Thread: New Disco buyer - advice anyone???

There have been a few threads lately on what to look for in Disco 1's and TDi. Maybe do a search.
Here's quick checklist :
Body
Alpine windows - no rust
No cracks in body around firewall /engine mounts ( bit hard to see unless you know what to look for - I don't)
No rust in rear cargo area floor
Wet carpets generally in driver/passenger side indicates leaking windscreen or other issues.
Mechanicals
Timing belt /timing kit upgrade done
Regular services - 5000Km engine oil change ( if mineral base oils are used ) and 10000Km service.

Few others I can't remember...have a search.

I had my TDI disco '97 for about 130,000 k's and it was very reliable.

Just started to get a bit of a transfer case whine around the time a sold it as well as occasionally drop into neutral on the transfer case, mainly when backing off the throttle as starting to go down hill. The mechanics at ULR suggested this was not common, but not uncommon either.

Nathan

ive just recently bought my 97 disco se v8,148 000km $10500 ,10200 sound good ,for a tdi
the only problem ive found is the slight rust around the alpine windows
ive had a quote from two pannel beaters to get it taken out,and both quote about $570,rust cut out and the whole roof resprayed.

thats not a lot,just take that into account when you purchase yours,you might be able to talk the price down

Hi guys,

thanks for the speedy replies . Regarding the servicing, this vehicle had it's oil dropped every 10k. I would prefer every 5k (especially on a diesel) and it is something I keep to on all my cars - petrol or diesel. However, I have heard that Land Rover specifies every 10k oil changes for the Tdi, is that correct .

Also the belt was done @ 90, 000kms (goody)

Will throw up some pics if I buy

By the way, anyone interested in a nice 1977 2 Door Rangie with 110,000 ?

Cheers - Will