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  1. El_Cid_2000

    97' D1 has got to go

    Long story short, the Disco has to go. Here is a list of the items that have been replaced within the last 5k miles (as best as I can recall): Plugs. Wires. Fuel pump. Brake pads and rotors. Air filter. Water Pump. Serpentine belt. Other miscellaneous stuff. U-joints. VSS. That little brake...
  2. El_Cid_2000

    WTT: 97' Land Rover Discovery for a Motorcycle

    I'm looking to trade my 1997 Land Rover Discovery 146,xxx (or so) Miles, AT, PW, 2 sunroofs, leather (heated front seats,) 5 disk CD changer, dark blue, new plugs, new plug wires, newish water pump, newish battery, new wheel bearings all around, new brakes all around, new fuel pump and filter...
  3. El_Cid_2000

    Why in the fuck...

    Why in the fuck, after replacing my alternator is my serp. belt now about 3" from even being close to thinking about going back on? It took me about 10 minutes to replace the alternator and about three hours to not have the serp. belt anywhere close to going back on. Am I missing something...
  4. El_Cid_2000

    Looking foa a rear anti-swaw bar D1

    I'm having to make my ride more "streetable" so my wife will drive it. I need a rear anti-swab bar set up far a 97' D1. I removed my original one years ago and tossed it. Hind sight is 20/20! Michael
  5. El_Cid_2000

    Tightening Up the Front End

    I've got panhard rod bushings, TRE's, radius arm bushings and upper swivel pin sets (both left and right sides.) What else can I look at to help clean up the slop? Thanks, Michael
  6. El_Cid_2000

    D2 D/C Front Shaft and T-Case Flange

    Trying to do a little to the ole' D1 and I'm looking to find a D2 d/c front shaft and T-Case output flange. Let me know if you have one or both. Much appreciated, Michael
  7. El_Cid_2000

    Anti-Virus etc. Software?

    I'm looking for something to run that will help me remove and keep stuff off of my computer. I currently run Ad-Aware and Spy-Bot about once a week. Something for free would be great but I'll gladly pay for something good. Michael
  8. El_Cid_2000

    Wierd Heat Issue...

    I had the heat on this morning and stopped at the Sunoco for coffee. Got back in the Rover and the "heat" was ice cold; like the A.C. was on. The truck was running fine and it started right up fine too. Any ideas? 97' D1 144,xxx miles. I'm just now getting off of third shift so I'm not...
  9. El_Cid_2000

    Wierd Thing Happened...

    Parked the Rover last Saturday and went on a cruise...got back today and jumped in the Rover to go to the store...Rover ran like total crap and was throwing 1316...looked under the hood and two plug wires were off of the plugs! Maybe Sally the Rover was mad because she didn't get to go on...
  10. El_Cid_2000

    Posting Drunk Rules...

    I just got back from a http://www.themightymcfly.com show. They rock!!! Michael
  11. El_Cid_2000

    My Wife is Pregnant !!!!!

    My wife and I found out this morning that she is pregnant with triplets!!!!!!!! We have been trying and working with an infertility clinic for a little over two years and it has finally happened for us. The doctor was very funny about finding more and more babies on the ultrasound The...
  12. El_Cid_2000

    Fixed my Doors

    I got tired of having to open the front passenger's and rear cargo door with the key so I finally got around to fixing them. I went to a local boat supply store and bought a couple of feet of 1/8" bungee cord. Picture #1 shows where I tied it pn the rear door and picture #2 shows the...
  13. El_Cid_2000

    Removing Steering Wheel

    While it is possible that I missed a post somewhere, I can't find any info. on removing my steering wheel. I want to knock this out tomorow if possible so any helpwould be great. Oh yeah, I can't fing my RAVE CD either. :D Michael
  14. El_Cid_2000

    Funny Parking Lot Story

    I jumped in the Disco to go to Target for some Christmas lights. Like I always do I park WAY THE HELL out in the lot. Ran in and got my lights. When I got back to the ride I noticed a guy in a BMW parked about two feet from my driver?s door. It turns out he slammed his door open into my RTE...
  15. El_Cid_2000

    Is There Any Way To...

    ...make the door locks in a D1 lock automatically? I've seen doors (I know my Crown Vic does it at about 5 mph) that will lock when you put a vehicle in gear or when you hit 5 mph or so. I got to thinking about doing this tonight on a long, boring shift and figured there has to be some way to...
  16. El_Cid_2000

    Craigslist Finds...

    http://charlotte.craigslist.org/car/211390192.html http://charlotte.craigslist.org/car/226904177.html Michael
  17. El_Cid_2000

    New Computer Question

    My wife and I want / need a new computer for home. Ideally we would just get the tower and reuse our monitor and stuff to try and save a couple of bucks. All we really need it to do is store some photos, some light word processing and Internet duties. Can anyone point me in the right...
  18. El_Cid_2000

    D2 at Citadel Mall Today...Who Are You?

    3" or so lift, 4 or 5 Hella's, BFG's with white letters out and roof rack parked on the Target side of Citadel mall in Charleston, SC this evening about 1830. Quite possibly the nicest Disco I've ever seen. Give me a holler if you get this. Michael
  19. El_Cid_2000

    New Job for Me...

    I was offered a job here with Mt. Pleasant city P.D. and to be 100% honest, I was shocked. There were 25+ applicants going for three slots; I have no prior LEO experience, guess I impressed someone during the interview. I?m headed to the academy on August 14th then it?s on like Donkey Kong...
  20. El_Cid_2000

    Nice! If it's legit...

    My dad ran into a guy that has this tucked away in his barn. Dad was told it was #5 off the line. I have no further info. so there is no way to know for sure. Just figured I'd pass it along. Michael