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  1. DarthMole18

    xd engine rebuild

    is ok to prime motor by disconnecting multiplug to coil packs and cranking motor? if not; what's the best way?
  2. DarthMole18

    engine rebuild

    when installing heads and new gaskets; use hylomar or no?
  3. DarthMole18

    pinion gears

    would like 4.1 with beefy teeth. any distributors stateside? all I've found is KAM gears out of UK. thanks
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    xd waterproof seat covers

    bringing an XD back to life. looking for factory waterproof seat covers for front seats. thanks.
  5. DarthMole18

    d1 electrical Funtime

    on drivers side footwell, what is that green ECU on the relay panel that drops down? why is mine clicking? why is my starter now acting funny? why did my hazard lights switch on when I hit the ecu with a wrench? 98d1
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    DTC nightmares

    disco 1. recent rebuild of everything. need to pass emissions testing. was receiving code "1316 misfire causing excessive emissions" as well as "random misfire". replaced plugs and upgraded to 8mm wires. code 1316 still looms large on the OBD screen. any suggestions/ personal anecdotes?
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    98 d1 starting issues

    prepping second disco for MCC3. cranks but won't turn over. installed new alternator and fuel relay. get clicking from passenger footwell upon turning key to second position. cranks, but nothing. point me in direction.
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    d1 bumper end caps

    need a decent set of plastic bumper end caps for a disco1.
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    98 d1 auto transmission question

    rebuilding 98 d1. went to test run; good electrics and fuel, won't shift out of park or crank. neutral safety switch do that?
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    easy question. I don't know answer.

    98 d1. removed a/c. installed range tensioner. anyone know the exact size belt to run? I could always cut it and mark it, but information is power. and I'm power crazy. so I go for the information.
  11. DarthMole18

    Questions

    Question: On a 1998 disco 1 with 100k, all issues tackled, no rust, everything clean, rebuilt, painted. Lifted 2" on ome w/ bf goodie AT. Factory brush guard w/ hella 3000. Turn-key mint d1. What is most you could reasonably ask/ most you would pay for the truck at time sale?
  12. DarthMole18

    Factory tools

    Where can I buy land rover service tools, Like LST134? No one has o2 socket. Box wrench no good. Many sets of cats I want to take sensors out of. Napa told me a 17mm o2 socket doesn't exist. I told them it has to.
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    4.0 head assy

    Can individual valve guides be changed? Stuck valve->mallet->cracked valve guide.
  14. DarthMole18

    Drivers side head assembly

    Need drivers side head assembly.
  15. DarthMole18

    Acid

    Someone once told me that if you take more than 7 doses of LSD in your lifetime, you are 'technically' insane. I think it could also be argued that once you have purchased and worked on 7 rovers or more, one can be labeled insane. Your lucky numbers are: 8. 16. 24. 18. 4. 33.
  16. DarthMole18

    P38 tensioner

    Ripped AC off disco. Need pegasus38 belt tensioner. Do not want plastic pulley. First with good part and reasonable price can have my hard earned money via PayPal transaction. Thank you for your time.
  17. DarthMole18

    The new defender

    The new defender is shit. The new disco is shit. The range is still sexy. I like the new freelander a lot. The evoke is an excellent car for soccer moms. Wtf.
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    Questions

    I heard on NPR radio news that the import tax on UK vehicles will be lifted. I realize I probably could Internet search that, but I prefer the feedback from here. If it is, I'm blasting a nasty brown 1983 D straight here. That ugly brown with the stripe on the side.
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    Questions

    I heard on NPR radio news that the import tax on UK vehicles will be lifted. I realize I probably could Internet search that, but I prefer the feedback from here. If it is, I'm blasting a nasty brown series 3 straight here. That ugly brown with the stripe on the side.
  20. DarthMole18

    Cooling system (easy)

    Looking for aftermarket radiator manufacturer due to high price of OEM replacement. Anyone have name of manufacturer/ distributor/ personal anecdote?