Anyone know if I remove the catalytic converter from my 2005 TD5 Disco
if it'll make any difference?  I assume the engine will be able to
breath easier, and Rimmers list 2 downpipes, 1 with cat, 1 without.  I
also presume the MOT smoke test is essentially that, a smoke test with

Strange, just happened. The drivers side door (RH) door lock won't pop
up when I use the remote but does go down with the remote. Is this fixable
or do I need a new actuator?
Steve W (in Aus)

I want to remove the glass from the rear sunroof on my 1990 disco.
I've had a poke around but there doesn't seem any obvious way like the
front sunroof which has a slot in the metal retainer.
If there is something I'm missing please put me out of my misery....

While doing a job near Norwich. It was at an independant garage. Needless to
say I didn't buy any!
A

Did you see that on the news crash testing the far eastern pickups. Bloke
said they might recall them all (Nissan variety).  Did'nt mention owt about
series landies, so they must be safe.  :-)
Martin

Are they the same lamps as the P38, as in H4's?
I have a Xenon kit just arrived with no car to put it on, if not anyone want
it?

So I understand that bull bars are no longer able to be supplied and
fitted in this great democracy we call home. what happens with
existing kit? should it be removed? does this only apply to bullbars,
or to bumpers and lights etc too? (apologies if this is a rehash)

Procrastination Rules!
I meant to get round to it - Honest!.  Having put up with the LT77 take-up
clunk on my 110, it's finally let go.
So - exchange gearbox needed plus the new cross-drilled input gear on the

Comes Wednesday, 2007 XS ex Land Rover car fully loaded!!!

Popped out today....
...got back and the postie had been.....
... and slipped a card through the door.....
... wait for it

This past weekend I did a bit of a lengthy drive (from Portsmouth in
Hampshire, to North Somerset, going via Cheddar Gorge). Everything was fine
until I'd almost reached the destination when I braked on reaching a narrow
bridge.

Just been out to change the oil, air and fuel filters.  All went well,
started her up again, got a few hiccups 'cos the fuel was empty, but it
didn't stop then went for a drive round the block, all fine.  So
stopped, turned ignition off.  Sat for at most five seconds, started it

1996 Discovery, 300TDI.
I have been struggling with this for the last 6 weekends and would
appreciate any help/advice.
story so far.

Blooming thing sheared off just below the cap, noticed this large wet
patch on the drive on Sunday.
Got the threaded stub out and a replacement bleed screw but that doesn't
really seal completely. Close examination of the top hose shows a small

Miles' boot floor is welded in and primered. The edges  to
be welded were treated with Hi-Zinc mig paint pre assembly
so hopefully should be rust resistant - more or less galvanised
by the heat of the welding. and I have a big tin of Isopon zinc