Thread: Bought a Tdi disco, what else should i check?

Great car, great km's and should or could be last car you ever have.
Check when or if timing belt ever been done.If not sure get it changed now as it can save your whole motor.
Timing change intervals are 80,000 km's.
Also check if it has original coolant tank which is black, they split and you will do your engine in. Ouch.
Get a new plastic one or aluminium.
Also check the radiator and fluid and make sure its not blocked and if in doubt get it flushed or rodded.
Also definately get a low water alarm, it can save you many headaches and $$$.

If getting new clutch or doing it yourself, parts are cheap from turners in UK or local with a hefty margin but as said, local.
Don't forget to machine flywheel once out or clutch will chudder.

Other things, check turbo intercooler hoses for collapse, better still get new silicone ones, and check or clean out intercooler.
Better still get a higher flow one for more performance.

Last, you can always do Diesel gas for even more poke and torque at little expense.

Thanks for the quick reply big guy. Where is the best place to buy parts for these things, im in NSW. Are you better off going aftermarket for things like clutches etc?

Also ive read a bit about front driveshaft failures. would my model be included in this problem?

cheers

Also with radiator, check for build up between radiator and air con condenser,They block up regularity.
I'm with big guy change coolant tank if black and fit low water alarm.

Do you know when the timing belt was done?

Check hose from turbo to injector pump, They run behind engine and I have seen a few damaged.

With rear main leak is it coming from the wading plug hole in flywheel housing or running down the back of the sump?

Originally Posted by disco_15

Thanks for the quick reply big guy. Where is the best place to buy parts for these things, im in NSW. Are you better off going aftermarket for things like clutches etc?

Also ive read a bit about front driveshaft failures. would my model be included in this problem?

cheers

If your in singleton. Singleton Mazda keep parts for LR's, They were a dealer a few years ago.
Front drive shaft issues are for disco2 yours will be fine.

Do i just buy another coolant tank from LR or could you point me in the direction of where to get an aftermarket one? Not to sure about the oil leak, will have to give it a good pressure clean and monitor.

Wow man is that the green one that was on carsales? I was looking at that one and wondering why the guy wasn't returning my calls...guess I know why now

Looks like a really great car congrats

Save yourself future drama and fit a low coolant alarm asap, best money you can spend.

all the above suggestions
also check to see if you have plastic plugs in the top of the radiator and thermostat housing, these can fail and cause you grief replace them with brass