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  1. nursemcdonald

    Troubleshooting '96 LT230 Transfer Case

    Troubleshooting '96 LT230 Transfer Case vs Axle Failure Need some help here; after doing a search I do not have a good grip on what could be going wrong: THE EVENT: Recovering a 4x4 using kinetic strap from my front recovery point to the person's rear recovery poing and backing out in...
  2. nursemcdonald

    1996 Transfer case--how to bypass solenoid lockout

    Hello again, My 1996 5spd TCase was installed and I have a problem (see the post on 5 qestions for TCase). I cannot shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL or LOW or LOW-LOCKED (all which are forward movement with the shifting mechanism) I understand that some sort of solenoid-lockout mechanism...
  3. nursemcdonald

    1996 5 Speed Transfer Case Issue... 5 Questions

    Hey there Here is the follow up I promised, yet I need some help with this!! The mechanic received the T-case I had shipped directly to him (which he said was in immaculate condition). The only difference in the new and mine was that the new T-case had 2 electrical 'plugs' where mine had...
  4. nursemcdonald

    1996 5 Speed Transfer Case Issue... 5 Questions

    Hey there Here is the follow up I promised, yet I need some help with this!! The mechanic received the T-case I had shipped directly to him (which he said was in immaculate condition). The only difference in the new and mine was that the new T-case had 2 electrical 'plugs' where mine had...
  5. nursemcdonald

    1996 5spd Transfer Case Acquisition

    A good search proved lacking... My '96 5spd transfer case is caput! I need a new one and want to know the best places to shop for a new/used/rebuild... labor will be 450.00; thats reasonable. Simultaneuos repairs: New U-joints -- is this reasonable? Is there anything else that should be...
  6. nursemcdonald

    Need Mechanic for Davenport-Moline Illinois Area !!

    I need reccomendations for a good, honest (I can keep him honest) Discovery Mechanic for the Davenport-Moline Illinois (AKA Quad Cities Area). It seems that my heater core is soon to need some work and I will not have the time nor patience to take care of it. I normally had it serviced In SLC...
  7. nursemcdonald

    1996 Disco SE-7, 5-SPEED (RARE) $8000

    1996 Disco SE-7, 5-SPEED (RARE) $7000 Hey guys, I must part with my disco as I am now living in NYC to attend anesthesia school. I really hate to sell it (too many memories and good times) but here are the details: 1996 SE-7 5-Speed xmission 152,000 miles Loaded of course Upgrades: Old Man...
  8. nursemcdonald

    "Clacking" while driving--

    I found a post in another thread, but I think the issue is different. I have a 5-speed 1996 Disco with 2" OME and 235/85's. I recently noticed a CLACKING sound when the vehicle is under load, or engaged in acceleration (ie takeoff): more diagnostic: 1. No noise on coasting 2. No noise on idle...