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    Can't select 2nd,4th or reverse gear

    Probably is due to the oil in the gearbox;it was the same on mine but after changing with the recomended oil the cold shifting problem dissapears.Have a look on the difflock site and see their oil recomendations.
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    Can't select 2nd,4th or reverse gear

    Hello, is it the Railko bush ? what is the code of the replaced part as I have same problems with 1st and 2nd?
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    Help ! td5 centrafugal bolt thread stripped !!!

    why not try a longer bolt to go in the bottom of the hole where the thread is healthy?
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    disco 2 td5 warning lights help

    It's called "the three amigos" and usually is due to a problem with one of the ABS wheel sensors or, worst, the ABS brake distributor, that will cost a fortune if new, or a few hundreds if second hand. Try a test at a dealer maybe is just a repair code that must to be wipe down from the ECU...
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    2" lift on my Disco 2.

    Hello, It's a Disco 2 td5 ACE and no SLS.I seen some BA2231 springs from Bearmach that seems to lift the car with 2". I use the Disco for towing and also think for a winch to be fitted . My question is :will my new Cellular Dynamic shocks from Britpart(DC6010) be OK with these springs or I will...
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    discovery headlight upgrade

    Hello, I'm going to make the upgrade(to my '99 td5 Disco) in a few weeks and have a few questions if anybody can help please: -if I'm using the proper wiring kit(from ebay) do I have to use the indications from here or do I have to solder the same colours(red to red,blue to blue,etc). -the...
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    Live Wire

    Found one in the fuse panel(dash mounted) which have nothing connected and a S13 mark.Anybody know what is this linked to, as I want to connect my Kenlowe fan on it? My car is a '99 td5 LHD.
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    the difference between XS and ES?

    My XS doesn't have SLS(self leveling suspension) on the rear so I do miss a lot of problems , and no seats in the trunk.
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    I can'e ****ing believe it.

    When changed mine it was the same noise; I was worry about the fuel pump but after a few days the noise dissapears;and I didn't fill the filter with diesel before fitting.Check also for leaks(to see if there is any air coming in) but I don't think there is the case.
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    Blanking/ Removing Egr Valve?

    Just blanked today my EGR and replace the whole thing with a replacement kit;untill today I drive my car with the vacuum hose(the thin one) from the EGR unplugged and blanked it with a screw to avoid loosing vacuum. I just want to say that there is a very small difference now, after blanking the...
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    Traction Control Noise on Disco TD5

    Hi, The same noise on mine('99 td5);you will get used with it!
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    R380 gearbox

    Hello, Is still availlable the manual?I need it for a R380 on a '99 Disco Td5.Can you help me with the manual?Thank you!
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    Rear suspension problem - Discovery II

    For sure that any mechanic can do it, but as long as this suspension is electronic controlled by ECU a specific test might be needed(te re-set or calibrate the system). The part can be found from ebay(try "discovery suspension air bag") or any other LR parts seller.
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    Rear suspension problem - Discovery II

    Hi, Seems that you have an air suspension on the rear , and one of the air bags just broke.It should cost arround 100 quids for the part plus the fitting.... That's why I'm happy having a spring suspension on the rear.
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    Is their a lift kit for Discovery series 2?

    Can we find out what lift kit did you use to make this car look so nice? Also what tyres are these?My Disco dream to look the same when grow-up. Thank you!
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    discovery 2 front ball joints

    Check the shock absorber lower bush;take the front wheels out one by one and see if there is any movement of the shock absorber to the left and right and the rubber bush broken.Believe me, you don't want to be the balljoints as they are very difficult to be changed and need a hidraulic press and...
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    1998 Td5

    Check the tailgate pockets or the side pockets in the trunk(if it's a 5 seater) for the wheel changing tools.A good idea is to ask the seller about them as the locking wheel nut is hard to guess(letters from A to H or more).You should make a wax mould ...
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    1998 Td5

    Behind the rear right wheel, on the chassis.
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    AT2's noisy?

    I have AT2 on my Disco 2 and no particular noise till now, while good enough for both off-road and on-road driving.
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    Blanking/ Removing Egr Valve?

    Thank you for your quick answer,Redhand! I took out the valve and seen that the small valve that lets the smoke comming in, is suppose to move up and down ,opening and closing the acces of the smoke in the EGR and manifold.The only thing responsible for that movement can be only the diaphragm...