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    Seized Up Diff Lock

    Your right guy's, my friend said to me yesterday - Don't forget to put it in low/high ratio once a month.
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    Seized Up Diff Lock

    That is a very good idea.
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    Leaking steering box

    I added some brake fluid to the expansion jar and it's done the trick up to now - no more leaks! Happy days!
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    Seized Up Diff Lock

    Hi, Took the gear stick, handbrake assembly out to expose the diff lock mechanism. It was siezed solid undone the boilts that hold it on and put it in a vice. Warmed it up, applied WD40 and used a 9mm drift to tap it out. Cleaned and greased it and now it works perfect. Heres a tip: I cut a...
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    Slow to turn over when cold, but not the battery!?

    Putting petrol in with the diesel does help cold starting. I was putting it in a few weeks ago - no problems. Stopped putting in for the last 2 weeks, minus 3 - problem starting, had to use the power pack. A cupfull of petrol being put in tonight, will let you know how it starts next time it's...
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    what amp/hour battery for disco 1 300tdi?

    A few weeks ago I was putting petrol in with the diesel because an old mechanic told me that diesel will get a bit thick and will also freeze in cold weather. Anyway no problem firing up in the mornings. For the last 2 weeks I haven't bothered putting a cupfull of petrol in with the diesel...