I'm talking the LR ('00 Disco II, 120k miles) from Colorado to central Kentucky at the end of the month and was curious if there is any service or maintenance you guys would suggest before a trip like this. Should be about 1,000 miles each way.

I presently drive the vehicle about 60 miles per day, and I'm current with all the regular maintenance. I did a pretty big service which included trans filter & fluid, valve cover gaskets, trans pan gasket, plugs, belt, all idler & tensioner pulleys, wires, transfer case fluid, etc. a few months ago.

I don't have any nagging issues at the moment other than leaking differential seals which I'm soon to be replacing. Other than that, the truck runs great, it seems to leak a very small amount of oil (oil pan perhaps?) but the level doesn't drop noticeably on the dipstick between changes, so I've left it.

Coolant temp while driving (monitored through the Android Torque app) is a solid 194, and never gets above 200F in standing traffic. Head gaskets have never been replaced, but engine and cooling system seem solid.

I'm curious if there's anything I might be missing that you guys would look at / replace before a drive like this. Thanks in advance.

 

no sense worrying about hgs.
just carry spares of stuff that can strand you. good to go.

 

Little electrical problems can strange you.

 

Just did the trip from Cali to NY pulling a trailer. I would say as long as your cooling system is up to par you should be good. I rebuilt the drive shafts and did fluids just in case. Oh an an ultragauge is always handy. I carried an extra thermostat, fuses, duct tape, bottle of coolant and oil. Oh and course a basic set of tools.

 

btw, same here Quaker. i take longer trips than that, on a regular basis. dallas tx to whitefish MT, almost every year. just got back from 3k mile trek up to your great state. if your systems are up to par.....np

 

pressure test your cooling system before leaving

 

In addition, bring a spare CPS.

 

Hearing all you brave a trek with your rovers is tempting me to give it a shot....... Portsmouth New Hampshire to Seward Alaska....