Okay, new to the forum, but wanted some input. Just picked up an '03 Disco for a wicked deal and just wondering what else needs to be done to her.

This is the list that has been currently done in the last 3 months. Please if anyone could help me in the "what's going next?"

Current Repairs Done:

New Oxygen Sensors
New Crank Position Sensor
New Drivers Door Actuator
New Power Steering Res
New Oil, Pan, Gasket and Pump
New Front Crank Seal
New Power Steering Hose
Both Head Gaskets replaced
Both Main Belt Idlers
Main Serp Belt
Both Temp Sensors
Cylinder Head bolts and Studs
Coolant Expansion Tank
Radiator
Plugs
Water Pump
Thermostat
Cylinder Head Gasket
Oil Pump Thermostat
Front/Rear Pads and Rotors


Yes long list but I know she's hiding more LOL. Any thoughts beside the tranny to be looked at

Cheers

 

What’s a wicked deal ?

 

$5000 cad

 

I would look at the front prop shaft and the rear 1/4 for rot. since discovery 2 love to rust and rot out that area. you might also want to check the front shock mounts because they seem to rust and start to separate and weaken.

 

Where in Canada are you ? I’m just west of Toronto

 

West Coast, Vancouver. She only has 147,000kms on her. No rust, little cosmetic issues, but just like a boat, she may need some more 'lovin' then what I can see.

 

Shocks, Springs, Steering damper, Front Propshaft, Rotoflex, bushings and track rod ends, caliper pins and piston seals, 8mm STI or similar plug wires... Best of luck!!

 

You didn’t say of any issues
what’s wrong with it
any codes ??
Look at sticky on top of page for maintenance tips and diy

 

That's the thing, no issues at all! But I know there is something I'm missing, maybe not. Maybe I got lucky. No lights on, no steering issues, no brake issue, engine sounds strong minus a little ticking when I first start her up. What about oil? I know there are different types to put in, but for Vancouver weather, daily driving, would 15-40 still be okay?

 

15w40 Rotella works great in Seattle, should be fine in Vancouver.

Have you actually read the codes to verify that all is clear or are you going by the dash lights alone?

You could indeed be lucky but warning lights on these have been known to have been tampered with at sale. For peace of mind, check with a scan tool. Actually get yourself an OBDII code reader if you haven't already. Ultragauge or any bluetooth phone dongle will work great.