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  1. mjbrox

    Can i Get a Fuel Tank Fill Vent hose at napa

    I dont really want to wait on it and i dont want to spend $50.
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    Alpine White Rattle Can

    I have a small piece of body on my 96 Disco that needs to be sprayed with paint. Nothing Fancy, so a cheap can of paint will work. I can order some from NAPA with a paint code but I cant see to figure out the paint code. Anyone know what it is or where i can buy a pre mixed can?
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    Shipping a tool box

    Does anyone have experience shipping a full tool box? My father inlaw is ill and no longer turns wrenches. He has Med Sized Snap on box with a Mac Box on top. It is completely packed. What i need is someone who can pick it up from a Residential garage and put it on a pallet and then ship...
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    Blower fan no work

    I was screwing around with my wiindow switches while the truck was running. (yes I know that was dumb) Then all of sudden the blower fan kicked out. I checked the fuses and they look good. What next? is there any relation to the window switches and blower fan
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    Cheap instant tent

    I am in search of a cheap easy up tent for the family. Realistically, ill probably use it 3-4 times this summer. My current tent is a PITA to set up and I always have to do it by myself in the dark. So the insta tents look appealing Im not going to use it in extream weather so quality is...
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    Truck Tires for my wagon?

    I have a 2000 E320 4matic wagon. My snow tires are worn out and my all seasons really should not be put back on. We live in Colorado and the wagon has been demoted to only Family Hauling Duties or snow days for my wife. So this means, that in the winter I will get driven every time it snows...
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    What are the Best Rovers to import?

    I have a buddy who is from the UK with family across the pond who can help source vehicles. He has imported a couple of defenders and is looking to bring 2-4 more Rovers over. He was thinking a 3 door RRC with TDI and manual transmission may be good, but he would need to sell it for $18k ish...
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    Window computer glitchy

    A number of years ago my window module stopped working and I made a repair. It?s been glitchy since but the front window always worked. If I wanted other windows to work, I could reach in there and wiggle wires. Most recently nothing was working so Last night I put a new module from a parts...
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    Spare Radator

    my brother and i both have D1s an we stripped a parts truck last year. One of the items we saved was radiator. Neither of currently need a rad, but i was thinking it might make sense to have the radiator professionally cleaned so that we can keep it as a spare. Does this make sense to do?
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    Safety Devices D1 rack and Ladder

    I have a rack and ladder for a D1. The rack is in good shape, but the powder coat on the ladder is starting to peal I have all the mounting hardware. I live near Denver CO and I assume local pickup is the only feasible option, but if someone whats to set up and pay for freight, then ill do...
  11. mjbrox

    D1 Power Steering pump

    I need soon. I'll probably go with a GM one from Napa unless someone has a good OEM one laying around
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    Is my PS pump dead?

    I had a failed PS box and PS pump so I pulled new ones and installed from a parts truck. It was a great success and the steering felt great. Then it started getting tight and I bled out a bit of air, again back to happiness so I took it off roading at high elevation and the steering got...
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    Power steering pump.... should I get a Gm

    I was having all sorts of steering issues so I replaced the pump, box and shaft from a parts truck I had. It was doing great so I did some off roading and the ps totally went out. Steering is still tight just no power. Did I just have some bad luck? I'm thinking about getting a gm pump
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    Cross threaded spark plug fix

    So last week I cross threaded a park plug. Not too deep, but probably two full revolutions. As any sane person would, I freaked out. I looked at thread chases but they seemed like you could mess it up even more, and push metal shavings into the head. So after some searching I found the...
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    D1 Steering box

    Mine is worn out and my brothers is leading. we only have one donor truck so another box is needed.
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    4.0 Motor / Trans

    I bought a parts truck and about the only thing i dont want from it is the motor and trans. They work fine but I want to start disassembling the truck. How much can I get for just the motor? it has 185K miles but runs well. Should I make a video of it running? Should I pull it now, or...
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    WTB Disco 1 off road goodies

    My brother is all in on wanting to build up a D1. He really wants some off road stuff for it and would obviously like used to save money where possible. Parts wanted include in order of importance Lift Kit Tires Sliders Diff gaurds Bumpers Winch Lockers Its no huge rush, there are plenty...
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    I need a 1998 Disco I Fuel pump

    This just a parts truck but I want to get it running so that I know what parts are good and what parts are bad. Im told it just needs a fuel pump.....
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    Adventures in Parts Trucks

    Last week I bought a parts truck and so did my brother. I already have a D1 and he decided he wanted one as well. Both ran so we figured we would chose the best runner and go with it. We settled on the Green 98 with 160k miles. We bought from a drunk guy who bought it as a project and...
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    CDL Linkage "bush joint"

    I just bought a 98 Disco with a questionable past. Anyway, it was stuck in CDL, so I tore it apart to find that the plastic pivot piece was shattered. RoversNorth calls this a "bush joint" Has anyone changed this? how far do I have to disassemble the shift linkage?