YarnMaster
I don't think I'm in Dreamland. I'm just being a realist - I have the option of an 04 Commodore for nil or my 97 Disco for $2,000. It doesn't leak at all, it's been in the family since new and has been infinitely more reliable than my Disco.
I've spent 27k on my two Discos and I've got no more left to spend. It's just the way it has to be.
TopicToaster
Well I'd choose the freeby Commodore too but I wouldn't be getting rid of the Disco.
However most people don't just get given an 04 Commodore when things don't work out so consider yourself very lucky.
How the hell did you manage to spend $27k on two Disco1s?
Did you have a complete engine rebuild in there somewhere?
Swaggie
my vn i had years ago(v6) leaked oil from rear seal...fixed twice under warranty but still leaked when i eventually got rid of itOriginally Posted by discowhite
water pump also leaked under warranty
my sons vs v6 leaked at rear seal
the vs ss v8 i had for 3 yrs never leaked a drop of anything
i am pretty sure the vy,vx&vz had problems with power stear hoses bursting
as for the the td5....we wont talk about rocker cover gaskets
YarnMaster
The parentals sought to upgrade to a VE and the trade in wasn't favourable, so they elected to keep it.
I didn't do any engine rebuilds, just huge amounts of problems. I did destroy a 200Tdi fuel system from tank to injectors though. I kept all the bills and its just amazing how the hundreds run to thousands.
TopicToaster
Mechanics bills do add up over time up I suppose.
Your parents were never going to get a favourable trade in on their Commodore with the current fuel scare (sell it privately if they want to get a good outcome) however they are still taking a financial loss to save your **** so I hope you're very appreciative.
Master
Jeez, hope you kept those bills in a safe place, can't imagine what would happen if SWMBO ever found those.The parentals sought to upgrade to a VE and the trade in wasn't favourable, so they elected to keep it.
I didn't do any engine rebuilds, just huge amounts of problems. I did destroy a 200Tdi fuel system from tank to injectors though. I kept all the bills and its just amazing how the hundreds run to thousands
RoverLord
how much? if its a 7 seater and the price is right assuming I can arrange to get it up here I might have a buyer for it.
Dave
"In a Landrover the other vehicle is your crumple zone."
For spelling call Rogets, for mechanicing call me.
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If you've benefited from one or more of my posts please remember, your taxes paid for my skill sets, I'm just trying to make sure you get your monies worth.
If you think you're in front on the deal, pay it forwards.
YarnMaster
Too right. I'm not the type of person who is comfortable owing anybody any sort of debt. Whatever I get for the Disco is theirs.
Blknight -its a 5 seater. My cousin has made an offer.
TopicToaster
Well then you are lucky to have parents who can make that offer and they are lucky to have a son who doesn't just expect it.
Hope you can get back into a Landy when things improve.
TopicToaster
I think you will find that you have just paid out 4 figure to create the problem of the rear main oil seal yourself
You see your engine is breathing (as it is getting on it in years) and it was pushing oil out of the gaskets and seals you have just replaced. But you fixed them has moved the problem onto the rear main oil seal. If you repace this with out sorting the engine out them it will come out from somewhere else. Should have left it alone as you may have created another large bill for yourself
Also on the oil drping land rover thing, One main rule for owning a land rover and that is do not have a flash expensive drive as the car will ruin it.
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