8/cant-select-2nd-4th-reverse-gear-67549.html Have a look on this! Might be a 2 quids plastic bush.