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Hi all especially any gearbox gurus out there. After having major shifting issues with my autobox I had the gearbox reconditioned by a top guy I've used before on my TD6 when that blew up some years ago. The box was removed, stripped new clutches fitted, valvebody mechatronic sent away for...

Thanks Saint. I'll try the Jag Forums. Any feedback on diagnostic equipment for the later models?

Currently running a 2007 4.2 Supercharged Rangie and apart from a predisposition to vast quantities of unleaded, an oil leak I can't find and it munching through a gearbox I absolutely love it. I've currently got a yellow engine management light on and I've had the code read and it reads thus:-...

After buying our 07 Supercharged last July and running it around France for a few weeks I can confirm it is by far the most brilliant vehicle I have ever owned. Though we did experience the pain last month when the gearbox let go, but with 120K on the clock and best part of 400 bhp going through...

Hi, I use my 2001 4.0 V8 ES Auto everyday as a works vehicle, being fed up with vans I bought my disco and stripped out the back seats fitted some storage bins and racking and it's great for what I do. The car runs faultlessly but I can only get 10mpg no matter how I drive it, whether on a run...

Bemble, Many thanks for your reply. I will make arrangements to get a Hydra Test done. Can it be done with the gearbox in or will it need to be removed? Any idea what kind of cost would be incurred and should any auto specialist be able to carry it out? Thanks Again

Finally managed to convince the wife we really needed a Range Rover again last Summer and found a great 4.2 Supercharged Vogue SE which apart from having a drink problem round town, has been the most fantastic vehicle and we've put 15k miles on it around France, Devon and Cornwall. It's always...

I run a V8 D2 as my works vehicle and looked for ages to find a manual but couldn't find one. Interestingly I've just done a search on Autotrader and there isn't a single V8 Manual for sale Nationwide, loads of manual diesel.

Thanks to everyone who took the time to reply. The vehicle is going into the garage today for oil and filter change, fuel filter and turbo boost solenoid change which I hope will sort out most of it's minor running issues. The garage is conversant with the VCU issues and will test it, but after...

Hi, As a bit of a Land Rover fan with a Supercharged Range Rover and a converted Disco 2 for work, when I heard of a Freelander going cheap just around the corner I had to have a look. It was a series 1 TD4 Kalahari (2002) and hadn't turned a wheel in 12 months as the owner had been advised to...

Hi and thanks for the replies. It is the later 4.0 engine (Thor) and really runs great. The engine revs freely with no misfire but under load just doesn't seem to want to go. If I whip the cam covers off and check the lift any idea what kind of movement I should see on a decent cam? I must agree...

Now I know the V8 disco is not a ball of fire but I am concerned all the power is somehow ebbing away as it seems to struggle to keep up with traffic. The engine runs fine and sounds great, fuel consumption is steady at 11mpg (terrible I know but only used around town) Plugs and leads have been...

After selling my TD6 last Summer I still had a Land Rover itch and even though I sold the van and converted a Mk 2 Disco for work I knew I would have to have another Range Rover. Not wanting another TD6 because the engine is horrible I looked at a couple of high mileage TDV8s but decided on...

Disco 3s look great but suffer with many problems, especially when they get to the age and mileage most can afford. The electronic handbrake appears to be a common failure point along with front suspension bushes. The suspension arm retaining bolts are often seized requiring imaginative removal...

Can confirm they leak around the frame not between the glass and the seal. 10 mins with a quality external clear silicone and both my leaky sunroofs have been fixed for good, and you can still use them. Don't have to leave bucket in the back of the Disco now. Cheers Ian

Hi, After running a L322 for 5 years I can definitely confirm it is by far the better vehicle. Much as I love the Discovery the idea of having to take the body off to change a turbo is ridiculous. The Discovery is a seriously heavy vehicle and the 2.7 engine just isn't up to it. With well...

Hi, after parting with my TD6 last year I have been missing my Rangie and after working hard and saving my pennies I find myself in the position to be able to get a new toy. I've seen a facelifted 56 plate TDV8 which is a smidge under £11,000. It's a lovely drive but with 138k miles on it I am...

Hi, Thanks for the reply, got underneath it yesterday and whilst I can't feel any movement in any of the steering joints there is quite a lot of oil leaking out of the steering box, Is it possible to get an overhaul kit or will it be a new box?

Whilst giving the interior a clean I noticed I have a lot of free play on the steering wheel. With the ignition off there is a good 2 inches of rotational free play before any resistance is felt, is this normal? When the car is running the steering feels fine and there is no apparent slack. The...

Hi Peter, Many Thanks for the advice, why I didn't take the manifold off in the first place I don't know as it is very straightforward, and makes changing the leads a doddle. Found all the manifold screws were loose, so that was probably causing the misfire. Car would miss and shudder when...