Since a long ago I have been with the question of the Gas types. What makes
the difference between the standard, premium and super gasolines? Why some
engines require an specific type, does it affect a different altitude
(different than sea level)?

Since replacing my under old powered lead acid battery with an Odyssey
PC1700 my start motor has developed an intermittent fault...
When turning the ignition key "SOMETIMES" the starter motor starts
spinning but does not engage the (forgive the terminology) sprocket to

I have a 99 disco2 with sls,for some reason after a journey the sls dumps
the air for no reason,the journey can be any length and this happens 1 in
every 10 journeys the outher 9 occations the sls remains fine.
         Any ideas?

A friend of mine has just moved to NZ and is considering buying a Discovery,
he asks the following questions which I'm sure the wealth of knowledge out
there can answer.
I'm not sure if he's considering TDi / TD5 or V8, but as he's taken 2

Maybe I should broaden my search area ;-) Anywhere within the triangle of
Nottingham, Leicester and Derby would do fine... Here's my original Post:-
'Does anyone know of a good independent LR workshop (Defender friendly &
intelligent, no Main Dealers please!) in the Loughborough ...

I am new here but with the will to share ideas and new proposals for this
exiting vehicle.
I have a Land Rover Discovery Series I make 1995, with 98K miles, Epsom
Green and tan interior. I live in Upstate Newyork (Where the humidity and

I notice beamends are doing diff pan replacements. How do they fit? Do they have to be welded on etc?
Just a thought!
Nige
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I've got a 97 Land Rover Disco, and trying to find reliable mechanic in
Bergen or Hudson county in NJ or in New York city. Your recommendations
are very much appriciated

Hi all, late last October I purchased a new tax disk for the Disco. I asked
for a 6 month one and paid for a 6 month one. However, after just casually
glancing at it late December last year, I find that the disk expires on
31.11.05. The Post Office has issued me a years disk for ...

Time to get this feckin axle sorted I reckon. I really don't want to replace the whole bloody thing as
it's daft money for no reason. I don't think whoever put the epoxy on has used anywhere near enough. They
have used a thin bead round the back diff pan. I'm gonna clean it out ...

For those who are interested in coverage of the great debate, Look North
(BBC North East & Cumbria local news) had a piece on off roading. Well
written couple of minutes, bloke from LARA and bloke from Ramblers.
Woman from horsey place talking soley about scrambler bikes. ...

Toying with getting a tom tom go for my next major adventure. Any one using
one with a heated windscreen in a Disco or Rangie? If so does it work ok ?
Only ask as my current GPS mouse is a little fussy if it's raining or if
were in the footpath of tree lined routes. The Sunroof ...

I have a year 2000 landrover freelander and I am planning to install an FT-857
with seperate whip style antennas for 2/70 and HF, I could do with some advice
re the installation and would appreciate some help.
What mounting brackets are most suitable for 3/8 or pl259 antennas, and ...

fuel pump, the kind that's inside the tank.
It still runs, but slowly, and as a result it won;t do more'n about 15 mph.
Luckily, the vehicle has gas as well :-)
I assume I'm right in thinking that the only cure for this is to replace it,

On my Defender someone pulled my mirror off and then smashed it of the
ground.
Anyway I havn't missed it mainly due to it being crap, I still have the
housing, but can anyone recomend a replacement that would give superior