Well, I'm new to Rovers and I bought my first one a week ago, a 96 disco for a winter car as an alternative to my Vanagon. I think I might have gotten more of a fixer upper than I was planning for. I'm debating whether or not its worth my time to fix up, or just to let it go.



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My biggest problem or concern (there are many) is the transfer case leak. I read in this forum to use white shepherd, I put in a proportional amount and drove for an hour. Still leaks badly. Should I have put in the whole bottle? Should I have driven for 2 hours instead of 1? I think the leak is coming from above the door, where the prop shaft housing is, or the main gear box attaches. Has any shade tree mechanic attempted this job around here? Any tips not found in the Rave procedures? Or should I just try the white shepherd a second time before diving in...

If I missed an applicable thread please point me in the right direction, any advice is appreciated. Thank you.

 

Should have gone for two hours. But there is a rectangular plate on the TC that is a frequent leak site, it can be drained and this removed and resealed pretty easily. Also 85W140 gear oil may slow your leak and quiet down an older worn box.

 

And it is worth fixing up, after all it is from the Beluga Black tribe, best looking of the Rover paint... I have a 97 from the same tribe.

 

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I gave it another try, it worked some but still leaks a bit. I've decided to throw in the towel, I'll probably regret this but the truck needs more TLC than I can output at this point in my life. Also needs brake work. It would be a great truck for someone experienced with them, unlike myself. Its for sale if anyone in the neighborhood is interested.

listing:
1996 Landrover Discovery 4wd

 

It's a disco.... It will leak, it will need work these are points that would have been helpful to look up before purchasing it lol

 

dang your close... wish I had some extra cash ... and parking space lol

 

Lesson learned don't buy a disco on a rainy day when everything is wet!

 

... dont buy a disco when you aint prepared to invest time in it...

Unless there is more to the story than a few leaks, i cant imagine you dont lease some car you would never have to touch.

 

How much did you know about rovers before you bought one? I usually learn about cars as I own them. Its hard to know exactly what your getting into when your getting your first kind of a certain vehicle...