Thread: Talk about a labour of love

Well it's 8 months since I upgraded from a D1 to a D2a and I just love the vehicle but boy does it love a few dollars thrown at it.
A few months after purchasing I had to replace the fuel line from the pump to the injectors. It was a recall item but no longer covered. Local LR dealer wanted $300 plus to replace it (parts only) with a new 'set' of lines, I explained that I only needed one line but guess what ????? they dont sell them singularly. I went to Purtek and purchased the right line and then changed over the LR ends and "hey presto" all done. COST ??? less than $20.

Next I realised that my high/low detect switch wasn't working, on checking found that the wire had seperated inside the sender switch. LR wanted over $200 for the part. Bought it OEM for just over $60.

I took the ECU out on an impulse and found the first signs of oil on the base of the red connector. Cleaned it out but a new injector loom and cover gasket are on the way for that.

Next was the double cardian joint on the way back from Fraser a few weeks back didn't bother getting a price from LR, just took the shaft off and sorted it out.

Also on the way back from Fraser we dropped into limp mode a few times and it would appear that perhaps the XYZ switch is on the way out so that will need to be sorted very soon. While I am dooing that I will extend the A/C hoses that probably contributed to both the XYZ and cardian problems.

WOW, I'm getting to know my Disco arent I ?'

A group of us are off to the CREB, Starcke and Maytown tracks in about a month, need it all sorted by then.

Cheers, Rick.

[QUOTE=Tombie;1916005]Sounds like a few little niggles, nothing too bad...

I've spent more on other vehicles - sons Pathfinder, Falcons, Commodores etc..

Agree with this as it's not just a Land Rover thing. Any car coming up to or over 10 years old will need parts replacing... Our 2007 X-Trail has had a few things done this past year.

Car makers aim for 8-10 year life span hence the Service Books dont go for longer. After 10 years your just keeping cars going!