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    oil pressure light & top end noise?

    I was reading in the Haynes manual that I will also need to remove the steering damper as well as the panhard rod (or another rod, I can't remember which). Is this really necessary, or will I have enough clearance by supporting the vehicle from the chassis and allowing the axle to hang down? Thanks!
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    oil pressure light & top end noise?

    Thank you! The ticking at idle is another symptom I have noticed over the past month. Never heard it before and never associated it to the oil sludge issue. It seems like this is indeed the problem. How do I drop the oil pan? Is this difficult to remove and put back together? Will check the oil...
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    oil pressure light & top end noise?

    1996 SD with 156K miles. Had the oil light stay on after starting the engine this afternoon-about 40F outside and car was sitting for 5+hours. It finally went away before I started driving, but this is the first time in the cars 15yr history I have seen this. While researching this forum I was...
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    Engine shudders at idle

    by shudders, I meant the entire truck shakes/vibrates...rpms were always normal and never hesitated/stalled.
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    Engine shudders at idle

    According to the dealer, the vibrations were not related to the engine/MAFS...diagnosed as loose wheel bearings and worn u-joints. They said the u-joints were very worn and catching at times, causing the vibrations while the at idle at low speeds (in neutral). I'm picking up the vehicle later...
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    Engine shudders at idle

    Thanks for all the advice and parts information-its going to the dealer tomorrow for a diagnosis & will let you know. Hopefully it's the MAF and I can replace it myself :D
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    Engine shudders at idle

    The CEL does work and the problem started at 2-3K miles after I changed the plugs and wires, so probably not related. I did check to make sure all the wires were seated correctly. I hope it gets me to work this morning...however, don't want to damage anything further by driving it in this...
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    Engine shudders at idle

    Will try it tomorrow...will there be codes even though there is no check engine light? I thought the light had to be on to retrieve the codes (according to the dealer...)
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    Cleaning MAF sensors

    ...glad I didn't tear it apart. I sprayed the sensor through the little hole, and it appears the truck is running even worse than before. Maybe it just didn't have time to completely dry? Not sure, but it is much worse. No check/service engine lights... I will try and run the truck with the MAF...
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    Engine shudders at idle

    Thank you for the info...the truck is running very rough now-much worse than before. Hope it is in fact the MAF sensor. I will contact one of the vendors for a cheaper unit-thanks again!
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    Cleaning MAF sensors

    I'm trying to clean out the sensors in my MAF-1996 D1...How do I remove the sensor without without braking the MAF-doesn't seem to be a way to remove the part I need to clean. Can I just clean it as is, and spray the sensor with MAF cleaner through the little hole? Will this be as effective...
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    Cleaning MAF sensors

    I'm trying to clean out the sensors in my MAF-1996 D1...How do I remove the sensor without without braking the MAF-doesn't seem to be a way to remove the part I need to clean. Can I just clean in as is, and spray the sensor with MAF cleaner through the little hole? Will this be as effective...
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    Engine shudders at idle

    ...That was my dilemma. I will check out Rovahfarm if the cleaning doesn't work. Thanks again!
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    Engine shudders at idle

    msggunny...Thank you!! :patriot: I will try and clean out the MAFS and hopefully not have to replace it. Looks expensive to replace-$1300?!
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    Engine shudders at idle

    Where are the breather hoses? Could they be loose or damaged..what exactly should I be looking for. Thanks!
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    Engine shudders at idle

    Need a little help...I have a 96 D1, 5-speed with 152,000mi. Two days ago I noticed that when I am slowing down to stop (car in neutral), the engine shudders for a few seconds, and then returns to idling normally. Never happens while I'm driving or on the gas, only in neutral when about to...
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    OEM Michelin XPC Replacement

    I was able to locate my Michelin XPC tires at Costco. This was about two years ago, but might be worth looking. Hope this helps
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    p0125 & PROM

    I've done an extensive search related to the p0125 code and the '96 disco but all the threads are a couple or years old. The check engine light on my '96 SD comes on intermittently every few months. Some days its on, some days it stays off. If I take it to the dealer they seem to replace the O2...
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    Code reader

    Thank You...found the plug-nice and loose of course. The code I received was P0125...with probable causes: 1. Coolant level low, checked this and fine. 2. Thermostat defective 3. ECT (engine coolant temp) sensor defective. How do I know if it's #2 or #3? Is there any way to tell and are both...
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    Code reader

    Does any know where the reader is plugged into? Also, once the problem is fixed, how do I clear the Check Engine message light? Thank you :)