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  1. supersquid

    Violent Shaking

    On this cold and rainy day in Louisville KY I was on my way to work and my awesome 1997 Disco started doing something crazy when I stepped on the gas. The truck started to shake violently. I limped the truck to work but am worried out the ride home. I have a few idea but could use some good...
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    New Starter

    i just put in my new starter from www.britishstarters.com and it ROCKS. The starter was 250 bucks and has a life time warranty. The Starter sounds like a jet plain. If you are ever in the market for a great starter this one is worth the extra money.
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    Fuel Pump out

    I have gone through 2 fuel pumps in under a year and I always keep the gas out of the red in my 97 disco. Am I just very unlucky or could I have anther problem???????
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    Winch in a bucket

    Last weekend I found a warn winch at a yard sale. The winch was in a bucket but it looks like most of the parts are in the bucket. I had a friend that owns an electric motor repair shop test the motor and solenoids and everything works great. I guess I got lucky. Now my question, Can I weld this...
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    Old Man Emu Spring conversioan question

    My Friend called me today and gave me a set of new old man emu springs for a 1997 disco. I believe the tag reads r46. My question is simple I am doing a spring conversion on my wife's 2002 Rover, can I use these springs? I am so cheap it hurts sometimes. Thanks as always
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    Starter from hell

    Holly crap why is removing a start off a 97 disco so dam hard. :banghead: How do you get the heat shield off? The heat shield is riveted to the frame. I am cover in grease and just want to push the dam thing off a cliff. Does anyone have any idea's on how to make this job easier? Thanks as always.
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    EAS computer

    Ok, don't flame me I did do a search but could not find the answer to a simple question. I have a 2002 rover and want to replace the EAS computer. Do I have to remove the passenger side seat to swap out the computer? Don't worry the spring conversion kit is on it way. Thanks as always
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    Gas Prices

    Holly crap it just cost me 86.54 to fill up my 97 disco. :banghead: Has anyone hit 100 bucks yet?
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    dead at the super market

    Last night my wife sent me to the super market to pick up dog food. Dam dog food is expensive, anyway when I came out my 97 disco would not start, just a soft click. Before you bash me for being an idiot I did all the simple stuff: check the battery, check the ground, and checked all the fuses...
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    Is my Rover is haunted

    So just driving down the road in my 2004 Rover and the locks started to lock and unlock. Is my truck haunted? What is going on?
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    not dead yet

    Last night I got a call from one of my long time friends/rover buddy. He told me that he rolled his 97 disco 3 times and then hit a telephone poll. Both my friend and his dog walked away from the crash but the disco was smashed. My friend told me that his insurance company had totaled the...
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    How Long until I am out of air?

    I just picked up a 2002 Rover with 85,000 miles on her. Is it possible to get 100,000 miles out of the current air suspension or should I start saving up my money? Thanks
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    Up we go

    I found a set of Old Man Emu springs if my friends basement and ran out the door with them after I gave him 50 bucks. I am having some trouble getting the old shock and spring of my 96 Disco. Do you undo the bolts by the axle or unscrew the shock from the top. Anyone have any tips for this job...
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    Cutting in and out at 70mph

    I was driving home last weekend from a Cycle Cross race and my 1996 Disco started to cut in and out on the hwy. The truck would surge up and down. The problem would last a few miles and then disappear. I suspect the fuel filter but want to get some other opinions. My truck does vibrate because...
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    Used Rover

    My wife and I are looking at used Range Rover. We have about 13k to spend on our new Rover and have found many possibilities. We found 2 last weekend one is a 2001 SE and the other is a 99 HSE. Is it best to get a 99 on a p38 with more miles or go with the 2001 because it is newer? What are some...
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    Import a Deffender

    I found a great 2005 Deffender in Germany and want to bring it over to the states. Can anyone give me any advise on importing a truck from Germany to the USA?? Thanks
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    out of gas

    Last night I was very low on gas and pulled into the local watering hole for a beer. When I went back to start my 97 disco she would not start:banghead: My friend drove me home and today I went back with some gas and the old girl still will not start. Any idea's where to start?? Thanks to all
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    Too Cool

    Well I think I might have a problem and would love a few opinions on the issue. When I start my beautiful 98 D1 I hear that dreaded sound in the heater core. You should no what I talking about because it has been a hot topic. The strange thing is after about 20 minutes of driving the heat works...
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    Locked up

    After my nap today I went out to my 1998 Diso and the key would not turn. I sat in the truck for about 15 minutes trying different things. Finally I locked and then unlock the doors and the key released and the truck started right up. Any idea's why this happened? :banghead:
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    Steering Box leak

    Well this weekend I am going to rebuild my steering box on my new 1997 Disco. I just turned 170,000 miles and my steering box is starting to leak:banghead: I got a seal rebuild kit off ebay for 40 bucks and I am going to pull the box Friday night. Does any one have any helpful hits on this...