Search results

  1. darw_n

    complete HK stereo redo, with all new wires from battery back, need some input please

    Re: complete HK stereo redo, with all new wires from battery back, need some input please the wire is *supposed* to be 0, but once the insulation is off, it appears to be more a 1 guage, a tad over kill, but I wanna make sure that if I decide to get crazy with it, I can with the power wiring, I...
  2. darw_n

    small crack in exhaust manifold... rattling cats... what to do/expect?

    ok, so I was doin my usual under the hood look around, seeing what is leakin etc etc.. and low and behold, a small black line in my passenger side exhaust manifold.. 2000 D2 vin YA253186 (for recall searches) soooo, I never had to deal with this before, and I will have to hire it out as I...
  3. darw_n

    complete HK stereo redo, with all new wires from battery back, need some input please

    Re: complete HK stereo redo, with all new wires from battery back, need some input please ahhhhh, nice idea on the headliner! any tips on removing it?? and secondly, any tips on removing the center consul?? sounds like those 2 things will get me the access I need, including carpet removal...
  4. darw_n

    complete HK stereo redo, with all new wires from battery back, need some input please

    2000 DII with HK sound... I am ripping *everything* out, speakers, amp, CD changer, head unit and including old wires... I am replacing with : alpine 9886 head-unit powering : 2x JL 4'' for front upper door, and possibly 2x 4" in rear if needed (heavy cutting needed) alpine PDX-5 amp...
  5. darw_n

    complete HK stereo redo, will all new wires from battery back, need some input please

    2000 DII with HK sound... I am ripping *everything* out, speakers, amp, CD changer, head unit and including old wires... I am replacing with : alpine 9886 head-unit powering : 2x JL 4'' for front upper door, and possibly 2x 4" in rear if needed (heavy cutting needed) alpine PDX-5 amp...
  6. darw_n

    new O2 sensor dies after drivinf 2o miles after replacing a previous dead one??

    thanks guys!! yea, you know, the connectors where cleaned, however, they were COATED as I previously had a valley pan leak, so maybe they need a hard core clean... also, interesting on the Bosch failures, this is INDEED a Bosch.... taking it in tomorrow bust is there a way to check the...
  7. darw_n

    new O2 sensor dies after drivinf 2o miles after replacing a previous dead one??

    great... why do I have a feeling that there is something more critical wrong... uhhhggg. Well, I am takin it in on sat, I will mention that. Thanks!! anything else??
  8. darw_n

    new O2 sensor dies after drivinf 2o miles after replacing a previous dead one??

    2000 D2, 111,000 front passenger side was throwing P0150 and P0174. had it replaced, track ran perfect, really good actually. Sitting at stoplight, truck starts shuddering and making stinky exhaust, low and behold, CEL on... pull codes, same ones, on brand new sensor, and only 20 miles on...
  9. darw_n

    P1174 + P0154 + P0174... MAF or O2 sensors??

    on it!!! thanks guys!! again though, what O2 sensors are those codes pointing too???
  10. darw_n

    P1174 + P0154 + P0174... MAF or O2 sensors??

    ohhh, good words!!! 2 Q's, how do I test for both the batt terminal, and the O2 sensors??? thanks!
  11. darw_n

    P1174 + P0154 + P0174... MAF or O2 sensors??

    OH, what O2 sensors are those codes all pointing too BTW???
  12. darw_n

    P1174 + P0154 + P0174... MAF or O2 sensors??

    2000 D2 Poppin P1174 + P0154 + P0174 codes, exhaust smells like crap, and the MAF is about 2 years old. front O2 sensors are new, rear are probably original with 110k on them.. oh, FYI if it is important, the drivers side cat might be coming loose in the shell, I can feel slight rattling...
  13. darw_n

    "tictictictic" like dead battery, no turn over

    now it is just a THUNK so yeah, it is the starter... any tips on replacing it, or is it like any other starter, couple bolts, etc etc thanks!!
  14. darw_n

    "tictictictic" like dead battery, no turn over

    hey gang. Last night I tried to turn over the rover, and was acting like that batt was dead, you know, the fast tic tic sound. BUt when to jump it, and still the same issue... would a dead starter sound like that? what else should I be looking at.. 2000 D2 109k thanks!
  15. darw_n

    should I just get a rebuild done??

    so you think it could be something other than a head gasket?? filled oil pan? Guess you're right, making an appointment monday.. I just have that gut feeling that "now is the time" to drop cash into the power house of my baby ;) I am sure I will post the diagnosis and ask questions then...
  16. darw_n

    should I just get a rebuild done??

    so, I have a 2000 DII with 108.. I have a clear valley gasket leak, the back of the block is NASTY gummed up with both oil and coolant.. the other day, I lost a TON of coolant, and it seems to be in the oil pan because I checked the oil today, and it is half way up the dip stick, and the oil...
  17. darw_n

    harmon kardon amp bridgable (sub channel)?????

    throwing in an older fosgat punch I had laying around, and was wondering if the harmon kardon amp is bridgable? and also, can anyone point to a link with all the technical info on the harmon kardon system for a 2000 D2??? thanks!!!!!!!
  18. darw_n

    wow, anyone got any tips on removing O2 sensors???

    how on earth are you fitting a breaker bar by the frame?? I wonder if mine is at a different placement than everyone else for some reason, I can just barely get a wrench on it without smacking into something
  19. darw_n

    wow, anyone got any tips on removing O2 sensors???

    thanks for all the tips!! One problem is that as far as I can tell, it is impossible to get a socket on the drivers side. There is no room between the frame and the sensor to squeeze it in.
  20. darw_n

    wow, anyone got any tips on removing O2 sensors???

    no seriously, will a hack saw get the job done? Or am i being retarded? can't tell if you joking or not