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95 D1 5 speed, slave cylinder bore diameter?
Mondays my last day due fore a smog check and yesterday the slave cylinder took a leak. I have a replacement on order but will not arrive until thursday, too late. I'll remove the old slave and check the bore, if need be i'll machine a 1/8" thick aluminum spacer to get the rubber cup back into... -
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Trico wiper refills only for the 95 D1 who has them?
The 95 D1 is in need of new wiper refills I do not want to change out the refill holders just the rubber refills. The fronts are 18" long a Trico #46180, 455mm x 7mm wide. The read wiper is 14" long 355mm x 7mm wide, no Trico number has been found. The refill holders are Trico brand. I'm in the... -
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Hey Joey or anyone I have vacuum nipple to what? stupid question
On my 95 D1 on the trumpet base on the left side (drivers side in the USA) near the front there is a steel vacuum nipple sticking out. What hooks up to it? Ive been apart for a couple of months besides on the slow mend from back surgery so my progress on the Rover has been slow and delayed. Over... -
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How many pounds an hour are the fuel injectors?
On a 95 D1 I was planning on also changing the single spray pattern injectors to 4 hole spray pattern injectors. Already did this swap to a 87 325is BMW of 2.5 litre and it idles smoother plus increased performance and fuel mileage with cleaner smog test readings. I know the 3.9, 4.0 (stupid... -
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Wiper blade stops at 1:00 position on slow and intermittent
A 95 D1 the wiper stops on slow speed or intermittent speed, should I go to high speed or pull to squirt windshield to get past this so called dead spot it is ok. It will park or sweep across but stop again at the 1:00 position but not all the time. Some times it will work for 10 sweeps then... -
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TPS resistance numbers, brass radiator plug
Hey Joey got a couple of questions for a 95 D1. Do you know the meter reading I should get off the 3 wires in the connector to the TPS? How I should read it like center pin to left or center to right? Left to right? This while reading the Fluke meter and what kind of resistance numbers are... -
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sticking oil pressure relief plunger
On a 95 D1 with a factory crate 4.6 motor with new timing chest cover assembly complete with new oil pump and oil relief assembly with distributor, motor has 42K miles w/2,800 mile oil changes. New rocker assembly also installed. I installed a oil pressure gauge and pre-oiler on day one on... -
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Radiator purge plug
Th plastic radiator purge plug on a 95 Disco has failed leaving me stranded. I recall there was a brass one available, who makes it and where can I locate one? Thanks, Carl..... -
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Belt idler pulley bearing
Does anyone know the bearing number for the idler on a 95 D1? Thanks in advance. -
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Multi Function Unit?
On a 95 D1, does anyone know what functions that are controlled by the "MULTI FUNCTION UNIT' which is connected behind the main fuse panel under the dash? Thanks in advance....Carl....=o&o>..... -
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brake lights don't light up????
On a 95 D1 I took a 15 mile trip out of town, this vehicle stays on the island 1x4 miles in size. Got yelled at a few times as the brake lights didn't work. A few days ago they worked in the driveway. Well all fuses are good, brake switch works (tested) but have no power to any of the two... -
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Rear diff pinion seal width, two to choose from
On the 95 D1 i'm replacing the rear driveshaft (roto crap) with a driveshaft with U-joints. Questions; the seal that came out was a FTC 5258 that is .350" wide, book shows "seal FTC 5258 or FRC 8220. Does anyone have FRC 8220 seal handy to mike the seal width which must be wider? To drive in... -
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Transfer box output bearing question
Does anyone have a transfer box bearing handy and reply with the measurement space between the inner and outer race? I want to grind down bolt heads to install into the ball track then turn 90* to lock into the track for a 3 point puller. Oval shape the bolt heads, the other end will be nutted... -
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Transfer box front bearing replacement
On a 95 D1 the front transfer flange now has visible movement of around .015", 20,000 miles ago it was detectable by feel only. Vehicle has 102K miles. Question, can that bearing be replaced without pulling the transfer box apart. I would rather replace bearing than a destroyed transfer box... -
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Front ABS sensor with tube of lube/sealer?
On a 95 D1 the front ABS sensor wire broke off at the sensor from flopping around, thank you Rover for not securing wire with a cheap tie wrap. The $278 sensor came with a bushing and tube or app 5cc of gray goop, is this a lube or sealer and where to apply it? Tomorrow is a good no rain day to... -
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How A S.F. Rover Dealer Screws You!
I purchased a 95 Disco 5-speed from a doctor who was meticulous, any time the D1 went in for a problem it was serviced like oil change tire rotate, on and on. He was planning on keeping it after the 60K / 5 year lease but had to sell due the wifes extra vehicle purchase, valet parking for two... -
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wheel bearing lock nut socket
wheel bearing lock nut socket for a 95 D1 Today I got a 2 1/16" deep socket by 1" drive for the wheel bearing nuts. The socket is broached 2" deep 6 point, the OD is 2.955". Questions: 1. Is the 2" deep socket deep enough to reach the lock nut before bottoming out against the axle stub... -
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Roto flex to U-joint & diff slack
On a 95 D1 5-speed will going to a real rear U joint over the Roto joint remove some of the driveline jerking or rubberness (new word) in the lower gears like 3rd at 20 mph in town? I know the diffs have alot of slack which was there from new, is this between spiders and side gears? U-joints... -
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Wheel bearing jamb nut socket
Wheel bearing jam nut socket About to get into the wheel bearings on a 95 Dico 1, told the nut is 52 mm or 2 1/16". Would that be with sharp pointed nut or rounded point like Ford Dana 60 series? My 3/4" drive sockets stop at 2" so it looks like a tin socket (KD tools) from the parts store... -
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Wheel bearing / ABS going off
A friend stopped by with his 96 D1 w/105K miles, the ABS has gone off at slow speeds, backing out / in driveways. There is around 1/8" play at the top of the right front tire when shaking in and out. This is not from the swivel pin or swivel bearings top and botton, all from a loose wheel... -
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Master cylinder reservoir grommet
Now that the steering box is out and waiting for a seal I checked the master cylinder fluid level, now the grommet at the reservoir is leaking. Now what? Are these grommets available without buying a reservoir or complete master cylinder? Thanks as Rupert dosen't want to behave. -
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Locate a Steering box input shaft seal
Where can I get a input shaft steering box seal for a 95 Disco? No I do not need a complete seal kit nor do I want a reman box, this is a 68K mile vehicle. It's a Bendix box right down to the flawed input seal as on 67-69 Ford pickups. Thanks guys in advance. -
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Plenum heat reduction, more power
On the 3.9 motor under the plenum cover is a jacket cover assembly which is heated by the engine coolant. This comes from the intake manifold and exits to the radiator. Temp after start up goes quickly to 190 degrees. After installing a aluminum slug in the hose with a .062" restriction the... -
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Disco 2 hubs on a Disco 1
Will the front and rear wheel hubs from a D2 fit a D1? Any reason why i can't redrill D1 hubs to D2 bolt circle? With a Bridgeport mill and a rotary i can index and drill, it's no problem. What's the wheel offset on the 8" alloy wheels from the D2 vs the 7" on D1? I want to run 255 tires... -
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Wheel fitment Disco I
D2 wheels on D1 Moose, i've been thinking about 8 x 16 wheels also on a 95 D1. With 1" or 1 1/4" thick adapters on the market and 255 tires will they clear the body at stock heigth? this is a street vehicle with minimum suspension articulation. any steering clearance problems? I want a wider...
