Would have helped but he didn't post the 3 pics in the other thread so.......


That's the SRS sensor AMR2705 (there are 2)

 

Thank you. I had no idea.

 

Oil change planned for tomorrow - ended up using an old Motorcraft FL300 oil filter I had and aluminum crush washer

 

Replaced all 3 power steering hoses with genuine LR parts from British Parts of Utah. I used Britpart hoses last time which lasted 5 years and 50,000 miles, but the fittings weren't machined correctly and I had leaks that kept getting worse over time. The o-rings also got weirdly crushed because the fittings were off.

Easy swap to the LR hoses and zero leakage. I couldn't find Mobil 1 synthetic ATF fluid, so I used Valvoline Max Life synthetic ATF fluid. All good so far.

 

Somewhere between Alpine and Marathon, Texas

 

Washed it after two months

 

This past weekend, I replaced both front O2 sensors on my ‘97 Discovery. AFAIK, the ones in it were original. My gas mileage was 11.5 at best. I’d been checking it off and on for the last couple years.
Today, we took a fairly long trip and I’m happy to report we got 13.5 mpg. NEVER have I gotten that. Still some things to check and maybe get another mpg outta her!
I used Walker sensors I got from Parts Geek.

 

I am going to change my spark plugs this weekend - going with copper auto lites - don't have a torque wrench or a 30" ratchet extension (will make do with a 10" extension - without a torque wrench you finger tighten then turn 1/2 turn with the ratchet

 

Replaced the front engine mounts. Went with the Jag XKE mounts. Easy in but a real PITA to get the old ones out. I now have much more clearance for the bank 1 sensor 1 O2 sensor. Gonna tackle the rear mounts ones some other time. They are in better shape than the front ones were.
I must say, it seems like I feel the engine more now. Most likely, I do since the old mounts were soft deteriorated rubber and the new are really firm. Still happy I got them replaced in my garage and not out on a trail.
CHEERS,
dcphotos



Old motor mount, you can see O2 clearance was tight. I have this sensor almost backed out here.

New motor mount

O2 clearance

 

so did the spark plug change - I got a 30" extension, so you don't have to take any of the air intake components off - I borrowed a click torque wrench to be sure they are tightened correctly - it is 20 NM torque - (if you don't have a torque wrench - you would hand tighten and then turn socket 1/8 of a turn) - the copper plugs are gapped to .035 - I used dielectric grease on the porcelain part of the plug to help seal to the wires - I highly recommend ignition wire boot plyers to help with the boot removal as they get stuck on pretty good from the heat