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    TD5 Auto Box Temp Sensor

    I got mine from a dealer, but it was a couple of years ago so can't remember the exact cost, but I'm sure it was only around £10-£20. Just remember to be quick when you take the old one out - which sounds easy, but the sapce is very limited (which always seems to be the case when working on...
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    TD5 Auto Box Temp Sensor

    Hi Pateire Had the same issue on mine and it was the temp' sender. It isn't too bad to replace and is located at the bottom right of the gearbox oil cooler (off side). This is below the intercooler, which is bolted to the radiator. The book says remove the intercooler first and unbolt...
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    TD5 Auto gearbox temperature sensor

    Hi, The temp sensor is located on the bottom right hand side of the gearbox oil cooler. This is with the rad and intercooler. The book says that you should remove the intercooler to gain access, but I did mine by loosening the rads / coolers and getting to it through the O/S wheel arch...
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    1998 auto box

    Check gearbox when cool as follows - easier with 2 people: 1 person under vehicle - just loosen (don't remove) filler plug. This is on side of G/box sump opposite end to drain (if I remember correctly) 1 person in car - start engine and run gear selector through all positions (make sure...
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    tightening 2nd row seats

    Hi Jim You don't say what Disco it is, but I am assuming that it is a series 2 - cause they all rattle. LR did a bulletin for this involving some additonal cams and glue!!! Only small parts so cost minimal. I have the bulletin on a word document, but it's over the size allowed to post here...
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    Dump Valve

    Thanks for the tips - will have a good look when I get a moment.
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    Dump Valve

    Thanks mate - I take it they should be tighly closed when new?
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    Dump Valve

    Been playing in the puddles tonight and went through a long stretch of water but it was no more than a foot deep. Speed varied but around 15-20 mph. I considered this would be no issues for a TD5, but directly after that the engine seriously hesitated and slowed. A good bit of throttle cleared...