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mcrover
26th April 2007, 04:56 PM
I think it might be a good time to chuck in some frequently asked questions.

Might be easier to search for answers.

Chuck in a question or a question and answer or just an answer to one of the questions.

Might be an Idea to title the question as well to make it easier to find.
mcrover
26th April 2007, 04:59 PM
Standard tyres 225 75 16

Easy step up to 235 85 16 (750 16 in the old money), Trim the rear guards and 2" susp lift as Ive done.

Any bigger and your talking Flares, body lift etc etc
loanrangie
26th April 2007, 05:03 PM
My D1 has/ had 235/70/16 as standard, 245/75 or 70 is a good upgrade that creates verry little clearance problems and your speedo will read correctly.
Mick-Kelly
26th April 2007, 05:24 PM
What is required at different lift stages?
ie. 2 inch spring lift - nothing
body lift - radiator. brakes lines, gear selector etc. etc.
bigger spring lift - driveline angles?
DiscoDave
26th April 2007, 06:07 PM
I'm not really sure what kind of replies you want here but maybe this will do...

Question: Why does the engine bay smell like hot tin and have white deposits all over the drivers side but my temperature guage reads 'normal'?

Answer: Your original black expansion tank has just split at the seams and you are running with a dangerously low level of coolant.

Solution: Replace the black tank with a white one p/n PCF101590 and consider fitting a low coolant level alarm.
97discotdi
26th April 2007, 06:29 PM
I am on my 3rd set of panhard rod bushes and have had to resize the diff end bolt hole. This seems to be a common problem that causes the car to handle badly at highway speeds.
bazooka
26th April 2007, 07:11 PM
G'day. I've got a 97 V8 DISCO and I love it and this site has solved the niggles I've had with it. Like the broken spring in the tailgate.

The one I haven't solved is the dreaded SRS warning light. I read the threads about yellow plugs under the seats, but this seems to be a D2 solution. I can't find plugs under my seats.

If I adjust the seats, pull the belts, adjust steering column I can get the light to go out, but not permanently. Is there a fix? Where should I head first?

I don't want to keep running back to the Stealer to clear the codes with my cheque book open.