I am the original owner of a 2000 Disco 2 with 178,000 miles. It has been maintained well and all factory scheduled services performed. Within the last year it the check engine light would go on periodically, reset, and run fine. It did this even after new plugs and wires. Computer checks showed multiple misfires even though it ran smoothly. I just completed a 3400 mile Christmas trip and in the last 100 miles or so the check engine light started flashing more often and the engine actually seemed to run rough, losing some power going up hill. Now the light flashes almost continuously. Research online leads me to believe it needs an engine rebuild at a cost of $15k(?) KBB puts the value at maybe $3000 tops. When last I took it to the LR dealer for an oil change they had to check to see if they still had oil filters for the Disco as they no longer service them. Not being mechanically inclined and without a garage I wonder if it is time to sell this vehicle. At least my wife thinks so.

 

Wow! No it isn't time to sell, just time to find an independent LR specialist in your area.

It is also time to quit going to the dealer for service... ever. Small parts here and there maybe, service, never.

Welcome to the forum, Great job getting your truck to this point!! Let us know your location so you might be directed toward a reasonably priced solution to your issue.

No engine rebuild costs $15k. Take a deep breath and relax.

 

 

 

if you indicate your location some forum members might be able to point you towards a better source of information than the dealership you have been going to. the first point of investigation should be to read the codes that are being generated to start to narrow down the issue(s) with the engine. it could be something as simple as a purge valve or mass airflow sensor needing replacement (<$100), or it could be a blown head gasket ($1000), or something that would legitimately reach the level of replacing the engine ($7000). as said above, no engine rebuild would cost $15k.

 

I should clarify- It has been serviced by independent shops specializing in Land Rovers, but I have learned to try to get to a dealer when I can (Goodyear shop stripped the lug nut heads putting on new tires, somehow the wrong power steering fluid was added, service station ruined the window washer fluid reservoir changing fog lights, etc.). Also, the dealer did have the oil filter, but had to check before he could accept my vehicle. I got the $15k figure mainly through conversations with JE Robison Service. He said with as many miles as my vehicle has it need the engine rebuilt (likely slipping cylinder sleeves as I understand). He said most people spend $15-20k getting their Discos repaired with an engine rebuild and transmission overhaul (don't know that it needs that). I also saw on this forum the problem one fellow had with the Oklahoma engine shop, the name of which I can't recall.

I am in northern VA and plan to drive the Diso to the Pembroke, VA January 20 for the Rovers Association of Virginia meeting. I just joined in an effort to connect with fellow enthusiasts.

 

 

Here are the codes I had last June. This was 5 months after new plugs, wires and coils.-P0305 Cylinder 5 Misfire Detected-P1300 Catalyst damaging misfire multiple cylinders Drive cycle C:Signal out of Range - above maximum-P0300 Random Misfire Detected-P0303 Cylinder 3 Misfire Detected-P0306 Cylinder 6 Misfire Detected-P0308 Cylinder 8 Misfire Detected

 

did you check the gap on all the plugs?

what brand wires?

have you checked for arcing with the truck running?

has your coolant level dropped?

do you see any white smoke out your exhaust?

any sickly, sweet smell out of the exhaust?

 

How are the O2 sensors? If the plugs and wires are new and it seems to be a load related issue, it could be O2 sensors. Check the upstream O2s for proper operation and report back. I'd also check and clean the MAF. It's another known device to throw misfire codes. Check that with a code reader that can monitor/graph and report back with the numbers.

We'll get this thing running fine again. Some of us have well over 200k miles and have no codes or running issues with our engines. No need to rebuild just because it runs a bit rough and has a pesky light on