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  1. grips03

    04 Disco alternator 14.5V at idle

    I have 04 Disco. 2nd to last battery lasted 3 years. Last battery lasted 12 months. I replaced battery today and truck starts fine. I put multimeter on and alternator in charging battery at 14.5V. I was told alternator should not charge above 14.2V. Does this sound right?
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    how much is an 04 Disco worth?

    I'm looking to sell my 04 Disco SE Silver / Black leather and I was wondering how much they sell for? Truck is in CT. Here are the details Good: Reman AB top hat liner 4.6 engine at 135K, truck now has 145K miles - many many parts replaced when this was done. In hindsight I should have just...
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    rear main replacement

    What's the going price for a rear main seal replacement for 04 Disco? thanks
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    new radiator leak

    new coolant leak, in the right (passenger) front. Looks to be seem on lower part of radiator or lower coolant hose. I pressure tested, but could not get issue to occur, so I don't think its the coolant hose, more likely the seem between aluminum and plastic. Running engine now and trying to find...
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    right rear brake caliper 04 Disco new or rebuild?

    I have 04 Disco with 140K miles on it, right rear brake caliper has seized. Whats the best replacement for the money? Do rebuilds last or am I better getting new? If new how does TRW brand stack up to LR? Are they the same? LR part STC1906 ~ $275 new TRW W0133-1606625 ~ $100 new Napa...
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    04 Disco rocking drivers seat

    Has anyone figured out how to fix the rocking drivers seat on 04 Disco? Does the drivers seat from an "S" have the same issue? If not, does the "S" seat fit in the "SE" model? thanks
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    Do I have the connectors plugged into the right spot?

    Do I have the connectors plugged into the right spot? Truck is 04 Disco. The black and gray connectors are the same style and I just don't remember how they where before swapping out the engine. http://www.flickr.com/photos/20625046@N08/8333728293/in/photostream thanks
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    replacement springs - stock 04 Disco

    I have 04 Disco, but the drivers side rear is 1/4 inch lower than the left. Truck has stock springs with 137k miles on it. Land Rover OEM springs are $600 for all 4. AB has some OMU/ARB ones for $380 and Allmakes for $370 and Terrafirma for $270. What's the closest to OEM, without paying $600...
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    leak at heater hose - re RTV after hose replacement?

    I replaced the engine in the 04 Disco and I had a small leak at the heater hose, so I cut the hose off and I noticed that I did not clean up the black RTV on the heater hose connectors on the firewall side. So I just cleaned it up with a razor. Should I re-RTV the heater hose connector? Was it...
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    04 Disco coolant fill line

    On 04 Disco is it best to fill the coolant to a little below the cold line indicated on the expansion tank? Reason I ask is I slightly overfilled it by 3/16 of an inch and that's pretty much what the Disco got rid of via the tube that's near the neck of the expansion tank. I did check for...
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    PEL500110 thermostat

    I have 04 disco with re-man short block from AB with top hat liners. When doing the rebuild I used PEL500110 thermostat. Driving temps are now 184-193. I think they use to be 206. So it certainly seems to help.
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    name this part - replaced engine and not sure where this part goes

    I just replaced the engine in my 2004 Discovery with re-manufactured short block, but not sure what this part is and where is goes on the truck. picture of the part here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/20625046@N08/8238342654/in/photostream thanks
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    extra part from engine replacement

    I just replaced the engine in my 2004 Discovery with re-manufactured short block, but not sure what this part is and where is goes on the truck. picture of the part here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/20625046@N08/8238342654/in/photostream thanks
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    best new v8 engine

    Which is the best new v8 engine for 2004 Land Rover Discovery? 1- Turner Engineering UK http://www.turner-engineering.co.uk/html/V8enginesnew.html 4.6V8 NEW short engine assembly - New block casting fitted with ductile iron flanged liners, crankshaft, pistons, conrods, camshaft & timing...
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    interior fan / blower for AC/heat squeaks

    I have 04 disco d2 with 125K miles. The fan squeaks at low speed, if I turn all the way up it stops squeaking. I see a fan under the glove box. Is that the fan? Is this fan serviceable? Such as spray silicon or something else to stop the squeak? thanks
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    04 D2 coolant leak at bottom nipple of expansion tank

    I have coolant leak on bottom nipple of expansion tank. Going to fix tomorrow. But I have one question. Are the coolant lines suppose to get very hot? i.e. too hot to touch after running truck for 3-4 minutes at stand still? The coolant lines also get a little hard, I can still press them in but...
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    04 d2 low beam out and sport button not working

    04 D2 right front low beam is out and sport button is also out - no green light on dash. Do they share a common connector? Fuse? thanks
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    how many miles on 03 or 04 disco

    Trying to find out how many miles people have on their 03 or 04 disco on the same engine.
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    what to do?

    I have 04 Disco than most likely needs head gasket. Truck is at Robison Service in Ma. Truck has 117K miles on it and last had head gaskets replaced under warranty at 35K. What has been presented so far: 1-Change valley gasket and use stop leak for head gasket and hope for best - cost ~2K...
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    Land Rover engine repair in Connecticut

    Looking for a good Land Rover shop in Connecticut / Southern Mass area to fix valley pan gasket and possibility do head gasket. Any recommendations?