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Old 08-04-2013, 11:23 AM
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Fixed issue with safety latch catching on body, flushed radiator, put and end to the rear sunroof leak and the Wife volunteered to scrub down the interior. Thanks Honey!
 
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Changed out the rubber coupling, the shaft seal wouldn't come out so I left it there.

Greased up both shafts, I noticed the bolts for the rear shaft to the e-brake were not tight.

Changed the oil to the rotella, changed the oil and detailed my wife's car.

Washed Mandy(disco)

 
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Old 08-04-2013, 10:00 PM
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Ok, so since I changed the shocks and springs, I get a vibration from the front when I accelerate. Only happens if it goes up hill and only at speeds over 55.

I have a feeling its the front prop on the sway bar. I put it on jack stands and it didn't vibe.



Also with the rotella oil in it, how long before I change it again 3k or 6k?
 

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Old 08-04-2013, 10:19 PM
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I do about 3-3.5k
 
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Old 08-05-2013, 01:23 AM
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Originally Posted by CUpgt
I do about 3-3.5k
I heard rotella is like an oil wash for an engine, my truck does fine with 10w30.

What if I just used it every 3 oil changes. Rotella is high dollar, even at sams prices 6 gal for $76.
 

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Old 08-05-2013, 05:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Sam95disco
Ok, so since I changed the shocks and springs, I get a vibration from the front when I accelerate. Only happens if it goes up hill and only at speeds over 55.

I have a feeling its the front prop on the sway bar. I put it on jack stands and it didn't vibe.



Also with the rotella oil in it, how long before I change it again 3k or 6k?
Sympathy!!!
I had the same "thing", vibe after installing new shocks and springs.
Driving with that vibration cost me a new Transfer case and oil seal replacement on diff.
Few Kilo's further, another diff seal and Transfer seal.
Then I lowered the Disco by +/- 2.5" by cutting out the lift spacers.
Phased the front propshaft 45 deg "Out of Phase" , had it balanced and the vibration was gone!
NS: I would recommend to replace that Rotoflex coupler with U-Joints.
 
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Old 08-05-2013, 07:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Sam95disco
I heard rotella is like an oil wash for an engine, my truck does fine with 10w30.

What if I just used it every 3 oil changes. Rotella is high dollar, even at sams prices 6 gal for $76.
High dollar? You can get the 4 quart jugs at wal-mart for 12 bucks. It takes 6 quarts. 18 bucks worth of oil and a oversized Napa gold filter and your in business. Your rover will love you for it
 
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Old 08-05-2013, 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Sam95disco
I heard rotella is like an oil wash for an engine, my truck does fine with 10w30.

What if I just used it every 3 oil changes. Rotella is high dollar, even at sams prices 6 gal for $76.
Uhhhhh, what? 6 gallons at $76 is the equivalent of $3.16/quart. How is that high dollar??
 
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Old 08-05-2013, 10:18 AM
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Installed Defender front brakes. Looking forward to testing them out.

Also installed a ladder and 1.5" wheel spacers.
 
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Old 08-05-2013, 11:23 AM
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Installed Defender front brakes. Looking forward to testing them out.

Also installed a ladder and 1.5" wheel spacers.
Totally worthless without pics.
 


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