Hi.

My name is Don Williams, and I just bought a 2001 Discovery II this afternoon. The car (truck?) has 95K miles and appears to be in good shape with <most> service records available. I did search your forums for some intelligent questions to ask before purchasing, so hopefully I was reasonable well informed. Although I'm an engineer by trade, I'm no car expert, so I expect I'll pick up some good info from the group. Looking forward to owning a brand that I've admired my entire life - I know there will be some busted knuckles and choice swear words along the way, but I'm up for the challenge!

DRW
Don Williams
Forest, VA

 

Welcome to the dark side (want a cookie?). The key ingrediant to making this an adventure instead of a miserable experiance lies in your words "..I've admired my whole life". It is about attitude. Sounds like you have found a relatively low mile vehicle. I hope you enjoy it and are happily impressed with her abilities.

 

Thanks. I've owned some varied vintages over the years. Only other british auto was a 1974 Lotus Europa that about ruined this <then> 22 year old. Hopefully I've learned a thing about patience over the years... Glad to be here and I hope you guys have some patience as well....

DRW

 

Welcome! Good luck and start the 60k mile service ASAP if it has not been done or no service records. Let me know if you have any questions on it or anything.

 

I own a 1995 discovery I'm looking for a schematic for rear brakes

 

Maybe you'll find them if you do a search, download the RAVE or post in the correct area.

 

I flushed and changed oil, power steering fluid today, changed transfer case and both differentials, cleaned fuel lines and replaced fuel filter. I have an air filter and new thermostat on order; will flush coolant system once I replace thermostat. I ordered some stainless steel brake lines, too. The brakes are a bit mushy for my liking, and my previous experience suggests that SS lines will tighten up the feel. I'll probably solicit some opinions elsewhere regarding this. Belts and hoses <look> O.K. for now. The recommendations for service were really handy!

DRW

 

To quote Pinhead from Hellraiser.... "Your suffering will be legendary, even in hell."

lol, hello and welcome :-)