Hi

Discovery II 2000 model has oil leak (drops).No warranty. 65000 miles on it. Dealer is asking $4500 for both Gasket change. I am looking for good mechanic in bay area to do that. If any one knows, pl. let me know

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STOP!!!$4500 bucks, what gaskets need changed? Also how much oil is it, mine leaks and i have not seen a rover that does not leak somewhere.

 

It leaks like one or two drops in the parking lot. Last time , when i gave service at 60k, the dealer suggested to change the head gaskets both top and bottom (i think) , during the 67.5 miles service , quote me 4500K. I am looking for a mechanic around bay area to do the gasket change.

 

well first off there is no top and bottom head gasket, theres a right and left. Was he talking about your valve cover gaskets and oil pan gaskets. Also it could be a main seal leaking. To change rear main, valve covers, and oip pan gaskets, it should not cost even a dealer $4,500 (I hope you did not mean 4500K) If it cots 4,500 bucks to do that then i am going to just get into the gasket business. Head gaskets cost more but should be between 1,000-2,000 bucks to change. If it is a few drops or like a 1/2 quart every oil change i would not worry.

 

I had a talk with the dealer, they said Head gasket both left and right ($2650 for parts and labour), and rear main seal ,oil pan gasket ($1540). Is it worth ? I need to do the service with in another 2500 miles.

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wow thats pretty expensive, glad i do my own repairs. I would not pay that much, but I can do all that myself. I would check with other mechanics that have a good rep, could save about 1/2 of that.

 

i dont know about the disco Oil leak problems earlier. I did a mistake that i didnt buy the extended warranty