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This is a nice thread, and congratulations on tackling the head gasket job. I’ve only done it on my Series II-A. There’s certainly a lot more hardware on my D1’s engine :). Jeff

A friend on this island has an ?04 D2 which, upon start up, makes a screeching noise. The harsh, turbine like sound continues for a few moments until the idle drops down and then the sound disappears. There does not appear to be a slipping belt. Any thoughts on what may be causing this noise...

Thank you, everyone. The ECU and seals make sense. The problem has not recurred, but as a hard rain is predicted for tonight and tomorrow, I’ll have a chance to check it all out :). Jeff

?97 D1, 127,000 miles, about 1,000 since new head gaskets (not required because of failure), O2 sensor, speed sensor. Fuel l?vel at 3/4. The Discovery has always been an easy start, whether on the first turn of the key [when cold] or second [sometimes when warm]. After a rainstorm last night...

Will it read and erase codes on a ‘97 D1 also? Thanks, Jeff

I neeed to replace the hydraulic ram on the rear step of my ?97 D1 SE7. Does anyone have a working one for sale? Thanks, Jeff

As an aside, my ‘97 D1 started to run weird at highway speeds only. The vehicle would hold 65-70 mph but feel as though it were surging, although the actual speed change was minimal and the tach would read steady. It idled fine but I did think the fuel mileage had lessened. While at the Sand...

If you decide to come to Maine, PM me and I’ll provide you with a fine itinerary of “real Maine.” There’s a terrific network of enthusiasts [Downeast Land Rover Club] who will show you the state. The best way to see Boston is to walk it. You can leave your Land Rover at parking lots on the...

Thanks for the links and procedures, everyone. I purchased a used window regulator and motor from Paul Grant (living on an island, you want to part on hand) and then removed the door panel. I found that the regulator needed a boost up as the motor was activisted, and it worked fine. Activating...

On my ?97 D1, the front LH window has worked fine until recently. When I push on the switch, I can hear the sound of the motor - not just a click, but actually working. The window is stuck up [happily] and does not move. The RH side window goes up and down normally. I?ve experienced the issue...

Just felt mine fail on a trip from Maine to Connecticut. What first sounded like tire noise on a slush and salt covered highway sounded like a grinding and clacking some 20 miles later. Upon inspection the transfer case had run dry and ruined the bearings. Time for a replacement.

All these comments imply it’s a lot easier job if I can get it on a lift to drop the front axle. That’s means I’ve got to wait for the local garage to have an opening. Sigh....oh, well, NOT something to worry about on my Series II-A :). Thanks, everyone! Jeff

A dreaded Previous Owner moment unfolded when I changed the oil in my ?97 Discovery 1. As I unscrewed the drain plug a helicoil came out with the plug. I have a new oil pan with drain plug, gasket and copper washer. I want to know if I can just drain the oil, unbolt the old pan and install in a...

Thought I would fill in what happened. I called Zack Griswold at Rovers North and described the situation to him. He suggested a faulty coolant temp sensor. Once replaced the “check engine” light went off immediately and has not flashed on. Perhaps a faulty reading and its results were...

This is a recent problem with my 4>0 ?97 D1 w/123,000 miles. The car starts fine when the engine is cold. The car warms up quickly and runs, idles and accelerates without an issue. The D1 never stalls and the rpm look steady at the tach. However, lately [and sporadically] when I?ve driven the...