1. quellaverde

    Disco 2: getting rid of whirring noise alongside steering column

    Hello there, Stookie42. Thanks to Matt, it really is a simple job ... you won't even need spanners! A coin will open the hatch below the steering column. The ¼-inch hex drive ratcheting wrench is essential; I tried with a number of cross-headed screwdrivers but just couldn't get one in there. I...
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    Disco 2: getting rid of whirring noise alongside steering column

    ... just a quick note to thank Matt Turri for his well explained and perfectly illustrated posting. I had lived with this annoying whirling sound in my year 2000 Discovery Series II TD5 for 2½ years. Thanks to Matt's foolproof description of the job, I had the fan out, cleaned and reinstalled...
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    Fitting Lower Rear Lamp Guards - Land Rover part no. STC50027

    That would be tremendous! Thank you very much indeed! I feel sure I'll be able to find something in the morning. The one thing that worries me is the size of the hole they fit into, 10mm. Will be in touch in the next day or two to let you know how I've got on. Thank you, David
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    Fitting Lower Rear Lamp Guards - Land Rover part no. STC50027

    Hello there, gemsdad! Thank you very much for your brilliant idea. I'm sure this will e a satisfactory solution. I'll be off to the local DIY store tomorrow morning in the hope of picking up a packet of plasterboard plugs. I've already found some on eBay, but the seller asks silly money for the...
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    Fitting Lower Rear Lamp Guards - Land Rover part no. STC50027

    Hello there, I have Lower Rear Lamp Guards fitted to my year 2000 Discovery II TD5 (Land Rover Part No. STC50027). Unfortunately I've damaged one of the Fischer-like attachment "nuts" which hold the light guard to the bumper. Could someone please tell me where I could get a couple of these...
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    Fitting Lower Rear Lamp Guards

    Hello there, I have Lower Rear Lamp Guards fitted to my year 2000 Discovery II TD5 (Land Rover Part No. STC50027). Unfortunately I've damaged one of the Fischer-like attachment "nuts" which hold the lamp guard to the bumper. Has anyone any idea where I could find a couple of these retaining...
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    Disco II Air suspension – the definitive guide

    Thank you very much, biggeeeee, for coming back to me on this. I'm hoping to received more feedback from other members before ordering a pair of Dunlops on Monday. I'll follow your suggestion and not substitute the sensors. Thanks for the tip about possible galvanic corrosion. Will certainly...
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    Disco II Air suspension – the definitive guide

    Good morning, I spent most of yesterday going through the twenty-four pages of this highly detailed and interesting thread. My compliments and thanks go to everyone who has contributed but mainly to Battenberg for his excellent explanations and comprehensive photographs. I must change the bags...