Thread: new owner of a disco

heya... first of all congrats to your new Landrover ownership!!

rovacraft in bayswater usually have a large range of things available (Land Rover Parts - Range Rover Parts Perth, Sydney, Melbourne)
there is also a LR wrecker on Albany hwy somewhere...
...search the internet for your recovery, entertainment and uhf needs...

and honestly, being a D1 check your basics first - cooling system (!!)(radiator, hoses, thermostat, waterpump), belts etc

for dogs I recommend (which I have done myself in my D1) a second floor in the back - so they sit higher, and you can still store stuff underneath them when on the road! you'll find a variety of options for barriers on the rovacraft website under catalogue-interieor protection (- if your very tight on money get a cheap one from supercheap or so..)
I also lined the floor carpet with plastic to attempt to prevent dog hair getting everywhere..

so many things to be done
good luck and enjoy!!

Welcome here mate.

Nice model.
I would also do essentials like belts and radiator etc.
Than Lift, recovery gear and points, cargo barrier as dogs are projectiles in an accident.
Make sure its reliable and replace what isn't also as you go along many parts will pop up here in market section at very good prices very often.

If you upgrade to CD, get a integrated bluetooth and get speakers up graded as the stock ones are crap.

Check heater core is not leaking and change all fluids, good fluids and frquent changes will prolong the life of moving parts.

All the best and safe travel.

Welcome Pete.
As the others are suggesting, its really worth knowing your vehicle before buying the add-ons.
Firstly, check all over the vehicle for any leaks. Its a D1 so expect a few.
Replace all the fluids with quality ones as previously stated. If it's a manual, replace the gearbox oil with Castrol Syntrans 75W85. Check when the timing belt was done. Replace leaking seals as necessary. Typical ones are rear main seal and transfer case input seal.
Install a coolant level monitor, as this will save your head in the event of a leak. Also worth installing an EGT sensor.
Comb through the threads in the forum for things relating to the D1 and you'll find potential weaknesses which it would pay to keep an eye on...
Once you get to know your vehicle, its less likely to leave you stranded somewhere.

Welcome, Pete. So not the same PistolPete as on the 2 Wheels Forum.

thanks guys for your input, its been great so far..

Originally Posted by brianwood

Welcome Pete.
Install a coolant level monitor, as this will save your head in the event of a leak. Also worth installing an EGT sensor.

what's the approx price i'm looking to install a coolant level monitor?

$190 from here: Engine Saver® Purchasing