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Hi, what is this Option B wire? Was this some sort of fix for a known issue? I just bought my first Disco 2 and it seems to have a wire like this outside of the loom as well. Thanks in advance!
Originally Posted by JUKE179r
I got tired of seeing the cut green & yellow Option B wire popping out from wire loom at the ABS module connector. I shoved a scribe into the female side of the connector, wiggled it around, pulled out the unused wire from the connector and superglued the empty hole closed. Sorted.
Over the last week, installed the 2'' Terrafirma Medium Duty Suspension kit, Ferodo brake pads, two rear wheel bearings, and upgraded 255/60R18s to Cooper Discoverer 265/65R18s. I flipped the spare tire carrier to hold the bigger tire in the back (a fairly easy job in retrospect). I have about 1/4'' space between the spare and the OEM bumper. All done in the driveway. I got the brakes and suspension from Atlantic British and the tires off Walmart for $150 each and arrived in two days. I think I'm sitting about 3 inches higher at least in the rear (it was sagging) and wow, what a difference in driving experience it made! See below for pics:
After 2'' TF Springs/Shocks install
Went to the beach (Assateague Island) right after...yep there's a horse perusing the dumpster.
Upgraded from 255/60R18 to 265/65R18 Cooper Discoverers
Visiting its 2nd home after a washdown.
Close up of new tire.
Last edited by Kalliste80; Jun 27, 2020 at 06:23 AM.
Disco II to a paddock because my sister seized 4 out of 8 cylinders driving to "surprise" me at the airport!! Actually not at all totally on her. On me for not having family get maintenance done while I was away in lock downs and so on - COVID circumstances. Sad day though.
I will buy Japanese next time.
Last edited by murrayonshore; Jun 29, 2020 at 03:39 AM.
Reason: add pic
Disco II to a paddock because my sister seized 4 out of 8 cylinders driving to "surprise" me at the airport!! Actually not at all totally on her. On me for not having family get maintenance done while I was away in lock downs and so on - COVID circumstances. Sad day though.
I will buy Japanese next time.
cant go wrong with Japanese. They sure know how to build them specially the 4 banger engines
That is the first I've ever heard of anyone seizing any, or especially four of eight cylinders in a Rover V8... Please share more details on the exact damage and cause... The only thing I can think of would be driving without oil.
Sad face...
