Disco II engine install
#21
I hope so...I am not looking forward to accessing those upper bellhousing bolts again lol.
On a good note..it fired right up today, no hesitation or anything...just installed the plug wires and it started right away. Not bad for a motor that's been sitting a few years. But that found a leak in the line going to the tranny cooler that took some creative tinkering to solve.
So tomorrow I'm going to try and install the tranny cable if it fits from my '98 parts truck and see if it goes into gear. Brakes are next and finding out what is causing the transfer care linkage to not move.
That brings on another question....I have read that the 98 model should have a center locking diff?? How can I tell if it does or not?
On a good note..it fired right up today, no hesitation or anything...just installed the plug wires and it started right away. Not bad for a motor that's been sitting a few years. But that found a leak in the line going to the tranny cooler that took some creative tinkering to solve.
So tomorrow I'm going to try and install the tranny cable if it fits from my '98 parts truck and see if it goes into gear. Brakes are next and finding out what is causing the transfer care linkage to not move.
That brings on another question....I have read that the 98 model should have a center locking diff?? How can I tell if it does or not?
#22
thank you for the reference...it does appear to have the center locking diff.
I think I should have named this thread something else lol.
The cable from the parts truck is no good....twisted and broken. So I might be at the end of my disco journey as the only one I can find online is close to $400.00. But I will see what I can come up with tomorrow on how to fix it
I think I should have named this thread something else lol.
The cable from the parts truck is no good....twisted and broken. So I might be at the end of my disco journey as the only one I can find online is close to $400.00. But I will see what I can come up with tomorrow on how to fix it
#23
So I might be at the end of my disco journey as the only one I can find online is close to $400.00.
Land Rover Discovery 2 Transmission Shifter Box w Handle **** Shift 99 04 | eBay
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#24
45 bucks for one here:
Land Rover Discovery 2 Transmission Shifter Box w Handle **** Shift 99 04 | eBay
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Land Rover Discovery 2 Transmission Shifter Box w Handle **** Shift 99 04 | eBay
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#25
I'd say it's worth a try. You've come this far!
#26
Tried that and they said they will not ship to Canada...but I did find some who will, but not in the time I need it by and not that I can afford. So....
Those without make do with what they have
A bit of die work
This attempt did not work...brass tubing bent and broke off
found some thick wall brake tubing that I was able to tap and install. Not sure how long it will last but for now its working.
Those without make do with what they have
A bit of die work
This attempt did not work...brass tubing bent and broke off
found some thick wall brake tubing that I was able to tap and install. Not sure how long it will last but for now its working.
#28
Not yet...now have to get the brakes working. Need to install new rotors and pads and then bleed the system. Everything is a rusted mess as far as the lines go but will do what I can. If I can get the brakes working then I can finally move it and see if the transmission will work and bylaw will also be a bit happier and maybe will get off my case about it sitting there two months after the move it or they will tow it deadline.
Some other things I need to finish ...splicing the wiring harness together for the washer pumps and converting from airbags in the back to coil springs and seeing if I can refit the power seats from the 98 parts truck into this one. Oh and install the front bumper. But one thing at a time....brakes are next.
Some other things I need to finish ...splicing the wiring harness together for the washer pumps and converting from airbags in the back to coil springs and seeing if I can refit the power seats from the 98 parts truck into this one. Oh and install the front bumper. But one thing at a time....brakes are next.