Thread: Wow I bought a Dud Disco 1!

Thanks guys,

Im in Armidale. But Im going to have a bit of a go myself. I think I will be able to get through most of the problems myself, except the engine/transmission issue which has me worried.

I will push through a service this week and replace all fluids. Just a question the square inward bolts on the diffs and transmission? where would I get the appropriate tool?

Thanks again for all your advice!

I think a 1/2 inch drive socket set should do it - just the tool without the socket on it.

Matt.

How many k's on the clock ? If its done over 250k its possible the cam/ lifters need replacing, being EFI you wont get fuel starvation on inclines unless you are really low on fuel . Fuel pump issue would show itself on flat ground as well.

What on earth possessed you buy a vehicle unseen and from ebay of all places ? , i seriously hope it was cheap.

Originally Posted by oversite

Engine lost power twice? it was like the revs dropped and power was nonexistent, it was a steep hill the second time and I continued up the hill without stopping but I dropped to 50kph??? Is this an engine computer issue or a gearbox problem?

They don't have an engine computer.

Originally Posted by oversite

The drivers and passenger seats are dead, no padding left!

Probably failed rubber diaphragm under the seat

See http://www.aulro.com/afvb/discovery-...ml#post1648781

it wasnt as cheap as I would have liked. unfortunitly I needed a car ASAP and the seller was a little flexable with the truth.

270,000ks on the clock with a service history

I have found something else the engine fan is wired to a switch next to the key, In your opnions would this be a sign that this is the only switch or in addition to a thermo switch?

The fan should also turn on on when the air con is running - if it's the same as my old Rangie.

Originally Posted by p38arover

They don't have an engine computer.

Hi Ron - yes they do - lives up in the drivers footwell up high behind the kick panel. Though I doubt this is the cause of the engine problems.

Most likely needs a good tune up - a new fuel filter (drivers side rear wheel well), new plugs, leads, cap and rotor (genuine lucas only - aftermarket fail in 3 month).

If missing etc going up hill - so under load and getting a bit hot in the engine valley - the ignition module could be breaking down with the heat.

I had all these issues with my top condition 94 Disco and it was only 100,000km.

Garry

Thanks Gary,

The owner claimed (maybe bull****) that it had a new transmission (exchange), new distributer (looks new), leads/plugs (dont look new) air filter new fuel pump and a fuel regulator.

I will replace the plugs and do a solid service (oil, filter and fuel filter) and see if that helps.