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Old 05-11-2007, 08:58 AM
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The 2001 Disco I just bought is a couple of thousand miles away from the 60K tune-up/maintenance check. I phoned the nearest LR dealer (not very convenient ...1 1/2 hours away) to inquire about cost. $1000.

In the owner's manual, there isn't a listing of what this stage tune up consists of and I'd really like to know. There are local mechanics who can work on LRs just fine.

For this first major one, should I go to a dealer or should I stay local. Thoughts?

Thanks!
 
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Old 05-11-2007, 09:05 AM
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How mechanical are you, would you like a full lisy of things to be done and parts needed. I could walk you thru this easily and you would only be out about $300 in parts.
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Old 05-11-2007, 09:08 AM
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Mike,

Unfortunately, I don't have either the space nor the ability to do this, but thanks. If it were the Series I I used to own, I would attempt it, but not on this one.

A list would be very handy though, and I'd greatly appreciate it.

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Old 05-11-2007, 09:48 AM
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When it comes to service, they are both pretty much the same, nothing has really changed.
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Old 05-11-2007, 09:55 AM
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Well, except that one has a computer and one didn't lol. Also, the Series I never reached 60K!

Is there an online site where I can review all the components of the 60K as a list? Thanks.
 
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Old 05-11-2007, 12:58 PM
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Well, except that one has a computer and one didn't lol. Also, the Series I never reached 60K!

Is there an online site where I can review all the components of the 60K as a list? Thanks.
They both have computers.
Here is a list I put together for a major like a 60K.
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This is the parts list for a 60,000 mile service the way I do it.
1 Oil filter , K&N 3001
1 Air filter
1 Transmission filter kit
6 Qts of engine oil
12 Qts of ATF
7 Qts of 80/90W gear oil
2 Qts of Brake fluid
2 Qts of synthetic Power steering fluid
2 Gallons of OAT, orange coolant
1 Bottle of Lucas Power Steering additive
1 Bottle of Lucas Transsmission additive
1 Can of Spray Carb Spray
1 Can Of Brake cleaner
8 Spark Plugs, I use Bosch Platium Plus 4's
1 Set of Magnacor 8mm plug wires
1 Serpentine belt if not yet replaced
2 Bottles of SeaFoam


60,000 Mile Service
Bleed the brakes
Flush and change the power steering fluid adding one bottle of additive
Service the tranny adding one bottle of additive
Flush the coolant system
Do an engine flush before changing the oil
Do an induction cleaning
Clean the throttle body
Add fuel additive to full gas tank
Change both od the diffs fluid
Change the t/case oil
Replace the plugs and wires
Replace the air filter
Lube all the drive shaft grease fitting including the 2 slip shafts
Do full inspection of brakes, hoses, bushings etc.

Hopefully I didn't leave anything out.
Mike
 
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Mike,

Thanks so much for that list! It ishelpful and already printed for reference. I so appreciate the effort.


At least I know the brakes are newly redone so that helps some.
 
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Old 05-11-2007, 01:21 PM
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Oh, the Series I I was talking about was a 1954 ...no computer lol. Only took about three tools to even work on it.
 
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Vicky, DiscoMike is your $1000.00 man.

Mike, this infor is good for every Disco owner
 
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Old 05-11-2007, 02:25 PM
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Thanks steven, some will say it is over kill, but over kill is cheap insurance for the long term.
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