Thread: Purchasing help: 3 Door 200TDI Disco

Originally Posted by Phoenix

Ok, first the minor one. Headlight problem, sounds like the low beams aren't working properly, something to do with the indicators by the sounds of it. Sounds like it might be a sometimes problem. Most likely a simple electronic issue (loose wire etc), so I should be able to do that myself. But any suggestions of common problems wo9uld be helpful.

Yep had that one and helped someone else who fixed it the same way on here. Simply a wire broken off the stalk, resolder it and she'll be fine.

Good luck with the rest of it if you decide to go for it.


Regards


Martin

I dont know about the windscreen as mine was replaced under my insurance but the rubber seal around the windscreen needed replacing and that alone was $250 and insurance wouldn't cover it until the end of a 45 minute phone call..

The power steering could well be the infamous pump,,
built to leak in nearly all Land Rovers since the first RR.

I can see why he has been quote over a 1000 dollars as the pump itself is not cheap and then you need to add labour costs to it

Headlights-we have had troubles with our headlights (92 200tdi), after alot of stuffing around it turned out to be a plug up near the passenger side firewall, had a bit of dirt in it so gave it a spray and away it went
Also have had a hell of a lot of troubles with power steering ( i won't go there) the pump finaly seized after we drove it for ages when it was whining it's head off, therefor had no power steering, after alot of hassle we got hold of a new pump for around $450 i think and that solved the problem.
They are the excact same pump as a RRC
Another thing that has given plenty of problems is the clutch hydrolic system, they seem to leak no matter what, but i think we have it sorted now with a 300tdi master cylinder in it


CHEERS TIM.

Originally Posted by Phoenix

Ok, so i'm looking at a rough Series 1 disco. can't remember the year, might have been a 1992. Anyway, 2 door, 200TDI.

The price is low, but the condition isn't the best. There are a couple of major issues that i've been made aware of with it, and I thought i'd get an idea from those that know what costs may be involved with rectifying them.

Ok, first the minor one. Headlight problem, sounds like the low beams aren't working properly, something to do with the indicators by the sounds of it. Sounds like it might be a sometimes problem. Most likely a simple electronic issue (loose wire etc), so I should be able to do that myself. But any suggestions of common problems wo9uld be helpful.

Do taxride do an upgrade kit for the 3 door disco (MA the early model?). I understand the small headlights aren't the best. that may be a simple way to bump up the power, and get a relay in for some spotties mmaybe?

ok, crack in the windscreen. Bottom LHS when in the car. i've not seen it lately, but if it was a windcreen replacement, how many $$ ??

last one is a power steering issue. he doesn't know exactly what is wrong with it, but it doesn't work. apparently he has been quoted over $1000 to fix (or parts). is it the same as range rover parts? I find that hard to believe price wise, but if I can find out what parts, that's a head start.

I'll probably get it anyway despite the roughnes, because the price at $2500-3000 would be worth it. new tyres and some other major work has been done on it lately as well. Just have to sell the ambulance to fund it, and keep SWMBO happy

you want to be careful your eye doesn't wear out with all that winking

Richard,

If the windscreen is like a RRC with a rubber seal all round and no dress moulds around it, expect $180 ish.

If it is later Disco, sealed in urethane and interlocking dress moulds, get the mould assemblies from Alan Howard, and the screen is about $170. Mould costs I can't remember, but they're not cheap - $300 ish for the set.

Pray for the first option!

HTH

Pete

$2500-3000 isn't that cheap if it needs a lot of work - I sold mine on EBay for $4K and it was in great nick...