I love my Disco II and have had it for 11 years - it now has a new transmission and transfer case, and assorted new parts over the last two years..like any senior citizen, it needs its meds..That said - the mechanics leave a lot to be desired - just wondering if anyone knows a really really capable mechanic in the southern Maine, northern NH area that knows what they are doing without getting ripped off. Sticking with my Disco to the end- which I hope has another 117K on it..

 

I would suggest you start doing your own work on her, it is good for you, saves money, get the work done right,and you will finally learn what makes her tick.
What year and how many miles? Any going on with it right now that you need help with, I would be glad to walk you thru what to do.

 

Are you near Rockland? If you do, or even if you don't, you might give East Coast Rover a call. They only work on Defenders, but might know someone in the area who knows DII's.

Doing your own work is certainly worthwhile, but I know not everyone has the desire/time/temperament to do that. In any case, welcome.

 

You dont need a Rover shop, just a good shop.
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Call Matt Browne, he's excellent. Also a very nice and friendly guy to wheel with.

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Thanks everyone for your quick replys - I will check out some of the resources..as far as me working on it - will try most anything, but I have heard these need special tools and don't want to mess things up - after all, that is what my mechanics do best ...have a great day everyone!

 

Special tools are for the dealer to save time for high dollar techs and increase the number of vehicles serviced per day. You won't find many Rover tools that can't be bought at Harbor Freight, and other stores. Start with small projects and work up as confidence and skills rapidly grow. Post pix on the site to motivate others. Buy a box of disposable gloves and a pair of "grease monkey" coated gloves, and a set of coveralls (optional).

 

The only special tools that are needed is when it comes to the computers, but thats it.
But if you have a computer problem you can usually buy a good working used one for less than what the dealer would charge just to diagnosis the problem.