I am looking at buying a 2000 disco for a trip to panama. The vehicle checks out ok, except for the gas gauge. Is this something I can replace myself? Anyone know the cost involved and where I can guy the parts? Thanks new to Land Rover. Greg

 

How mechanical are you, how soon are you planning this trip?
This would be a great truck for such a trip but you would want to really go thru it checking and repairing many small issues so you don't break down out in the middle of no where.
As for the fuel guage, could be the guage, could be the pump or any wire between them that is pinched.
Mike

 

I own a 1968 Mercedes and replace everything on that, so I can hold my own on older cars. I am planning on leaving Dec 1st of this year.
I have a list of componants the previous owner has replaced. It is a long list. The vehicle has been upgraded quite a bit from what I can tell.

Here is a break down of the vehicle:

Land Rover Discovery II[/align]2000, 135,000 miles Vin # SALTY1241YA266167 [/align][/align]New Front Prop Shaft at 126,880[/align]New Front & Rear Brake Pads & Rotors at 128,215[/align]Used Transfer Box (10,000 Miles) at 128,347[/align]Re Conditioned Transmission (roverlandparts.com) at 128,347[/align]New alternator and Battery at 134,376[/align]New Head Gasket 134,376[/align][/align]Always used Mobil 1 fully synthetic[/align]Full Service History[/align][/align]Land Rover Packages[/align][/align]Towing Package[/align]Performance Package – ACE (Active Cornering Enhancement)18” Rims with Low Profile Tires (Will include these rims and tires in Price)[/align]Premium sound (Harman Kardon, 9 speakers, 6 disc CD changer).[/align]Leather seats (Front Heated)[/align]Dual Moon Roofs[/align][/align]Modifications[/align][/align]Safari Gard Replacement bumper with skid plate, 2 Hella Rallye 4000 lights, 2 360-degree swivel Cad-Plated D-Rings.[/align]Warn XD9000 Winch.[/align]5 16” alloy rims with BF Goodrich M/T 265/75R16[/align]Heavy Duty Front and Medium Duty Rear Springs[/align]Front and rear OME (Old Man Emu) Shocks[/align][/align]Extras[/align][/align]Seat covers (Land Rover rear fitted set)[/align]Extra Wheel nuts[/align]Mud Flaps[/align]Yakima Roof Rack 38”x45” (*****Included if appropriate price met*****)[/align]1 Extra Hella Rallye 4000 lights[/align][/align]Fair Condition[/align][/align]Gas gauge does not work.[/align]Plastic molding missing from drivers side rear wing.[/align]Head lining poor condition[/align]Dent in rear 5th Door (rear)[/align]Cracked wind shield[/align]
Let me know what else I might expect to have to replace. I am travelling with a friend who is from panama, so at least I will have someone to speak the langauge if I need a part. Was going to take extra belts and filters, anything else you would recommend I take on the trip?

Greg

 

Service the ACE and dainr both diffs, looking for excess metal. Robers are know for their weal diffs, usually gernade while driving. Plug wires, Magnacor 8mm, a few cans of good fuel additive like B&G's 44 K or Chevrons Techtrom or SeaFoam. I would suggest you decarbon the engine and do a very intensee ATF engine flush to get rid of all the intenal crap and improve your oil pressure. Chek the belt tensioner and idler pulley, they are known to fail. Run the truck thru Rover for recalls.
Thats all I can think of for now.
Mike