Are there any tricks to fitting a pump? I’ve got good sockets spanners and such but haven’t worked on cars much , so not wanting to screw this up.

 

Download the RAVE Discovery 2 Workshop manual from here:
https://discoii.wordpress.com/resources/

TLDR....watch this video:

 

Watch that video gecko posted and like I said at one point or another, pay very close attention to torque specs. Don’t use RTV either. If you saw in my build thread when I did the throttle body heater, there was a bunch of crap in there that I’m pretty sure was RTV debris that circulated through the system. There is a spray on gasket sealer that should work well and the new pump should come with a new gasket.

Also be sure to clean the engine front cover VERY well of any old gasket material. This will ensure a good mating surface and keep it from leaking in the future.

Oh yeah, be prepared: the first time you bleed the system in a Disco, it will drive you nuts. Be patient, you 50/50 green stuff and flush it really well.

 

What spray on gasket sealer are you using?

 

Just had it installed today, decided to get Land Rover specialist do it, straight away the temp gauge was running cooler, so very happy.
now sadly driving home the aircon pump is squealing lol

 

Yep!

 

I finally received mine after a month's wait. Haven't had a chance to install yet with all the rain we've been having in sfbay though.

 

HAHAHHAHA!! I had the same problem when I was trying to install mine last year around this time. It took me almost two weeks to do the job because it kept raining and I had to stop.