Thread: new disco owner 5weeks and bad news today

Spoke to the mechanic as i dropped her off this morning he said he had done a couple of 2000 disco with the same problem apparently the head on all of them were not torqued down correct at the factory as all of them had loose head bolts :?:
Will be without her untill wednesday booked in on the 4th of feb for the 4wd course.
Spoke to the bloke yesterday expecting to be an aussie but get a broad English gessa on the other end from Cornwall. Surpose its not bush tucker I want to learn but 4wd.
Will be taken pics to post

I havent heard of the head problems, maybe some of the others have. Is the mechanic a Land Rover specialist or a general mechanic?


You will get alot out of the training course. I have been trying to get to one of the NSW LROC training courses but every time Marcos is sick or we havent got any spare cash. I hope to get to one this year. I managed to get to one day of the advanced one, i didnt learn much in terms of driving techniques as the tracks we go on on the BBQ weekends are much harder, but i leanrt alot about recovery techniques. Matt

Hi Welshman
A great place to gain 4wd experience is on a WA AULRO day out,AND ITS FREE.Ive learnt heaps from the trips Ive been on,and if you get in strife there is plenty of help,and stirring later,just ask DirtyDawg,this is what he did last time out :roll: :roll: :roll:

Must be about time for a WA outing guys
Any ideas?????
Andrew

R U with HBF I think I would cry, to see my girl on her side. Will do my course first then go on one of your trips. Is the trips for Landys only ??

The mechanic I am with is Wilf & Chambers in Osbornepark he came recomended on this site has been great. His work shop had 3 cars on the hoist all that were worth more than my house, jags and landrovers. Said that he would resit the valves, and machine the heads down. Hope to get her back on Wednesday. Overheard him talking to another customer about a new core for a radiator $600 then a new head gaskit and machined head so things could be worse for me.
Mechanics must take courses in breaking bad news like doctors not
:!: "Your head gasket is gone !" me waiting for price.

R U with HBF I think I would cry, to see my girl on her side. Will do my course first then go on one of your trips. Is the trips for Landys only ??

The mechanic I am with is Wilf & Chambers in Osbornepark he came recomended on this site has been great. His work shop had 3 cars on the hoist all that were worth more than my house, jags and landrovers. Said that he would resit the valves, and machine the heads down. Hope to get her back on Wednesday. Overheard him talking to another customer about a new core for a radiator $600 then a new head gaskit and machined head so things could be worse for me.
Mechanics must take courses in breaking bad news like doctors not
:!: "Your head gasket is gone !" me waiting for price.

Hi Welshman
When we go out,its usually a mix of WA members of AULRO and the "Black Stump" http//www.bslras.com/
We are a top bunch of LANDYLOVERS,and yes other breeds do come along,we have had our Mitsi Trytoo,Landcruisers,Honda CRV's,Hilux,Navara,all are basically welcome,Im sure you would enjoy yourself.
AND if its too tough in your mind there is no pressure for you to try,there is always an easier way around.
Andrew

Hello,

I'd be interested in the next WA outing. It all depends on where and when. Do you post it here when there is to be a run :?: ??