Just bought my first disco for $350!! Poor guy didnt know what he had problems is the diff lock shifter doesnt seem to engage when i try to put it in 4x4. never had one before so any info is greatly app...

 

What year do you have?

If its a Disco I you maybe able to use WD-40 from underneath on the linkage and do not force the shifter.

All Disco's are full time four wheel drive.

 

1995. all discos are full time 4 wheel drive? this is my first one and i replaced the master clyd (brake) yesterday to bring them up to spec. have some other small stuff also. the diff lock dosent feel like it engages ANYTHING when I move it. tranny was replaced and wondering if they neglected to hook up linkages...

 

Most like, and somthing that is very common, is the linkages locks up when not having been shifted on a regular basis. This can be a real pain in the *** to fix, whatever you do, don't force it or you will bend the linkage.
Send me your tele number and I'll call you with a couple of ideas.

 

Yes ALL Land Rovers are full time four wheel drive.
The shifter that you are referring to is the CDL, center differential lock.
When that is locked a light will come on on the dash and equal power will go to the front and rear driveshafts.
Like Mike said the linkage will seize if not used once in awhile.
Once a month is a good rule of thumb.
Crawl under the truck and have a friend move the shifter and you can see it move, spray it really well with Liquid Wrench and move it, it may take several tries to get it to work.

And since this is your first Land Rover you know that you MUST use premium gas?

 

Wow...$350? i am just curious what kinda shape this thing is in for $350. Can we get some more details and pics? sounds like u got a steal.

 

Engine replaced 2 years ago and has 80,000 highway on it. New tranny and clutch. Body is clean with no dents and shiny paint ( white) with one bumper ding in front and back. Poor guy got a pt cruiser and sold it to me for 350
Inside is almost perfect only minor cosmetic details

 

whoa! that's the deal of the year..sure it's not stolen!?

 

LOL yep it's good. Waiter at my job that wasn't very offroad inclined. Great for me tho since I've always wanted a disco. Working on everything as fast as I can charge it LOL

 

I am jealous. My roommate just bought a boat for $750, put about $200 into it and got it insured for $8,000. Am I the only one who never gets a steal?