Disco1 engine replacement
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Disco1 engine replacement
All, I use my 96 disco 1 as a daily driver, and I love the car. She’s got 240k miles on her. Due to fair amount of engine leaks it’s time to either rebuild or replace the engine, replacement being the most economic option. People say I’m crazy and should just pick up another running disco for far less cost. I love my disco and believe that it will be classic sooner than later. Yes she’s expensive to maintain, but I can’t drive anything else.
Over the years I’ve accessed great advice from this site. I’m hoping that there are other crazy enthusiasts out there still holding on to their disco 1. Please let me know what is the best option for replacement or rebuilding, what to watch out for, what other items should be restored/replaced while we’re in there and what to avoid. Your input is greatly appreciated.
Over the years I’ve accessed great advice from this site. I’m hoping that there are other crazy enthusiasts out there still holding on to their disco 1. Please let me know what is the best option for replacement or rebuilding, what to watch out for, what other items should be restored/replaced while we’re in there and what to avoid. Your input is greatly appreciated.
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Well, since nobody asked the most important question I'll do so; What is your budget? Any answer is directly related.
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SFdisco (06-03-2019)
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Have you considered getting a more practical daily driver and keeping the Disco for a weekend driver? We all love our Discos but 240k and a new engine consideration is going to be a task and cost some cash. What will you drive while the truck is sitting if you get a new motor?
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then you dont need a engine,.... just TLC - likely a upper engine gasket refresh would make a huge difference.
these are notorious for valve cover leaks - like really bad leaks
also power steering line cracks and leaks
also old cracked oil and trans cooler lines leak
the reason I mention this....... is that all of these parts would get replaced on a proper engine replacement so why not just do it to what you have - if compression is good you dont need a new engine just some new lines and gaskets
these are notorious for valve cover leaks - like really bad leaks
also power steering line cracks and leaks
also old cracked oil and trans cooler lines leak
the reason I mention this....... is that all of these parts would get replaced on a proper engine replacement so why not just do it to what you have - if compression is good you dont need a new engine just some new lines and gaskets