Hello,

I'm a brand new Disco owner (1998 Discovery 1 LSE). The vehicle has 125,000 km and recently went through a British Columbia inspection and the mechanic said everything looked great.

These forums have been very useful so far, especially because I don't have a manual. In fact, I haven't had to post anything because the search feature helped me find old threads about most questions I have.

So far I've gathered that:

1. Use K&N or Mobil 1 Oil filters, and always have regular oil changes.
2. Always use high octane gas.
3. My cruise control issues are likely caused by cracked vacuum hoses.
4. The front sun roof coming off the track is a common issue.
5. Use the diff lock and low 4x4 once in a while to avoid having it seize.

Does anyone have any othergeneral advice about how to treat this vehicle to ensure it lasts, or just general advice about how to get maximum performance?

Also, I am missing the CD cartridge for the changer. Does anyone know who manufatures them? I tried looking on ebay but couldn't find one for my year.

 

Not sure 'using' the CDL / LOW shifter will help, but getting under and cleaning it should. I had one off a D1 were the T-case portion was so badly gummed up I had to dismantle it to get it to shift again, and it had nothing to do with the linkage itself.

 

Here is my list of items that needs to be done on any high miler, just purchased that you want to last for ever.
As for your list, you are right on the money.

This is the parts list for a 60,000 mile service the way I do it.
1 Oil filter , K&N 3001
1 Air filter
1 Transmission filter kit
6 Qts of engine oil
12 Qts of ATF
7 Qts of 80/90W gear oil
2 Qts of Brake fluid
2 Qts of synthetic Power steering fluid
2 Gallons of OAT, orange coolant
1 Bottle of Lucas Power Steering additive
1 Bottle of Lucas Transmission additive
1 Can of Spray Carb Spray
1 Can Of Brake cleaner
8 Spark Plugs, I use Bosch Platium Plus 4's
1 Set of Magnacor 8mm plug wires
1 Serpentine belt if not yet replaced
2 Bottles of SeaFoam


60,000 Mile Service
Bleed the brakes
Flush and change the power steering fluid adding one bottle of additive
Service the tranny adding one bottle of additive
Flush the coolant system
Do an engine flush before changing the oil
Do an induction cleaning
Clean the throttle body
Add fuel additive to full gas tank
Change both of the diffs fluid
Change the t/case oil
Replace the plugs and wires
Replace the air filter
Lube all the drive shaft grease fitting including the 2 slip shafts
Do full inspection of brakes, hoses, bushings etc.

Hopefully I didn't leave anything out.
Mike

 

Wow, thanks. That is quite the comprehensive list. I'll be sure to mind that when I do the servicing.

I am a little concerned about doing the complete engine flush however. I bought the vehicle from a dealership and the dealer couldn't guarentee that the previous owner flushed the engine regularly. I read (on these forums I believe), that if a vehicle has not had regular engine flushes, then it might be better to not do it as it could cause seals to leak.

Any thoughts on that?

 

Oddly enough, when I tried to purchase an oil filter through AutoAnything.com, they say that for a 1998 Discovery, I need the K&N - 2004.

Can anyone confirm 100%which filter I need?

http://www.autoanything.com/oil-filt...0A2165758.aspx

http://www.dragtimes.com/Land-Rover-...m26-n1864.html

 

You only do a crank case flush once every 15 to 30,000 miles, and since you just bought it I would really suggest it be done, cause few do that level of maintance. As for your filter get a K&N 3001 which is a longer filter then the factory filter giving you about 40% more filter media.

 

And you can get the K&N 3001at Canadian tire

 

That's good to know. Do you find that you can get most items there (ie. spark plugs, air filters, etc).

And thanks again Mike. Do you also recommend a K&N air filter, or does it really matter?

 

no K&N air filters, it will kill the MAF.