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need a christmas miracle...
so does switching to these flanged liners require engine block counter boring to accept the new liner style? also, will it require a new head gasket set? thanks for your help chad Your answer to all questions is yes. Unfortuantly the only permanent cure is... -
History of the Buick 215 / Bosch engine
THE COST OF CUTTING CORNERS Buick/Olds/Rover 215 cubic-inch (3.5 liters) V-8 motor The Buick/Olds/Rover 215 cubic-inch (3.5 liters) V-8 motor is one of the most fascinating and long-lived engines in automotive history. Originally conceived as an economy powerplant for GM mid-size... -
Front end noise
Front end noise I have a 99 Discovery 1 SD with 135k and Im getting pinging noise from the from end. Would this be the bearing. I know that passenger front side needs replacement. Would this assumption be correct. Im guessing this is something I couldnt do myself. Any help would be... -
Head Gasket Fix and Bad Gas Mileage
Head Gasket Fix and Bad Gas Mileage Hello, I unfortunately had to have a head gasket job about three weeks ago. The job was done by a certified land rover mechanic and i know they did a good job, but ever since i have had the rover back my gas mileage sucks. I was getting 350+ miles to... -
need a christmas miracle...
need a christmas miracle... So the cooling system is being pressurized in my 97 disco w 108 k . My mechanic buddy just finished doing the headgasdkets and its still showin the vsame symptoms! the job was done right, both heads were magfnafluxed and machined. Any ideas other than a crack... -
2003 Disco Overheating
2003 Disco Overheating My 2003 disco has several error codes: P1319 Land Rover Misfire with Low/Empty Fuel Drive cycle C: Signal out of range - above maximum……. Misfire detected with low fuel level. 1: Fuel pressure at rail? 2: Is it steady? Does it pulse? 3... -
head gaskets and bolts
What I do is Torque every head bolt the way the book says, then I use a torque wrench and run them all up to the highest torque setting. If that's 65 ft, lbs on your torque wrench then put them all at 65. But since these are stretch bolts... -
head gaskets and bolts
Engine The engine in the disco 2 is the old buick 215 v-8, with no roller cam, and no rotators on the exhaust valves like US engines. The dry cylinder sleeves, “ these are not wet sleeved engines”, are straight, un - flanged and made of... -
Thnking about getting a Discovery
Hi Markk, After owning a jeep, Here are some things you may want to consider: Electronics and processors These Landrovers cannot be accuratley diagnosed with obd2 diagnostics... -
new radius arms with a 2" OME suspension?
new radius arms with a 2" OME suspension? As a long time Rover owner, I have ran OME kits on all my trucks, and I am looking into putting Rovertym's front offset radius arms on a 04 Disco with a 2" Old Man Emu suspension. Have any of you had experience with these or do you think they make... -
ABS/TC/HD glitch
Just an interesting find: Every now and then my wife calls me to tell me the three amigos came on, and I tell her to just turn the ignition key on and off 3 times consecutively, and the lights go off every time. What I found... -
ABS/TC/Hill Decent
just an interesting find Every now and then my wife calls me to tell me the three amigos came on, and I tell her to just turn the ignition key on and off 3 times consecutively, and the lights go off every time. What I found out... -
All about spark plugs page 1 of 5
Installed the Karlyn, STI, plug wires and am thrilled. No more rough idle or hesitation upon accelleration. Running smooth once more with the Autolite Platinum plugs. Disco II 2003. I’ve personally used, and built racing engines with Autolite’s for... -
Amount of oil
Amount of oil Just bought this truck so I am going to change the oil. MY stick shows overfill on one side, but it needs more on the other. How much oil does a discovery 2 require? 1999 Discovery 2. Fully synthetic Royal purple 10w-30 with wix fliter Thanks Chris... -
Typical Brake Question?
Brakes Typical Brake Question? Hey all got a 98 disco just looking for a straight forward approach on doing it. Brakes, rotors, front&back. Atlantic British is running a sell on all brake kits. Any tips. Thanks __________________ 98 Disco LE 100*** miles Pretty much stock with few mods... -
Code 44 and 45. Looks like I got a Heated O2 problem.
Heated 02 Code 44 and 45. Looks like I got a Heated O2 problem. What is the best way to fix this problem or where can I fine this problem. It seem that my Heated O2 Sensors are not shutting themselves off when my 1994 Land Rover Discovery is not running or they won't shut off when the... -
Idle speed
Chongo, First, thank you for taking the time to respond. Second, I have a degree in Chemical Engineering, with a backround in electronics and physics (yes there IS a physical basis for a vacuum as opposed to pressure differential <grin>), thanks to military service aboard nuke subs. Also... -
All about spark plugs page 1 of 5
What's brand name got to do with it? I have a Disco II 2003 with a Bosch Engine. I put Autolite plugs in and now I need to replace the plug wires. The Champion plug technician said the plug to use was a Champion 7318 double platinum. I am going to use Karlyn 7mm plug wires since I can... -
Idle speed
Idle speed Just bought a '97 Disco and drove it back from Atlanta to Tennessee, about 300 miles. No problems except I noticed accelleration lag at speed, and the cruise didn't work. When I investigated, I noticed that the vacuum hoses at the tee fitting at the LR of the engine compartment... -
Where to start when it won't turn over
My engine won’t turn over Battery Trouble shooting: Take the battery out and take it to a shop, or parts store, and have it load tested, and have them perform a hydrometer test to each cell for the electrolytes... -
Testing plug wires
Testing plug wires Some of you have asked me this question in the past and have asked me to post this, and I thought It could be helpful................ Testing plug wires: First of all you’ll need to buy some dielectric grease so the cables are... -
small oil leak
Frankly, I would not trust a Disco that does not leak oil at a decent, respectable and relatively conservative rate; it's all part of the patented LR undercarriage rust-proofing program! But if you really must insist on ruining part of the LR mystique - check your oil-cooler lines... -
diagnostic center box???
Hhhmmmmmmmmm Oh and by the way, Ford ,( while under ownwership of LR), removed that diagnostic box in 03. I wonder why…………………………… Chongo :bandit: -
diagnostic center box???
so i guess i cant use this diag. center myself? is there a way to test my check engine light any other way? I know like the old obd1's you can just jump the terminals to get a code reading? To be completely honest with you, I see no reason why the T-4... -
Will you still buy a Land Rover if it is part of Tata?
Will you still buy a Land Rover if it is part of Tata? Simple poll to show an estimate of the impact of Tata taking over Rover, since as far as I know the deal is not complete. 1. I will purchase new Land Rovers under the new ownership 2. I do not plan on purchasing any further new...
