Thread: so I just bought a Disco, what's next?

Originally Posted by benzini

thanks for all the comments and suggestions everyone, really helpful!
it seems to be a pretty clean truck Glen, runs well, clean interior and the exterior isn't too bad either. Couple of initial things that i'll be doing is taking off the roofrack as I have no need for it, and trying to figure out this noise that the clutch makes. I'm not sure if it's a normal disco thing or not but theres a sort of loud tappin/clunking sound when depressing the clutch to change gears. Anyone heard of that before?

I'm not sure if the current tyres are good for road use or not, I'll have to do some more investigation into that one.

thats some good info there Matt but if I read correctly on the Graeme Cooper site, after buying the heavy duty track rod if I want to then be able to move the stabiliser using the Auxiliary Steering Damper Bracket, I have to buy the Heavy duty drag link as well?... ! is that right?

spudboy, so more power = more juice... sounds familiar..

with the buying of a weekend fun set of tyres, what's a good size to buy without going over the top and putting too much stress on the various driveline components?

I just checked the graeme cooper site again and it appears you are right, you need to buy the drag link as well i missed this the first time, the reason for this is that the new track rod doesnt have a bracket to remount the damper so it needs to be relocated but moving it up higher infront of the diff saves you dollars anyway as they are easy to damage where they are. I bought a kit off Discowhite who had one left over when he made some up at the time he made one for his using phils kit meant i didnt need a heavy duty drag link. I havent got the rod yet but the one on mine is the second i have been through and the second one i have bent so its next on the list. Matt

no worries Matt, just thought I'd ask as I don't know much about these things!

cheers GQ!

G'day Congrats on your purchase/investment....well done. Like other have said take some time to see what you do like to do in your new toy and go from there....I guess one of the first things I would do is give it a good going over, change all the fluids, oils etc. Timing belt maybe as well...(Obviously depends on what was done by the previous owner and what records they kept.) But regardless at least do the engine oil and filter, then progress to rest. This way you will also begin to know the truck and become more familiar with it. But don't forget to have fun and just enjoy it, and get out and about in our great backyard.

Cheers

Originally Posted by benzini

no worries Matt, just thought I'd ask as I don't know much about these things!

cheers GQ!

Send Discowhite a PM he might have a kit left, his were only $50 and made use of the current drag link, the drag link isnt the problem so i would only assume Graeme cooper is saying you need one so you have to buy one, using DW's kit you will only need that and the new track rod. Matt

Thanks (again) Matt! I'll send him a pm now..
Thanks also John, fluids etc is something I'm planning on doing over the coming days.. incidentally, what oil do you use?

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well I had my box pulled apart to try and locate the suspect noise and we found that the Thrust bearing carrier was stuffed! Apparently it wasn't lubed from when the previous owner changed the clutch. So now it has an extreme HD clutch, new slave cylinder, machined flywheel and a new TB carrier. Changes gears easier now but I'd still like to replace the clutch damper and put new oil in the box too.
Changing the engine oil, filter and purging the Fuel Filter tomorrow wish me luck! If I'm brave enough I might check to see what sort of condition the timing belt is in. Any ideas on what else I can do myself?

btw, does anyone know the correct boss kit part no for a 93' disco Tdi?

regards,
Ben

Originally Posted by benzini

with the buying of a weekend fun set of tyres, what's a good size to buy without going over the top and putting too much stress on the various driveline components?

31's won't go on without cutting your guards. I've got a set for mine, but they scrape/cut on the rear guards at near full articulation (no lift on mine )

But I agree with Ace, get yourself a set of tyres for play, and a set for the road. It allows you get a smooth, quiet, safe tyre for your daily driving, and an aggressive tyre for play.
Keep your eyes open and you'll get some good bargains. I got 5 usable AT's on Rangie alloys for $200 out of the Trading Post, then when they wore out I picked up 5 70% BFG 31" Muddies for $350, fitted and balanced.

The "Markets" on here, Outer Limits: http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/PHP_Mo...91283431309f8c and ebay are worth watching. Be patient and you'll get some good stuff at great prices.

Just spotted these on Outer Limits: http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/PHP_Mo...hp't=78010. Could be worth a nice drive to Canberra.

By the way, welcome to the obsession.

Ian