So what did you do to your Disco today?
#3641
Not something I did but any advice?
Got a flickering oil light due to old oil being too thin. Am going to do a oil change and am curious as to what weight I should run. Right now I have some 5w30 Royal Purple waiting for the next oil change(gonna run some low cost stuff for a bit then change again.) Oh and I live in Southern Oregon which it's supposed to be getting down to round 25-35 at night(when most driving will be done) and 30-45 during the day. So any suggestions would be epic, and sorry if this is in the wrong place. Couldn't find anything on search .
Bobby
Got a flickering oil light due to old oil being too thin. Am going to do a oil change and am curious as to what weight I should run. Right now I have some 5w30 Royal Purple waiting for the next oil change(gonna run some low cost stuff for a bit then change again.) Oh and I live in Southern Oregon which it's supposed to be getting down to round 25-35 at night(when most driving will be done) and 30-45 during the day. So any suggestions would be epic, and sorry if this is in the wrong place. Couldn't find anything on search .
Bobby
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M3g474rd (12-08-2015)
#3642
Thanks was planning to do that after the interim oil change. As was going to replace the pan gasket at that point. But I don't see any harm in moving up the gasket change. Will check em out and thanks again for the suggestion
#3643
The top 4 switches on mine don't work, other than unplugging them, I couldn't figure out how to tear into them, any advice?
#3644
Usually cleaning up the contacts with some super fine sandpaper is all that's needed. And maybe a touch of lube in the track.
#3646
I replaced the bushings on the panhard rod. I noticed a slight wobble on the highway and when I got home I checked and found there was enough play in the bushings I could shake the rod a tiny amount.
Previously, the OEM-style (unknown make) rubber bushings were very worn and I could shake the rod by as much as 1mm or more. I found this while diagnosing "death wobble," and replacing the bushings cured the issue. I replaced them with genuine OEM rubber bushings. They lasted about 15,000 miles. I have replaced them with Super Pro poly bushings. The slight wobble has gone away. We'll see how long the poly lasts versus the rubber.
All the bushings on my D1 are Super Pro poly now. I wouldn't hesitate to use these over rubber bushings any day simply because they are far easier to remove and install, and otherwise don't show any disadvantage. I think they result in slightly better operation. It's hard to quantify how much better they are. They don't seem to make a huge difference versus rubber. They seem to be holding up fine, and will last at least as long as I would expect rubber to.
Previously, the OEM-style (unknown make) rubber bushings were very worn and I could shake the rod by as much as 1mm or more. I found this while diagnosing "death wobble," and replacing the bushings cured the issue. I replaced them with genuine OEM rubber bushings. They lasted about 15,000 miles. I have replaced them with Super Pro poly bushings. The slight wobble has gone away. We'll see how long the poly lasts versus the rubber.
All the bushings on my D1 are Super Pro poly now. I wouldn't hesitate to use these over rubber bushings any day simply because they are far easier to remove and install, and otherwise don't show any disadvantage. I think they result in slightly better operation. It's hard to quantify how much better they are. They don't seem to make a huge difference versus rubber. They seem to be holding up fine, and will last at least as long as I would expect rubber to.
#3647
#3650
Changed my ignition wires today, did my spark plugs day before yesterday. I'm staying at a friend's house with a nice big empty garage with great lighting but GAH no tools. So bummed I didn't bring any tools. Air filter and MAF cleaning tomorrow, and maybe swap out the fuel filter. Merry Christmas everyone!!!!!!!!!