Recent content by xpresario

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    Grrr...Murphy's Law - Throttle Heater Plate

    The venturi assist in speeding the air up but for this engine isn't the fuel being introduced at or near the cylinder with the injectors?
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    Grrr...Murphy's Law - Throttle Heater Plate

    http://flighttraining.aopa.org/images/students/presolo/9901IcingChart_lg.jpg Check this chart if your curious about temp ranges for actual icing. Most people think icing to occur during cold temperatures only, False. You are more suseptible to icing temps between 25 and 70 degrees F when the...
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    2003 Disco Lifting

    Hello, I know I could probobly search around and figure this out, but I've been out of the loop for a while and would like some input to get me started on the research. Looking to purchase a 2003 Disco SE, and want to lift it. I had a 1997 Disco that I lifted with OME and liked it a lot...
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    Engine run on

    Im getting a couple of seconds of run on after turning my ignition off, any remidies? Note: My truck has been at a stationary idle more than usual this winter as a result of the -40 degree weather, I know its not great on the truck but somewhat not optional. My guess is excess carbon being...
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    About to buy, 4.6 HSE Help Please

    Please tell if I'am retarded or just habe the LR bug. Currently garaged: 1997 Disco, 2003 Freelander Anyways, Looking at a 2000 4.6 HSE with 54K miles on it, no obvious signs of neglect or problems. Only thing i could tell was Climate control led were not all working, leaks a little oil (...
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    Lock cylinder and ignition

    Ok need a little help, weather is in the -30's and My disco is stuck.... Key wont turn have searched the site and concluded that this is somewhat normal : ) But along with not turning the key buzzer when door open is not coming on.. My plan was to remove lock cylinder tommorow so i can get to...
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    Tire Size

    BFG does its just spendy Just put mine on yesterday.
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    Moving to Alaska, need some advice for "winterizing."

    Ok I've been continuing research on the heaters does anyone know If I could get away without a block heater but be using the 250 WATT Pad heater for oil pan and another one for tranny, wolverine claim to heat the entire engine but I'm not sure.. Planned on a Oil, Trans and Batt Pad heater from...
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    where can I get a complete description of all schedualed tuneup details?

    For milage higher than 60k maybe just start back over..... Worth a try...
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    WOW Excellent service at Dealership

    The dealer on Hawaii, Oahu, which was kind of surprising because much of the similar organizations are lacking in customer service and support, actually most of the entire island is. : )
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    Moving to Alaska, need some advice for "winterizing."

    I'm headed to fairbanks though, Taking a 97 Disco and a 2003 Freelander, and quite possibly a Defender 90 if I can sell my FJ40 quick enough..HEHE I'm driving up through canada as well. Anyone know the price on the block heaters, oil heaters and whatever else... Thanks.
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    Moving to Alaska, need some advice for "winterizing."

    That all good info, I'm in Hawaii right now and moving up to fairbanks this summer.. Brandon
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    Newbie needing advice replacing Valley Pan Gasket

    Oh yeah a good way to get the Viscous fan off.. Get a large Cresent, a rubber mallet. Place Cresent on VC and take a swing, mine breaks free every time. and I live in Hawaii plenty of rust and what not to stick that baby on there. Its been so easy that way I almost take it off along with...
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    Newbie needing advice replacing Valley Pan Gasket

    I had a problem similar, minus the hose leak, but i had fluid coming down the front at a small amount and giving indication of coming from somewere in the head area, however it turned out to be the water pump failing and leaking out the weep hole. As your looking at the engine from front the...
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    WOW Excellent service at Dealership

    Recently bought a 2003 freelander, Day after i bought it right rear window broke, water ingressing rear stowage compartment and rear window not coming up unless I use key to lift it from outside. Very angry and thinking how typical, I headed to the dealership with intentions of using the lemon...