MITCHF
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Whatever you do, don't use Britpart springs.
I fitted them less than a year ago and the rears have dropped already !
Changing to the Blue's this weekend.
Regards lift, I upgraded to Gas struts and Std height HD springs, that gave me a 30mm lift and was cheap to do.
Good luck
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300Tdi Auto, I noticed a little bit more grunt low down especially when cold, coupled with a de-cat mad a small noticeable difference at low revs. Don't expect huge power gains
Same here
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Starter replaced, problem solved.
Thanks for the advice, cheers Disco-Al
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Tried the earth's , no luck.
Next the starter, not sure if I should try the relay first or just change the motor.
Any ideas ?
Cheers
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Here's the story -
Had the intermitent starting problem, not turning over, just nothing. (occasionally)
Got more frequent, leave it a few minutes and it fires, then it get's longer before it'll start.
Got on here and read some posts - checked my battery / Green box appears in tact and conected and secure , can't find any fuse issues (that I can see) , bonnet switch ok , key fob battery replaced.
Its a 96 300TDI Auto Disco XS , Twin button fob.
Then I'm thinking "Spider" read the process and viewed Bogbuster pics etc, right I'll sort it myself.
Off to Halfords , got my manual, up at 8am with a day off.
Followed the process step by step, (great post btw)
This was time consuming but quite easy.
Then, excited, I pull away the consule, guess what.....no @@@@@@~~~g Spider.
I don't think I'm fly by wire as the cable operates direct from the pedal (pic), how do I know if it's EDC and if it is , what's the fix ?
Here's some pics, I have found some things that may help (or be unrelated)
The top of the pump has three wires that appear to have been cut at some point (pic).
There is a black connecter block hanging redundent under the drivers side.(pic)
When I turn the ignition there is a small clicking coming from the lower left passenger footwell.
There is one positive to my woe full story so far, I have replaced the little bulb on my heater controls so they'll be illumiontade at night now
Here's some pic's, anyone local to me , North Wales ?
Shall I put the dash back together ?
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I cannot believe what he's charging
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Doesn't sound like your friend needs 2" for the use you've indicated.
A standard Disco will surprise you where it can go, 2" is for "serious" O/R.
I've seen a lot of lifted LR's that are never really used to their capability.
I have replaced my shocks with Gas items and fitted H/D std height springs F&R, that's given me 25/30mm and a better ride.
I have a 96 300TDI Auto, never been stuck and regularly handles tough green lanes and Play days.
Plus, a 2" lift isn't just bolting on the springs and dampers, there's more cost and work ie. exteneded brake pips etc. Keep the suspension simple and effective and spend the extra on good tyres.
Get him to consider what he really needs.
Good luck, keep the Green oval the right way up
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Keep looking and be prepared to travel for the right one.
I got a 97 Auto XS with 78K , paid £2k, that was 18m ago.
Good one's are fetching £2.5k to £3k now.
You might want to up your budget or buy something that's not "mint".
Rot & Rust are the big enemy obviously, engines go forever.
Be prepared to get handy with the tool box, it's part of the fun, I love mine.
Good luck
PS. Try Ebay, a few tidy one's on there at the moment, not a great time to buy now though, most of the good stuff (and not so) went in September
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Cubby box doesn't have to come out, the eleci window switch panel will give you the access you need.
4 screws, easy peasy job
Wait 'til you do your suspension, 'cause you will
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Another one for Sureterm Direct, cheapest by far
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I thought "Spider"
Tried the gear shift sensor thing
Then tried a new battery in the key fob , doooh
Good as new
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Hi all, 97 TDi 300 Auto.
Won't start, or turn over, it's like the battery is flat.
The battery is fully charged, everything works and I've tested the output.
Starter motor isn't jammed.
I have had over the last few months an occasional issue when I turn the key, nothing happens for a second or two, then she kicks up no problem.
It's like the gear lever is in "Drive", but it's definately in "Park".
Any idea's ?
Could it be the Immobilizer ?
Cheers Mitch
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Did mine at 87k.
Replaced with Gas dampers and HD stdheight springs.
Gave me a 1" lift and a much better ride.
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I believe that running a LR TDI on up to 30% Rapeseed is OK.
I have access to cheap Rapeseed oil so this could reduce my annual fuel bills.
Anyone had any experience ?
or currently running on VO ?
Cheers
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I did this on mine, depending on the size of the problem Halfords do a nice little touch up kit.
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96 300tdi Auto.
EGR removed - Decat pipe fitted.
27mpg average.
AT tyres.
A roads / lanes / off road.
Just get one
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96 300tdi Auto.
EGR removed - Decat pipe fitted.
27mpg average.
AT tyres.
A roads / lanes / off road.
Just get one
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96 300tdi Auto.
EGR removed - Decat pipe fitted.
27mpg average.
AT tyres.
A roads / lanes / off road.
Just get one
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Try lubricating it, push the key in and out and then try it.
I had the same prob, a few guys on here told me to try this.
It worked,never had a problem since.
I used 3 in 1.
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Thanks
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Fitting HD Progressive springs on rear of my disco.
Does the tighter end of the spring go to top or bottom ?
Any help appreciated.
Cheers
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245/75/16 BIGGEST WITHOUT ANY MODS
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Brake fluid topped up in Master cylinder
Handbrake adjusted, 19mm adjuster
We're good to go and happy.
Cheers guys
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Cheers, I'll check the handbrake adjustment first.
The wheels are off next weekend anyway to fit new suspension so I'll check all four pairs on the pads.
Thanks again
Help!, soaking wet sound deadening.
in Discovery Forum
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Mine was the same, spilt window rubbers to rear load bay windows and alpines.
Fixed them, stripped the rear to get to the floor, allowed the carpet and sound deadener to dry in the sun.
OK now, get it sorted though, my floor had just started to show a few brown patches, treated it before it ate my floor.