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    Anything new in the spark plug wire world for my D1?

    Hi folks, my D1 is now 25 years old this year and its time for new plug wire. She has been my daily since 2000. Which set to get? TIA.
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    WTB: transfer case for 99D1

    HI folks, Looking for a transfer case (no leaks and quiet) for my 99D1 with shipping to 28803 thx
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    NRP exhaust?

    Hi Folks Looking for an exhaust that will give me a nice burble at lower speeds, nice and quiet on the fwy. Will the NRP do this for my 99D1? Thx
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    D1 Kalahari / Saudi grill repair?

    Hi My factory mesh grill surround seems to have warped and cracked. Can it be repaired and further warping prevented or is this something that happens? I've taken of off for now to protect it, running a stock one for now. Thanks in advance Steve
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    TRW or Boost wheels for Discovery 1

    Holding off for now Thx Steve
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    02 sensors?

    Looks like a bad injector has messed up my 02 sensors In looking them up It seems the Bosch 13923 is the one required for all four On a 98 D1 V8 Am I correct ? Thanks in advance
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    D1 factory radio alternatives?

    Hi Dweb, The factory pioneer radio in my 98 D1 lost its display about 8 years ago, so I put in a kenwood. Now the kenwood is acting up and I miss the simplicity of the factory unit. Tried to contact Roverville Radio, and no reply (yes emailed the new site GB4x4). So the question is, would a...
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    Roof Racks?

    Got a fabricator that can make anything I want. Thinking about either a SD style rack and remove the carrybars, Or a half rack and keep them. Have a height limitation of 6' 8" fwiw. Any pics of your racks for inspiration? Thx
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    High beam light on (faintly) with low beams ?

    Hi Dweb So got in my car this morning to go to work, turned on the headlights, could hear relays clicking near the glove box and the high beam light came on faintly. The low beams and high beams still work But have the light faintly on in the car. Got me stumped. Any suggestions? Thx Steve
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    Alternator recommendations?

    Looks like the 20 year old alternator is only out putting 40amps Car is a 98 D1 What replacements are recommended? Don't need anything fancy - the stock one has a label for 100amps and has served me well Thx in advance
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    Most comfortable shocks?

    Hi Looking for advise on what the comfiest shocks for a stock D1 would be? Was thinking of Monroes? Thx Steve
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    D1 rear hatch hinges NEW

    Hi D-web Have a set of upper and lower hinges for the rear cargo door. Brand new Brit Parts. They have been professionally ceracoated satin black by a gun Refinisher (Ryan Sagasi from Calguns) Ended up not needing them on my truck Paid $125 for the hinges, another $60 for the coating. Into...
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    WTB D1 rear bumper lamp guard - just one

    WTB D1 rear bumper lamp guard - just one side Hi Dweb Looking for one of the genuine rear bumper lamp guards for my D1. Lost one somehow, so just need the one side Thought I'd ask here before ordering a set from the UK. Ideally super minty condition Let me know and thanks Steve
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    D1 door lock issue (not the spring)

    Hi Almost done with my full restoration on my 99D1 And have a door lock issue that I can't figure out The omega shape spring was broken and replaced that (As it was in all the doors) However on the right front door, the door knob pops up ok now But is like 1mm short of being able to open with...
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    Bushing replacement

    Apparently the bushings on my shock bottoms and sway bar links are rotted. Is it better to get New links with bushes installed- or just replace the bushings. Recommended mfg? What is the recommended course of action? Rubbers again of polyurethane? Thanks in advance Steve
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    RRC rear mud flaps on a D1?

    It's time to replace my rear mud flaps on my 99D1 Before I ordered another set of stock units Wondered if there were any better alternatives? The RRC ones perhaps? Thanks in advance
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    D2 sunroof swap - suggestions?

    Going to do the sunroof swap on my 99 D1 Any tips tricks or info, please share. In particular, do I need to put some kind of sealant on the trim edges, and if so what to use? Thanks in advance Steve
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    Key fob won't open doors

    Hi D-web Got one that is stumping even my mechanic The key fob stopped working suddenly on my 99 D1 Replaced the battery and even tried another key fob. The tech tried the reset process,and that too didn't work. Manual key works just fine. All doors open and close. I'm guessing the control...
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    D1 reardoor hinge replacement

    Hi D-web The hinges seemed to have sagged on my 99D1 Looking at the ones on the car, I see bolts and two fasteners on the bottom hinge with what looks like center supports. How to remove these and are they reusable ? Do I tap out the center section and then remove? Thanks in advance Steve
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    Steering box interchange ?

    Hi D-web After replacement of all the PS hoses, the steering box has decided to leak. In looking for a rebuild, I've found one for $230, but lists that it only fits the RR classic and Defender, not the Discovery 1 (mine is a 99 SD7) I found this odd - shouldn't it fit all three applications or...