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4851 messages, Last post on Dec 02, 2009 at 5:01 PM
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Hi all, I'm a newb and have just purchased (a week ago) a very decent Disco SE. I am enthralled at all the information there is on this forum. Thank you to the hosts and the people who have made these quests for info public. As of yet, I only have a few slight problems mainly due to the vehicle being used and covering my bases for it having 78000 miles on it. Everything seems great apart from: -The three amigos, which pop on randomly and then can be reset by turning ignition to off removing key for 10 seconds. -The wear on the stock goodyear tires looks uneven but creates no shaking. the dealer is going to buy two new ones but I'm going to wait for another couple thousand miles before I decide what tires to buy. -The AC drips into the passenger side's leg space and I obviously need to check the drainage lines/clear them. Other than a few noises I'm not familiar with (Squeaky seats in the rear, whispering air like sound when AC is on), everything seems A O K. I am however checking into the best warranty possible without spending too much (dealer allowed me to purchase base - power train for cost for two years) and also am going to get the Disco checked at a local AAA certified inspection center. My questions are these; because I'm about to embark on a 1000+ mile haul up north (San Diego to San Francisco and back) which will entail a u-haul trailer on the way down, I'm wondering the following: -Can I fix the AC drip myself and how? -Should I be getting a tune job before I go (and for how much)? -Are there any considerations or things I should be watchful of during the trip (of course there are the obvious; oil level, coolant, etc., I mean beyond these).  Keep in mind this is fresh from the dealer and I have yet to do the inspect with AAA, I have no record of prior maintenance other than that the dealer changed the oil. Thanks in advance to any responses. I will be leaving on Tuesday night. Happy Labor Day. 
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Hello, I'm trying to replace the two plastic panels that runs down the A-post against the windshield of a LR DISCO series II '99. I have taken the old ones off and have two new ones with all the retainers and clips but I have trouble in getting the new ones back in place !! is there a trick ? Scared of breaking it if I use force ....... any suggestions ?? Thanks 
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I fixed the AC drip myself and then payed 89.95 for the AAR (AAA certified) inspection right before walking into the AAA office to buy my membership. Well, now I'm 700+ miles away from home and here's what happened tuesday night at approximately 10:50pm (about 15 miles from my destination): The beautiful Land Rover Discovery barreled down the 101 North at a safe 68 miles per hour. The next exit was the 85 North, and finally my 8 month pregnant wife had fallen asleep for the past 5 minutes. I clicked the cruise control off and made my exit onto a one lane interchange in the city of Campbell. As I ramped up to the 85 North, low and behold standing dead center lane, spanning the width of the lane (approximately as long as the LR is wide), a wild BOAR lights bewildered with my lights in its eyes. Most likely wondering why his legs suddenly decided to stop moving. I, having two cars on my tail, did only what could be considered honorable and whilst yelling "Oh, My ****ing Lord!", drove straight through the bewildered boar. WOW! Was that the best decision of my life?... Yes. Not only is this accident covered under COMP but it will not effect my premium, Sweet! So, let it be known that when traveling at a rate of 65-70 miles per hour and confronted with mere flesh and bone, the LR Discovery suffers only aesthetic damages and potentially may require a power wash to rid the under carriage of blood and guts. More to follow, such as pictures, the boar is effectively dead and was checked on by local police. All that the passengers suffered was long conversations with insurance and longer convos with AAA membership supervisors. The LR is at the shop being quoted as I write this. Damages most likely include sub-frame, bumpers, maybe chassis alignment, and radiator/fan.  Unfortunately though, as we drove over the boar, I believe I heard the Disco's ego inflate slightly and it is possible the truck has recognized its own awesome power. The wife and I, have to sit down with Disco when it gets back and explain to it that boar's have feelings too and that we should be more careful when playing with them next time.  Have a great weekend.
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Looking at a '02 Discovery II SE that is being offered for $7995 with 53,000+ miles. Seller says "Oil and oil filter has been changed regularly at 3K mile intervals and recently at 53K miles. K&N high performance air filter was installed at 50K miles. Fluids were recently flushed and replaced at 50K miles. 60K service should be done soon. Rear brakes need new rotors and pads." What am I looking at as far as costs so I can factor into negotiation? |
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Replying to: erwanleone (Sep 04, 2008 10:36 am) Looking forward to see the pics. Give the poor Disco a hug from me.
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Replying to: abutoma (Sep 11, 2008 3:10 am) |
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Replying to: gilmoreg (Aug 26, 2008 8:51 pm) I am having the same thing on the same car to get a new transmission which should be ideal fro sometime is prety expensive it arount 11,000 $ . and the car is worth less is any body doing repar to the trans. PLS let me know if you come a cross anybody. The other chice is to look for Engine &Trans swap anybody have a suggestion.
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need to replace tires;tire store is recommending continental cross contact lx; or the toyo. any advise on any of these or others?
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Replying to: rmarzullo (Sep 27, 2008 2:01 pm) |
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Greetings gents, I'm baaaaack! As you know I've got a 1996 Disco-I and she runs like a champ. This morning I turned the key to get all the dash lights on, but before the starter engaged I heard clicking. The rear window defrost button (top, left side of the dash cluster) is blinking about once/second and I hear a solenoid clicking behind it about 2x that rate. I opened and shut the rear door, no change. I starts and runs fine, and when I put on the turn signals or 4-way flashers they work fine, and the solenoid clicking rate drops down to the same as the blinkers are going... usual dink-DONK dink-DONK dink-DONK sound. As soon as the blinkers click off the fast clicking comes back and the orange light on the RWD button continues to flash. I cycled the outside rearview mirrors (since they're heated and likely connected) and the rear wiper, all lights work, all functions work, it's just blinking and clicking like crazy. Any ideas, anyone? (Hey, Steve!) |
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