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    Engine Mounts

    I've had my '97 DI for a little over a year now and have been livign with a knocking sound under the car everytime that it started up. Not bad but the knock was definitely noticable. Also, the sound insulation on the udnerside of the hood was torn-up in the area of the intake plenum. While...
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    1997 Discovery SD

    Up for your consideration is my '97 Disco SD in BRG. 3.9 l engine runs great - no leaks, smoke or noise ( yes it is a Disco). Automatic trans shifts smoothly and the CDL is fully functional. 100,000 miles on the truck that I have hadfor around 9 months. Used daily and has never failed me -...
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    How you remove wheel lug nuts....?

    Well, I can not resist tellingthe story that happened to me two weeks ago with my '90 525i. I had taken the car to the garage that does all of the work on the vehicles at the Medical Center, in which I work. They changed the front struts and told me that the brake pads would need to be replaced...
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    ABS light stays on for a few meters on startup

    Hey Luis C. who put the International diesel in your D1? Rosie158
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    Disco II Left Directional Unit

    I have a very nice directional unit for a Discovery II, it is for the left side. Unscratched and fully intact - asking $25.00. Do you need a Disco outer door latch assembly - minus the key cylinder? I'd like $25.00. Finally, I have a two button remote that I think is for a Disco I. Cost me...
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    DI and DII Parts

    Left front directional lense for DII $30.00 Left front door exterior handle for DI (maybe DII) $30.00 You pay for shipping from 07701. Call Paul at 732-687-8273 for more info.
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    i cant take it anymore

    I've had my '97 D1 (with 94K miles) for about 3 months also. Bought it because it was a "One Owner" Florida car and looked to be in good condition. Atleast everything worked. Slowly but surely, little things have been going awry. Today, while troubleshooting a inoperative horn, I happened to...
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    Beater bolt action rifle WTD

    What about a 30-06 Springfield? Gun is real old but action si clean. Slightly sporterized stock. Rosie158
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    Miscellaneous Parts for Sale

    When I recently purchased my '97 Disco, I had the opportunity to pick-up a rather large crate of spare / replacement parts. Most are in factory sealed and labeled packaging. The parts range from rocker arms - I have 4 rights and 4 lefts - to a number of trasnmission pan gaskets and filter. If...
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    96 d1 turns over but wont start!!

    We seem to be going round and round. But, you latest symptoms appear to be very similar to what I experienced years ago with a few Saabs. The cars would start fine sometimes and not start other times. There didn't appear to be any ryme or reason. I conencted a test light to the "Hot" lead of...
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    Weird starting problem on 98 D1

    I've owned a '53 Rover sedan (model P3 I think); a 2000TC and a SD1. the most reliable car was the '53. You could set your calendar by when the various parts on both the 2000 TC and the SD1 failed. There was a small brass spacer in the transmission that wore out every 40,000 miles. The...
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    Weird starting problem on 98 D1

    Wow, you guys are really something! Hi, my name os Rosie and this is my first post on Discoweb! With too many years of shade tree mechanics behind me, I have to agree with all of you. Air, fuel and spark are the foundations of a gasoline engine's life. Checking the basics is always the...