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    do this now- air intake temps down

    do this now to your 96 disco or any other vehicle for that matter... 1)relocate cruise pump to just behind air intake box 2)drill 4 inch hole in its place 3)use anything you can find to introduce cold air from the front of the truck thru the hole you drilled to the air intake box 4)insulate the...
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    throttle warp

    I have not seen anyone here mention what I believe to be the gremlin behind most IACV and TPS woes. In my frustrating experience with my 96 DI, I have discovered that the IACV should be installed with a mirror/flashlight combo shoved into the throat of the throttle opposite the IACV. Obviously...
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    DI overheating tip/clean between radiators!

    Just finished cleaning between my cooling radiators and i want everyone to do this simple yet oh so important neglected maintenance item. I have chased down cooling problems for years and I think I have found why people have head gasket problems. The crap stuck in the rads was incredible. remove...
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    sway bar orientation

    I removed my front sway bar and forgot to mark the orientation. I noticed a blue paint mark on it after cleaning and I assume this is to mark the orientation at the factory. Does anyone know what the blue paint mark means? I also have the same blue splash on the rear diff. It is very obviously a...
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    RPM when shifting R380

    Simple question I have not seen answered here or anywhere;:victory: At what RPM do those of you (who have the R380) shift your tranny? I have found that since changing out the IACV and the MAF, I am getting much more power and the RPM's are staying up so that I can shift smoothly. This has...
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    humboldt county CA-HELP

    I need someone in humboldt county california who has spare parts that i can swap out. I am sick and tired of this truck. I am going to sell it if I can't get someone to help. I am very competent and I have kept this thing running as a daily driver for 6 years and 105K. I have taken it...
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    Help! TPS/MAF/IACV mystery

    :banghead: I have searched.I have inspected.I have removed and cleaned. twice.I have dielectric greased everything and unplugged and checked and replugged in and checked and I have driven for weeks trying to figure this out. No codes. all bulbs in dash work. DiscoI with 5spd manual is...
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    driveshaft strapping JUST IN CASE

    I am looking for advice on how best to add some metal strapping around (not touching) my shafts. I religiously grease them but I think that some strapping would ease my mind as I cannot afford to replace a transmission when and if the shaft(s) decide to go. any advice is appreciated...96 discoI...
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    96 Disco R380 for sale

    Very good condition Discovery SD series I in Northern California. I am the second owner and I have done numerous upgrades. Asking $5000. The rotoflex is gone. real u-joint with new shaft. almost everything that can go wrong with this truck went wrong and I have fixed it. The rear window problem...
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    what does"3 amigos"refer to?!

    please, I only use this for research on repairs and I hardly bother anybody before I have searched everything. I want to know what 3 amigos refers to. I have a 96 discoI, should I research 3 amigos?
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    need grand canyon and arches advice

    I am taking my family on a cross country trek soon and I need some advice on routes to take through the grand canyon. Is anyone going in mid-may? I am hoping to take the dirt roads in my restored 97 disco. I have replaced all old parts and I am also taking extras like driveshafts, battery...
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    96 disco I PARTS WANTED

    I need a front brush guard and I would like to pick it up anywhere in Northern California- If you can ship it cheaply I will pay that too