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    Trade up or fix up.

    How much more life expectancy out of the d1 I hate to put money into it for an almost worn out rig. I do have a spare trans and transfer case . Axles seem ok. It had fair maintenance done before I got it and I have since got most everything else ok shape.
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    Trade up or fix up.

    I need some advice from the experts. i Have a 98 disco with just under 200,000 miles Motor was replaced last summer with used engine so it only has about 125,000 on engine. The disco has some of the normal issues leaking w/s, rear sunroof inop, quirky idle. but overall runs well. I have found...
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    Fuel system issues?

    Swapped fuel pump today steady fuel pressure at 35 started and run good just drove 30 or so milews. seems to run smoother also. Strange that original pump would power up and pressure to 35 but would not retain it with engine running
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    Fuel system issues?

    no codes idle issue has been that way since engine change 6-8 months ago . But now it wont run enough to get it out of the garage much lesss drive it 2 hours to somone who has comp to calibrate iac
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    Fuel system issues?

    170,000 on most things the long block has about 135,000
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    Fuel system issues?

    Also forgot to add I tried a different mass air sensor and throttle and idle valve clean and working but normally idle is around 1000 rpm since engine swap.
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    Fuel system issues?

    Has had idle issues since engine change about 6-8 months ago need to have idle air calibrated but cant find anyone locally that has comp capable of this. Engine did sound like it had a vacumn leak recentlly but I haven't been able to find it I replaced fuel pressure regulator vacumn line. Have...
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    Fuel system issues?

    Ok guys 98 disco 1 with 4.0. Ran great last night set over night and then suddenly developed slow start, extended cranking. Very bad stumble off idle and will die every time you come to a stop and start to accellerate again. New plugs and wires about 3 months ago. plugs are clean. New fuel...
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    service engine light

    I'm sure this has been hashed out several times but what is the consensous on the service engine light on a 98 disco. Reset the red box or remove it entirely. What is the effects if it is removed completely
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    Tach quits working

    Dash tach and water temp gauges quit at times. Worse when cold. If you hit a bump they will start working, so I know im looking for a bad connection. Any ideas on location of connectors. The plug at the dash panel is ok.
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    98 disco with 2000 rpm idle since engine swap

    I have a cheap scan tool that I got from the snap-on tool truck for 89.00 it will read and clear codes and do real time data stream and snapshot data. And it comes with 1 year free updates but usb cable and the internet. It was built by Autel (new to US) It is a AL309 model that can be purchased...
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    98 disco with 2000 rpm idle since engine swap

    I will have to try that. As I also fit the to stuborn to pay dealer. My data stream shows about 18 to 20% on TPS
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    98 disco with 2000 rpm idle since engine swap

    I tried removing batt positive cable for about 10 minutes. When reconnected idle was ok. Truck ran great for about a week. But we had a cold front blow thru yesturday and temps dropped to the 30-40 degree range. Now the fast idle has come back 2000 rpm in park 1200 in drive. The cable trick...
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    98 disco with 2000 rpm idle since engine swap

    I have a 98 disco with over 200000 miles. Engine was weak and had low oil pressure. Final straw was 3 rocker arm tips wore off causing knocking noise. Found another 98 disco wreck with 85000 motor sounded and ran good. swapped complete. used original exhaust manifolds and upper intake manifold...
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    Intro

    New to the forum, I have a 98 disco, located in Texas panhandle. I have the normal issues with it as most but overall is a great ride.

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