Just bought my 1st discovery.. 107k miles. A little rough inside but runs good.. Plan on doing some up grades soon. Any advice?

 

Thanks for the warm welcome.... You guys are great...LOL

 

Welcome. Free download of the shop and owner manuals, called the RAVE, below. Don't know if you have a D1 or D2, lots of things are the same, and some important ones are not. We have a high miles service list in the tech area, and look at the front prop shaft rebuild if you have a D2.

 

Sorry. It's a Disco I . 107k miles.

 

I have a 97 D1, less bells and whistles and simpler to work on for part time village idiots like me. Many problems in Rovers revolve around cooling system being not so good, from lack of care. A scanner or Ultra Gauge is a good thing so you can see temps in exact fashion.

With a 180F stat I am able to run 183-187 on the road. Had copper radiator rodded out by an indy shop, calcium build up would not flush out. A good radiator test is measure temp on the fins when warmed up and off, top to bottom. More than 10F means lower rows can have gunk buildup.

Lots of fluids to change on the bottom side because they have never been touched. 85W140 is thicker and quiets the old transfer case and differentials. A fun truck to own and wrench on.

Exercise the CDL locking shifter, many mall cawlers never engaged it and it can become very difficult to use.

Pix of Ultra Gauge ($70) on a D2, and scanner data from a D1. Note gauge positions.

 

I have a 97 also.. I am going down the list.. Plugs, wires, oil, etc.. I have that same scanner . When I checked is was 185.. Fixing to put new brakes but seen I would do the wheel bearings,ect. Anyother advice?

 

When you do the diff and transfer case oils, search the banjo bolts and vent lines, which allow oil fumes to escape. These can get plugged with mud, and oil fumes evaporating will make diff fluid seep out the axle seals and mix with brake dust, looks like a black rubbery material.

 

Just joined the forum myself after purchasing a 2000 Disco II. Live in Huntsville, AL and work in Williston, ND and surrounding oil patch. Maybe we can help one another out?

Sean