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Old 01-07-2010, 05:05 PM
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I am looking for a 03 SE7 not sure what is up with the 03's but I would rather have an 03+ over my 95.
 
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Old 01-07-2010, 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Wolkesan
You mean the Oil Pump, not fuel pump. If you get a red oil light and buzzer make sure you shut the engine down right away to minimize damage.
find a safe place to pull over ASAP to minimize damage to your life..you can always buy a new engine.
 
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Old 01-07-2010, 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by dmonares
I am looking for a 03 SE7 not sure what is up with the 03's but I would rather have an 03+ over my 95.
There are a number of '03's with bad oil pumps, you lose oil pressure and then blow up the engine if you dont catch it in time.
 
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Old 01-07-2010, 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by robbinthehood
Hey thanks for the link Spike. I am weary about the fuel pump and headgasket problem as well, I found out about this unfortunately after the title was in my posession. Is it all 2003's or just certain vin#'s? Also the key is sort of hard to take out of the ignition upon turning off the vehicle. Do I use key powder to help or do I just not have the hang of the twist and pull method yet?

I'm glad to hear most of the problems are easy fixes but I am wary of the hg and fuel pump problem.

Thanks again guys!
Poop the trim piece out of the top of the gear shift ****, tighten the nut in there, that should take care of your key problem.
If not then a new ignition switch will be in order soon, so try the key lube stuff to by some time.
 
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Old 01-07-2010, 09:07 PM
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Okay I checked it out and mine is one of the vin's with the faulty fuel pump. Do I just keep my eye on it by shutting down quickly after the warning light or install an oil press guage to monitor it at all times? Also how does the nut around the gear shift correspond to the ignition? Could I just replace the pump or do you have to pull the whole motor?

Should I try to possibly get an aftermarket warranty? Thanks for all the great tips guys, keep it coming if you can.
 
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Old 01-07-2010, 09:40 PM
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Originally Posted by robbinthehood
Okay I checked it out and mine is one of the vin's with the faulty fuel pump.
it's the OIL pump, it has nothing to do with the fuel pump or fuel system.
 
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Old 01-07-2010, 10:08 PM
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I am a proud 2003 Disco owner. I haven't had any of issues of the "2003" problems. Maybe I lucked out but I looked for a long time for my car and the previous owner always took it Land Rover to get it serviced so perhaps some upgrades were made.
 
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Old 01-07-2010, 10:10 PM
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As for the key switch it takes time getting used to it but it's not a problem at all for me anymore. If your steering wheel locks up though it can be a bitch to turn the ignition.
 
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Old 01-07-2010, 10:20 PM
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Yeah haha sorry. I keep on trying to put down oil pump but kept putting down fuel for some reason instead. How about the suspension? I read somewhere that we have air sspension? Is there any way to visually inspect the parts or just to hope and pray?
 
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Old 01-07-2010, 11:36 PM
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if your rover is sagging in the back one morning then you'll know airbags are leaking..mine have a slow leak but its not much of a problem
 
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