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    Clunking problem

    Sorry guy's, I forgot to actually tell you all what Landy it is, (as pointed out by nrgserv, 1999 Discovery 2 ES, Manual 2.5 TD. Just done a 450 mile round trip today without incident or clunking. All gears are fine,
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    Clunking problem

    Hi all Got the Landy back from my mechanic last night, he said he put it onto the ramps and whilst he was walking underneath it to check props, uj's, half shafts and owt else it tried to engage a gear or drive of some sort. turns out that the gear box had little to no oil in it and what oil was...
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    Clunking problem

    Thanks guys Yes there is drive to the props, but thats the extent of my knowledge base. When you start mentioning "half shafts" and stuff I'm afraid you loose me, although I've had all hubs and wheel bearings changed plus brakes and disks all round in the last 6 months. Its a pain in the...
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    Clunking problem

    Hi James Thanks for the info, is there anything I can do to try and pin point the problem? or should I just put my trust in the garage mechanic? it sounds like I may be at the beginning of a process of elimination trail
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    Clunking problem

    Hi all My beloved has developed a further problem, not quite sure how to explain but here goes, Lately she;s developed this sort of rumbling noise and it feels rough to drive. The gear stick vibrates when in gear (all gears)and I can also feel it in the driving seat as well. I think it may...
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    Discovery TD5 - oil leak

    Hi all Thought I'd jump in on this one as I to seem to have the same oil/fpr leak as you are all describing I can defo see oil or what appears to be oil on the alternator. I have also found that the knob who owned it last has done away with the ACE system but left the pump still connected to...
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    low pitch humming noise

    You must have the same disco as me Gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooooooooooon, You've hit the nail on the knob ed
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    New Land rover owner

    Hi all Brand new to this and to Land rover, just bought a 99 discovery 2 td5 for me, the dogs, the caravan, oh yeh and the wife. Never had one before but have to say I love it and won't be going back to a car. It has a few ghosts that need to be gotten rid of but hey ho, its a Land rover...
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    low pitch humming noise

    Not sure what a noob is, however I'm not trying to upset anyone, sorry if I do.
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    low pitch humming noise

    Hi Yes its definitely a woo woo, not a whine and not metal rubbing and its very low pitched, I can only hear it when I'm not revving, ie, not accelerating.
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    low pitch humming noise

    Tyres it is then, I'll have them on for the weekend. Hopefully your right and if it's still there I guess it's a process of elimination and wallet emptying. I'll keep you posted and thank's for your help.
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    low pitch humming noise

    Never thought of the tyres but now you mention it , it has 20 inch stormer wheels on with 275 40 tyres and the front left is fairly worn on the outside, plus different tyres all round.Not my choice, there what it came with and as I'm not off roading with it I guess they can stay plus I have...
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    low pitch humming noise

    Hi all This is my first time on here and my first Land rover so be gentle. I bought a 99 discovery 2 td5 about a month ago and I love it, however, its developed a low pitched humming/ rubbing noise, I think from the running gear. the only way I can describe it is like a very low woo woo woo...