New to Rover
#1
New to Rover
Just bought an abused 2003 Discovery 2, first Land Rover.
Drove with no issues (around 150 miles) and it started up the next day just fine. Moved it in the driveway and it stalled when idling and would not start again. 😬 After fiddling with it for a while and using some statrting fluid finally got it started and moved it into the garage where it promptly died. I
I figured out by looking around on forums that it had to be the crank position sensor. I found one in stock at a local Advanced Auto Parts, it's off brand but looks quality. I put in on this morning (major pain, my hands are too big) and now seems to be starting with no issues.
Hopefully that's taken care of.
I also need to put tires and a y-pipe on it to pass PA inspection, looks like the previous owner cut the cats out and the state of PA is not impressed with that.
Anything else I need to be on the watch for?
Where can I get a y-pipe with cats cheap?
Already planning on rebuilding the front driveshaft.
Apparanlty the previous owner put in a new power steering pump and all new injectors, plugs, and wires. Most of the vacuum hoses and clamps look to be new.
thanks,
Elliott
Drove with no issues (around 150 miles) and it started up the next day just fine. Moved it in the driveway and it stalled when idling and would not start again. 😬 After fiddling with it for a while and using some statrting fluid finally got it started and moved it into the garage where it promptly died. I
I figured out by looking around on forums that it had to be the crank position sensor. I found one in stock at a local Advanced Auto Parts, it's off brand but looks quality. I put in on this morning (major pain, my hands are too big) and now seems to be starting with no issues.
Hopefully that's taken care of.
I also need to put tires and a y-pipe on it to pass PA inspection, looks like the previous owner cut the cats out and the state of PA is not impressed with that.
Anything else I need to be on the watch for?
Where can I get a y-pipe with cats cheap?
Already planning on rebuilding the front driveshaft.
Apparanlty the previous owner put in a new power steering pump and all new injectors, plugs, and wires. Most of the vacuum hoses and clamps look to be new.
thanks,
Elliott
#6
Here she is, 102000 miles. Spent the day cleaning up the filthy interior and it's finally looking halfway decent. Replaced the cps, air filter, and serpentine belt and poured in a can of sea foam. Just need to get tires and y-pipe. Stock stereo sounds good. This will not be a daily driver, just extra vehical and camping rig, might lift it in the future.
#9
Just bought an abused 2003 Discovery 2, first Land Rover.
Drove with no issues (around 150 miles) and it started up the next day just fine. Moved it in the driveway and it stalled when idling and would not start again. 😬 After fiddling with it for a while and using some statrting fluid finally got it started and moved it into the garage where it promptly died. I
I figured out by looking around on forums that it had to be the crank position sensor. I found one in stock at a local Advanced Auto Parts, it's off brand but looks quality. I put in on this morning (major pain, my hands are too big) and now seems to be starting with no issues.
Hopefully that's taken care of.
I also need to put tires and a y-pipe on it to pass PA inspection, looks like the previous owner cut the cats out and the state of PA is not impressed with that.
Anything else I need to be on the watch for?
Where can I get a y-pipe with cats cheap?
Already planning on rebuilding the front driveshaft.
Apparanlty the previous owner put in a new power steering pump and all new injectors, plugs, and wires. Most of the vacuum hoses and clamps look to be new.
thanks,
Elliott
Drove with no issues (around 150 miles) and it started up the next day just fine. Moved it in the driveway and it stalled when idling and would not start again. 😬 After fiddling with it for a while and using some statrting fluid finally got it started and moved it into the garage where it promptly died. I
I figured out by looking around on forums that it had to be the crank position sensor. I found one in stock at a local Advanced Auto Parts, it's off brand but looks quality. I put in on this morning (major pain, my hands are too big) and now seems to be starting with no issues.
Hopefully that's taken care of.
I also need to put tires and a y-pipe on it to pass PA inspection, looks like the previous owner cut the cats out and the state of PA is not impressed with that.
Anything else I need to be on the watch for?
Where can I get a y-pipe with cats cheap?
Already planning on rebuilding the front driveshaft.
Apparanlty the previous owner put in a new power steering pump and all new injectors, plugs, and wires. Most of the vacuum hoses and clamps look to be new.
thanks,
Elliott
I’d probably spend a little extra and get the Magna flow if I did it again. The Walkers has a rebate.
Also, make sure you get all new hardware/gaskets for the pipes, too. Go to a good Exhaust shop. I tried to save money going to the cheap guys, and that did not pay off, and I ended up paying twice.
#10
I did my y pipes a couple of years ago, and got Walker Cats off of Rockauto. They’re good, and have taken care of my cat codes. My advice though is to get Y pipes that come in two pieces, as they will not bolt right up, and need to be cut anyway. That was my experience.
I’d probably spend a little extra and get the Magna flow if I did it again. The Walkers has a rebate.
Also, make sure you get all new hardware/gaskets for the pipes, too. Go to a good Exhaust shop. I tried to save money going to the cheap guys, and that did not pay off, and I ended up paying twice.