Discovery 1 overheats after long term use or at Red lights
#11
08-24-2011 | 08:06 PM
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From: St Louis MO
Agreed. OP's 1st post. May not know about the search function. A little kindness can go a long way. Hell, if he becomes a regular member because he appreciates the comradery here, he might eventually be one of the members answering questions and offering advise!
/is a member and offering advise on what I know about because of the comradery I found on this board even before I bought my Disco.
/is a member and offering advise on what I know about because of the comradery I found on this board even before I bought my Disco.
#12
08-24-2011 | 08:10 PM
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From: St Louis MO
What I'm still trying to figure out is why this guy has a little dude next to his thread and it says "moderated" and his post count has not gone up.
99.99% of the time that little dude and "moderated" means spam, but he has yet to say/ask anything to warrant banning.
However, I am keeping my eye on him.
First sign of trouble and he's gone.
99.99% of the time that little dude and "moderated" means spam, but he has yet to say/ask anything to warrant banning.
However, I am keeping my eye on him.
First sign of trouble and he's gone.
Who are you taking about Spike? The OP's stats show he joined yesterday, and this is his first post.
#13
08-24-2011 | 08:18 PM
#14
08-24-2011 | 08:29 PM
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From: St Louis MO
#16
08-24-2011 | 09:08 PM
Rock Crawling
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From: Aurora, CO
#17
08-24-2011 | 09:26 PM
Winching
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From: Mesa, AZ
I spoke too soon on my overheat issue...I knew better but I didn't change my fan clutch when I replaced everything as it was fine 2mos ago. Got hot on me today and sure enough, fc just spun and it was hot so if this doesn't fix it I'll be doing the head gasket. If that doesn't work I'll be listing her for parts 
#18
08-24-2011 | 09:36 PM
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From: Savannah Georgia
When you do the fan clutch, be sure to write in black marker on the fan hub whch side goes toward radiator. Cupped side of blades goes toward block. The Hayden/Imperial 215157 listed in the tech sticky is the standard duty clutch, I also found they have a 215158 that is also for a 4.3 liter Chevy, but is extreme duty, and still six inch size. I am in test mode with it, I installed it fine, it cools, but it won't go out of "full power" mode. Going to swap out tomorrow.
#19
08-24-2011 | 09:36 PM
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From: St Louis MO
Amen!
I almost made a comment about Spike seeing "little dudes" next to message titles but I resisted. IMHO, if Spike sees "little dudes" on his computer screen, and can still supply knowledgeable information on Landys, then I am ok with ignoring whatever psychedelic drugs he may be using.
I almost made a comment about Spike seeing "little dudes" next to message titles but I resisted. IMHO, if Spike sees "little dudes" on his computer screen, and can still supply knowledgeable information on Landys, then I am ok with ignoring whatever psychedelic drugs he may be using.
#20
08-24-2011 | 10:27 PM
Winching
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Disco 1 owners have an advantage in that the radiator is a sturdy brass and copper affair, and can be cheaply rodded out. They un-solder a side tank, and push small rods thru the tubes to knock out the calcium. Try to find an indy shop that does tractors and heavy equipment - that's their boat payment, not your little teapot. Easy to pull radiator yourself.
I needed my radiator rodded out and they wanted $65.00. Then I get this call, telling me that It is going to be a lot harder and more time consuming then originally expected. They then want $500.00 to do it. I said nope and bought a new one from bp Utah... Just so you know.