another Disco for Paul Grant to part out, exactly how many Disco have you sent to the grave, Paul.

 

If you had a cdl it would have pulled the tree down. Next time get a running start.

 

Agreed, but I would weld the front and rear diff as well. That way, you can see which wheel is acting up.

 

I wonder if you could weld the center diff as well? Ultimate budget cdl mod. Nothing beats a high speed run on a 20' logging chain to really test out the TC.

 

And the chain!

 

These guys are beating you up pretty bad, but all that aside, water leaks should be your main focus before you move on to having fun with your D2. You said it has not been hot, and these guys have told you a few times, that you do not really know that, because the heat gauge it really a "too late gauge" with red light. Work on the water leak, and check those temps with something that gives you a more accurate read out. Once you have that in control, and have made sure your front drive shaft has been rebuilt, and checked all the fluids, you should be about to have some fun, but take it easy and just enjoy off-road driving in moderate trails and learn about your D2. Do not go hog wild and break it, it will not be fun at all then

 

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What he said.

 

I just got it and have been looking at all the parts i need to get it back to working order. As for the temp it has never gotten close to the high mark kinda in the center of the normal and high mark. Looked yesterday at it some found where i have to water leaks someone has tried to patch the radiator. So yay i need a new one now lol. And guys this isnt my first 4 wheel drive and if it will break that easily then i just need something else.

 

But y'all aren't bothering me to much lol. All i have is street tires not even a/t. So i knew nothing would break. And next weekend i will be fixing leak by the water pump

 

Yo! Pay attention. See this picture. See the heat gauge needle. See the scanner. You think between 50% and high is "normal. It a'int. Should be 180-200 degrees.

It will show 50% from about 130 - 240F. It a'int good to drive around at 235F. Above 50% on gauge you are already overheating.

In addition to warped heads and head gasket, which you understand, Rovers also have a cylinder liner sleeve. When overheated, it will break loose and begin to slip and tap on the head gaskets. Eventully, cracks can develop in the block behind the sleeve.

You really want to avoid even being close to overheat.

Did Rover do a good job with this gauge? No.

Do lots of new owners get fooled, being used to Dad's old pickup gauges? Yep, and the tuition for this class can be pretty steep.

Don't try to repair rad, it is cheap enough to replace. The top mounts screw into plastic on the rad side tanks. Use correct screw, or you crack the plastic.

People are not here to flame you, but we don't want something to bite you in the rear tire.