blue bomber
Adventurer
Please don't bring star trek into this, we are borderline nerdy anyway ;-)
Overland Journal: Discovery I, 5-speed
- Thread starter Scott Brady
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Antichrist
Expedition Leader
Hmmm..the one on my '95 was mounted on the distributor.
blue bomber
Adventurer
Our discovery was made12/94 and had the remote module. Another little worth while thing to do is to solder ring connectors instead of the crimped slide in stuff. The last photo is how the remote set up looks like on my range. I have yet to make said mod on the range rover :-(
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UnfrozenCaveman
Explorer
I hate to say this out loud...the one on the '94 has been on the dizzy since new...and it's still there and working just fine, thanks.
KAA
KAA
Viggen
Just here...
Mine died on me and I went with a Toddco ignition module and coil set up. Went straight in and used an American module rather than the super expensive LR one.
Scott Brady
Founder
blue bomber
Adventurer
Just so you know. These modules are not a chronic problem area. Our's is original. 135k and 16 years. Must be a faulty design ;-) I'd be willing to bet that peoples problems with these cars, boils down to ignorant repair shops ( and home mechanics unfamiliar with basic automotive practices) as well as cheap or used parts. Our rovers have been reliable. I will admit they have been more intensive to maintain than I would like but, if done they prove reliable. We had an fj-60 for a while and it was pretty cool but it also required more servicing than I wanted. Parts pricing and quite a few NLA parts listings, like an ignition ignitor (module, in British speak) Helped us decide move her down the road. It was nice rig but didn't fit our requirements. Forgive my blabing .
Happy Chinese new year!!!
Happy Chinese new year!!!
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Scott Brady
Founder
I considered it, but will probably go 235/85 bfg at next. In reality, the 245/75 ATs have been near perfect. I am pretty much done modifying this truck, and just enjoy driving it
David Harris
Expedition Leader
The module went out on my RR, and I went with the Pertronix D175510 Flame-thrower distributor. This is a completely new distributor which does away with the module completely and works with any standard 12V coil. I used an MSD Blaster II. I have to say that this updated technology blows the original away. Better power and response, better fuel mileage and it bolts right in, since it's based on the Lucas 35D. Only cost me 180.00 from Amazon with free shipping as well. The only way to go in my opinion.
David
Scott Brady
Founder
Thanks David,
I am going to stick with stock for now. Just ordered all of the spares needed.
We are heading into Northern Mexico with the Disco on Friday for its most significant adventure yet. It will be tempting to keep driving south. . .
I am going to stick with stock for now. Just ordered all of the spares needed.
We are heading into Northern Mexico with the Disco on Friday for its most significant adventure yet. It will be tempting to keep driving south. . .
Scott Brady
Founder
You nailed it Jeff. Cleaned the stepper, MAF and intake tonight. Idles beautiful now
I am doing a full 30k service tomorrow, with new air filter, cap, rotor, plugs and wires.
Scott Brady
Founder
Staring to load the Disco for Mexico, and mounted a set of four Maxtrax on their new strap mount. Took 5 minutes without reading the instructions.
We are going to be in deep sand for nearly 40 miles, with some good size dunes. With only a 245/75 tire and 180hp (with a heavy truck), I think we will need the tracks. Also bringing a PullPal.
Getting excited about taking my Disco on its first international adventure
We are going to be in deep sand for nearly 40 miles, with some good size dunes. With only a 245/75 tire and 180hp (with a heavy truck), I think we will need the tracks. Also bringing a PullPal.
Getting excited about taking my Disco on its first international adventure