Land Rover Forums : Land Rover and Range Rover Forum - Discovery Series II http://www.landroversonly.com/forums/ All Discovery Series II models (1998-2005) en Thu, 17 May 2012 10:57:11 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.landroversonly.com/forums/images/LandRoversOnly/misc/rss.jpg Land Rover Forums : Land Rover and Range Rover Forum - Discovery Series II http://www.landroversonly.com/forums/ 2nd head gasket set in a year http://www.landroversonly.com/forums/f40/2nd-head-gasket-set-year-57872/ Thu, 17 May 2012 00:24:25 GMT I had the head gaskets done a year ago next month I was going to do them myself but life bit me in the a$$ so I shipped it. It was leaking then from the rear of the head but now I believe it's internal to the cylinder(s). It's not leaking anywhere outside but it will burn through a gallon every 60 miles, it's parked. The oil is clean and there are zero drops on the ground, I really thought consuming that much coolant would make a lot of white smoke but it doesn't at all. Although I haven't followed the vehicle while driving. I contacted the shop to see if they would redo the job and I'm waiting to hear back.

PT I will probably be calling you for parts. ]]> Discovery Series II mbruneaux http://www.landroversonly.com/forums/f40/2nd-head-gasket-set-year-57872/ Cleaning Gasket Surfaces http://www.landroversonly.com/forums/f40/cleaning-gasket-surfaces-57867/ Wed, 16 May 2012 20:03:16 GMT I'm in the middle of a new head gasket job on my '03 D2, and was wondering what was acceptable to use to clean the mating surfaces for all of the gaskets, block, and heads.

I've used a plastic scraper to remove the remaining pieces of the gaskets from the head and block for the head gaskets, and have used a chlorine-free break cleaner to remove the rest of the grime and crap.

Is the break cleaner acceptable:dunno: Is this acceptable for the exterior of the crank cover, bolts, rods, etc?

Side note: I'm using Permatex blue thread sealer for the bolts, and High-Tack for the valley gasket.

Any recommendations would be much appreciated. Thanks again for all the threads on gasket removal, they've helped a lot! ]]> Discovery Series II stenr043 http://www.landroversonly.com/forums/f40/cleaning-gasket-surfaces-57867/ Talk me out of splicing... http://www.landroversonly.com/forums/f40/talk-me-out-splicing-57866/ Wed, 16 May 2012 17:55:35 GMT I'm replacing my 4.0 in my 01 with a 4.6 from an 04 w/ 44k on it. I cut the harness off of the 4.6 when I pulled it behind the tee where the trans comes up. I didnt' unhook anything from the 4.6. I just started pulling the 4.0 and I didnt' realize it was so involved to get to the injectors and such... Talk me out of cutting my original harness and soldering/shrink wrapping the old harness to the new one please...... I am very comfortable soldering and wrapping wires and other electrical operations. Am I screwing up by even thinking of it?
TIA ]]> Discovery Series II mq1kael http://www.landroversonly.com/forums/f40/talk-me-out-splicing-57866/ Thor vs GEMS. http://www.landroversonly.com/forums/f40/thor-vs-gems-57864/ Wed, 16 May 2012 15:19:06 GMT Does anyone know what are the differences between the GEMS and Thor Rover V8 engines? Apart from the EFI of course are the long blocks interchangeable? Could a Discovery I GEMS engine block be used in a Thor Discovery II? Would the Thor EFI fit on the GEMS engine block? Would the exhaust... Does anyone know what are the differences between the GEMS and Thor Rover V8 engines?

Apart from the EFI of course are the long blocks interchangeable?
Could a Discovery I GEMS engine block be used in a Thor Discovery II?
Would the Thor EFI fit on the GEMS engine block?
Would the exhaust manifolds and Y pipe/cats/o2 sensors be a plug and play affair or cut-to-fit?
Would the trade work the other way, i.e. a Thor block in a DI with GEMS EFI?

Got a few dead Disco's sitting around, all with something or other terminally wrong and need to either part them out or get creative and make one or two runners from my stock pile.

Thanks for any clarification you can offer. ]]> Discovery Series II roverandom http://www.landroversonly.com/forums/f40/thor-vs-gems-57864/ D2 wont start. Crank Shaft Position sensor? http://www.landroversonly.com/forums/f40/d2-wont-start-crank-shaft-position-sensor-57862/ Wed, 16 May 2012 03:09:04 GMT My 2002 D2 intermittently refuses to start. It seems to usually happen after having driven for a bit in the day...I hear the starter cranking strong but it just does not start up. i have tried on a couple of these occasions holding it cranking for like 45 seconds to no avail.... It seems to... My 2002 D2 intermittently refuses to start. It seems to usually happen after having driven for a bit in the day...I hear the starter cranking strong but it just does not start up.

i have tried on a couple of these occasions holding it cranking for like 45 seconds to no avail....

It seems to do fine in the mornings or after she gets about an hour break from driving about town but mid-day (usually in the middle of shuttling kids from school to various after school sports) she craps out on me.

This truck has 168K miles and I have read here in other posts that the "crank shaft position sensor" is a suspect part that might lead to this....do my symptoms sound like they fit this issue?

Are there other typical parts that fail around this mileage that would cause a starting problem?

Is this a dealership only part or are there reliable sources that are less expensive?

:drink1: ]]> Discovery Series II sbadams17 http://www.landroversonly.com/forums/f40/d2-wont-start-crank-shaft-position-sensor-57862/ Replacing Heater Inlet and Return Hoses http://www.landroversonly.com/forums/f40/replacing-heater-inlet-return-hoses-57851/ Tue, 15 May 2012 14:55:03 GMT Spent an hour removing the original hoses last night. They were stuck to the heater matrix pipes (where they protrude through the bulkhead). And by stuck, I mean it was as if they were glued (the rubber hoses had bonded to the pipes). I had to use a hose pick to remove them, and even then ended up... Spent an hour removing the original hoses last night. They were stuck to the heater matrix pipes (where they protrude through the bulkhead). And by stuck, I mean it was as if they were glued (the rubber hoses had bonded to the pipes). I had to use a hose pick to remove them, and even then ended up shredding the ends of the hoses to remove them. It left behind a decent amount of rubber and residue stuck to the pipe ends. Any suggestions for removing the leftovers? Acetone? I tried a utility knife, but it's too easy to cut into the pipe. Any suggestions appreciated. ]]> Discovery Series II 300WM http://www.landroversonly.com/forums/f40/replacing-heater-inlet-return-hoses-57851/ 99 D2 Starter motor replacement http://www.landroversonly.com/forums/f40/99-d2-starter-motor-replacement-57850/ Tue, 15 May 2012 14:32:08 GMT What in the hell. This thing is like trying to pull my own teeth. The rave maunual did show me where the bolt that was holding the heat shield on was but other than that :lol: Any advice or tips on doing this? What in the hell. This thing is like trying to pull my own teeth. The rave maunual did show me where the bolt that was holding the heat shield on was but other than that :lol:

Any advice or tips on doing this? ]]> Discovery Series II Stroker http://www.landroversonly.com/forums/f40/99-d2-starter-motor-replacement-57850/ help misfire on 3 and 7 http://www.landroversonly.com/forums/f40/help-misfire-3-7-a-57847/ Tue, 15 May 2012 10:37:43 GMT Ok so yesterday I pulled 4 codes from my 2001 discovery 2. I got a p0303,, p0307,, the random misfire code and one more code. Can't remember the number but it said it had something to do with the coil or low fuel pressure or a couple other things. But my question is could both coils be bad since 3 and 7 are on two separate coils or do I have something else going on? I can't remember what brand wires or plugs are in there but the wires are blue....it looks like it was recently stream cleaned under the hood. We just bought it and we want to fix it. Any help would be great. Thanks. ]]> Discovery Series II brandon4321 http://www.landroversonly.com/forums/f40/help-misfire-3-7-a-57847/ ignition switch http://www.landroversonly.com/forums/f40/ignition-switch-57846/ Tue, 15 May 2012 04:22:58 GMT 01 disco 2. OK then, my key wil not push in the ignition switch to turn it all the way off any more, I need a need a new ignition switch and got a LR switch, now all I need is a procedure to change it, anyone got one they can send me. Thanks. 01 disco 2. OK then, my key wil not push in the ignition switch to turn it all the way off any more, I need a need a new ignition switch and got a LR switch, now all I need is a procedure to change it, anyone got one they can send me. Thanks. ]]> Discovery Series II GMMahieu http://www.landroversonly.com/forums/f40/ignition-switch-57846/ Blower Motor help http://www.landroversonly.com/forums/f40/blower-motor-help-57827/ Mon, 14 May 2012 13:59:54 GMT I have to replace the blower on my 2002 DII. The dealer wants $577.50. I searched the internet and I can find a complete blower for $390. I found what looks like the motor and squirrel cage for $199. Can you take the assembly apart and just replace the motor and cage? I have to pay the dealer $105... I have to replace the blower on my 2002 DII. The dealer wants $577.50. I searched the internet and I can find a complete blower for $390. I found what looks like the motor and squirrel cage for $199. Can you take the assembly apart and just replace the motor and cage? I have to pay the dealer $105 for the diagnosis anyway. If I have to pay $400 for the part I might as well have them do the job. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
I am in Columbia, SC ]]> Discovery Series II SailorTom http://www.landroversonly.com/forums/f40/blower-motor-help-57827/ Engaging Superlock when unlocking with key or cdl button http://www.landroversonly.com/forums/f40/engaging-superlock-when-unlocking-key-cdl-button-57822/ Sun, 13 May 2012 21:27:33 GMT 2002 DISCO 2 SD.
The passenger side door will lock with the rest of the doors when you engage the CDL from the drivers door or the CDL button on the dash. Here is the tough part... the passenger side door will set super lock when you hit the unlock button from the dash or drivers door???. I can't figure out the BCU logic for the unlock vs. Super lock. I have been at this problem for a week and it has me stumped.

More info:
No key Fob. Latch replaced and doing the same thing. :confused ]]> Discovery Series II gadisco2 http://www.landroversonly.com/forums/f40/engaging-superlock-when-unlocking-key-cdl-button-57822/ 04 disco does not shift from park http://www.landroversonly.com/forums/f40/04-disco-does-not-shift-park-57814/ Sat, 12 May 2012 23:34:53 GMT my 04 discovery has refused to start and will not shift from the parking position when the key is slotted into the ignition and turned. the indicator on the gear shows that the truck is in gear 1 when the ignition is turned on because the green light on the selector flashes for the gear1.Also... my 04 discovery has refused to start and will not shift from the parking position when the key is slotted into the ignition and turned. the indicator on the gear shows that the truck is in gear 1 when the ignition is turned on because the green light on the selector flashes for the gear1.Also though the selector is in the park position,the car still moves when pushed so it is definitely not in d parking mode.pls any helps ]]> Discovery Series II lopezchuk http://www.landroversonly.com/forums/f40/04-disco-does-not-shift-park-57814/ Replacing and repainting windshield cowl http://www.landroversonly.com/forums/f40/replacing-repainting-windshield-cowl-57812/ Sat, 12 May 2012 21:40:16 GMT OK, so I discovered the hard way that if you raise the hood on the LR Disco II without using the support, it will crack the windshield cowl! Just got a replacement cowl from a salvage yard but it needs a bit of refinishing. Does anybody have any advice on how best to repaint this plastic trim or... OK, so I discovered the hard way that if you raise the hood on the LR Disco II without using the support, it will crack the windshield cowl!

Just got a replacement cowl from a salvage yard but it needs a bit of refinishing. Does anybody have any advice on how best to repaint this plastic trim or cover up the worn area (about 2 inches wide).

Also, any tips on removing the old cracked cowl and replacing the new one will be most appreciated - thanks! ]]> Discovery Series II nickw1967 http://www.landroversonly.com/forums/f40/replacing-repainting-windshield-cowl-57812/ Rocker Sliders http://www.landroversonly.com/forums/f40/rocker-sliders-57809/ Sat, 12 May 2012 03:43:50 GMT Today I started ridding Rover of his plastic. Anyone ever fabricated their own rocker sliders? Looking for ideas. Today I started ridding Rover of his plastic. Anyone ever fabricated their own rocker sliders? Looking for ideas.
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]]> Discovery Series II origjcc http://www.landroversonly.com/forums/f40/rocker-sliders-57809/ need advices for a good brake job http://www.landroversonly.com/forums/f40/need-advices-good-brake-job-57807/ Fri, 11 May 2012 22:04:53 GMT after a suspenssion and driveshaft job im now looking to change my brakes. i know i need rotors and pads and im looking for a extended brakes lines kit. I just want some advices for the parts to buy. i am looking for the terrafirma rotors on luky 8 and the EBC ultimax pads from AB or the complete... after a suspenssion and driveshaft job im now looking to change my brakes. i know i need rotors and pads and im looking for a extended brakes lines kit. I just want some advices for the parts to buy. i am looking for the terrafirma rotors on luky 8 and the EBC ultimax pads from AB or the complete kit EBC performance from AB too, or any other good sugestion.

Thank you ! ]]> Discovery Series II 2004DiscoRover http://www.landroversonly.com/forums/f40/need-advices-good-brake-job-57807/