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Things I learned changing the diff oil
this is very easy to do but i made it harder than i needed to by not having a hand pump and a gallon jug of gear oil. this would have made refilling the diff's a lot faster, easier, and less messy. the front diff oil was definitely dirtier than the rear. it was greenish black while the... -
p1179 on a 96 disco
I have done a lot of research on this code. I have pulled the MAFS and cleaned it w/ CRC electronic cleaner. Now I'm waiting to see if the code will clear itself. My question is, is it safe to drive the truck with this code since I am not getting any others? I am not having any... -
leak at oil pressure switch
I have already tightened it once about six or seven months ago. that took care of the leak for a while. now it's back. i looked in the rave and can't tell from it whether or not the oil pressure switch has a gasket. i want to fix this leak if possible. is there a washer or gasket of some... -
popping sound when I turn left
Guys, I've been hearing a popping noise when I turn left but only when turned all the way. I am running tires slightly wider than stock, so, it could be that. I hope. I'm concerned it might be some part of the front suspension. Thanks, -
safe to drive with a p0102?
I'm wondering if the 1996 D1 is safe to drive with the p0102 code and CEL on? I know this is a low voltage to MAF code but don't know exactly what that means. Am I doing fast permanent damage to the 02 sensors or fouling anything else up? Thanks, -
new plugs now a stumble
Yes, I know this sounds like a newbie problem. But here goes anyway. Changed the plugs today in the 96 disco. I disconnected the intake hose and took off the MAF. The MAF plug is broken and came unplugged. When I put everything back together I plugged the MAF plug back into it's socket... -
removing air dam and fog lights
Are there any adverse side-effects to removing the air dam? I think that's what you call the plastic bit below the bumper that houses the fog lights. I'm thinking of removing it in the future but wasn't sure if it would affect fuel consumption or cooling or just eliminate the fog lights... -
electric fan conversion
Has anyone who has done this conversion on a D1 posted a write up anywhere? Are there reliability issues? Though with my 96 at 160xxx any electric fan will probably outlast the engine. Do the benefits of the conversion outweigh the downsides? Thanks, -
champion plugs
when i first bought my 96 discovery it had some champion plugs that were slightly larger than the stock plugs i have in there now. i foolishly threw away the old plugs with out taking down the number stamped on them. i have searched all over the web including champion's site but i can't find... -
oil cooler lines on a 96 discovery
My discovery's oil and transmission fluid lines are leaking fluid. Do I need to replace these with new hard and soft lines or can I can i reuse the hard lines and have a parts shop fab up soft lines with compression fittings? Thanks, -
oil leak from oil pressure switch
watched oil drip out from where the oil pressure switch threads into the block today when my 96 discovery was running. is this as easy a fix as taking the switch out and putting a new gasket on and then putting the switch back in? thanks, -
water in electrical lines
The other day I noticed the passenger side rear bumper side marker light was out. So, I reached under the bumper and pulled the bulb assembly out of the housing. The bulb still looked good, but I pulled it out of the socket anyway. When I did water poured out of the socket. There was enough... -
1999 DI or 2000 DII
Looking to buy my wife a newerish discovery. I've been looking at both the 99 DI and the 2000 DII. Right now we have a 96 DI and love it. We really like the 96 and it is fairly easy to work on, so, I'm leaning towards the 99 DI. Any group wisdom on this? If this has been asked before is... -
no start, no start, then start.
tonight my 96 D1 decided not to start when i turned the key. In fact, she made no sound at all. No click. Nothing. Did this twice. Then I shifted down to Neutral. Still nothing. No click. No Sound. Nothing. Put her back into park. Sat a for a couple of seconds and then turned the key... -
first time off road and i broke something
took the 96 se7 off road for the first time today. before setting off, i did a seafoam induction. then strapped my son into the passenger seat and my daughter into the jumpseat in the back and dropped the rover into low gear. tore around for awhile on the gravel roads to blow out the seafoam... -
warning signs of a bad starter?
i have a 96 discovery with 156xxx miles. recently she has been turning over slowly, but always starting in under five seconds. had the battery tested and it came up with ok voltage but the meter said bad battery and gave no reason. stupid meter. the starting system and alternator tested out... -
expeditionware break hoses
today when i was doing the oil change on my 96 discovery i noticed some dampness on the driver's side front brake hose. since last september, when i bought the truck, i have needed to top off the brake fluid twice. so, i knew i had a small leak somewhere, i just assumed it was right there at... -
cleaning o2 sensors
hey again, i vaguely remember reading on this forum that their is a way to clean the o2 sensors on the D1s. is this true? and if so, how? my truck is a 96 discovery. thanks, jeremiah -
road trip and some questions
last week took a five day trip in my 96 discovery that included land between the lakes and smoky mountain national park. the rover was loaded up with three bikes, factory roof rack full of camping gear, the back full of camping gear, cooler, etc, and in the front and middle seats two adults and... -
removing rearview mirror
hey guys, i have looked from every angle at my 96 discovery's mirror mount on the windscreen and i can't figure out how to remove it. do i just pry it off the glass? is there a screw i'm not seeing? thanks, jeremiah -
magnecore leads and better mpg
hey all, just figured the mpg on my stock 1996 discovery and having only changed the plug wires from stock to the 8mm magnecore wires my around town fuel mileage went from 11mpg to 13 mpg. still running the champion oe plugs and oe air filter. not great mileage but any improvement is nice... -
eliminating center muffler
has anyone eliminated the center muffler on a discovery 1, particularly a 1996? theoretically, what would be the benefits? cost? i am in a city that has emission testing. i don't think the muffler affects emissions, though. how loud does the disco get with out this muffler? will this effect... -
intermittent brake warning light
whilst driving today to my daughter's 8:30 am soccer game the brake light came on for a bit and then shut off. it did this several times. i haven't noticed any problems with the braking and the e-brake is not engaged. the owner's manual says if this light comes on there is a problem with the... -
bosch fusions in a disco 1
has anyone run bosch fusions in a disco 1? the truck is a 96. i checked the archives and only found references to fusions being used in diso II's. thanks, jeremiah
