a great one from a (service manager)
#1
a great one from a (service manager)
OK i i took the bait and let a local repair shop do one of their free inspection on my new to me 2002 discovery. the service manager asked me how many miles on it. he then proceeded to warn me that it needs a timing belt (yes belt ) every 60k and it costs 1500$ because u need to get special tools from england. i don't know allot about this engine but i worked on the old Buick's and looked at the exploded view of this engine. one thing i don't see (timing belts ) i look fwd to their inspection report
#3
No timing belt on the gasoline v8. Timing chain, yes.
The best thing you could do is save your money and put it towards an Ultra Gauge. Purchase the ultra gauge ( you're gonna want it once you find your rover) and plug it in on potential purchases. The UG will tell you everything you need to know. Sometimes overheating issues are hidden. The UG will reveal these hidden gremlins and save you from buying a money pit.
The best thing you could do is save your money and put it towards an Ultra Gauge. Purchase the ultra gauge ( you're gonna want it once you find your rover) and plug it in on potential purchases. The UG will tell you everything you need to know. Sometimes overheating issues are hidden. The UG will reveal these hidden gremlins and save you from buying a money pit.
Last edited by coors; 02-19-2013 at 05:59 PM.
#4
local guy. i know there is no timing belt on the 4.0 i almost busted out laughing and asked for the keys back. however i think his mechanics capable of checking the Case oil thats all i really wanted. just though i would let someone else look over it and the a 2nd opinion. my work does a ton of business and has their fleet serviced there. they had a free offer so i took it
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#8
well they redeemed themselves in the end backtracked on the belt thing and came up with its in good shape but we cant get parts they confirmed my suspicions it was a steering u joint gone bad i will go under tomorrow and confirm as i have little faith in anyones work but mine (unless i know ya ) does anyone have any links to where i can just buy the uv joints ?