Recent content by RandallNC

I ordered the head gasket kit with the cap before receiving any advice from the board. I figured I would need the kit now or later with my rebuild. Any advice on the sealant on the front engine cover? The Rave suggests Hylosil jointing compound. Thanks for the help...

I got the heads back from the machine shop and ready to reinstall everything. Any suggestions on gaskets/sealant for the front cover and oil pan? I have gaskets for both but not sure what is preferred, gaskets, sealant, or a combo of the two. It appears that my front gasket was installed and...

244,000 miles!

I replaced the cap and the coolant is no longer being released via the cap. But coolant is leaking from the rear of the head on the passenger side of the truck. So I'm looking at replacing the head gasket, front cover gasket, and oil pan gasket. I want to rebuild an engine to replace my high...

I've ordered a new cap so that will be installed first. If that is the fix, the HG kit will be used later on a rebuild. Thanks...

I installed this setup on my stock D1 (OEM Bumpers/wheels/tire size) and am pleased with the results. The rear HD springs ride a bit harsh when unloaded but great when driving on fire roads or when towing. If I were not towing or hauling gear, I would consider the Medium load springs...

Coolant is being pushed out of the coolant tank via the cap without the engine running hot (new hoses, t-stat, and water pump installed). I will replace the tank cap, but I'm betting on a blown Head Gasket. I am in the process of ordering a new cap and the HG kit from Atlantic British...

I belive this is the thread you mentioned. http://www.discoweb.org/forums/showthread.php?t=84997

Eric, you have some nice counter tops in your garage:)

Thanks to a local tire store, my lug nuts sizes now vary from 1" to 1 1/16" (27mm OEM) to 1 1/8" due to deformed ss caps. I've decided to remove the caps and carry a 1" breaker bar to remove the lugs. The below link is a quick way to remove the SS cap from the lugs. I have removed one cap...

I installed the new shocks and springs without issues (It's nice having a truck south of the rust belt) and will be testing the new setup next weekend on 60 miles of forrest service roads. The truck is setting up much more than before, but still looks good with stock wheels and tires. When I...

Thanks for all of the suggestions guys! After a few calls and emails, I've ordered the above for my stock suspension replacement. While the upgraded springs would have been nice, the extra $100 went towards bushings and a damper shock. New tires have been installed and the interio removed for...

Unlike a progressive rate spring, I guess a shock dampener has the same resistance thru it's range of travel? If that's the case, one could install longer travel shocks and lift the vehicle at a later date by replacing only springs. Clever idea...

I like the higher quality features of the Pro Sport shocks, but would that be a wise choice of shock (+2" lift) for use with stock ride height springs? Thanks again for your help?

How about this setup for 240,000 mile stock suspension replacement? Springs: http://www.roverparts.com/Parts/9273A.cfm Shocks: http://www.roverparts.com/Parts/TF220.cfm