Hello Everybody. I am a proud owner of a 1999 Land rover discovery series II. This is my first land rover but my father had a 1996 Disco 5pd! I look forward to contributing to these forums and getting to know you guys.

 

Great to hear from a second generation owner. You'll find a complete set of tech manuals to download for free below, it is called the RAVE (Rovers Are Very Expensive).

In the tech area of the forum, you'll find to-do list for new 2 u Discos, high miles Discos, etc. For your model you'll also want to look at the write up on rebuilding the propshafts. The front one starts "chirping" - just before it comes apart and pokes a hole in the transmission. Your temp guage is really an idiot light with a pointer, once it starts moving above 9:00 it is too warm. If you have access to a data reading scanner you'll want to compare meter to real coolant temp. The oil warning light come on at 7 PSI, meaning you can drive around at 9 PSI and not know it. After market oil guages are a good thing. Check fluids every week without fail, leaks can get a lot worse faster than you think. Change oil early and often, like 5000 mile intervals. A good diesel rated oil does a good job of cleaning this 1960's engine, Shell Rotella is one brand.

 

welcome to the madness! check out our club and forum if you plan on going wheeling or need local help with anything.