1. dave1985

    Disco 2 Radio crackles when rear heated screen is on

    Hi I have a 2003 Discovery Td5. Every-time I turn on the heated rear window it causes the radio to crackle. What is the likely cause of this and how can I fix the problem. Many thanks.
  2. dave1985

    Disco 2 Issues when going up hill.

    Hi i did think maybe it was a problem with the transmission, i have the gear box oil and filter changed but made no difference.
  3. dave1985

    Disco 2 Issues when going up hill.

    Hi i have a 2003 Discovery td5 auto which has developed a smell of hot oil whenever I go up a steep hill. Also when going up a steep hill it will only get upto 30mph and 3k rpm and then the engine revs will fluctuate even though i have my foot held steady on the throttle, it’s almost as if it’s...
  4. dave1985

    Disco 2 Hot oil smell going up hills

    Hi i have a 2003 Discovery td5 auto which has developed a smell of hot oil whenever I go up a steep hill. Also on the odd occasion when going up a steep hill the engine revs will fluctuate even though i have my foot held steady on the throttle, it’s almost as if it’s trying to change gear but...
  5. dave1985

    Disco 2 Ride height sensors

    Great, that’s what I was hoping. Thanks.
  6. dave1985

    Disco 2 Ride height sensors

    Hi i have a Discovery 2 which had the rear air suspension converted by a Land Rover garage to springs but it still has the ride height sensors installed. One of these sensors has now broken in two, as it’s now on springs can i just ignore the fact that it’s broken and maybe remove it all...
  7. dave1985

    Which head gasket to use?

    Hi i have a 1996 Discovery 300tdi which had the head gasket fail. I’ve had to have the head skimmed but i’m unsure which thickness gasket i need to fit now. It was the 3 hole gasket which was on it before so do I replace with the same or do i now need a thicker one and if so which one? Many...
  8. dave1985

    Disco 1 Interior light door switch wire

    Hi i’ve got a 1996 Discovery with which the interior lights started playing up. I decided to check each of the door switches and found that the one for the near side front door had a corroded terminal on the back where the wire connects and that the wire had come of and disappeared into the door...
  9. dave1985

    Disco 1 Cat removal

    Thanks guys, removing the egr was first thing i done when i got it, Just was never sure on the latest mot rules on the cat.
  10. dave1985

    Disco 1 Cat removal

    Hi i've got a 1996 Discovery 300tdi with an exhaust blow from the flexi part on the front pipe. I was looking at replacing it with a de-cat pipe but not sure how this will affect the mot. Been looking online but getting very mixed answers. If anyone can give me a definite answer if a de-cat pipe...
  11. dave1985

    Discovery 1 rear step

    Perfect, thanks for the pic, much appreciated
  12. dave1985

    Discovery 1 rear step

    Hi i've just got hold of a second hand rear folding step to fit to my Discovery 1. If any one on here has one fitted to theres are you able to send a photo which shows which way the L shape bracket for the strut fits on the car. Many thanks.
  13. dave1985

    Rear door not locking

    Will try it tomorrow. Thanks, much appreciated.
  14. dave1985

    Rear door not locking

    Ok thanks, i'm sure I fitted all the rods back exactly as they came off. Will take the door card off again tomorrow and recheck in the daylight.
  15. dave1985

    Rear door not locking

    Hi i have just replaced the small spring in the lock on the rear door of my Discovery 300tdi. After putting it all back together the door will no longer lock using the remote central locking. When i press the button on the key fob you can see the lock button on the door go down but then straight...
  16. dave1985

    Land rover 90 cuts out after starting

    Hi i have got a 1987 land rover 90 2.5 petrol. when i try and start it it just runs for a second or two then cuts straight out again and does this 3 or 4 times before it will keep going. Also for the few seconds it does run before cutting out i can press the throttle but get no response and it...
  17. dave1985

    Discovery

    Im looking to buy my first discovery 1 or 2., Can anyone tell me if any models other then the ES come with heated front screen as standard, do all GS models also have it?, thanks