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    Disco 1 put into park but it move as not in gear

    I was pulling a truck out of a ditch and I had to switch from 4wd high to low to help pull out for short time. When done I went to put disco 1 in park but it slpped as in neutral. I then dropped to 4wd low and it went to gear. I drove it in 4wd high and all gears/gear selections worked. I...
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    Disco 1 put into park but not in gear

    I was trying to help pull a truck of out a ditch and I had to drop to low to pull it out. I put my Disco 1 in park to reposition the tow strap but it kept moving. I put in 4wd high and it drove ok and all gears/gear selections work. I did the same in 4 WD low and all worked. There is no...
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    Disco 1 Coolent Overflow

    Where does the excess coolent come out? Is there a hose on the tank? I ask because some coolent dripping from my D1 (I just bought a couple of months ago). When I investigated I saw coolent dripping out of the side if the coolent tank. I checked the coolent temp after my trucked cooled and...
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    Discovery 1 Oil Change

    I have a really stupid question that I cannot find the answer to. What is the size of the oil pan drain plug bolt head. I want to make sure I use the right socket. Thanks.
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    Disco 2 Transmission fit in Disco 1

    Could a Disco 2 transmission fit in a Disco 1?
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    Is it worth trying to fix?

    I have a 2001 Disco 2 with 170,000 miles on it. Last month the engine just cut off while I was making a turn. I had it towed back to the house and it started right up. I took it to AAMCO and they found nothing. The engine cut out again while I driving home from the AAMCO. I then had it...
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    Vibrations trouble going in reverse.

    Today I went to back my 2001 Disco 2 out of my driveway (which is on a steep little hill) and I felt a weird vibration (near the rear part of my truck). I also had to apply a little more gas that usuall to back the truck out. This only happened when I went in reverse. I have not noticed...
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    Stuck brake sliding pin

    One of my sliding pins is stuck on my brake caliper. Is there a good method to remove this pin?
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    metal bracket on negitive terminal

    Does anyone know what the purpose of the metal bracket is on the negitive battery wire? I am guessing it is a required ground. I ask because I recently bought a new battery and and had a new negitive terminal installed. The place I bought the battery replaced the negitive terminal for only...
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    Alternator Votage

    What is the acceptable votage range put out by a Disco 2 alternator?
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    Battery Terminal Disco 2

    My positive battery terminal needs to be replaced. Any good places on the web where I can order a replacement positive terminal.
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    Catalytic Converter Blew Apart

    The front part of my driver side catalytic converter just came apart while on the highway. (The y pipe broke at the engine manifold and the front of th catalytic converter, (broken part was just hanging on by the O2 sensor.)). The rover is currently parked until the new catalytic converter...
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    Lug Nuts

    Why is it the factory Lug Nuts to the Disco are so fragile? I am just venting because I spent the day working off a stripped Lug nut. Is there anyone who carries solid Lug Nuts the Disco. Anyone have any bad Lug Nut experiences?
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    Slight whine (I think Transfer Box)

    I just moved to a house in an area with some very steep dirt roads. Since I moved I have noticed a slight whine coming from Transfer/Gear Box (I think) while traveling at slow speeds up the steep roads. Is this normal? Could low fluid cause this? Will the gear box light come on if there is a...
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    Rover Land 4x4 (Great Shop in DC area)

    I have really abused my Rover and have really been raped getting it fixed at the dealership and have had some really bad repairs done by independent shops. However, I came across a great shop in Alexandria, Virginia (Rover Land 4x4) that does great work and are very honest. The site is...
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    Spare Tire

    Is the spare tire mount on the back of the DISCO 2 (2001) just held on by the 8 bolts? I was planning to take that mount off because I it is a pain to shut the back door with my new tires. It appears to be very easy but I always like to check with you guys on this website before I do anything...
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    Snow Plow

    Has anyone ever put a snow plow on a DISCO 2?
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    DISCO Key Battery

    This is a really dumb question. How do you replace the battery to the anti theft device on the key. I have a tendancy of manhanding stuff so I figured I check with you guys before I destry my last rover key.
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    Slight High temp, No heat.

    I was driving the Rover today and noticed the temperature started to climb a little. (First time.) I then went to turn the heat on and noticed that only cold air came out. The temperature dropped at highway speed. I cheched the coolent and it looks pretty low. I will fill it once the the...
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    P0741

    I just got code P0741 (pending). I looked it up and Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid Circuit Performance Or Stuck Off. What does this mean? Is it transmission related?