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ATF flush isn't a bad idea if sludge is the culprit, but if you do a search on these forums you'll find that the 2003 Disco's were prone to oil pump failure and catastrophic engine failure as a result. I'd be on the safe side and get your oil pressure checked before you do any more driving; Atlantic British is having a sale on new motors, but I think you'd like to avoid that
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"I was going to add that if yours is an 03, you could have big problems lurking."
I dont know if im going to be able to sleep! Luckily I bought an extended warranty if she doesblow!I have a 2003 that has just started to develop some lifter noise/valve tapon the passenger side. The last time I changed the oil it was about a half court low but couldnt find a leak. What do you guys advise? I was going to do an ATF engine flush and have the oil pressure checked in the next couple of weeks. SHould i have the pressurechecked first thendo the clean out?Should I be ordering up an oil pan gasket for this piggy just in case I need to drop the pan and clean out pickup tube? Disco Mike?
I dont know if im going to be able to sleep! Luckily I bought an extended warranty if she doesblow!I have a 2003 that has just started to develop some lifter noise/valve tapon the passenger side. The last time I changed the oil it was about a half court low but couldnt find a leak. What do you guys advise? I was going to do an ATF engine flush and have the oil pressure checked in the next couple of weeks. SHould i have the pressurechecked first thendo the clean out?Should I be ordering up an oil pan gasket for this piggy just in case I need to drop the pan and clean out pickup tube? Disco Mike?
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I just did another flush and finally pulled my pan this weekend. I had new sawy bar end links to install, so I figured what the heck. I am glad I did. I noticed a slight tick when i would run my RPMs up. The pickup tube was clogged, oil passages were gross in the heads and the pan was goopy. I decided to pull the valve covers, intake and valley pan after seeing the oil pan. Should have just gotten a head gasket kit and sent the heads off while I was in there, but I really like doing things twice.
She runs like a champ. I was floating a lifter, I am guessing due to a clogged oil port. luckily, the cam looked ok. This also cured my 2500 RPM vibration. I pulled about 1.5 quarts of sludge out and I could eat off the inside now. Can't wait till spring to pull the heads and see what the combustion chambers look like...
She runs like a champ. I was floating a lifter, I am guessing due to a clogged oil port. luckily, the cam looked ok. This also cured my 2500 RPM vibration. I pulled about 1.5 quarts of sludge out and I could eat off the inside now. Can't wait till spring to pull the heads and see what the combustion chambers look like...
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