So what did you do to your Disco today?
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Once I get the belt length I'll start a separate post on it with pay #s and details. It's really a pretty easy upgrade.
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Hear that "whoosh" sound? That's the sound of my D1 sucking all the money out of my wallet and maxing out my credit cards!
I used to have a '95 XJ6, and called the import shop that worked on it, and asked about diagnosing the trans in my D1 SD (only goes into reverse when it's cold, shift points are high, spins 3200 rpms going 60 mph on stock size tires, etc). They said they don't work on transmissions, and referred me to an AAMCO shop. Took the D1 there, and according to them, based on what I told them, their test drive, and visual inspection, I need my trans rebuilt.
So their estimate for parts and labor, which includes a new torque converter, is almost $3000! Granted, the D1 has 149K miles on it, but I only paid $2K for it two weeks ago. And their estimate doesn't include "unfreezing" the shift lever for the transfer case.
I got a couple of other transmission repair shops I'll take it to for more estimates, but yikes! Good thing I have my trusty '93 Explorer Sport as my daily driver!
I used to have a '95 XJ6, and called the import shop that worked on it, and asked about diagnosing the trans in my D1 SD (only goes into reverse when it's cold, shift points are high, spins 3200 rpms going 60 mph on stock size tires, etc). They said they don't work on transmissions, and referred me to an AAMCO shop. Took the D1 there, and according to them, based on what I told them, their test drive, and visual inspection, I need my trans rebuilt.
So their estimate for parts and labor, which includes a new torque converter, is almost $3000! Granted, the D1 has 149K miles on it, but I only paid $2K for it two weeks ago. And their estimate doesn't include "unfreezing" the shift lever for the transfer case.
I got a couple of other transmission repair shops I'll take it to for more estimates, but yikes! Good thing I have my trusty '93 Explorer Sport as my daily driver!
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Hear that "whoosh" sound? That's the sound of my D1 sucking all the money out of my wallet and maxing out my credit cards!
I used to have a '95 XJ6, and called the import shop that worked on it, and asked about diagnosing the trans in my D1 SD (only goes into reverse when it's cold, shift points are high, spins 3200 rpms going 60 mph on stock size tires, etc). They said they don't work on transmissions, and referred me to an AAMCO shop. Took the D1 there, and according to them, based on what I told them, their test drive, and visual inspection, I need my trans rebuilt.
So their estimate for parts and labor, which includes a new torque converter, is almost $3000! Granted, the D1 has 149K miles on it, but I only paid $2K for it two weeks ago. And their estimate doesn't include "unfreezing" the shift lever for the transfer case.
I got a couple of other transmission repair shops I'll take it to for more estimates, but yikes! Good thing I have my trusty '93 Explorer Sport as my daily driver!
I used to have a '95 XJ6, and called the import shop that worked on it, and asked about diagnosing the trans in my D1 SD (only goes into reverse when it's cold, shift points are high, spins 3200 rpms going 60 mph on stock size tires, etc). They said they don't work on transmissions, and referred me to an AAMCO shop. Took the D1 there, and according to them, based on what I told them, their test drive, and visual inspection, I need my trans rebuilt.
So their estimate for parts and labor, which includes a new torque converter, is almost $3000! Granted, the D1 has 149K miles on it, but I only paid $2K for it two weeks ago. And their estimate doesn't include "unfreezing" the shift lever for the transfer case.
I got a couple of other transmission repair shops I'll take it to for more estimates, but yikes! Good thing I have my trusty '93 Explorer Sport as my daily driver!
The cdl you can do in a day to unfreeze
If that exploder is awd expect to be on the side of the road when it throws the transfer case chain super common
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When I had my '95 XJ6 (BRG over biscuit leather), I was amazed that the British still haven't figured out how to paint a car (the roof was terribly pitted with crows feet in the clearcoat, and the hood wasn't too far behind), or install a radio that would last. Mine had a mind of its own, would work when it wanted, change stations when it wanted, and of course the wiring harness wouldn't fit any after-market head units.
I'm hoping this D1 won't continue that fine British tradition of aggravating electrical issues, but I already have one - the rear windows. They won't go up and down on demand using either the front window switches or the switches in the doors. They'll work occasionally, and I haven't quite figured out the precise steps to take to make those rear windows work like they're supposed to...