Thread: Wow I bought a Dud Disco 1!

Originally Posted by oversite

Is this an engine computer issue or a gearbox problem?

could be fuel starvation from being on a steep hill

Thanks evao, I though about that as I was low on fuel at the time but then it happened another time on flat ground with a very full tank, Im a little worried that the gearbox is going?

Your wheel bearing may be shot, that would cause drag on the brakes and then the brakes will pull one way as well.

All sorts of things can go wrong with transmissions, so smell the fluid on the dip stick for the auto, if it stinks like it is burnt then I would be asking want to do with that on here again.

It's maybe starving for fuel so do a check for fuel pressure.

If you can't afford to throw buckets of money at your bus, then just keep your focus and work your way through each problem as you come to it.
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Did you inspect the vehicle before purchase???

It is fairly common to find D1s with a leaking heater matrix which was disconnected instead of dismantling the dash/console to replace it. It is a relatively easy (if time consuming) fix. Heater matrix is cheapest ex-UK.

I've got a driver and passenger seat (two blue '91 or two grey '98) you can have...free.

PM me if you're interested.

Matt.

Thanks guys,

I will pull the front wheels off and check out the brakes and bearings tomorrow.

How do I check for fuel pressure?

Thanks matt, I will message you

The slowing on hills/ under load could be sticking exhaust valves, Check/ Rule out a blocked fuel filter, and the fuel pressure and delivery volume first, though.

JC

Nah, thats not a dud. That's just Land Rover.