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Old 09-28-2019, 02:41 PM
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Default Found and fixed a rainwater leak.

It should have been obvious to me, but it wasn’t, that the driver-side A-pillar cover was improperly installed and had been since I acquired the truck in 2012. As a consequence of that problem, and my oversight, rain hitting the windscreen at any speed would migrate through the gap in the cover, up the pillar, into the headliner, and, eventually, into my lap whenever I applied the brakes.

Purchased a new cover, complete with required installation clips, and solved the problem. The installation wasn’t quite as simple as the YouTube videos made it look, but after a couple of hours of work and lots of vocabulary exercise, I got it done.

No more suspicious wet spots on my pants.



 
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Old 09-29-2019, 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Disco Fuego
Heard a squeak that was going faster as I accelerated and would stop if I let go of the accelerator.
I could not reproduce while idling with the hood open.
I kept driving...
It got worse and worse over the past 2 weeks.
I got curious.
I crawled under the car. Happy I did....

Today I pulled the front drive shaft out. Will take it to a shop to get reworked. (The local Land Rover mechanic quoted me $800 for a new shaft + labor. LA labor rate that
1. You are one lucky M f er
2. Labor rates here are 150-200
 
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Old 09-29-2019, 10:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Fastercat
Has anyone had there d2 key be submerged in water? I fell out of a canoe this morning and soaked mine underwater for a bit. I’m guessing I should do the rice in a bag trick?
I soak mine all the time. But my keyless entry hasn’t worked in years anyway
 
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Old 09-29-2019, 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Steve517
It should have been obvious to me, but it wasn’t, that the driver-side A-pillar cover was improperly installed and had been since I acquired the truck in 2012. As a consequence of that problem, and my oversight, rain hitting the windscreen at any speed would migrate through the gap in the cover, up the pillar, into the headliner, and, eventually, into my lap whenever I applied the brakes.

Purchased a new cover, complete with required installation clips, and solved the problem. The installation wasn’t quite as simple as the YouTube videos made it look, but after a couple of hours of work and lots of vocabulary exercise, I got it done.

No more suspicious wet spots on my pants.
That was not the problem. Your windshield is not properly sealed man
 
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Old 09-29-2019, 10:10 AM
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Installed my new Dirt Monkey Off Road Ltd diff guards!!

less than terrafirma, and better made. Even with International shipping. Oh and they came in like 7 days!



 
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Old 09-29-2019, 05:11 PM
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Drove up into the mountains and checked out the fall leaves changing colors





 
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Old 09-30-2019, 03:40 AM
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It's funny. I never take pictures of me driving my Disco at some scenic area. It's always pictures of me working on it. lol

Originally Posted by COSitsWORTHit
Installed my new Dirt Monkey Off Road Ltd diff guards!!

less than terrafirma, and better made. Even with International shipping. Oh and they came in like 7 days!


Duuuuuuuuuuude!!! I never heard of these Dirt Monkey Offroad guys but their Discovery 2 items look great for the price!
https://zamaye.com/user/dirtmonkeyoffroadltd
https://www.facebook.com/dirtmonkeyoffroad

 

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Old 09-30-2019, 06:50 AM
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Originally Posted by COSitsWORTHit
That was not the problem. Your windshield is not properly sealed man
Properly sealed or not, plenty of rain and no leak, man.
 
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Old 09-30-2019, 09:42 AM
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Originally Posted by razorkill12
Drove up into the mountains and checked out the fall leaves changing colors
Need to pull my pics from my real camera from this weekends camping trip up near twin lakes...absolutely stunning right now!
 
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Old 09-30-2019, 02:36 PM
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@Steve517 Check the rubber corners top of the windshield, I have attached the TSB. That water will end up on the floor under the carpet, trust me I know.

As for my Disco into the shop today for the rear main seal, and hopefully nothing else
 
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