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If axle propshaft lenghts allows, a mini propshaft could be used to match a no-transfer LT95 to a divorced LT230.

A friend of mine also has had "death whoble" problems. 285/75R16 Mud Plugga where too big to be used with stock 3.54 diffs, so he swapped to 205R16 A/T tyres, and that tyre change caused the problema at 40-45mph. Now he is using again the big mud pluggas and "death whoble" has dissapeared. Only fault on car that we see is some play at wheel bearings. EDIT: forgot to mention that car is a Disco 300

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Nothing new for me: in Spain anything towable above 750Kg must be MoT tested. I have a caravan, but since it is below 750kg, it doesn´t need any MoT. Oh, and my parents lost a wheel of their tráiler this monday . Bro had been "servicing" it at weekend

In Spain lifts arte OK as long as they are conpensated with a track increase, so stability can be guaranted. Up to 4-5 cm lift you can have it without increasing track. This one is funny: daylight running lights. Can be sourced from eBay for less than 5 Eur. but you will need: -CE conformity paperwork. Must be given to you by light´s manufacturter with the product. -"E" inside circle stamped on the light itself, as guarantee of european homologation. -Workshop installation certificate. Between 20 to 40 Eur. -"Moddification Certificate", made by an engineering company, about 200 Eur. -MoT inspection and V5 writting, 45 Eur. on. As you see, some 5 Eur. light need, at least, 265 Eur on paperwork

Here we can pass the MoT test with a 3% margin (bigger or smaller) tyres, but only applied for factory sizes. For example, in the case of the Discovery, I will have a 3% over 205R16 and 235/70R16 (the two sizes originally written on it´s V5). If I add 235/85R16 to the V5, this new size will NOT have any margin. Once a new tyre size is approved, you can fit any of the previous sizes without further approval.

New tyre size cannot be narrower tan the original (forget 7.50R16 in a Disco), load rating must be the same or higher and mínimum speed rating is "Q" if they are marked as "M+S". Road tyres, same or higher. Brakes are tested with new tyres and speedo must be adjusted. In the case of wheels, new track cannot exceed the original in more than 130mm. What "strange" rules are out there? I have not seen yet vehicle´s V5, but if they have not written on it the bull bar desinstallation, there is a chance I could refit it and pass the MoT (obviously at a different MoT station, because now they take pictures of the car every time you visit them!).

First "NO" for me has been the fitment of a bull bar. It was a factory fittment, but Jose Antonio changed it for a reinforced bumper with integrated winch mount some months ago. Since 2009 bull bars are banned here, and once taken off it cannot be refitted.

Certainly cheaper and simpler than a lens change. Will test them in wife´s car. I fitted some "blue" xenón filled bulbs that are rubish.

Thanks! The Disco I will have in the following month also has AC.

It looks simple and effective. Any part # of that Renault alternator you are using?

Where can I obtain those "nightbreaker" bulbs?

I will consider both options. Thanks.

Will contact Gwin then. Thanks!

After seeing Adam´s expedition LR with double alternator, here is the question: can it be done in a Disco or that second alternator will foul the bonnet? Where can I obtain the brackets? (Gwin Lewis has a kit for 300 Tdi, but have not seen it for the 200).

Hi all! If things go like planned, in six month I will have a Discovery 200. One thing I would like to improve are the headlights. I have heard that 300 Tdi headlamps are much better, and (pre 2003) Disco II ones even better. Apparently early Disco II headlamps are a direct replacement for the 300, but, how about the 200? Can I fit early Disco II headlamps to the 200, maintaining 200´s indicators? Anyone made this before?

Taken from the 1937 Manual of Driving and Maintenance for Mechanical Vehicles (Wheeled) published by UK Government. (Source:Wikipedia)

Yes, in Spain MoT approving gadgets like snorkel, winch, lockers, roll bars, etc need paerwork from an engineer. I have contacted an engineering company for approving external roll bars from Tornado Motorsport, and paerwork itself sums more tan the price of the bars! Adding the twin shock mounts that my brother bought, but never fit his Disco, and Tornado´s bars will summ something between 250-350 Eur just for paperwork. You will need to add 50-100 for the MoT inspection and V5 writting.

I think that 3500 is a good price. I have seen cheaper Discoveries, but never one as clean as this. It´s in excellent condition, low mileage for it´s 20 years, everything approved at ITV/MoT and with lots of spares. Another friend has a 300, also with low mileage and freshly painted, for 2500, but it´s absolutely stock. For 1800 there is a 200 here in Lugo, even with 6 months warranty, but again, absolutely stock. Just the winch, snorkel and locker will summ 2000 Eur.

Yes, I (nearly) have a REAL , and no vapour, Discovery! A friend of mine is selling his 200 Tdi. After more than one year unemployed, my bank account is not very healthy, but my friend understand my situation an is going to store the vehicle (no Mot/insurance) until january 2014. If, by then, I´m still working, I will give him 3500 Eur. and the Discovery, plus tons of spares, will be mine! Picture taken in 2002, when I met Jose Antonio and his Discovery for first time The car, as it was last time I saw it This has been a 100% pure offroad vehicle. First owner used it for desert trips in Morroco. With 110.000km in the clock, it was part exanged for a Disco II at a Land Rover dealer. It was then when Jose Antonio bought it. It was his weekend greenlaning machine. He recently added a new suspensión setup, new winch bumper, rear locker and, bought but not mounted yet, rear bumper, extended wheel arches and sill protectors. Odometer reads now 160.000Km, not bad for a 20 years old vehicle. I will like to add an external roll cage, front locker and some kind of double low box. Left to right: Jose Antonio´s Discovery, Gustavo´s V8 (now sold), my Tipo and Rodrigo´s Vitara (later swapped for a Disco 300)

Oil companies will be happy with you

Bill, your link is working OK Rear suspensión setup

Adapting my driving style, using 5th as much as posible instead of revving in 4th, I have lowered fuel consumption from 7.5 L/100Km to 6.7 L/100Km.

Wellcome to the forum!

Thanks for the advice Streaky! No, I don´t want acoustic perfection. I just googled "subwoofer box" and found the 60 litre data, but later discovered the existance of self amplified small units that will fullfill my needs without needing too much work on the car.