Might buy a 98 Disco tomorrow but I have a question. The weatherstripping around the rear side windows (not the doors the windows behind that which don't roll down) is cracked in a few spots. It seems like a lot of them have that issue is it anything to worry about? Doesn't leak as of now but I was worried about it leaking in the future. What do you guys think? It needs a little cleaning, a set of valve cover gaskets and the ABS light is on but he only wants 1900 for it. Runs amazing and only 140k on the clock. I can fix the other stuff myself but don't know much about glass/weatherstripping repair.

 

As for the weather stripping goes it will need to be replaced once it starts leaking.
As for the valve covers 90% of the time tightening the bolts stops the leaks.
8mm 12 point socket.
For the ABS light there is a "how to" in the tech section to read the codes and see whats wrong. (the ABS light is supposed to shut off after you reach 5mph)

 

The Abs light in this one stays on all of the time does that mean it has a big problem? It stops good and you can stand on the brake pedal and the wheels will not lock up and it seems to brake like it should just the light is on.

 

On the 95 we just picked up I plan to have it repainted eventually and will do the seals then, so I used some silicone sealant to make a temporary seal.

 

re: The Abs light in this one stays on all of the time does that mean it has a big problem? It stops good and you can stand on the brake pedal and the wheels will not lock up and it seems to brake like it should just the light is on

YES, THERE IS A PROBLEM. In hard braking on slippery conditions the ABS unit will not modulate (pulsate) the brakes. You still have normal brakes, you will just slide off the road or into someone else. When you feel the brakes pulsate during ABS action, the computer has thought much quicker than your brain, and saved your fanny, the other people in your car, and maybe some people near you. Can you drive without it? Yes. Should you? Not a good idea. Could be a sensor, a relay, a loose wire, a $2000 part....

 

If you buy the truck the first thing to do is open the fuse box under the hood and remove the ABS pump fuse, then close fuse box and hood.
ABS light will stay on, but you will have normal old school brakes.

 

So what are the chances that its something simple? Never messed with a Land Rover but on our Volvo the ABS light will come on for no reason at all and simply go back off on its own. Very common problem on those, does the same apply to Land Rovers?

 

The codes will not clear themselves, and yes, it could be something simple.

also:

http://www.roverparts.com/Parts/AWR5388G.cfm

 

Guess we'll take the gamble, looks like Roverlandparts has just about everything for the ABS system pretty cheap. Thanks for the link on that window trim, I'll have to see what a shop would want to put them in.

 

I think the original poster is going to get their "initiation." Cracked window seals? Just be thankful it's not a cracked bulkhead, and be prepared for more serious issues.

I think I'm with Spike555. I hate it when my ABS starts working. The wheels just keep rolling down the hill!