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    Disco 2 Torque converter won't go in all the way

    Yes, I meant flywheel, but I wasn't sure they also call it that for automatic vehicles!
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    Disco 2 Torque converter won't go in all the way

    Oh my lord, I might have to pull the gearbox out... although it would be much easier for me to pull the engine back out since everything is still disconnected and double check that way. I will have to check in the manual what the distance between the TC face and front of the bellhousing should...
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    Disco 2 Torque converter won't go in all the way

    I wasn't aware I had to do anything to keep it in place, seeing as the gearbox leans upwards and it didn't go anywhere! Both engines are the same, 10p and looked very similar. I can't take measurements however as I took the flexplate and crownwheel from the old one to fit onto this new one. I...
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    D2 TD5 owner here, some help needed

    Old thread, but following up with findings, just in case someone with the same problem comes across this. Centre diff in the transfer case is knackered. I assume it happened whilst stuck in a field, I remember one wheel was in the air, spinning on its own and TC not kicking in. I watched a...
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    Disco 2 Torque converter won't go in all the way

    Hi there, I am in the process of fitting another engine in my D2 (1999 Td5) and it is now resting on the engine mounts, bolt holes at the back aligned with the ones on the bell housing, however the engine and the gearbox are about 1cm apart. Trying to bring them closer by slowly doing in the...
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    Alloy wheel nuts

    Hi, Does anyone know what sort of wheel nuts would fit this kind of rim? The regular alloy rim nuts seem a bit wide. Would these fit: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/165049835364 . They do seem a bit narrower. The car in question is 2002 Td5 110. Many thanks, Matt
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    Disco 2 Td5 glowplug wiring

    Many thanks for the suggestions, I will see if I can source one of those from a local scrapyard.
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    Disco 2 Td5 glowplug wiring

    Hi, The original connections are very brittle and fragile, as we all know. I was watching this video the other day and the man is talking about a replacement rail from VW group that also fits on the Td5, but I don't know where I could source one from. I don't know what model of car I should be...
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    Disco 2 Can a TD5 engine be removed out of the engine bay without the cylinder head on?

    It came out a few days ago, now waiting for the new one. I couldn't find a proper bolt to fit the thread of the head bolts at the local shop, so I had to use the head bolts with many many nuts stacked on them. To clear the engine bay, both front wheels had to come off and the axle had to be...
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    Disco 2 Can a TD5 engine be removed out of the engine bay without the cylinder head on?

    Thanks, I just thought of the head bolts last night. I will do it this way. The engine crane also has another thing - don't know what it's called - that lets you adjust the inclination of whatever you are lifting by moving the centre of gravity.
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    Disco 2 Can a TD5 engine be removed out of the engine bay without the cylinder head on?

    I I do, but I'd prefer to bolt the chains so it doesn't slip.
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    P38A Door lock not working

    Thank you both I turned out to be lucky this time, the rod had come off, probably whilst green landing.
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    Disco 2 Can a TD5 engine be removed out of the engine bay without the cylinder head on?

    Hi, On my TD5 D2 the cylinder head is already removed and I want to take the whole block out to fit a new whole engine in. What are the best spots to jack it up? Or should I just fit the old cylinder head back on and use the usual bolts for hoisting it? Thank you
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    P38A Door lock not working

    '99, 2.5 DSE, automatic Yesterday the key stopped working in the door lock. The FOB will lock/unlock the car, but the key itself just spins in the lock barrel without locking or unlocking. This is a problem in case the battery would run flat, as I can't open the door to open the bonnet. It was...
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    Does anyone know what this is?

    I found this in the sump when I took it off for a reseal alongside a socket. Maybe anyone knows if it's something from the engine or some random piece of rubbish? It looks as if it's been flattened. Many thanks
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    Other what have u done on ur disco today

    Along the lines of? :D I was driving my 300tdi in town last year and some teenager dropped his cigarette and said its a fecking cool car. I think it just looks like a wreck though
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    Other what have u done on ur disco today

    Took the sump off for a reseal as it was leaking like a cow. Found an 8mm socket (not mine!) and this metal piece, which I was wondering if anyone knows whether it looks like something out of a 300tdi or just some rubbish.
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    Disco 1 REAR MANUAL SUNROOF STILL LEAKING EVEN AFTER BEING PERM SEALED SHUT - HELP!!

    Land Rover owners deleting the extra options on their cars as they just cause more problems. If I am to ever get a Discovery again, it will only be for a very very basic, no option model :vb-disagree:
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    2004 D2 Headlight Bulbs

    I don't know where OP is from, but the problem is that in some countries additional lights can be illegal, like the spots and LED bar in my profile picture. When you have to rely only on the Discovery headlights, I guess those expensive bulbs can make a difference. Especially with the facelift...
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    Other what have u done on ur disco today

    Spent four hours replacing an u joint on the front prop and greased all the others. Grease pumps are so much fun