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  1. D1Nut

    Stupid D1 noise under load.

    low rpm - so below 2000 rpm - and therefore before the turbo kicks in ? in terms of maintenance - i halve all the recommended oil changes and a madman tells me every thing I need to know re temps and pressure
  2. D1Nut

    What did you do with your Range Rover today

    Well air we breath is about 75 perc nitrogen so you only getting a bit more BUT Find a hot day - unlikely in your mud island but still Fill one of your rear tyres with the nitrogen stuff lower tyre pressure by about 10 perc each side Find a highway and do 120 kph - clearly not for the welsh...
  3. D1Nut

    Stupid D1 noise under load.

    twas in jest but some more info might help as I do have the same vehicle but with 800 k on the clock so good chance I have experienced the same
  4. D1Nut

    Stupid D1 noise under load.

    I have just recently solved this exact same issue But the use of "stupid" and "D1" in the same sentence precludes me from sharing this sought after information an appropriate picture of you being flogged with a steel winch cable or some other suitable punishment might jog my memory as an...
  5. D1Nut

    Steering box leak on my 90

    And did that work ?
  6. D1Nut

    Disco 1 300tdi coolant filling

    fill till just under the level you want close cap fill the thermostat housing get it hot check level tomorrow when cold that Y piece is supposedly what makes it a self bleeder
  7. D1Nut

    Smoking Turbo pipe?

    It might be worth while getting a compression test done before you strip things They come in the dry and wet version and are cheap as chips
  8. D1Nut

    300tdi no fan?

    I have an after market water temp sensor and the temp gauge on the dash doesn't move at all before 106 degrees C the aircon fans get activated automatically at 96 degrees C the dash gauge gets to the "normal " position at 60 degrees C
  9. D1Nut

    FL2 Engine Stopped While Driving - Dropped Valve, Engine Swap

    No you put compressed air down it's hole eish
  10. D1Nut

    FL2 Engine Stopped While Driving - Dropped Valve, Engine Swap

    i am no FL2 fundi and in saffa land it has a really good name - but am sure i have read of a couple with a hole in the piston caused by an over fuelling injector so maybe a compression test might be in order
  11. D1Nut

    Electric WTF have I done?

    okay i got that totally wrong
  12. D1Nut

    Electric WTF have I done?

    if you switch lights on and put brights on - does anything work again you may need to hold the stalk in the bright position also check if your tail lights work
  13. D1Nut

    Snorkel replacement?

    I have a snorkel - and the air filter only needs replacing at twice the previous mileage I fitted it for swimming and it has passed that exam with flying colours so the lack of dust is an absolute bonus
  14. D1Nut

    Need a new power steering box

    The multi spline shaft connecting the box to the steering column is also different - everything fits . diameter and length etc - the disco one has a different recess to accommodate the bolt this is from personal experience as I got a defender box into my D1 - also in SA and not sure if the uk...
  15. D1Nut

    New defender axle and suspension

    the ND has greater ground clearance - I think not sure at what speed the suspension drops down but the proper Defender with front and rear diff lockers will always win the slippery hill contest - whether that's mud or sand or shale rock i also suspect the nd is a 1000 pounds fatter and...
  16. D1Nut

    I would just like to say

    that I cant find the its a summer of cricket thread so we can get that started - but england seem to be doing that quite nicely all by themselves
  17. D1Nut

    I would just like to say

    for someone from warmer climes what's a render ?
  18. D1Nut

    Coolant colour change.

    Inorganic Acid Technology (IAT), - IAT is mainly used in older vehicles, is usually bright green, and has to be replaced every 30,000 miles. Organic Acid Technology (OAT), = OAT antifreeze/coolant is usually orange, yellow, red, or purple, and lasts much longer — 150,000 miles — but doesn’t...
  19. D1Nut

    Disco 1 ~1000rpm throttle deadspot/kangarooing, Discovery 300tdi auto

    If you have edc then its on number 4 fuel injector - so some sort of wire must be attached to the injector and might be worth a try and unplug it to see what happens in africa we didn't get many or any of the edc 300 tdi's so am taking a guess here
  20. D1Nut

    Other what have u done on ur disco today

    This is what us saffa's do to fix the roof lining once and forever Link to a thread https://www.4x4community.co.za/forum/showthread.php/363089-Disco-1-Roof-lining-Durabak The black contrast's very nicely with the beige roof fittings
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