Thread: 98' Disco

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Pete

Welcome Scott
I've had a 97 Disco from new and its been a real love hate relationship ; )
If I was buying a used one the things I would be looking for based on my experience and research on the forum would be the following.

Rust around Alpine windows (roof)
Rust in the floor pan (lift carpet) especially if its got a sunroof.
Timing belt kit - There have been mods to stop the belt wondering off the pulleys. Also good idea to replace the belt if you don't know when it was last done.
If an Auto ask if the fluid and filter have been replaced and when.
Cooler lines from transmission and oil cooler are prone to leak and i have replaced at least once.
Brake vacumm pump can leaks oil but can be diy fixed.
Remove oil filler when running and check for back pressure which can indicate worn piston rings etc.
how manys K's has it done?

Cheers
Mark

what discomark said
250K mileage i would strongly suggest head gasket (happened to me as a new disco owner)
300K rumoured big end problems, easily checked with a mechanical oil pressure gauge
radiator needs to be absolutely clean inside and out
**must have an engine monitor for the head**
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Originally Posted by Discomark

Welcome Scott
I've had a 97 Disco from new and its been a real love hate relationship ; )
If I was buying a used one the things I would be looking for based on my experience and research on the forum would be the following.

Rust around Alpine windows (roof)
Rust in the floor pan (lift carpet) especially if its got a sunroof.
Timing belt kit - There have been mods to stop the belt wondering off the pulleys. Also good idea to replace the belt if you don't know when it was last done.
If an Auto ask if the fluid and filter have been replaced and when.
Cooler lines from transmission and oil cooler are prone to leak and i have replaced at least once.
Brake vacumm pump can leaks oil but can be diy fixed.
Remove oil filler when running and check for back pressure which can indicate worn piston rings etc.
how manys K's has it done?

Cheers
Mark

Gday Mark,

It has 176000 k's on the clock. Not too bad for a 98. Thanks for all the info, will come in handy.

And it originally came from out west of Charter's, I'm buying it off a bloke at Gympie and it has no sunroof so I will be very surprised if it is a rust bucket.

Upgrading from an 80' Datsun Stanza to 98 Disco. It is basically a new car in my eyes! ha

Originally Posted by scott91

Gday Mark,

It has 176000 k's on the clock. Not too bad for a 98. Thanks for all the info, will come in handy.

Just run in then ; ) there is a thread discussing milage on the TDI and one bloke Chris had just had his 840,000km service. Search for D1 200,000k