Baloo

Thanks Ian, will try an oil change. doesn't usually get worse with revs tho. Just approaching 80k, so watch this space ! Baloo

Had the Plenum Chamber stripped and refitted today, with no probs found. Rattle is still present, done a lot of miles recently with no ill effects. Landy man thinks it could be a piston ring. Surely this would increase the noise in time with the engine ? Also, I've noticed that this rattle only comes in when engine is almost up to temp, not when cold. Any further ideas anyone ? Ta Baloo

Hi Look here: http://homepage.ntlworld.com/stage1v8/TechnicalRoofRack.htm Baloo

Hi All Took the 95 V8i on a longish run yesterday - beautiful ! Today though, after a short run noticed a rattle from the engine bay. Feared the worst ! However: Rattle does not seem to increase in intensity in time with revs increase, but does quicken intermittently under power and seems to be coming from the plenum chamber. Read somewhere that pipes in there can come loose and cause a hell of a noise. My local landy specialist thinks the same. Any other opinions here before I put this in to get the plenum chamber sorted. No performance problems and rattle def coming from around the plenum...... Many thanks Baloo

Also, looks like I'll need to remove the front spoiler, and trim down the bumper ends................ or have you fitted an earlier bumper version ? Ta again ! Baloo

Thanks Y'all. Found the steering guard you suggest on Paddocks (PM610). Was it a fairly easy bolt on fit ? Baloo

Yep, good point BM, thought it could be an issue Would you say the same about recovery points on steering guards etc? Wheres the best place to put recovery shackles then, I don't really wat to replace the front bumper with a winch one... ? Ta Baloo

Hi All Looking for a Discovery A Bar (300 series) but with integral recovery points Tried Paddock, Craddocks etc, but no joy Any ideas? Baloo

Yep, its a lot of dosh .................. !! Any recommendations for a decent welder then, surrey area please, I'll supply the floor ? Ta Baloo

Yep, went to a local caravan store yesterday to get some shorter towball bolts now I've removed the device. The bloke was telling me that it can certainly lul you in to thinking the caravan is much more stable than it actually is, until you encounter certain conditions ............................ Baloo

Best I can do is point you towards Rundlestone, Dartmoor on the B3357 between Two Bridges and Merrivale Grid Ref SX 577 749. Was there at Xmas and definately saw a group of landies, heading up in the direction of Little Mis Tor. Good luck and enjoy ! Baloo

Thanks Nic, a great help, been quoted£550 to replace the floor alone, needto have a good look around an establsh exect extent of corrosion............ Baloo

Hi Theres def the opportunity around Okehampton, I'll check my maps and come back to you. regards Baloo

Ha Ha, cheers Rog, staring to enjoy it allready...............

Thanks Mark Couldn't see your pic, but get the pic if you see what I mean ! Coming off tommorrow ! Ta Baloo

Hi All Whats this part of my towbar for ? Might whip it off if I don't need it. Ta muchly Baloo

Thanks for the advice Matey, everything seems to run fine, so thats a bonus..... ! Nt sure if the staining is oil tho Will get them replaced, but just forked out for rear floor replacement, so maybe soon Baloo

Just got me chuffin rear floor sorted, now spotted this ! Does it never end . . . . . Baloo

Thats what I feared! I think I'll need to get some expert help with this. It's a solid old truck generally, so worth getting this sorted properly. Thanks Guys Baloo

Hi All I've attached a couple of pics of my 95 300 series (78k miles, pretty solid elsewhere) discovery rear floor. Lots of small areas of corrosion, but only one hole, 2 inches by one inch where the offside of the floor panel joins the side panel. I've treated the corroded areas with Hammerite KillRust after severely wire brushing them and will prime them tommorrow. Whats your opinion here. Should I replace the floor panel, or get the holed area patched ? Whats the cost of a full replacement inc labour etc likely to be. Ta Baloo

Hi Spent a few hours looking through the Forums today after resgistering earlier. What can I say ? Some serious knowledge here ! Just picked up a beautiful 3 door 1995 Disco V8 Auto, 78k miles, and am just about to give her an oil change. How often should the cam / timing chain on these monsters be changed ? Read a lot elsewhere about the diesels and cam belts, but not a lot about the V8's. I've had a good old poke around under the bonnet and underneath at all the ususal stuff, every thing seems OK. Is there anything else. unique to Disco's, I should be looking at ? Hi / low ratio works well, as does diff lock. Thanks in advance Baloo