Thread: Just bought Disco2

Front prop
FPR
Trans cooler lines (if Auto)

Search is your friend, lots of info on potential problems

Good luck and enjoy

Fuel lines around tank and filter for chaffing (up under right rear guard). All hoses, tubes under bonet for chaffing. Electrical tape and cable ties are your friend.
Regards
Robbo

have a look at http://www.aulro.com/afvb/discovery-...02-2004-a.html - but a lot of information here.

My two cents worth .... Some that I would look at are common issues that seem to always crop up.

First one I would look at is there oil at the ECU. If so, clean the connector with a dissolvent. (degreaser, brake cleaner etc). The wiring loom in the engine will need to be replaced at some stage, but cleaning it will be enough to make the journey, as the oil gets there very slowly (via capillary action) and cleaning it makes a huge difference. If there is oil, as the oil stuffs up the signal to the injectors.

Is the fuel pressure regulator (FPR) and / or its front pipe leaking. the regulator is at the back driver's side of the engine, with a fuel hose parallel with the intake manifold to the front of the block. A leak from here is common. The front hose leak will cause issues with the alternator (front hose can leak down to the alternator) and spray diesel everywhere. The FPR leaking will put diesel on lots of stuff (starter motor etc). If it's leaking, it needs to be replaced before a long journey is done.

Check for water in the diesel - open up the bleed valve in fuel filter in RHR wheel arch and see what comes out (use a clear container to see if any contaminents etc). If so, some action required, but fuel quality should be ok on main highways.

Check all oil levels before starting the journey, if really particular. If auto, then do a search on how to do it properly. (Need to have engine running etc - no dipstick).

I'm back in Brisbane on Friday night. If you have any dramas, PM me and I'll see if I can assist you on Saturday, if you are passing through on the weekend. I'm sure others along the way will be willing to assist, if you have dramas.

Some good LR places along the way (Some in Victoria, Newcastle, Brisbane, Gympie etc), so if you have dramas, hook up with them for repairs.

Cheers

Hi Franrick
I bought my Td5 18mths ago and I am working through the issues listed on this site. Excellent vehicle sometimes it isn't but mostly it is.
I'm on the Nth side of Brissie if I can help as with others just PM
Regards Ollie