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  1. DiscoClay

    1995 Disco 5 speed manual learning curve

    I have been looking into electric oil boost pumps and am not really satisfied with what I have found so far; the affordable ones are mostly gear pumps.. which tend to shed metal. It may be necessary to convert a drysump scavenger to electric. That said, an accumulator would be relatively cheap...
  2. DiscoClay

    Old timer thread got me wondering, what Rover got you onto Discoweb?

    1995 Disco1 NAS 5sp. It was the clear winner, back in 006, in my search for a compact SUV, seating 5 with room for up to 7 in a pinch..that I could actually work on and that could handle tight in-town U-turns and Sierra snow...
  3. DiscoClay

    D1 fuel economy

    I should point out: I have still managed to hit 16mpg with the big tires... on the highway, at low speeds (~50mph) and on flatlands. These tires: https://www.amazon.com/85R16-ATLANDER-ROVERCLAW-116Q-10PLY/dp/B0BBN6XMXC
  4. DiscoClay

    1995 Disco 5 speed manual learning curve

    I need to review the whole oil passage thing. That looks like the red arrow is going down the pickup to the pan(?). It seems a remote filter housing with a pump or accumulator would be quite nice.
  5. DiscoClay

    D1 fuel economy

    The taller tires are the cause of the mileage hit. I when from ~29.5" to 32" ... like adding an overdrive. My current engine is the original 3.9 with 205k miles and the original camshaft... lets just say it feels a little flat. I am gonna be building a 4.0 into a 4.6 and popping it in there at...
  6. DiscoClay

    D1 fuel economy

    Nope... I am using the electric.. It has been fantastic! no leaks and so far, very reliable.
  7. DiscoClay

    1995 Disco 5 speed manual learning curve

    You make me think the electric preoiler/boost pump wouldn't hurt.
  8. DiscoClay

    D1 fuel economy

    My 95 R380 (5sp stick) with same tire size (perfect size for an emu lift, imo) is exactly the same. With 235/70/16's and all dialed in I was actually hitting 17.5-18mpg in the flatlands (WITH a rack).. which was amazing... but with the 85's the mileage dropped way back down to it's...
  9. DiscoClay

    1995 Disco 5 speed manual learning curve

    I seem to recall one of the wiser fellas on discoweb went into some detail about the oiling options. I don't recall which post (and am at work..so..keepin it short but sweet).
  10. DiscoClay

    1995 Disco 5 speed manual learning curve

    I have thought about popping out a gauge cluster blister to fit above the radio *or* fit onto the top of the main cluster cover. What do you guys thing? and if I do it, will any of you be willing to help offset the cost of popping a few out? It would not really be a "sale" so I am hoping...
  11. DiscoClay

    1995 Disco 5 speed manual learning curve

    Bypass valve, correct.
  12. DiscoClay

    Pre-Oiler and Low Pressure Backup Pump Project

    Still investigating. There are actually two ~co-habitating projects in this area: - Coolant filter & electric pump (to circulate coolant and run the fans after engine shutdown) - Electric oil pump w/100%-bypass filter (amsoil). To pre-pressurize the system
  13. DiscoClay

    Airbox Replacement

    Is the NAS 4/4.6 airbox the same as the 3.9AU airbox?
  14. DiscoClay

    3 Inch Lift kit help

    You sir, are an Arsehowl ;-D
  15. DiscoClay

    Grrr....Diff lock stuck in locked position

    Yeah, it's that portal pretending to be a bushing.. that the shaft passes through.... no-use = corroded/gummed up.
  16. DiscoClay

    4.6 Gems with 4.0 pistons

    Hahahah, great idea. "White gas" i gotta read up on that
  17. DiscoClay

    4.6 Gems with 4.0 pistons

    How about just mixing some alcohol in? It already gets sh!tty mileage... ;-D
  18. DiscoClay

    Grrr....Diff lock stuck in locked position

    Yeah, I tried that .. it has both worked and not worked.. my current rig, the '95 14cux NAS R380 proved too much.. its currently unhooked.. I need to get in there and fix it proper
  19. DiscoClay

    3 Inch Lift kit help

    Great pic! My old 96 had that rack.. I'd love find one in a wreckin yard at some point.
  20. DiscoClay

    3 Inch Lift kit help

    Nice Camel Cut. :-) I am running OME and they are not new (~20yrs old); I think they are about 1.5-2" max. I really like the 235/85-16 tall-skinnies.. it just needs more power now.. but.. a plan is slowly taking shape. :-)