Just two weeks ago, I picked up my '03 Discovery with 49.5k-ish miles.

The history of the vehicle isn'twhat some would considerkosher (some seals, a front end mash up, and an oil pump replaced), but I fell in love with it. It didn't hurt that the price and mileage were right. Besides, we don't see too many LRs here in WV. So, it wasn't like I have access to that many to comparison shop.

No sooner than I got it home didI discover that the water pump was leaking. It was at a local mechanics shop until early this week.

I was aware that I'd be needing some brake work done. This was a routine sort of repair, so I wasn't too upset by it. I've ordered ths stuff from online and expect it to be here early next week. It's not a huge expense, but still money that I would have liked to spend on the house.

Confident that my woes were over, I planned a stereo upgrade and bought the necessary stuff. Another chunk of change...

On my way home from teaching my night class this evening I noticed theSES light. It came onat 49,800 miles on the dot. Initially, I thought it to be a friendly reminder thata 50k service was due.

Alas, after searching these forums it appears that isn't the case. It looks like I need to have some codes pulled tomorrow to get to the bottom of it. I'd imagine that it's related to the occasional stumbling I have at idle. That would make sense.

If I get off with just replacing plus/wires or O2 sensors I'll probably be lucky.

Regardless, it's more money.

I survived both a 'Cuda and an FJ40 rebuild, I'll somehow make it through this. But for onceit would be niceifthingswent my way.

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Things have gone your way. You own a Cuda, FJ40 and now a Land Rover. These trucks are not the "drop off at 8, pick up at 5" maintenance free, cookie cutter Truck that every other Joe owns. Having rebuilt your previous rides would give you unique perspective and a knowing glimpse at what restoration will bring you. Half of the fun of these trucks, in my opinion, is the regular hands on maintenance and continuous upgrades.

 

Just go by Autozone and get the codes read, post the code or codes, I read a post earlier today about the stumbling idle, plugs and wires took care of it. There are good people in this forum that can help you through it, trust me it has taken me a few months to get everything clicking right with my DII, this is normal with a not so known service back ground. Just post the codes and go from there.

 

You're right.

The world looks kinda big today.

BTW, I no longer have the 'Cuda or the Land Cruiser.

I sold the FJ to my brother-in-law 18 months ago.

Sadly, the weekendbefore I bought the LR, he rolled it over in a ditch.

http://www.bipolardave.com/images/fj404.jpg

 

That sucks, looks like that hurt

 

Most Land Rovers are sold needing work that the last owner has put off.

 

P1300, P0305, and P0307.

It looks like cylinders 5 and 7 don't want to play nice.

Guess I'm doing the 60,000 PM 10k early.

Thanks for the sympathetic ears.

 

Pretty typical codes prior to a 60K. Will you be doing the service yourself, if so here is my list of suggestions and I will also be glad to help you get past the plug wire swap.
Life is much better after the 60K.
Mike
This is the parts list for a 60,000 mile service or a high mileage used truck, the way I do it.
1 Oil filter, K&N 3001 or Mobil 1
1 Air filter
6 Qts of engine oil
12 Qts of ATF
7 Qts of 80/90W synthetic gear oil
1 Qt of synthetic 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
2 Bottles of SeaFoam gas additive
1 T/Stat


60,000 Mile Service or Major Service for High Mileage Used Vehicle just purchased

Bleed the brakes
Flush and change the power steering fluid adding one bottle of additive
Service the tranny adding one bottle of additive
Change the coolant and t/stat
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

 

Thanks, Mike.

You've been a big help not only to me, but to many others on this here i-net forum.

 

meltdowndave, the list DiscoMike sent is spot on, I followed that list and did it myself and saved a ton of $$, and finally that I have the kinks all worked out now I can start on the fun stuff, lift tires sliders and springs, but had to get it to tip top shape, be patient it will come together for you.