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  1. 2nd May 2018, 07:41 PM #1
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    New member - D1 300tdi 96 upgrade / mods advice needed

    Have had the Disco since last year and have upgraded suspension components and bull bar. Car is running smooth and is very capable off road as all of you Disco owners would know. Any other mod advice in general would be much appreciated. In Melbourne so point me in the right direction for any mod/accessory purchase locations in relation to diff / steering guards, front recovery points etc. Thank you.
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  2. 2nd May 2018, 07:50 PM #2
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    Welcome aboard
    We have a camp in August if your interested just out of Melb
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    Apt which is a vendor on here sells what you need
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  3. 2nd May 2018, 07:50 PM #3
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    If you don't already have a low water alarm , it is highly recommended.
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    as above ... or an external coolant temp gauge that actually shows real time temps.
    EGT gauge will be a valuable asset too.
    Arthur.

    All these discos are giving me a heart attack!

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  5. 2nd May 2018, 08:39 PM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by dero View Post
    If you don't already have a low water alarm , it is highly recommended.
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    This is the most important accessory you'll ever buy for your D1 and it could save you thousands.

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  6. 3rd May 2018, 07:44 AM #6
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    Thank you all .. your help is much appreciated. I've looked at the APT site and it looks good.
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  7. 3rd May 2018, 07:45 AM #7
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    Can I ask what brand / type of low water alarm everyone's using?
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  8. 3rd May 2018, 08:07 AM #8
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    There used to be (maybe still is but I can't find it) a Dave's Interesting Things online shop on this site which sold all sorts of useful stuff including water level monitors for various engines. A simple and easily installed device, I have one on my D2 V8. There is also a more complex Madman or something like that brand device commercially available which has other functions as well.

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  9. 3rd May 2018, 09:15 AM #9
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    They're not low coolant alarm as such, but I'm personally a fan of the Engine Watchdog units for engine temperature monitoring. I've got them in 3 vehicles and they have saved me from major engine damage more than once.
    I've got both the TM2 and TM4 (dual sensor) versions. Both work well, but I prefer the TM2 as I find the TM4 difficult to read.

    ENGINE WATCHDOG TM2, Engine Temperature Sensor and Low Coolant Alarm

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  10. 3rd May 2018, 02:28 PM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by Chin_chef View Post
    Can I ask what brand / type of low water alarm everyone's using?
    I use this one (from the AULRO shop). Very easy to install and pretty bullet proof. What I like about it is the failsafe nature. When you first start the engine, it does a short buzz (a self diagnostic check) to let you know it's working. It's also easier to fit as it has a buzzer and a LED, which takes up very little dash space, which is extremely limited in a D1.

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