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1996 Land Rover Discovery - Page 4 Questions & Answers
Can't get out of park.
There is a brake safety interlock to ensure your foot is on the brake before you can put it into gear. If it isn't working properly, you wont be able to take it out of park.
How to open the engine
Hi
In order to open the hood in this situation, you will need to manually open the hood locking mechanism.Things you will need:-
8 gauge aluminum wire, Jack, 2 jack stands, Pliers, an assistance.
Through the Grill
Look through the grill and locate the hood locking mechanism. It will be in the middle of the car, directly under the front of the hood.
Bend the end of the aluminum wire around to create a loop, then tie a knot so that the loop does not come loose.
Slide the wire through the grill and get the loop around the hook of the hood locking mechanism.
Pull the wire in the opposite direction of the hook while depressing the hood. This will give the hook some slack and make it easier to pull open.
Pull up on the hood to open it, still applying tension to the wire.
From Underneath the Car
Jack up the car and secure it in place with two jack stands.
Slide underneath the car; position yourself in such a way that you are in the center of the car and you can put your hands behind the radiator.
Reach up to the hood latch with the pair of pliers and find the hook of the hood locking mechanism.
Pull the hook away from the hood latch with the pliers.
Have a friend lift up the hood while you continue pulling on the hook with your pliers.
Also check this link:-
http://www.ehow.com/how_2089813_open-cars-hood.html
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Oil leak from oil filter housing
Hello,
- First check and make sure the filter is not lose.
- You might want to pull the oil filter and check to see if the gasket has spit or if more than one was accidentally put on during the last oil change,
- Should that check out there then, with the oil filter off, take and try to rotate the housing itself a bit. Just see if there is some movement. If there is then there is a nut that you can tighten up. It the nut will be on the same bolt shaft that the oil filter screws onto. Sometimes when taking off a really stuck filter the housing can come loose.
- There are also two hoses attached to the oil filter housing. Make sure they have not ruptured or that the clap has not failed.
A ton of pressure goes through the oil filter housing. You don't want to drive the vehicle until this is fixed because all your oil can leak out rather quick and seize your engine.
Regards,
Tony
Adjust tappets
Hi,
The method of adjusting the tappets is the same on most engines that don't have hydraulic tappets.
The gap between rocker arm pad and the top of the valve stem is important for several reasons - to allow for expansion of the metal, to ensure that the valve is fully closed when needed, and to ensure the smooth running/timing of the engine.
The rocker cover gasket or oil filler cap leak eventually over a period of time and the top of the engine gets in a right mess, like the one shown here.
Remove the filler (series have a 7/16" bolt in the side of the cover to retain the filler)
The heater hoses are held by one of the three acorn nuts that hold the rocker cover on. Remove the center nut, and then slacken the 10mm pinch bolt enough for the pipe support to be removed.
Remove the other two acorn nuts and alloy washers, then the rocker cover will lift away.
Each tappet should have a locknut and slotted thread - you will need a 13mm ring spanner and blade screwdriver.
Starting at the front of the engine - turn the crankshaft by way of the crank bolt until No2 valve is open. The camshaft lobe for No1 is now out of the way and the tappet for it can be adjusted. Undo the locknut a couple of turns - if the threaded part turns as well, then keep it still with a screwdriver.
Insert the right thickness blade in the gap between the rocker pad and top of the valve stem and turn the tappet thread until the blade is slightly pinched. Keep the screwdriver dead still and tighten the locknut.
You may find that the tappet gap will close too much when you tighten the locknut. If that happens, then re-set the gap, allowing for this. Work through all 8-tappets, making sure that you set the correct gap for the valve - inlet or exhaust. Once done - clean around the top of the head, the gasket faces, and the rocker cover inside and out. Sticky gaskets are very handy.
Refit the cover, use new alloy washers on the three studs, and re-attach the heater hose clamp.
For pictures you can refer to: http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=8023
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We are trying to check the levals on my landrover
When changing trans fluid on Rovers - you fill to full mark, then start truck run to normal running temp (in park or neutral) and top up to fill mark. Sounds like you have air in system. Here's free RAVE download manuals - http://www.landroverresource.com/
On my 1996 land rover seems like my front driver
Check this procedure...
1. Check wheel lug nut torque and tighten evenly to specification.
2. Check the brake rotor for trueness and thickness variations. Replace the rotor if it is too thin, warped, or if the thickness varies beyond specification. Some rotors can be machined; consult the manufacturer's specifications and recommendations before using a machined brake rotor.
3. Check the brake caliper or caliper bracket mounting bolt torque and inspect for looseness. Torque the mounting bolts and inspect for wear or any looseness, including worn mounting brackets, bushings and sliding pins.
4. Check the wheel bearing for looseness. If the bearing is loose, adjust if possible, otherwise replace the bearing.
Before Removing the Brake Rotor from the vehicle it should be tested for warpage.
Use a Dial Indicator for checking to see if the rotor is warped. Anything over .003 can be felt as pulsation in the foot pedal as it double when you add the other side of the rotor and then add the opposite rotor. Replace rotor If it reads over .003
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My ABS light Downhill light
For valuable info re: your info, check Landroversonly.com forum - it's commonly know as "3 amigos" and for reference sake - download this (RAVE manuals) Ot's the Land Rover bible (FREE)
http://www.landroverresource.com/
Can i repair brake vacum pump landrover discovery
you can drill out the rivets and put bolts in it , usually you can drill the 3 of them in the car,,and thats enough to stop them . you may need needle nosed multigrips to hold the nuts at the back , good luck
Idles ok, stalls out at
Check the engine coolant temp sensor and the intake air temp sensor for proper function. If either of these two sensors is stuck at full hot, the computer will see this and not schedule enough fuel for running at actual temperatures that are less than full hot. So most of the time you'll run super lean and have no power. Lean stalls and hard starting--especially when cold--are other symptoms of this problem.
How do you input a
you should have a card from the dealership which contains a radio code usually 4 to 5 digits turn car on turn on radio should say CODE enter ther digits with the preset buttons if entered correctly radio should restore to normal working function if you dont have the card you will need to call the dealership and give them you VIN and they can give you the code
I have a 1996 land
well a misfire code could be a injector dirty,air fuel mixture problem, crank or cam sensor.
How do i remove the
which light are you referring too? Third light on door or one of tail lights?
Abs light comes on intermittantly
one of your ABS sensors at wheels is either loose or corroded. They are notorious for coming loose from all the vibrations of Rovers' heavy duty suspensions
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