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Andy J

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  1. Hi Fozsug, looking at this it is part number 1 which is what i most feared. I was hoping that the back casing of the headlamp assembly (which the fixing screws are attached to) would be swappable given that both my headlamps are in a similar state. I thought it would be another one of those 'common' part failures. Looks like im going to have to botch something (likely) or shell out for a new assembly (highly unlikely unless i win the lottery but then i would just buy a new car :-) ) Cant believe such a crappy fixing failure on a routine service item can cause such expense and disruption. Some things on the Disco II make me want to go back to my Disco 1 . Sorry - rant over Andy
  2. Hi all, i dont know if im alone in this but upon changing the headlamp bulbs in my 2004 Disco II, with the circular lenses style, the fixing screws have sheared in the headlamp housing. I have searched around the internet to see if it is possible to replace just the black plastic rear casing of the headlamp assembly but i dont see any sign of such a part. Can anyone on here tell me if such a part exists or am i going to have to shell out upwards of £150 for a whole new headlamp assembly? I'm keeping my fingers crossed! Thanks Andy
  3. Sir - i thank you very much for your kind assistance. You couldnt have done much more to help except drive the parts to me yourself :-) Much appreciated - parts now ordered Andy
  4. Hi, i want to replace the bushes on my Disco and would like to replace the bolts (and nuts) as my preferred (lazy) method of getting the old ones off is with a cutting disc. Can anyone point me at an online source of a replacement bolt kit? Main ones im interested in for now are radius-arm-to-axle (8 of) and radius-arm-to-body (4). Been looking high and low without much luck. Some pointers much appreciated. thanks Andy
  5. Pardon the intrusion but im curious as to why these screws are needed in general? As long as the wheel nuts are secure the disk is sandwiched between the wheel and the hub anyway. So i'm always a bit puzzled about this seemingly innocuous little screw. Anyone set me straight - i feel im being really dumb and missing something obvious. Ta Andy
  6. Not sure if this helps but i solved two sources of poor fuel consumption just after the cold spell this winter 1. The well known fault of the fuel pressure regulator springing a leak, along with the top pipe out of it that comes back from the front of the engine block. However you sy there is no sign of leaks so probably not much chance of that being it 2. The second more curious one was the external fuel filter behind the driver side rear wheel had spring a couple of fine holes, so fine that diesel would only spray out of them in a fine mist when the fuel pump was activated (i.e. ignition/engine on). For ages i couldnt work out where the fuel was disappearing to since when i stopped, no fuel would leak out. It was only by chance one day i left the engine running whilst i was doing the tyre pressures that i noticed all this diesel mist at the rear wheel. I could only assume that there had been some water build up in the filter and the cold weather had cracked it. Lesson for next year, drain it off when the cold spell kicks in Another strange but true land rover foible. All other fuel consumption problems have generally been duff wheel bearings or binding brakes. I have a 2004 TD5 manual and get 30-32mpg pretty consistently. Andy
  7. You don't say which model or age of disco but if a Disco II i would check the the lower bush on the shock absorber. They often work loose and you can replace them for under £10 rather than replace the entire shocker. When mine worked loose you could push the lower end of the shock absorber back and forth on the bush with no bother at all. Also if Disco II, check the ball joints that locate the hub carrier onto the axle. If you jack the car up and use a pry bar to work the carrier with respect the axle to check. I did this job recently as well - an all day job to do both sides and a 5 out of 5 spanner challenge! Failing that i would suspect the CV joint if you cant feel any play in the bearings. Andy
  8. Hi, i suspect that the shock absorbers on the front of my 2004 Disco II are in need of replacement. When looking online i can see that there are shock absorbers in the price range of £20-30 for 1999-2002 models, but post 2002 (i.e. my VIN number) the price jumps to double that easily! My car has coil springs at front (No ACE) and air suspension at the rear. Can anyone tell me what the difference is between the early and late Disco II models is with respect to the front shock absorbers as they look identical in all the photo's i can find. Id rather pay the £25-30 per item obviously (if they are compatible). Thanks Andy
  9. Would i feel that at low speeds as well though, 10-15mph when leaving the estate in the morning? Since i have 4 new heavy duty UJ's in a box and a couple of people have suggested the prop, i will take it off and have a look. I take it that the double cardon joint failure is usually down to the ungreasable UJ's and not the center bearing ( as i dont think that is so easy to replace)? Thanks Andy
  10. Thanks Ally, that sounds like a good indicator which rules out the bearings anyway... Andy
  11. I have replaced the Ball-Joints on the steering knuckle - no swivel pin/bearing arrangement on D2. Made only a slight difference Thanks Andy
  12. I thought all Disco's had a center diff-lock?? I have checked the prop UJ's as best i can whilst in situ but perhaps i ought to take the front prop off for a proper once over. I cant get away from my gut feeling that it is something in around the front axle area though - its just the way it is driving at the moment. Occasionally lurchy an a little bit wandery - i asume a prop wouldnt give that kind of symptom? Anyway thanks for the pointer - i will keep digging! Andy
  13. Hi Jumpy, thanks for the reply - to be honest at this stage i will entertain any possibilities so will check the handbrake, if nothing else it will eliminate another possibility. Thanks Andy
  14. Hi all, how would a garage mechanic check the bearings on a Disco II other than the "grab at 12 and 6 o'clock and wiggle" method? Is there a more concrete test. I have an annoying low level judder on the front end somewhere at many speeds with and without drive engaged. I have replaced bushes, ball joints (on steering knuckle and tie rods), panhard rod ok, steering damper, shock absorber bushes etc... It feels like im intermittently driving over pebbles Problem is still there leading me to think it is bearings or CV joints. But i cant find any play anywhere but i KNOW there is play somewhere. Any advice from those in the know would be much appreciated at this stage. At my wits end and want my nice smooth Disco back... Thanks Andy
  15. Helps a little but i have found one website quoting panhard bushes that fit 1995 -2004 disco which is what has confused me. There may be different part numbers but in fact they are all the same? Oh well, im going to strip the Panhard rod of this afternoon and look for myself and will feed back. Thanks Andy
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