http://www.landroversonly.com/forums All Discovery Series I Models (1990-1998) en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:51:11 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.landroversonly.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.landroversonly.com/forums http://www.landroversonly.com/forums/f9/hot-restart-issues-95-disco-36782/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:26:01 GMT my truck has a tendancy to not want to restart when it has been running. i saw the thread about the 96 however mine is a 95 so my engine runs off a good old distibutor. often times when i want to restart it shortly after shutting it off it will sputter but if it doesent start (it sometimes does start at that point) it has to sit for about 10-15 minutes or so before it will even sputter again, however after that 10-15 minutes it almost always starts. any ideas to why this is? this is in dry or wet conditions. if it stalls while off roading it always has to sit for about 10-15 minutes as well before it will start my truck has a tendancy to not want to restart when it has been running. i saw the thread about the 96 however mine is a 95 so my engine runs off a good old distibutor. often times when i want to restart it shortly after shutting it off it will sputter but if it doesent start (it sometimes does start at that point) it has to sit for about 10-15 minutes or so before it will even sputter again, however after that 10-15 minutes it almost always starts. any ideas to why this is? this is in dry or wet conditions. if it stalls while off roading it always has to sit for about 10-15 minutes as well before it will start ]]> Discovery Series I ItsNotAJeepThing http://www.landroversonly.com/forums/f9/hot-restart-issues-95-disco-36782/ http://www.landroversonly.com/forums/f9/winterize-1997-disco-36777/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:22:10 GMT Hello,
It is -25 or so today in Fairbanks, I have an oil pan heater and transimission heater plus a trickle charger. The disco does not really like the cold.
My question is relating to installing a zerostart tank circulation heater.
The instructions are a bit vague...I have been putting it off but soon it could be -40 for the highs for up to three weeks in a row.
The drain plug under the manifold is the "preferred" method...but there is not enough room.
Other option is to put it on the drain plug of the radiator, I don't really want to go this route (requires a lot of hose since it is opposite of where I want to mount the heater).
Has anyone installed a circulation heater on a discovery?
If so I would appreciate knowing where you ended up running the lines.
Thank you for any help.
Ralph. ]]> Discovery Series I rrrrrover http://www.landroversonly.com/forums/f9/winterize-1997-disco-36777/ http://www.landroversonly.com/forums/f9/right-rear-regulator-36770/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:24:19 GMT Does anyone know where I can get 1 of these for less than the $70.00 ebay "bargains"? It's for a 1996 Discovery w/4.0 engine. Thank you. ]]> Discovery Series I Acute_Angler http://www.landroversonly.com/forums/f9/right-rear-regulator-36770/ http://www.landroversonly.com/forums/f9/discovery-shudder-36766/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:26:25 GMT hello all looking fo a little help with my rover, ive got a 94 disco 300tdi motor 4 inch lift 220k kms. recently ive got a serious shudder when driving at speeds from 45kph to 60 kph and still present after 60 slightly . it happens at all engine rpm and seems to be speed dependent, engine off rolling down hill the shudder is slighter but still there. so far i have checked the following, all wheels balanced, "donut" replaced , handbrake shoes cleaned and adjusted to rule out brake shoe drag, front swivel hubs rebuild and all wheel bearings renewed at all corners. visual inspection of propellor shafts shows no sign of throwing balance weights. any help will be much appreciated as my teeth are sure to rattle out soon...... ]]> Discovery Series I fjhoss http://www.landroversonly.com/forums/f9/discovery-shudder-36766/ http://www.landroversonly.com/forums/f9/no-reverse-tranny-problem-36758/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:44:44 GMT I'm sorta new here and before I send my solid 97 Disco I to the boneyard I was hoping you all might be able to enlighten me as to what could possibly be the problem with my transmission. I've had it to 3 shops and each one tells me the trans is shot, I just don't believe it. Shifts into 1st 2nd 3rd and neutral just fine, but will not disengage the parking brake to go into reverse.

Even in the forward gears, I feel a "drag" like the parking brake is on. It was fine when I took it to the shop for an oil change and a refill on the transfer case (have had a leak for a VERY long time) but I use amsoil ATF so I know it is still lubricated.

Any ideas?

Pyro ]]> Discovery Series I pirologists http://www.landroversonly.com/forums/f9/no-reverse-tranny-problem-36758/ http://www.landroversonly.com/forums/f9/expansion-tank-cap-think-36740/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:19:19 GMT got my new tank cap today from roverparts, put it on at work and on way home heat was still fading at red lights. just parked it up a steep hill and added about half a gallon of fluid. forgot my plug removal socket over my dads so i figured i would try it without removing bleed plug. i didn't leave much air in expansion tank just in case there was air left in heater core. usually when i top it off and drive it all comes back out onto the ground until it gets back to its comfort level where i dont have heat and cap always made hissing noise when i shut the engine off so i figured cap wasnt holding pressure. so new cap is on, and now upper rad hose is super firm and no hissing noise from cap and no fluid back on ground and my heat is working at idle for the first time since i bought this money pit, BUT!!!, i bet you guys any money that tomorrow on my way to work i end up blowing a rad hose because now the cap holds pressure. ]]> Discovery Series I no694terry http://www.landroversonly.com/forums/f9/expansion-tank-cap-think-36740/ http://www.landroversonly.com/forums/f9/hot-start-problems-36736/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:24:23 GMT I have a 1996 Discovery with a little over 150,000 miles. This morning, the truck refused to restart after the engine heated up. It started without any problems when it was cool, but once it warmed up, it merely sputtered for a few seconds and died when I tried to start it. I checked over the engine and noticed that the engine was hot (and the temperature gage was exactly where it normally reads), but the radiator and radiator hoses were only slightly warm. That makes me think that the thermostat may be bad. I let the truck sit for about an hour to cool, but after the engine cooled, the truck refused to even sputter – it turned over but wouldn’t start. The battery is now dead (it seemed to last for quite some time so I don’t think that is the problem) and I am trying to do some further troubleshooting. I found a few posts about hot start issues that recommended a new fuel temp sensor, coolant temp sensor, crank position sensor (mostly for Discovery II not Discovery I), and so on, but I couldn’t find a post where someone replied as to what actually fixed the problem. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks. Pete I have a 1996 Discovery with a little over 150,000 miles. This morning, the truck refused to restart after the engine heated up. It started without any problems when it was cool, but once it warmed up, it merely sputtered for a few seconds and died when I tried to start it.

I checked over the engine and noticed that the engine was hot (and the temperature gage was exactly where it normally reads), but the radiator and radiator hoses were only slightly warm. That makes me think that the thermostat may be bad.

I let the truck sit for about an hour to cool, but after the engine cooled, the truck refused to even sputter – it turned over but wouldn’t start. The battery is now dead (it seemed to last for quite some time so I don’t think that is the problem) and I am trying to do some further troubleshooting.

I found a few posts about hot start issues that recommended a new fuel temp sensor, coolant temp sensor, crank position sensor (mostly for Discovery II not Discovery I), and so on, but I couldn’t find a post where someone replied as to what actually fixed the problem.

Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks.

Pete ]]> Discovery Series I Pasco http://www.landroversonly.com/forums/f9/hot-start-problems-36736/ http://www.landroversonly.com/forums/f9/testing-brake-booster-36724/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:41:38 GMT hi guys, i have a hard brake pedal that produces little braking and would like to rule out a booster problem. going to do a brake job tomorrow(rotors/pads) but if i still have a hard pedal with little braking is there any way to test the booster without replacing it and seeing if that is the problem? the lines are on tight, it looks sound..... the abs does work fluid replaced system bled hi guys,

i have a hard brake pedal that produces little braking and would like to rule out a booster problem. going to do a brake job tomorrow(rotors/pads) but if i still have a hard pedal with little braking is there any way to test the booster without replacing it and seeing if that is the problem? the lines are on tight, it looks sound.....

the abs does work
fluid replaced
system bled ]]> Discovery Series I duncanrover http://www.landroversonly.com/forums/f9/testing-brake-booster-36724/ http://www.landroversonly.com/forums/f9/steel-wheels-d1-found-36699/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:25:06 GMT this link only with back spacing : Gulf Coast Rovers - Stocking Custom Parts For Your Land Rover - (281)565-8600 (http://www.gulfcoastrovers.com/americanracing/15x8_black_nugget.asp) any other websites that sells similar ? Thanks this link only with back spacing :
Gulf Coast Rovers - Stocking Custom Parts For Your Land Rover - (281)565-8600

any other websites that sells similar ?
Thanks ]]> Discovery Series I Najman http://www.landroversonly.com/forums/f9/steel-wheels-d1-found-36699/ http://www.landroversonly.com/forums/f9/damn-transmission-just-wondering-36690/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:02:38 GMT Hi all,

could someone please point me in the right direction at what is needed to convert a 94' 3.9ltr V8 Disco1 from zf auto to r380 5spd manual?
i know it would be a big job but the auto is very very sad and needs something doing with it. Very harsh change into R from P and N, harsh change from D to 3, slips in 3 and very slow to change from 1 to 2.
I have access to a 96 3.9V8 Disco write off with a manual in it? or would it be wiser to steer clear and just get the auto rebuilt?
Thankyou for any help given. ]]> Discovery Series I c_mcfarlane http://www.landroversonly.com/forums/f9/damn-transmission-just-wondering-36690/ http://www.landroversonly.com/forums/f9/advice-my-rover-36685/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:15:02 GMT Ok, I have a 96 disco with a 3" lift.... OME heavy duty springs and Pro comp shocks. I fit 265/75/16 nitto terra grapplers, but they rub a little on the sway bar(i think)... i also have some 255/85/16 interco Trxus m/t's on different rims that I use for offroading...

I plan to get 1 inch wheel spacers to help with the rubbing, and i have an ARB winch bumper on the way... in the near future im looking for a 1" or 2" lift (either body lift or spring spacers) but my radius arms, driveshaft, etc are all stock. What all will i need to replace to get any more lift? and about how much does each cost?

Thanks, Im new to roverdom, but already totally obsessed for life! ]]> Discovery Series I mdeane http://www.landroversonly.com/forums/f9/advice-my-rover-36685/ http://www.landroversonly.com/forums/f9/wheel-bearing-nut-torque-36683/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:25:12 GMT I need the torque specs for the wheel bearings, I have the manuals on CD not they dont work with vista. I need the torque specs for the wheel bearings, I have the manuals on
CD not they dont work with vista. ]]> Discovery Series I jed http://www.landroversonly.com/forums/f9/wheel-bearing-nut-torque-36683/ http://www.landroversonly.com/forums/f9/replacing-rubber-coupler-36682/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:50:43 GMT So I ordered a new rubber coupler $63 to my door- not a bad deal!

Its a straightforward installation, from what I gather. However, I haven't gotten to know my Rover as well as I need, and was wondering : "Is there anything else I should do or take a look at while I'm under there?"

P.S. if this is already posted somewhere, tell me and I'll delete this thread. I don't want to be banned for "junk posts" !!

Thanks all!!
-Brandon:buttrock: ]]> Discovery Series I AcidRain350 http://www.landroversonly.com/forums/f9/replacing-rubber-coupler-36682/ http://www.landroversonly.com/forums/f9/new-owner-99-discovery-what-am-i-36676/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:40:35 GMT I always liked the LR Discovery but just got the opp. to get one. It has 159k and runs and drives well with a few leaks. Ck engine light is on and Fan control only works on 1 & 2. I'm just looking for input on what I am up against and if this year is a good year with minimal probs.

thanks ]]> Discovery Series I LR99DISCO http://www.landroversonly.com/forums/f9/new-owner-99-discovery-what-am-i-36676/ http://www.landroversonly.com/forums/f9/disco-i-srs-light-flashing-what-position-run-4wd-36675/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:37:55 GMT How to stop SRS light from flashing and on? What sensor is that controlled by? Also, what position to run my car in on the 4WD. Engage it in high or just leave idle in center of console? How to stop SRS light from flashing and on? What sensor is that controlled by?
Also, what position to run my car in on the 4WD. Engage it in high or just leave idle in center of console? ]]> Discovery Series I lubli23 http://www.landroversonly.com/forums/f9/disco-i-srs-light-flashing-what-position-run-4wd-36675/