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    cruise control

    Take vacuum pump unit from behind headlight if that is where yours is. Open unit and there should be a small motor that drives vacuum pump. Spray some lubricant on this as sometimes water causes it to seize up. Did it to mine and is now like a new one.
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    Collusion

    Try this as well http://www.ghostery.com/
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    The Front Fell Off!

    A couple of commentators on ABC TV in Australia
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    Budgies Trapped under the Hood?

    Budgie http://www.budgieplace.com/m_chirpall.mp3
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    Australian adventure

    It depends on when your break is if you want to travel. Remember the seasons are the opposite to what you would be having in the USA. Depending on when and where you want to go you might be stopped by snow if we get some this year or you might be getting into the start of the extreme heat...
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    New Zealand

    I'd enroll in a geography class first and then see where Dunedin is actually located and your estimate of travelling times http://discovernz.co.nz/driving/smlcalc.html
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    If this is an '81...

    The 110 wasn't released until 1983........
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    Xterra yellow next to Camel Yellow

    read this http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,20867,19135142-23349,00.html
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    Discovery Series 2... What are common problems

    I guess any Land Rover you buy will have problems at some time like all cars but look at other makes and they have similar or worse problems and they don't get used or abused as most of us do to our Land rovers. I am onto my 3rd Discovery (2005 DII) and have done 60,000 kms in the last year...
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    Oh Crap!

    http://www.discoweb.org/41704archive/DiscusArchive/messages/17/42103.html
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    Looking at a Series I

    Think about joining either or both these two clubs. UK based but members world wide Good quality magazines plus info re sourcing parts etc http://www.lrsoc.demon.co.uk/html/history1.htm and http://www.landrover-register1948-53.org.uk/ plus
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    Anyone using synthetic transmission fluid?

    I have been using Castrol synthetic fluid in my transmission for approx. last 2 years . Original problem was transmission over heating when towing a heavy car trailer up some hills and when driving on loose sand beaches. Since using synthetic I haven't had an overheating light show up for...
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    Gmail invites

    yes please davthorb46@yahoo.com
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    England Government help

    Try, http://www.parliament.uk/
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    power gain from a snorkel?

    Running a snorkel and a K & N air cleaner element has improved the fuel economy as well keeping the filter a lot cleaner especially when driving in dusty conditions on my 300Tdi. Better airflow and cleaner filter makes a big difference
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    Tension pulley

    You can buy a replacement bearing from most bearing suppliers Are a standard size and readily available size. Buy two and carry a second one as a spare You can knock out quite easily. I have drilled a small hole in bracket so that I can knock damaged bearing out from back. Can tap in new...
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    '99 Disco I Cruise Control Probs

    Check your cruise control switches A small contact can break or become loose
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    bulkhead removal etc

    Before you dismantle all the bits off your bulkhead take some photograhs of that area as well as other items you plan to remove can help when you go to put them back
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    New guy, what is this??

    Check the left hand engine mount Has a series of numbers Depending on year, number should read something like L 06******* for a 1950 model then 16****** for 1951 and 26***** etc for '52 up to "55 which had 57****** After that the numbering system changed 1956 was either...
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    painting

    I have restored several Series vehicles and when they were repainted I used an etch primer first and then a two pack primer/undercoat followed by the Dupont 2 pack topcoat. Great finish but needs baking/curing when finished Prior to painting the Alum . body had to be washed down with a...