Recent content by spikeRovah
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Fluctuating temperature gauge
Hey man, thanks for the response and wanting to help. I actually fixed the problem. Turns out my second thermostat WAS faulty. I didn't think it could have been, considering I changed it twice and the truck did the same thing. Both were faulty. My luck. I put in a SBC 180 stat, drilled a...- spikeRovah
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- Forum: Discovery
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Fluctuating temperature gauge
Hey all, I got a very annoying problem. I installed a brand new, re-manufactured engine from Atlantic British back in the beginning of April. All new gaskets, new oil pan, new timing cover/oil pump. On a 97 4.0 btw. Filled the cooling system with prestone 50/50 and got a fluctuating temp...- spikeRovah
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- Forum: Discovery
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Low oil pressure - cold start and taps at idle when hot
Replacement has flanged sleeves. I will PM you. Thank you.- spikeRovah
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- Forum: Discovery
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ECU's
Hello, Just wanted to know if the ECU for a 4.0 and 4.6 is the same...? I hear different answers everywhere I go, wanted to get some opinions. It's gotta be different a/f ratio, no? Thanks. Was thinking about upgrading to a 4.6 in my D1, but I want to here expert opinions first. Might be best...- spikeRovah
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Engine Help
What is your price range? I am currently looking into an engine from Atlantic British... roverparts.com Whatever you do, do not buy from roverlandparts.com... Just got an engine from them and was guaranteed to run. After the past 2 months of trying to fix this engine, I still have no oil...- spikeRovah
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- Forum: Discovery
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Low oil pressure - cold start and taps at idle when hot
I have decided to send this engine back to rover land for my full refund. It has been more of a head ache than it is worth. NOw to decide on if I want to over haul my old engine or get another...I do have my eye on one of these Atlantic British 4.0's ...- spikeRovah
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- Forum: Discovery
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Low oil pressure - cold start and taps at idle when hot
PM sent, thanks man. I haven't been driving it, also. Just starting it up to check on the oil light. It's been sitting now.- spikeRovah
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- Forum: Discovery
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Low oil pressure - cold start and taps at idle when hot
Hi everyone! I have been having a major problem since mid-December 2013 that I am still dealing with. If you have read my thread from ********************, you already know what this problem is. Long story short, I replaced my original motor with a refreshed motor from Roverlandparts.com. The...- spikeRovah
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Hello from New Jersey
Hi all, just wanting to introduce myself here before posting elsewhere. If any of you are a member of ******************** you may know me already. I currently have a 97 Disco 1, who is undergoing a major issue... I had the engine replaced by Rover Land Parts, and I haven't had any luck...- spikeRovah
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