2000 Disco Oil Leak and Cruise Control Not working.
 

I recently purchased a 2000 Disco with 97k on the clock. I searched here before and after buying the Disco. I found that the valve cover gaskets, valley pan gasket and oil sending unit are prone to leaking. Are there any other areas I should check for leaks. I plan on cleaning the engine this week to pinpoint the leaks. I hope the rear main isn't prone to leaks.

My cruise control is also not working. I checked the fuse and it was fine. I checked the vacuum lines and they looked ok. Should I replace the lines and hope that fixes it or is there something else I should check?

Cheers!
Charles

RE: 2000 Disco Oil Leak and Cruise Control Not working.
 

Recheck your vacum lines, I put liquid tape on the ends of all of mine and replaced the real bad ones.
The #1 reason the cruise dosnt work on a DI is a vacum leak.
As far as the leaks go, everything leaks on a Rover. The oil PSI sensor is a easy $13 fix.
A 8mm 12 point socket to tighten the valve covers. It might be a 10mm, so get both. It must be a 12 point socket though.

RE: 2000 Disco Oil Leak and Cruise Control Not working.
 

So a quick tighten on the valve covers may fix the leak without replacing the gaskets? Who is a good vendor for the oil pressure sensor?

I'm not to worried about the cruise, but I'll probably replace all of the vac lines soon.

RE: 2000 Disco Oil Leak and Cruise Control Not working.
 

Yes a quick tighten of the valve covers might do the trick, start easy. Only go one turn at a time.
AutoZone for the oil PSI sensor, I bought mine last year, $13, $9 at AtlanticBritish, plus shipping, cheaper at AutoZone, no shipping charges. Its a PIA to reach, it is right above the oil filter.
Mine is a DI so your pricing may vary, shouldnt vary by much, same engine and all.

RE: 2000 Disco Oil Leak and Cruise Control Not working.
 

Thanks! I'll give the VCs a quick tighten, replace the oil PSI sensorand then clean the engine real well and keep an eye on it for the next couple of weeks.

RE: 2000 Disco Oil Leak and Cruise Control Not working.
 

Other areas prone to leaks are : front cover, oil pan ( which has to be done anyways when doing the front cover),head gaskets, and yes....rear main seal.

RE: 2000 Disco Oil Leak and Cruise Control Not working.
 

cruise control: please remove the hose and inspect thoroughly. it's tough to inspect when it's installed on the vacuum pump. i made that mistake myself. ps: short responses suck.

RE: 2000 Disco Oil Leak and Cruise Control Not working.
 

Thanks for the responses. I'll clean the motor and pinpoint the leaks then try fixing what I find. Hopefully it isn't the HG's or rear main.

Ohh and I am loving my new Disco!! :D