Thread: 1999 series 2 Disco advice

And it’s great. The manual can be a bit of a pain around town - if it’s like mine which is slow to go back into first. If not then they are a great truck, esp on the highway

Check to see if it has the Centre Diff Lock installed (or ask the owner, he will know by the sounds of it)

The engine overhaul is a big plus

Kms?
Price?
is it on carsales??

ask about window mechanisms, three amigos etc
check the seat squabs for wear

oil leaks come standard but you know that already

suspension can be upgraded cheaply

Hope that helps

Well the 99 has plastic head dowels which move and causes issues and the oil pump bolt that hasn't got lock tight It,


If you have the money get an D2a alot of improvements and the ecu beening an NNN on the newer one is great for retunes and mapping

Originally Posted by Wilyms

And it’s great. The manual can be a bit of a pain around town - if it’s like mine which is slow to go back into first. If not then they are a great truck, esp on the highway

Check to see if it has the Centre Diff Lock installed (or ask the owner, he will know by the sounds of it)

The engine overhaul is a big plus

Kms?
Price?
is it on carsales??

ask about window mechanisms, three amigos etc
check the seat squabs for wear

oil leaks come standard but you know that already

suspension can be upgraded cheaply

Hope that helps

Thanks for the confidence mate, so I drove her around and she felt good, yeah pretty soft in first but good after that.
Yeah its on carsales and gumtree. She has 240xxx on the clock but because the overhaul was like 40xxx clicks ago im not to worried. He is wanting around 5k but I think I can get it for a bit less😂🤞🏽
No CDL which is frustrating but not the end of the world. Ill have to hunt around for some diff locks I think.
Would you recommend getting a pre purchase imspection done on it? Im inclined to get one for peace of mind but she did drive really nice.

Haha yeah there was a little oil leak but nothing crazy 👌🏽

Originally Posted by Kaaaiju

Well the 99 has plastic head dowels which move and causes issues and the oil pump bolt that hasn't got lock tight It,


If you have the money get an D2a alot of improvements and the ecu beening an NNN on the newer one is great for retunes and mapping

Thanks ill keep an eye for the head dowels mate.

Haha if only i have the money 💰 if I did it would be a chopped ls3 GU wagon but hey some of us have to live in the real world haha

Thanks man.

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If you have the money get an D2a alot of improvements and the ecu beening an NNN on the newer one is great for retunes and mapping[/QUOTE]

Sorry stupid question here but can I chip or retune the 99 td5?? Id love that option to milk a few more kw out of her?? Thanks

I have an 99 D2 TD5, manual and love it,

Some things to watch out for are the transfer case leaking, the Fuel Pressure Regulator leaking, the Injector Seal leaking, the oil in the ECU, Front Drive Shaft Unis, Rear hubs leaking, Fuel Cooler leaking, Rear main seal leaking, BIG one is the manifold studs snapping from too much heat, etc

There is an list but i done all that my self and its now reliable haha

But seriously its an good 4wd, just need to know the problems and how to fix them

Originally Posted by Ladyfingers

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If you have the money get an D2a alot of improvements and the ecu beening an NNN on the newer one is great for retunes and mapping

Sorry stupid question here but can I chip or retune the 99 td5?? Id love that option to milk a few more kw out of her?? Thanks[/QUOTE]

Yes re-tune are available for the earlier ECU’s.

Originally Posted by Ladyfingers

[QUOTE
If you have the money get an D2a alot of improvements and the ecu beening an NNN on the newer one is great for retunes and mapping

Sorry stupid question here but can I chip or retune the 99 td5?? Id love that option to milk a few more kw out of her?? Thanks[/QUOTE]

Yeah you can get an chip but you have to get the an ETG gauge to make sure you don't warp the exhaust manifold