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  1. mdursa

    Calling all trouble makers

    During a recent bout of boredom, I started compiling a list of bad ides - things like potato gun plans and smoke bomb recipies - that will get you into trouble. My start is here: http://boredomtotrouble.blogspot.com/ I have lots of ideas, but I thought this crowd would have plenty to offer on...
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    98 disco LSE - $3999

    stock reen Disco LSE. stock. Green with tan interior. hella lights on fctory brush bar. 154k miles. Rungs strong, but ill need brakes - they are grinding pretty bad. I'm leaving the country in a week and don't have time to deal with it. hit me with a pm if you are interested.
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    Desert mods?

    I'm headed to Bahrain and the disco (98 LSE) is coming with. First, since it is going to be a little warm, any mods I need to do? Second, since I will have a garage, most of my tools, a few extra bucks, and will no longer be relying on her as my daily driver, any things I should do? Any...
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    Pulling headliner

    98 Disco with sunroofs. I'm getting ready to pull the headliner and can't find my rave CD. Anything I need to know before I start? Hidden screws? Or if I just start, will the process just present itself? Any and all tips are much appreciated.
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    help - trunk won't open

    Hello all - long time no mechanical failures. 98 DI stock LSE The trunk won?t open. From the inside, the latch extends all the way with normal resistance, but nothing happens. From the outside, the latch goes up and eases into being stuck. After time, it will eventually sink back down, but...
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    P1176 - I searched already

    98 Disco 1 LSE. 138k. CEL on with P1176 code-Maximum Positive FMFR Correction Fault . No problems, truck runs great except an occasional (one morning every 2 weeks) high idle. I've reset the code, it takes about a week to come back. What specific steps to troubleshoot? Thanks.
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    Blue Poly Bushings

    Please only vote if you've installed them. What's your opinion of the blue poly bushings?
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    cruise control schematic?

    98 Disco LSE, 138k Cruise control hasn't worked in some time. I traced the vacuum line from the pump to the firewall. Cracks all along the way, including at a T connection 6 inches from the firewall. My question is about that T. One end goes through the firewall, one end goe to the pump...
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    Chinese Scooters

    I am looking for a new toy. Thinking about a Chinese knock-off of the Honda Ruckus. Anyone have any good suggestions? The TNG Baja is the front runner right now. I don't have any requirements, this is just to fool around on. I am a bigger guy, so a larger scooter would be nice. And please...
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    Good shop in RI?

    Anyone`recommend a good mechanic near Newport? Thanks.
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    TDY in Newport RI

    Spending the next 2 months in scenic Newport RI. So what are the good bars? Places to hike? Anything I definitely need to see while I?m here? I?m pretty busy, but should have most weekends free. As always, thanks for the advice.
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    Y2K8 bug - leap year woes.

    I got a Sirius Stiletto 100 for Christmas, which I love. I was very happy until Jan. 1. It appears these units fell victim to the Y2K8 bug. (Who knew?) Apparently, this is due to a software glitch where somebody put the leap year?s extra day in the wrong place. Long story short, the unit...
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    Motorcade Sidecars

    A few factors lead to this thread: 1. I am working in DC 2. I am bored out of my mind, staring out the window. 3. I know very little about motorcycles. So at least every couple of days, a motorcade roars by.:patriot: There are always several police motorcyles, with side cars. Now, I...
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    Only in a Rover

    98 Disco LSE :wtf: My turn signals (either one or hazards) turn on my rear defroster. While the signal blinks, the defroster goes on and off along with the signal lamp. Just started today. I'm sure some wire somewhere is crossed. Any ideas where to start looking?
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    Portable Satellite Radios

    So I'm thinking abut getting a personal satellite radio for christmas. I just started researching it and thought I would throw it up here for any advice. Specific questions: Besides Howard Stern, what are the differences between sirius and xm? If I want to use this thing at the gym, is there...
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    Pothole may have totaled my disco...

    Where to start? 98 Disco I. I use 87 octane, change the oil every 3000 with whatever natural oil is on sale. Today I hit a pretty big pothole on the ramp onto the highway. It brought me to almost a complete stop. Then the trouble started. As I accelerated, it was entirely smooth. No...
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    I buy craftsman

    I went to a tire place to get some new tires. I made the usual, "please use the right size socket, don't let your guys try to 'pop off' the lug covers, etc." speech, and sat down for some coffee. While I am waiting, the manager comes in, and starts explaining that they can't get the front...
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    Trailer Wiring

    98 LSE: I'm going to U-Haul tomorrow to pick up a trailer. I've never hooked up this wiring before, and I have NO idea what I'm doing, so talk slow, real slow. (I looked at the tech section and did a search - but i need a REALLY basic step-by-step.) My basic question is simply what do I...
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    10 year old airbags

    My friends and I were discussing this, and I was wondering if anyone can settle our discussion. I know airbags say they need to be serviced every ten years, what does that servicing entail? Most people seem to say it is just a visual check and maybe an electrical test. But most cars run a...
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    Road trip through Tenn

    Getting ready to drive from NOLA to DC for about the 20th time. I take 59 to 20 to 75 to 81 (Birmingham to Chatanooga to Knoxville to Bristol). And I stop once along the way (driving 9 hours a day, two days). This country is gorgeous, but that is one long, empty drive. Somebody has to know...