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Tack acting funnie!
I have a 3.9v8. Tak doesn't work if there is a problem with the charging circuit. Mine did the same thing. New battery didn't solve the problem so the alternator was replaced. worked fine for a while until new alternator went U/S. Dealer had fitted alternator that couldn't handle the strain so I...- oscarthegrouch
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- Forum: Discovery
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255/65 vs 215/75
255/65 tyre is obviously wider but the lower profile will give you a stiffer sidewall and a slightly more solid ride. Obviously the expense of the tyre will increase, probably less MPG, and higher tyre wear.- oscarthegrouch
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Flat battery in the rain!!!
'95 39.v8 SE Every time it rains and the vehicle has been left standing overnight the battery drains out. Only thing "live" is the factory alarm system and central locking. All interior lights are off and nothing has been left on by accident. Anybody ever experienced this problem with a...- oscarthegrouch
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Fuel Economy
I guess your talking US Gallons here? I gotta 3.9ES on '95 plates which turns in about 22-24 miles to the gallon (UK) if you dont drive it with lead boots on! It doesn't like sitting in slow traffic tho', mileage drops to about 15 to the gallon.:biggrin:- oscarthegrouch
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- Forum: Discovery
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Radio Problem
It doesn't perchance require a code to be entered into the front panel? No code - no sound.- oscarthegrouch
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- Forum: Discovery
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running very hot- overheating
95 disco ES V8. 128000 miles. My Hi/Lo shifter is pretty solid as well. It does change with a bit of brute force. I put it down to many miles of urban driving prior to my owning it and lack of use.- oscarthegrouch
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- Forum: Discovery
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wants to die when hot
i'm glad someone raised this issue. My ES has the same problem. It always restarts but it runs like a bag of nails until I get it moving and then it runs ok again. I'l have to try this fix myself.- oscarthegrouch
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- Forum: Discovery
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Newbie Discovery questions
The plastic casing around the auto shifter will warm up, it should be backlit by two 5W capless bulbs which need to lose their heat somewhere. There is also going to be some heat transferred from the transmission as it warms up. The shift stick will be hot as well. I have the same problem...- oscarthegrouch
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rear windows nfg
fixed it! Cracked solder joint on rear of circuit board black switching relay. Cheers peeps!- oscarthegrouch
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- Forum: Discovery
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hard clunk when shifting into reverse
Its a common fault with the auto box. It doesn't affect the box in any way and it will only come back if you try and fix it. It's a bit like fixing ford cortina void bushes!- oscarthegrouch
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rear windows nfg
rear windows on my '94 disco 1 won't play ball. fronts work perfectly. checked wiring looms, switches, fuses etc but no joy. anybody got any ideas?:confused:- oscarthegrouch
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