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jumping in...valve cover project
Ok so I finally decided I'm going to try to change the gaskets on the valve covers.. (Tightening them did not work)... Never tried such a project and I'm a little worried.. Been reading the workshop man.. and it appears straight forward enough.. Any tricks you guys can recommend? How... -
Oil Flow...
Been reading some very informative posts on this web..thanks mostly in part to Joey and Chongo.. What I would like to understand is how oil flows through the system... specifically I am trying to understand places in the system an oil leak can occur and where they fit into the system.. Can... -
oil leak,,
Been getting a growing oil leak around the oil pan. Is there a gasket for the engine sump or would I be OK using The Right Stuff gasket maker? Can the pan be removed easily to remove the old gasket? (will the axel or oil pump prevent me from removing pan?) Thanks, Neill 96 Disco... -
Radio Antenna
Help I lost my Antenna ... I guess my bolt came loose but after lowering the antenna today I somehow managed to push the antenna into the body of the vehicle.. How can I get to it to pull it back up? Right now I have a solid plug in the hole to fend the rain off... Thanks, Neill... -
Fuel Filter
Looking to change the fuel filter in my 96 Disco.. Workshop manual indicates I Need to depressurize the system by removing the fuel pump relays.. Problem is I can't seem to locate them.. Are they mixed in with the other relays behind the kick plate on the passenger side of the vehicle.. If... -
burning rubber
Hello Friends.. Been experiencing a new issue lately.. (not sure what's going on but since I've been checking the board I seem to be experiencing a lot of problems...) Latest issue.. The smell of burning rubber after the disco has been running a few minutes...noticeable at stop lights and... -
First Things First....
Wanted to give a heart felt thanks to all of those who have provided such valuable information to me over the past month. With your help I am beginning to bring hope to the prospect of keeping my 96 Disco my primary mode of transportation.. A huge thanks to Joey .. I feel I would be remiss if... -
Power Steering
Massive leaking from my high pressure lines from the power steering pump indicate it's time to replace them... Any special tools needed? Where, other than the dealer; might I be able to find these lines? thanks, Neill 96 Disco SE7 -
Paint
Anyone out there had to have their Rovers painted yet? Mine has several offroad war wounds that need some attention but most concerning is the hood and top of vehicle. Both appear to have lost color and clearcoat and the green has now faded into a off white color. Not looking to spend a... -
power steering fluid
I have been noticing that I am having to refill my power steering fluid at a regular basis now.. Best I can determing the fluid seems to be leaking from the hydrolic pump.. Is this an indicator that the pump may be going bad... or could it just be an indicator that I just need to do some basic... -
Rear door lock
The rear lock is malfunctioning. There is great play in the lock itself (no resistance .. no up or down position) and the only way to open the door is to hold the lock up on the inside and open or insert the key and twist it while opening door. I have tried replacing the actuator .. (I picked... -
Fan motor..(AC and heat)
I think I am beginning to loose the ability to blow heat or ac into my vehicle... When I cut on the fan some times it doesn't register that the AC is even on (no light on switch) other times the fan cuts of and on intermittently. ( I have no problems with the rear system). With winter coming I... -
wipers
Been experiencing an interesting little problem with my windshield wipers over the years. When I turn the switch to cut them on nothing happens... If I push down on the stick they work... If I turn them on and hold the switch down they will eventually begin to work on their own (as designed) is... -
wires and plugs
Looking for advice on sparkplugs and wires... what are you guys using and who did you go through to get them.. Thanks Neill 96 Disco 90,000 -
Rear door actuator..
Any ideas where I can pick up a rear door actuator on the cheep? The rear door stays in the locked position since I lost power to the rear lock. I have to crawl in the back now to hold the lock in the up position while opening the door. While I thought I could live with this I find that I was... -
Roof Rack
What is the load capacity (weight) of the factory installed roof rack on a 96 Disco. I have received several different answers. ( mine has the removable bars in place) also: Can anyone recommend a kayak stacker or holder that will go with the existing rack system. Thanks Neill -
ABS warning indicator
The amber light for the ABS system has recently come on. Dealer said system is intact and according to the code thrown a sensor needs to be replaced (?) to the tune of about $300. While I like the ambiance of the amber romance light I think I would prefer it to go away. The problem is that I am... -
radiator fill plug
My radiator fill plug reached the end of it's life expectancy today. (96 disco) The head of the plug broke off leaving the hollow (hollow to the size of a pencil) threaded section still in the radiator. Any idea how to get it out? Part cost about $2.00 but dealer wants it towed there so the can...
