| Author | Message | ||
     Dave Hudzik (Ctlr) New Member Username: Ctlr Post Number: 1 Registered: 02-2004 |
I just bought a 96 disco with 100k on it, I got it like 2 days ago and all i have done is plugs and wires, and I changed the oil. Now with the new plugs and wire it has more power than it did but... There seems to be a lack of power at 65mph and up, it almost seems like it floods, like if you get on a poorly tuned carburated chevy motor? If anyone could help me out that would be great! | ||
| Will Cupp (W_cupp) Senior Member Username: W_cupp Post Number: 341 Registered: 07-2003 |
Carbon? | ||
| Dave Hudzik (Ctlr) New Member Username: Ctlr Post Number: 2 Registered: 02-2004 |
What could be used to fix or help that with out doing a valve job, if thats what it is? | ||
| Joe Still (Joedisco) Member Username: Joedisco Post Number: 133 Registered: 09-2002 |
Dave, how do you know it's not making all the power it's gonna? 4L and 4,500# + means it's no rice rocket. Check the systems codes as well. The carbon you can get with a "motor-vac" for $100 or so. | ||
| Dave Hudzik (Ctlr) New Member Username: Ctlr Post Number: 3 Registered: 02-2004 |
Well I know it's not going to be like a rice rocket but at speeds around 65mph+ it seems like it is somewhat struggling almost like it's flooded or something? Do you know what I mean! | ||
| Bill Bettridge (Billb) Dweb Lounge Member Username: Billb Post Number: 1466 Registered: 02-2002 |
Dave, It's hard to say, because there could be a bunch of issues - some just tuneup related or some carbon buildup (very common if you have been reading here) - but, you may have just realized the reality of the situation - pushing a 4500# truck with a tiny V8 with little horsepower - so yes you do run out of steam quickly  You may try also adjusting the kickdown linkage - most Disco's have it adjusted way too conservatively so it is practically impossible to get the trans to drop a gear for highway passing, etc. Bill | ||
| R. B. Bailey (Rover50987) Senior Member Username: Rover50987 Post Number: 726 Registered: 07-2002 |
It took my Disco, and the '65 IIa especially, a good 2 - 3 months to trust me. Like an abused animal being brought to a new, loving home; any time I got it more than a few blocks from the house the IIa would die, or smoke, or leak, or something. After a while your new Rover will grow strong and perform well for you. | ||
| Brad Ashe (Vodkaman) Member Username: Vodkaman Post Number: 73 Registered: 10-2003 |
Bill how do you adjust the kick down? | ||
| Dave Hudzik (Ctlr) New Member Username: Ctlr Post Number: 4 Registered: 02-2004 |
Bill I would like to know how to adjust it as well.. Hey I got a new air filter today and got a good fuel injector cleaner and it seems to be much better, I almost want to say 100% | ||
| Brad Ashe (Vodkaman) Member Username: Vodkaman Post Number: 74 Registered: 10-2003 |
Dave what brand injector cleaner did you use? |
