Recent content by Longtallsally

If a D2 I went by the RAVE and did 25.5 gal when I set the tank size (look in the UG manual on how to set). They say to get it right, FIRST do the distance calibration (again in the manual), then do the tank level calibration. The simple deal is, fill the tank, reset the trip computer, then...

I did the Farmtek stuff- highly recommend. For anchor points, I got a few of these from Harbor Freight: https://www.harborfreight.com/2-piece-universal-chrome-anchor-points-95182.html My 230lb monkey butt walks around just fine on the chicken coop flooring and I have set places for things...

Yep, aux lights for rack, bumper (left side), and rear (right side). They light up as the rest of the switches and the wiring is very clean- I’m kind of a bit about that stuff. Oh yeah, my reward for posting nice things about the latest one? Fuel pump is leaking now... <shaking head> I...

I've not been on the forum for a good bit, but thought it might be funny to "update" where I am in my Disco ownership. Sadly, this happened to the catalyst of this thread: My own damn fault as I didn't pay attention to tire pressures and going around an off ramp, the tire actually came off...

Thanks, guys. The thing is a hoot even with all the little issues. The radiator was a bit of a pain, but as mentioned in a thread where I whined about it, now that I've been in there and know, it's not a big deal.

Yep, it has SAI. The engine has been replaced and the general thought is that when they pulled it from the donor vehicle, the lower sensor was broken off, or torn off- thus the new wire and butt connectors. That's been resolved. The manual is pretty straightforward as there aren't that many...

I thought you guys might get a kick out of my progress. To say the least, my joy with the machine has not diminished and I'm still having a blast driving it. I baby it a good bit as I'm waiting for the weather to get a little nicer before I tackle a few more fixes and maintenance items. From...

I have learned a HUGE amount in my first couple of months of Disco ownership. Honestly, if I knew now what I didn't back when, I'd have bought one a LONG time ago. Jeez, these things are THAT bad- and really are relatively easy to diagnose and work on it seems. Anyway, I was lazy and had GBR...

Cleared the codes again and got P1118 this time. Maybe I spoke too soon on my success for bleeding? Edit: Doing some digging, looks like this one could be related to a wire not being happy. Oh goodie. I guess I need to get in there and look it over pretty good. Grrr....

SUCCESS!!!! Well mostly. The bleeding process was way easier than everyone says and I'm all set there. Temps are toggling from 190.4 to 194. Methinks I'm sorted. However, after clearing the codes and driving a bit, the P1117 came back. I put in a new one (the lower one on the radiator), so...

Man if I were in the market for a fixer upper, assuming no rust, that seems like a decent machine.

For those particular ones going into the plastic, it seems a regular hex head bolt with the same self tapping ability would be best if for no other reason that being able to get a better bite on the fastener. Ah well, it's back together now so no worries. I got it all flushed and buttoned back...

Well said. I just needed to vent.

OK I got the radiator in. But they can take those *&^$%$*%^)*&^ing oil coolers and shove them where the sun doesn't shine. It's a damn press fit to get them in the slots so the screw will line up. Just. Plain. Stupid. I still have the stupid jigsaw puzzle of brackets and other BS to put...

OK, I got the radiator out. No cussing (well just at Nigel and his design) no broken parts, no violence, all good. But the amount of fasteners and brackets and finagling required is just silly. So my rant continues. The dumbest part? The horns have a bunch of sound deadening material in...