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     Swamprot Nesmuk (Swamprot) New Member Username: Swamprot Post Number: 1 Registered: 07-2003 |
In fact this is first post. I have been lurking just a little bit to try and learn a little something. Could call me clueless. I just bought a 95 Disco. Don't know a damn thing about it. Have the feeling I'm going to learn things the hard way. You are probably going to be seeing a lot of me hope you have patience and understanding. I really like this thing. I will tell you more about it as time goes buy I suppose. It has a few issues but only 66,000mi and seems to run good. LR dealer is 35mi. So convienient and reasonable local help is a problem. I have two problems already. 1. The axle locker lever(is that the right term) linkage is froze. So far haven't found any real info on this. 2. The rear Cargo door which has been working fine. Today it suddenly won't open. I might have just found a thread with some help. It said to pry off the LR label on the handle cover if I read it correctly and spray the mechanism with something, maybe Liquid Wrench? Other? Also it was suggested to pry the handle back down first then spray it. I did timidly try that earlier today but there seems to be only a plastic something to pry against. It's late now so I will see about popping the labal tomorrow. Any suggestions and help greatly appreciated. | ||
| michael burt (Mikeyb) Senior Member Username: Mikeyb Post Number: 382 Registered: 03-2002 |
welcome aboard...! i think the lever you are referring to is the center differential lock lever. are you talking about the smaller shift lever in front of the main gear selector? is the linkage stuck regarding moving from high to low? or to activate the center diff lock? often, earlier owners never activate the cdl, so the linkage will freeze. on both your problems, a timid application of any fluids to unfreeze it will probably not do the job. i would not "flood" the rear latch, but spray it a little more liberally and give it time to soak in. on the diff linkage, SOAK it. FLOOD it. give it a good bath. let it soak and then work it. good luck and i am sure someone else will add some other solutions. mike | ||
| Toddrover (Toddrover) Member Username: Toddrover Post Number: 79 Registered: 04-2003 |
Swamprot - check out this link for your stuck Diff Lock (CDL)... http://people.cornell.edu/pages/efe4/images/rover/difflock/discodifflock.htm Welcome to the wonderful DIY world of the Discovery...you will no doubt have many questions in the future and will find a wealth of knowledge & experience here. Don't forget the "search" function - there's a library of material/questions archived...interesting name BTW | ||
| Mike Pelechaty (Tonga) Member Username: Tonga Post Number: 48 Registered: 03-2003 |
Rear cargo door latch - pop off LR symbol (small indent on the underside of the logo to pry with a small standard screw driver or something of the like) and wd 40 the mechanism. Start to work it and in 5 or 10 seconds it should free itself. Wash it down when you wash your rig - it's just dust build up. Don't use the wd all the time because it just attracts more dust. | ||
| Curtis N (Curtis) Dweb Lounge Member Username: Curtis Post Number: 567 Registered: 05-2002 |
Todd, That is a cool page with some very useful info for those that may have bought a used "road rover", but want it in action. Curtis | ||
| Swamprot Nesmuk (Swamprot) New Member Username: Swamprot Post Number: 2 Registered: 07-2003 |
Thanks Guys. Very good info. Quote: "i think the lever you are referring to is the center differential lock lever. are you talking about the smaller shift lever in front of the main gear selector? is the linkage stuck regarding moving from high to low? or to activate the center diff lock? often, earlier owners never activate the cdl, so the linkage will freeze." Yes and the lever(if I'm doing it right). The lever doesn't move at all. Is there anyway to soak it from below, maybe for a few days to see if it will break free without going in from the top. Or is that maybe a waste of time? I checked the link. Wow good stuff, that's what I have been looking for. I'm very busy for a few days but will let you know when I get into it. Thanks for the help. | ||
| Phil (Discoanywhere) Member Username: Discoanywhere Post Number: 56 Registered: 06-2003 |
Spraying with lube and letting it soak most likely won't work... If you want help email me I just finished freeing a cdl and doing one more tonight! and have a spare shifter assembly... I got pics too ! You can easily fix this problem yourself.. and your diff lock isn't working either!! You have 4lo 4hi and 4lo diff locked and 4 hi diff locked!! flipflanders@hotmail.com | ||
| Joseph Bilyk (Denverrover) Member Username: Denverrover Post Number: 85 Registered: 02-2003 |
That can't be your real name???? | ||
| eric johnson (Eric2) Member Username: Eric2 Post Number: 59 Registered: 05-2003 |
Yeah, real name, come on, really. You can do it. Thats it...Oh! Tolkein would be impressed | ||
| eric johnson (Eric2) Member Username: Eric2 Post Number: 60 Registered: 05-2003 |
B'laster PB penetrating catalyst is your friend. Ditch the WD. | ||
| Swamprot (Swamprot) New Member Username: Swamprot Post Number: 3 Registered: 07-2003 |
Okay Okay.. It's bugging you all. I don't have any problem using my real name. It's Roger Powers Okay? I just like Swamprot, suits me better. I live in the Swamp. Actually my Barn.  I almost forgot the real reason I am posting. The Cargo door that wouldn't open. Thanks to you all. It opens now just fine. I popped of the label and sprayed some WD40. Thanks again. I was pretty bummed last nite when it wouldn't. Now if I can just solve the shifter thing. | ||
| Corey (Discobro) Senior Member Username: Discobro Post Number: 252 Registered: 12-2002 |
Welcome aboard! About the CDL shifter - there was a post in the last week or two about this and many others. if you use the "Search" at the upper right of the screen you can search for keywords. You will begin to use this forum on a regular basis I'm sure, if not for the technical help, for humor as well! And I'm sure you will start recognizing some usual characters. Some you don't see for awhile but when you do you know they're here (you'll know what I mean later  ). This really is the best source for information for Land Rovers and Discoverys, I would say, in the world. Literally. Have fun learning! | ||
| eric johnson (Eric2) Member Username: Eric2 Post Number: 61 Registered: 05-2003 |
If you can't get an answer here, there is J E Robison. He owns a big independent shop in Connecticut(?) and does other cars besides L.R. His advise is short, sweet and correct - 98.5% of the time. He is usually on the Rovers North BB, but I've seen a few posts here. I believe his brother posts here. One of his tips is to use synthetics, they don't cook and loose their properties like regular dino fluid. And we all know about Rover engines and heat. | ||
| Swamprot (Swamprot) New Member Username: Swamprot Post Number: 4 Registered: 07-2003 |
Quote: "One of his tips is to use synthetics, they don't cook and loose their properties like regular dino fluid. And we all know about Rover engines and heat." I don't because I don't know anything. Glad to be here and pleasantly surprised by the warm welcome. Here is a pic of mine in the woods. I'm stopped here. I was following a two track that turned into a foot path that became a squirrel trail that ended up a tree. Had a hell of a time getting turned around. Looks nice in the woods though.  Gotta stop this stuff, dirty dusty roads scratchy branches, bumpy places. I even had to run through a muddy puddle. Icky! Should probably stick to transporting kids to the soccer game. Probably even have to park it in the Winter. Roads get all snowy around here. | ||
| Swamprot (Swamprot) New Member Username: Swamprot Post Number: 5 Registered: 07-2003 |
Sorry about the pics. I just read that we ain't supposed to post frivolous pics here. Kind of wondered why there isn't many posting pics. Sorry,won't do that anymore. | ||
| Toddrover (Toddrover) Member Username: Toddrover Post Number: 81 Registered: 04-2003 |
"Probably even have to park it in the winter..." That's a good one. |
