Someone wants to sell me a 95 Disco for $1,500.00. He stated that the hose on the power steering is leaking alot. Also, he stated that it has an idle problem. The car hunts for 800 r.p.m. to 1000 r.p.m. sometimes. Should I be concern. Also, tell me the pros and cons about having a Disco. are there common problems that they are known to have? Help me! I am new at this.

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Ratism

 

if you are pretty mechanically inclined these are pretty easy trucks to work on. Parts can be expensive but there are places to get them that will save you some money. that price sounds pretty good if the mileage isn't too bad and there isn't anything else wrong with it. It sounds like it may just need a good tune up but I am sure some of the other guys will give you a more defined answer on the idle problem.

 

I've got a 98 disco...can you use the twist-out fixture to change the left rear brakelight bulb or do you have to unplug and remove the whole fixture by removing top and bottom wingnuts. It's a tight fit there and I don't want to force anything?

 

This is pretty easy. Go to Atlantic British (www.roverparts.com) and order new power steering hoses. Your idle problem is most likely a vacuum leak. Check all the vacuum hoses for cracks or other damage. A 95 with little problems like that is definitely worth $1500, IMO.

Check out this thread to know what to look for when buying a Discovery:
https://landroverforums.com/forum/sh...ad.php?t=21328

As soon as possible after you buy any Discovery go through the 60k service list that is a sticky at the top of the forum so you know all your maintenance is done and current.

 

Sounds like a great deal. Random idle rpm in the 800-1000 range sounds like it sticking stepper motor shaft. VERY easy to remove and cleanup. It'll be the only valve near the throttle body with a wire connected to it. Simply unplug the wire and unscrew the valve. It'll very likely have carbon buildup on it. On the off chance that it's actually seized, then the plunger can be pulled out about 3/4" and then unscrewed the remainder to fully remove the plunger (keep a hold of the spring as you unscrew so it does not launch itself to places unknown!). I find a VERY light coating of white lithium grease works wonders. In any event, sounds like you've got yourself a good deal. Welcome to the world of Rovers!