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  1. Hi All, I am finishing off a rebuild of my 90 and will be fitting a Warn m8000 winch And was wondering what sort of battery set up to go for. There is a double battery mounting tray under the passenger seat which I would like to use and along with the standard alternator, I have the mount and a 120amp alternator to sit on top of the engine. The winch is only occasional use. Any pointers, brands or suggestions welcome. Thanks
  2. Hi All, I realise this may have been covered sereral times already, but our leak come in via the rear electric switch that operates the sunroof and only now and then. I've poured water over it and no leak, but if parked slightly downhill, it leaks. Would this point to the rubber seal, although it looks good, or the frame? Just dont want to strip out more than I need to. Thank You
  3. Hi All, We are starting the process of putting "our Rocco" (Defender 90 300 Tdi) onto a new galvanised chassis. Rocco is mainly used on road as he should be towing, carrying, moving family and some off-road for charity fund raising. Whilst we are on a lean budget, we are looking for ideas to improve what is already good. Improvements that have worked for you or may not have been as good as you thought. He has a winch, so were thinking of fitting second battery with its own alternator, mounted on top of the engine, bracket already made. but also ideas or solutions to rectify some of the aluminium corrosion and buffing up the faded black grille and headlight surrounds. Currently on BF Goodrich AT's, these will need changing in the near future. Any suggestions welcome, it may help others along the way. Thank You
  4. Hi Griff, That's what we used and adapted it to the previous Nanocom. It says key is sync'd, but still not working. Thanks
  5. Hi All, We are trying to program a suspension remote to a 2001 Discovery Td5 Auto, using the first Nanocom on 2.oo firmware and a laptop. We are going to the Valeco BCU page, then keyprogramming, (although there is a "remote suspension plip"), then selecting suspension remote at the bottom of the the list, then set code, which we have, followed by sync the pressing the fob. Once sync is done it says it is successful, do we need to update that page? but plip does not work, engine running, doors shut. Has anyone done this? Do we need to enter code in Suspension plip box and on key programming pages? Do we need to update everything? To add insult to injury, water is hanging by the sun visor, is there a drain hole in sunroof about there? as only started leaking since i cleaned and lubed sunroof rails. Thanks
  6. The one with the protruding outlet, is a later 'modified" type.
  7. Thanks everyone. Some very good suggestions. Will keep you informed on progress.
  8. Getting Series 2 back on the road.Few jobs to do: 1: The gauze soldered on the end of the fuel pick up pipe, in the petrol tank has seen better days any suggestions for better alternative? 2: Headlamps always seem dim. Advisory's on several MoT's changed units to Sealed Beams, but no better. Could it be wiring? All new, but homemade.
  9. Thanks Les, just difficult to see where it is exactly coming from, can get a proper Bosch regulator by mid-day, so will run with that. Just amazed at the pressure and how quickly the tank emptied. Thanks for your input.
  10. Hi All, Update, having thought about it overnight, thought bolts may have been loose, but checked and stripped today, bolts were still at correct torque, so now thinking, perhaps the Fuel pressure regulator has failed. Would it come out of there at such a pressure? reluctant to put hand in direct line of spray. With regard to the M&S lights, could it be gearbox has faulted, as when I lost power, it would of meant the truck, may have thought it was being towed? only guessing. Any Ideas? Thanks
  11. Hi All, Just returned after sitting on M5 for two hours. With some tools and engine cover removed, looks like the Fuel pressure regulator gasket has failed. Up against a bit as due to tow caravan to France on Wednesday. Replaced Fuel Pressure regulator (FPR), Gasket and O rings, 500miles ago. FPR was advertised as a Bosch part, put when arrived, didn't appear to be which, seller did admit. If the FPR was to fail, would it cause gasket/O rings to fail? ie over pressure. On trying to re-start engine, M&S green lights were flashing, but not before we stopped. Could this be another issue? Time scale for parts is my main concern. Any input welcome. Discovery 2001, TD5 Auto, 60,000 miles. Thanks
  12. After one failed pump,new one fitted, and figure up around the 80kPa. MoT now in hand. Happy Days Thank you to everyone for their input.
  13. Hi, That's a figure I've been trying to find. ERG removed, but pipe securely plugged. Fitted a secondhand, pump that a friend was confident was ok, but poorer figure than mine. But now no was sort of figure i should be aiming for thanks.
  14. Well, just an update, All caliper pistons cleaned and lubed, new master cylinder, new brake fluid, cling film test done on servo, all ok. Pedal still doesn't drop on start up. So tomorrow off to MoT man to see what he has to say. Thank you for everyone's input. Fingers crossed.
  15. Just to clarify if servo, would it not effect efficiency on the front? When I fitted the new servo, it came with a new O ring which I slid onto the plastic extension of the reservoir that goes into the servo, discarding,what seemed, a more shaped seal fitted to it. Is there any other way of testing the servo to confirm the new one (genuine part) is faulty old one is u/s. Thank you again for everyones input
  16. No air sound at all. Servo is genuine part, new 'O' ring was fitted. Thanks for your input.
  17. Well according to the MoT tester 'no' but with a new servo fitted and the readings at the vacuum pump, I would say that end is ok. So now I'm thinking as suggested rear discs and pads may be new caliper on the offending side. Go to the identified area, as I assume all is ok at the front, servo and pump, must be doing something.
  18. Brake fluid good according to brake fluid tester, compared to brand new fluid. Will double check caliper. Thank you for your reply.
  19. Hi All, Our Defender has just failed its MoT on: Brake efficiency 32%, Brake test imbalance 48% (OSR rear slower) brake application uneven Brake has no servo assistance Rear brake imbalance. Tester said it was the servo at fault, New servo fitted. Taken back no difference, no pass. Tester then said must be Vacuum pump, although it is only a couple of years old? Have fitted a vacuum gauge to the pipe from the pump and got the following readings: -30kPa (-8.86"Hg) at tickover -70kPa (-20.67"Hg) when revved I do have another secondhand pump I can fit, but I think readings are good. One way valve ok ( suck and blow) Pedal is firm and does not drop on start up. Not leaks from master cylinder (about four years old) Am a bit reluctant to go back to tester, until pedal sinks in start up, as, he may just keep suggesting next thing and so on. I have looked through the forum for this problem, but had no success. Truck only does 3-4k road miles a year and was fine last year. Any ideas or suggestions welcome. Thanks Mike
  20. Thanks Guys, Update is, whilst i tried to take off as little as possible, in the end it was drive shaft out as one with hub and sensor, this gave good access to ball joints. These were very tight to release, but once they were, it was relatively plain sailing. Inspected ball joints both very clean. Just waiting to borrow a big torque wrench for drive nut and hoping ABS light resets itself. As is usually the case I probably spent as much time looking to make it easier, than it did to do the job. total cost about £30. Thanks for your replies.
  21. Hi, Friendly MoT man failed the Discovery, because there is a "nick" in the rubber boot on the ball joint located on the lower part of the hub carrier. Take it I can get away undoing all the associated ball joints and lowering it enough to replace the boot? ball joint is clean and ok. At present cannot shift the Tension collet which is only meant to be nipped up to 5Nm unless that is wrong. Any ideas welcome, thought this was going to be quick job, move on. How wrong! Thanks
  22. Thanks Paul. Out of interest which mount did you go for? As some are twice the price of others. Did you run a split charge, with a second battery? If so any details or photos would be great. It is early days on this, as it is the family car and finding time is the biggest issue. This link is a good site. Thanks Mike
  23. Hi, A friend of mine, who doesn't have computer access has asked if anyone has come across or has any ideas of a problem he has with his 1994 Discovery 300 Tdi ,with the manual R380 gearbox. He has difficulty engaging 3rd gear. It is fine in all the other gears, with no noticeable strange noises. It has covered 150,000 miles, but he was wondering if it would be a cheap and easy fix. Many thanks in advance.
  24. Hi All, I already have a Warn M8000 winch, the older one with seperate solenoid box and was looking to mount it on our Discovery Td5. We would prefer a discreet low profile mounting, if possible keeping as much of the original bumper as possible. There seem to be photos of what we are after, but no details. There is a Land Rover part STC50260, but i'm not sure if this will give us what we want. Any pointers or information welcome. Many Thanks Mike
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