I'm So New...
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Three Wheeling
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I'm So New...
I'm soooooooooo new that I don't even have a disco. But I'm actively bidding on them and aggravating the hell out of would be sellers!!!!!! Oh well. But no one on this forum.
Got to get the best-bang-for-the-buck since there aren't that many bucks to go around.
I've been after a 1999 and 2004 - most interested in the 2004 because of the CDL (?) inclusion and simply a newer model - typically less mileage. Based on all of the reading I've done anonymously on this forum, if I can buy it right, the 2004 is the way to go. We'll see.
I'm looking forward to several things:
1. participating in threads when I've something to add
2. participating in Tech meetings - I'm not a tech but want to learn
- I'm a spong for info
3. participate on/in off road adventures!!!!!!!!!!!!
Got to get the best-bang-for-the-buck since there aren't that many bucks to go around.
I've been after a 1999 and 2004 - most interested in the 2004 because of the CDL (?) inclusion and simply a newer model - typically less mileage. Based on all of the reading I've done anonymously on this forum, if I can buy it right, the 2004 is the way to go. We'll see.
I'm looking forward to several things:
1. participating in threads when I've something to add
2. participating in Tech meetings - I'm not a tech but want to learn
- I'm a spong for info 3. participate on/in off road adventures!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rock Crawling
Joined: Nov 2012
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From: Atlanta, GA (thereabouts)
Welcome!
Needless to say, everyone has their opinions on which year/model is "best." If you're getting ready to join the adventure, be prepared to start turning some wrenches. Newer Rovers probably will have less mileage and require less maintenance. But these vehicles love to get lots of attention, and are known to punish those who refuse to give it.
Good luck!
Needless to say, everyone has their opinions on which year/model is "best." If you're getting ready to join the adventure, be prepared to start turning some wrenches. Newer Rovers probably will have less mileage and require less maintenance. But these vehicles love to get lots of attention, and are known to punish those who refuse to give it.
Good luck!
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The owner and tech manuals are contained in the RAVE (Rover Automated Viewing Environment; aka Rover's A'int Very Economical). Free download below.
See our tech area for how tos and what to look fors. A pre-purchase inspection by a mechanic at your expense can save you thousands. Any vehicle examined should be driven, and allowed to idle, and OBDII port checked with a scanner. Gauges don't show overheating early, check engine and other warning lights some how get painted over or disconnected, etc. Listen to the motor for any loud tick that starts after fully warmed up. Listen to valve covers with a yardstick against your ear, and various pumps and alternators. If is sounds bad, it usually is.
As for best deal ever, Roxie Moxie bought a D2 with 117 garage kept miles and original gasoline for ... $2000. Don't be afraid to walk. These things cost real dollars to upkeep, and get mpg of maybe 15-17. In northern areas they are popular as a snow vehicle.
See our tech area for how tos and what to look fors. A pre-purchase inspection by a mechanic at your expense can save you thousands. Any vehicle examined should be driven, and allowed to idle, and OBDII port checked with a scanner. Gauges don't show overheating early, check engine and other warning lights some how get painted over or disconnected, etc. Listen to the motor for any loud tick that starts after fully warmed up. Listen to valve covers with a yardstick against your ear, and various pumps and alternators. If is sounds bad, it usually is.
As for best deal ever, Roxie Moxie bought a D2 with 117 garage kept miles and original gasoline for ... $2000. Don't be afraid to walk. These things cost real dollars to upkeep, and get mpg of maybe 15-17. In northern areas they are popular as a snow vehicle.
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Old mechanic practice - can use a mechanic's stethoscope, or any stick. Try it on your own vehicle. Hold stick to ear, and touch other end of stick on something like the alternator. You will hear bearing noise from inside, yet you can't hear this over the noise of the truck running without the stick. Sounds travel thru a solid. Smooth noises like well oiled machinery are expected, not lots of clattering, ticking, etc.
BTW, sophisticated maintenance practices in large factories have digitized this for deades, they attach sensors to a piece of equipment, record a baseline when new, and come back periodically and run the same chart or scan again. They use a device called a spectrum analyzer to show the level of all the noises. Increasing noise can indicate a bearing headed toward failure, and repairs can be scheduled so production is not shut down.
BTW, sophisticated maintenance practices in large factories have digitized this for deades, they attach sensors to a piece of equipment, record a baseline when new, and come back periodically and run the same chart or scan again. They use a device called a spectrum analyzer to show the level of all the noises. Increasing noise can indicate a bearing headed toward failure, and repairs can be scheduled so production is not shut down.
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Three Wheeling
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Old mechanic practice - can use a mechanic's stethoscope, or any stick. Try it on your own vehicle. Hold stick to ear, and touch other end of stick on something like the alternator. You will hear bearing noise from inside, yet you can't hear this over the noise of the truck running without the stick. Sounds travel thru a solid. Smooth noises like well oiled machinery are expected, not lots of clattering, ticking, etc.
BTW, sophisticated maintenance practices in large factories have digitized this for deades, they attach sensors to a piece of equipment, record a baseline when new, and come back periodically and run the same chart or scan again. They use a device called a spectrum analyzer to show the level of all the noises. Increasing noise can indicate a bearing headed toward failure, and repairs can be scheduled so production is not shut down.
BTW, sophisticated maintenance practices in large factories have digitized this for deades, they attach sensors to a piece of equipment, record a baseline when new, and come back periodically and run the same chart or scan again. They use a device called a spectrum analyzer to show the level of all the noises. Increasing noise can indicate a bearing headed toward failure, and repairs can be scheduled so production is not shut down.
Thanks. This sounds like a very real cost savings tip I can freak-out sellers with.
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If spending more than a flat screen, consider a mechanic's inspection. Many members started here with "I just bought this Discovery and now it is [overheating] [blowing white smoke] [leaking] [knocking] [the oil light won't go off] [won't crank] [uses too much gas]...." choose any two.
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