just bought a 97 land rover, need some help

[rusoone]

i just got a 97 dicovery LR7 with 106 k on it, a front push bar with oversized off road lights, an old man emu 3" lift, 32" tires, it's in great shape besides a couple things, the transmission is acting funny, in the 0-30 mph range it is fine going from powering to idle, but when on the highway, 30-75 mph when you are realeasing off the gas, (not completely releasing) the transmition kind of hand up and makes a weird high pitch clanking, obviously something wrong, the effect on the handling is quite a pain in the ass becuase it kind of hangs up the car a little, and slows down in between going idle, and powering, i got a warranty with the car so if it's the tranny i can get it replaced i guess,

the second thing, im a fan of music, im sure most people are, so id like to utilize the 6 cd changer or at least the radio, but the display on the radio only says "code" i guess you need a code to turn it on, if someone could help me find it maybe it's written on the car somewhere, i don't have the manual so that's shot,
i would also like to put in a custom radio, maybe a touch screen sterio, but the guys at best buy don't do installations on land rovers, i think they're still sour about the whole taxation without representation, does anyone know of an adaptor somewhere so i can use an aftermarket stereo in my car?

the third question, since i have 32" tires the tire starts rubbing agianst the back/inside on the frame, would putting 1" spacers on the tire help the situation out a little?

i guess that is it for now, if there are some catalogues i could order for aftermarket parts or a book on the car and how to perform installation and **** like that, that would be great, thank you guys in advance

 

[whiskeynipple]

have you checked all the fuid levels, any maintainence history with the vehicle?

stereo code:
call your local dealer tell them you replaced your battery and need a code - they will need your vin and it must be the original stereo

tires rubbing:
I have read (though have not done it myself) that with tire over 30" you will have to cut some of the rear tire well out - if you search around you will find some info on that - I beleive 'east coast rover' ECR has a section on that - keyword 'discotech' - here ya go:
http://www.eastcoastrover.com/Discotech.html - - - granted they were doing a hell of a job (full fender flairs) but I think the need for a cut away is the same with the 32"s

there are alot more knowledgable people on this forum then I and I have to say out of all of the forums for Landy's this seems to be the best.

 

[rusoone]

also rust

i have rust on the windows gaskets (the rubber around the windows) i've never seen this on a car before, of haven't noticed it cuz it wasn't my car, but what does that generally mean?

 

[tommy33]

Something you have probably already done but make sure the differential lock is not on. Bad things can happen if drive at highway speeds with it in the locked position.

 

[joey]

Rust around the windows is normal... If you can get it taken care of before you have to do major repairs.

Land Rover = all aluminum exterior/metal interior and metal roof (D1 model years)

Dissimilar metals = corrosion.

 

[RoverDisco98]

Check this link out for instructions on trimming the fender.

http://discoweb.org/trim/index.htm