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    Technical Help With Discovery TD5

    Hi. I had a problem similar to this - unfortunately for me they could not rectify the fault as it has never happened again - BUT i notice it happens when I drive through puddles especially with the rain. In the meantime here is an extract that might help. Diagnostics While the ignition...
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    This is Worrying.....Noise

    Thanks. I suspect it could be the PAS pump - Why? I ask I hear you say, Well when I turn the steering to the right, I get a groaning noise, which sounds nothing like the noise I have BUT I suspect the 2 are related. With regards to teh Water Pump - Thats fine, I checked and no noise - and...
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    This is Worrying.....Noise

    Hello Forum. Yesterday, I started to get a funny noise, whilst idling - Between 600 - 1000ROM, i got what is a whining humming noise, which I can feel through the Accel pedal. Soon as i rev over 1000rpm it goes away, it also goes away when driving, AND goes away when I roll the car (put her...
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    A water leak in the front.

    Hi. I had the same problem, if you lie under the vehicle, and put your hands up between the Gearbox and panel, you will feel a little rubber hose that stocks out - remove the 'nipple' and clean (your should be able just to pull it out - do the same to the other side (passenger side a little...
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    Temperature Gremlin

    Well. As I was determined to get this fixed - I went to my local Landy delaer, and bought myself a Temp Sender Sensor - replaced it and No Luck!.....Damn - So i thought to myself...OK....Its got to be the Thermostat - so drove back there and bought a Thermostat - 'Weird looking thing' its in...
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    Big Hello from Leicester!!!!

    Hi Room. I am now a proud owner of Digby - my S2 TD5 - even though it has a few grmelins i am determined to resolve - I love her to bit - Coming from a 4 door saloon background - i am realy enjoying the high position, and with the ES sopec enjoying the comforts. Again, look forward to...
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    Temperature Gremlin

    Forum. A weird scenario......'Digby' even though a male name, seems to have traits of a female as she is temperamental!!!!! The temperature gauge seems to go only up to 1/4 for ages (1hour) then occasionaly she will go to normal 1/2 then again after running at normal for 10 mins she wil...
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    Whining/Grinding Noise

    Hello forum - I seem to have a few gremlins in my newly aquired TD5, but I determined ;) to sort them out ASAP. Now when the car is standing still or travelling at low speeds eg parking into driveway - I get a whining/grinding noise from the steering - BUT only happens when i turn right -...
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    Power Steering/ACE Fluid

    Hi Forum. I guess this is a real simple question, however just need confirmation. What fluid do i use for the Power Steering / ACE - is standard Dexron II (ATF) or is there anything special as it mentions in the manual (TEXACO xxxxx) Thanks in advance Nik
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    Disco TD5 Questions....Please

    Hello Forum. Just a proud owner of a 2000 TD5 ES Auto...... I have a few questions, and would be grateful if you my peers can answer those for. 1. Temperature - Sometime, when i drive, the temperature gauge only sits at 1/4, and again sometimes it will happily move to the centre (normal)...