Thread: Disco 4 buying advice

Originally Posted by DazzaTD5

*As I mentioned earlier, when the timing belts get done make sure the top coolant outlet is done at the same time.
*I've now had 3 discos here with failed (over heated) engines just after the timing belt was replaced and the top outlet wasn't.
*The excuse was "its not listed in the timing belt schedule change" which is so comforting for the owners.

And bonkers not to replace water pump. They are so cheap and you’ve got to top up coolant afterwards anyway.

Thanks guys,

The previous owner gave me the option that they would do the service, but we instead negotiated on price that I'd do it. I think I should have estimated more than $2-3k.
I'll focus on the positive that as I'm getting the service done it'll include the recommended extras as suggested.

Thought I'd have about $5k left in the car budget for a few extras after stamp duty/insurance, but might be a bit less than that.

Will definitely be buying a tow hitch & side steps - any recommended suppliers in Perth?


Cheers,
Steve

Originally Posted by Steve86

It'll be due for the 182,000 km/7 year service in February - car was delivered 02/2015. What would be the expected cost (including transmission fluid change)?

Mine's a 2014 with 110,000kms and I just had the belts done by an independent - cost about $2,500 from memory. Transmission will be done at next service. I've also had new tyres this year so it's adding up ....

Originally Posted by PerthDisco

And bonkers not to replace water pump. They are so cheap and you’ve got to top up coolant afterwards anyway.

I’m not aware of water pump issues, other than the idler mounting bolt on older 2.7’s. Why replace water pump on 7 year old 3.0L? Asking for a friend

Scott

Originally Posted by LRD414

I’m not aware of water pump issues, other than the idler mounting bolt on older 2.7’s. Why replace water pump on 7 year old 3.0L? Asking for a friend

Scott

My friend asked the same about their MY11 D4 3.0, still on original water pump....

Originally Posted by LRD414

I’m not aware of water pump issues, other than the idler mounting bolt on older 2.7’s. Why replace water pump on 7 year old 3.0L? Asking for a friend

Scott

Hmmm. Well on cars where the water pump is behind the timing cover, and given the seals can wear and leak, it’s generally a no brainer when doing the timing belt. On a Disco however it’s easily gotten to without the timing belt being removed, so less of an issue. I changed mine when I did a coolant flush a couple of years back as a precaution.

Originally Posted by DiscoJeffster

Hmmm. Well on cars where the water pump is behind the timing cover, and given the seals can wear and leak, it’s generally a no brainer when doing the timing belt. On a Disco however it’s easily gotten to without the timing belt being removed, so less of an issue. I changed mine when I did a coolant flush a couple of years back as a precaution.

Yep cheap simple and timely item to replace at 7 years. A drop in the ocean if you are paying a shop to do it. The questionable one is doing the oil pump which is not so expensive but a higher degree of difficulty.

In the same camp as doing the alternator around same time for peace of mind.

Originally Posted by Steve86

Thanks guys,

Will definitely be buying a tow hitch & side steps - any recommended suppliers in Perth?


Cheers,
Steve

Ask all the serious towing owners and they say a Mitch Hitch (I think thats the right name??)

The Land Rover tow hitch can not be trusted.