1999 Disco Prepare for Cross Country Trip
10, 13, 15mm Wrenches, 1/2” and 3/8” Sockets and Ratheting Wrench, extensions of various sizes, inspection mirror, OBDII tool to monitor temps and codes, screwdrivers, pliers, a panel separator tool. You could fix quite a bit with these tools. Pack a cordless impact wrench and you are well provisioned. Maybe a spark plug socket.
Also, a Triple AAA gold membership is a good idea for anyone with any car.
Give the front driveshaft a good look over. If the U joints look good, it should be fine. Of course, a brand new greaseable is better.
Also, a Triple AAA gold membership is a good idea for anyone with any car.
Give the front driveshaft a good look over. If the U joints look good, it should be fine. Of course, a brand new greaseable is better.
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Three Wheeling
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Thanks for the advice! Good list. I have the highest level of AAA membership, so I can be towed quite a distance, and to a shop of my preference, if needed. Plan on not needing it, but having it is good!
I will get the truck on the lift at Union Jack on Friday and have a good look at the U joints, and have them greased. If not greasable, I’ll install a driveshaft before we use it. From the sound of John at Union JAck, it’s my guess that it’s already been updated.
Thanks!
I will get the truck on the lift at Union Jack on Friday and have a good look at the U joints, and have them greased. If not greasable, I’ll install a driveshaft before we use it. From the sound of John at Union JAck, it’s my guess that it’s already been updated.
Thanks!
Camel Trophy
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From: Charlotte
Just search this forum for threads with "superlock" in the title. It's a security "feature" that has caused great frustration for some owners when they became locked out of their trucks with no way in. It takes only a few seconds for the mechanic to change the superlocking setting in the body control unit (BCU) to None to disable the feature and ensure you'll never have that headache.
Rock Crawling
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From: Charlotte, North Carolina
The new-to-me Rover and I completed a similar trip a few months ago. Here is my prep list:
1. New front shaft
2. New rotoflex
3. All new fluids
4. New SS brake lines (stock ones are pushing the limits on 2" lift)
5. New MAF, fuel injectors (needed service)
6. Inspected the car of potential leaks, sealed all places where the car could leak
7. New wipers
8. 180F thermostate
9. Ultragauge
10. Unlimited data on cell + Pandora
11. Multiple copies of the keys @ relatives' places with instructions on how to FedEx
That's it. Drove through the country w/o any issues. Stopped at https://www.swrautomotive.net (Albuquerque, NM) for an oil change. Purred like a kitten all the way at about 12.8MPG ;-) It was a fun trip and I am looking forward to doing it again. Best part? See a road, any road, you want to take? Go ahead ;-)
1. New front shaft
2. New rotoflex
3. All new fluids
4. New SS brake lines (stock ones are pushing the limits on 2" lift)
5. New MAF, fuel injectors (needed service)
6. Inspected the car of potential leaks, sealed all places where the car could leak
7. New wipers
8. 180F thermostate
9. Ultragauge
10. Unlimited data on cell + Pandora
11. Multiple copies of the keys @ relatives' places with instructions on how to FedEx
That's it. Drove through the country w/o any issues. Stopped at https://www.swrautomotive.net (Albuquerque, NM) for an oil change. Purred like a kitten all the way at about 12.8MPG ;-) It was a fun trip and I am looking forward to doing it again. Best part? See a road, any road, you want to take? Go ahead ;-)
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Three Wheeling
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Picked up the Disco 2 on Monday. Fully serviced. Front shaft updated and lubed. Rear shaft also. Need to check the rotoflex. New wires and coils. Injectors seem fine, MAF also. New wipers installed On Disco 1 wiper arms. Recent thermostat. Had extra keys made. Shop installed almost new tires.
Check engine light came back on. Guessing it is from soaking it got with pressure washer. Dropping it back off today to get that addressed. Shop that consigned promises to fix whatever is needed to resolve it.
Took it to dinner Saturday night, got hit in right rear corner. Now needs a bumper cover, right side bracket and trim, and right turn signal. Relatively minor damage compared to the new Mustang that drove under us.
All said, it’s a nice rig. Once we get the check engine sorted (O2 sensor or wet wiring to same) and rear bumper sorted, it’s all good.
Check engine light came back on. Guessing it is from soaking it got with pressure washer. Dropping it back off today to get that addressed. Shop that consigned promises to fix whatever is needed to resolve it.
Took it to dinner Saturday night, got hit in right rear corner. Now needs a bumper cover, right side bracket and trim, and right turn signal. Relatively minor damage compared to the new Mustang that drove under us.
All said, it’s a nice rig. Once we get the check engine sorted (O2 sensor or wet wiring to same) and rear bumper sorted, it’s all good.
Rock Crawling
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From: Charlotte, North Carolina
Don't fret about the bumper dents--you'll get a new one anyway. Make sure all lights work so that you don't get pulled over. Do get UltraGauge asap. I would not want to drive cross country around it. If you get 0430 code from the gauge and that is causing the check engine light, let it be. I'd also download Disco 2 workshop manual and put it on your iPad. Getting a list of codes will help too.
RE: Disco 1 wiper arms--where did you get them? I got mine from one of the usual suspects--they failed me in Texas. Would not want to sit tight on the wiper motor, so they did not work when I really needed them...
Here is what I wish I had done before the trip:
1. Solar panels for charging my stuff
2. A piece of fur/pillow to cover the drivers side cupholder--my kneed rubbed on it, and the feeling was not good after a few hours
3. AC service; mine was okay but you never know
4. A spare crank sensor; they're cheap and relatively easy to install. They're also known to fail on older cars. I'd replace yours.
5. A new fuel pump. Mine showed minor signs of trouble, but it survived the road trip. Failed later on next to where I was going, so was not a big deal.
With all these things, you should be all set. FYI, I always carry a small set of tools + adjustable wrench of high quality. But I never had to use them--as I maintain the car regularly, if something fails on the road, there is a good chance that I would not be able to fix it anyway w/o some serious help.
RE: Disco 1 wiper arms--where did you get them? I got mine from one of the usual suspects--they failed me in Texas. Would not want to sit tight on the wiper motor, so they did not work when I really needed them...
Here is what I wish I had done before the trip:
1. Solar panels for charging my stuff
2. A piece of fur/pillow to cover the drivers side cupholder--my kneed rubbed on it, and the feeling was not good after a few hours
3. AC service; mine was okay but you never know
4. A spare crank sensor; they're cheap and relatively easy to install. They're also known to fail on older cars. I'd replace yours.
5. A new fuel pump. Mine showed minor signs of trouble, but it survived the road trip. Failed later on next to where I was going, so was not a big deal.
With all these things, you should be all set. FYI, I always carry a small set of tools + adjustable wrench of high quality. But I never had to use them--as I maintain the car regularly, if something fails on the road, there is a good chance that I would not be able to fix it anyway w/o some serious help.
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Three Wheeling
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AC is great on this one. All good there.
Cup holder does not bother me, but my lest rests against bin in door. Minor annoyance, could be worse on a long drive.
Have USB chargers for the basics. Traveling with wife, so it will be a hotel trip, maybe camp a couple of nights.
Seller recommended installing a new a new crank sensor, keeping the existing one as a spare. Will definitely do that.
Cup holder does not bother me, but my lest rests against bin in door. Minor annoyance, could be worse on a long drive.
Have USB chargers for the basics. Traveling with wife, so it will be a hotel trip, maybe camp a couple of nights.
Seller recommended installing a new a new crank sensor, keeping the existing one as a spare. Will definitely do that.
Recovery Vehicle
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Here’s the tools list I keep in the truck at all times:
Sounds like youve really done done your homework, which is better than most. I picked my current one up in SoCal and drove back to Salt Lake with dry rotted tires, wasted fan clutch, lame radio, and no cruise. I even slept in it on the way. No worries at all, but I spent an hour of so combing over it so I knew what was wrong before leaving. Yours sounds WAY more serviced.
- Ratcheting box wrenches
- 3/8 ratchet and sockets
- 1/4 ratchet and sockets
- Fan clutch wrench
- Meter
- Ratchet extensions for all
- Electric wire
- Wire ties
- Electrical tape
- Engine oil
- Coolant
- JB weld
- Plastic pry tool
- Pliers- various sizes
- Hammer
- Tire plug kit
- Air compressor
- Screw drivers of various size (one huge one)
- Rubber gloves
- Rags
- Duct tape
- Shop light
- Crank position sensor
- MAF
- Air bag for rear
Sounds like youve really done done your homework, which is better than most. I picked my current one up in SoCal and drove back to Salt Lake with dry rotted tires, wasted fan clutch, lame radio, and no cruise. I even slept in it on the way. No worries at all, but I spent an hour of so combing over it so I knew what was wrong before leaving. Yours sounds WAY more serviced.