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  1. Twilsey

    Lubing Sunroof Drive Cables?

    Alright, I have my front sunroof drain pan pulled out with the clear RTV and epoxy drying after glueing broken off nipple back on. :yawn: While I have the f*ing thing apart I might as well do some preventive maintenance. I am going to clean and lube the track but what about the Drive Cables...
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    Purring Like a Kitty

    Just wanted to share my excitement with some others. I just replaced fluids in front/rear diffs, trany, x-fer case, engine, brakes, new fuel filter and air filter. I don't know which part of this maintenance it was, but my Disco has never run so smooth. It used to have a little bit of a...
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    Mechanic in Montrose, Co ?

    Hi all, I live in Telluride, Co and am looking for an independent shop somewhere closer to me than Grand Junction which is 3 hours away. Any recommendations would be appreciated.
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    Looking At 73 Series III

    My Uncle has come across a 1973 Series III, 88" model. Located in Florida Green w/ Limestone hardtop and soft top comes with it. Spare tire on hood and rear. This vehicle is unrestored and looks in almost perfect condition. No dents, rust etc. etc. looks like it was stored in a barn for a...
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    My Rover Lives Outside

    So my Disco now sleeps under the stars and I want a car cover for it. Anyone suggest a certain brand and where to buy for a Discovery II?
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    Trailer Wiring Harness....Best Route?

    I've already read up on the Tech section for adding the wiring harness. What crap, if my Discovery II SE comes stock with a trailer hitch - what the F do they expect you to do about legally towing? Anyway, that's enough bitching. My question is, what has worked best for those of you who tow...
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    Budget Wheel and Tire Project

    So I thought I might revisit an old topic and give updates. I originally had 18" Hurricane wheels with the factory Wrangler tires. I wanted to move to a 16" steelie with a bigger tire. Here is what I ended up with... 16" Camaro Steel Wheels ($25 a piece) 245-75-16 Tires from High-Tech...
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    DII SE Bumper: White Gold

    This bumper came off my 2002 Disco, replaced it with a T17. It is in almost perfect condition with only a few minor touch up spots. It includes all hardware and the wheel well plastic mud covers. I am looking to get $500 for it. I live in Telluride, Co and I am flexible about shipping...
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    16" Wheels for DII

    Alright, I have searched high and low on the forum but can not find a thread on anyone who is running Chevy S10/ Blazer wheels. I have found threads on the possibility of using S10 wheels..... but I would like to hear from someone that is or was running them on a DII. Do they bolt strait up...
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    Normal Sounds? Disco II

    I have had my Disco II for about three weeks now and am loving it. But as all mechanical things go, I'm starting to notice two different noises. Is it normal for the TC to make make a almost grinding or vibrating noise. When the wheels slip in snow, I notice a quiet grind or groan noise...
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    Every Buy A Repair Manual on a CD?

    I see eBay "companies" selling Discovery II repair manuals on Compact Disc. Was wondering if anyone has ever tried these disks. They are super cheap and so I'm a bit sceptical about the whole deal. Any experience with Shop Manuals on CD from eBay, please let me know your opinion.