Discovery diesel

Hey Utemad,

I would suggest your friends have a look at any of the Land Rover enthusiast sites/forums. Anything they need to know will certainly be on these sites and if it isn't then there will be someone there who can help. Try http://www.lrenthusiastforum.com for a start. You should be able to link to all sorts of LR related sites from there.

Hope this helps.

I think you summed it up.....Go for a late model Disco and he will love it . The Td5 is a great motor and the late model ones have a better interior.The only reason I didnt buy one was the front interior is no the best if you are over 6 foot tall and largeish.I found I was a bit cramped in with no streaching leg room.Dont discount the petrol models either.Get him to try both the little V8 is a perfect motor .
The only mod's I here about the late model disco's is putting the diff locking switches back in and in the petrol ones go fast goodies for the motor.unless he is loading the car for 5 people and all their gear they will love it.

shadow

Utemad

He could also try "http://www.aulro.com" ... Aus Landie Owners.

TDI models have a timing belt that needs changing every 100K Km. Something to look out for. Newer TD5 models use chain so not such an issue. Beware of the early S11 models that didn't have the facility to lock the centre diff. That was a bummer.

Other than that they're pretty good rigs with no more probs than your average 4WD.

Cheers

Gidday,Take into consideration also parts and servicing is very expensive.
Seeya Locallaw

How about aftermarket parts?

I have read on other forums that it is sometimes cheaper to order from overseas. Not too helpful when you REALLY need that part though.

Apparently there is an aftermarket LandRover parts shop in Fairfield which is handy as we are in Brisbane south.

Servicing and parts are not that expensive if you don't use an authorised LR dealer.

I have been servicing my Td5 for the last 2 years by none authorised LR specialists.

They have been great.

I have a 1999 manual Td5. Ive had it since new it has been a gem I know have 135000km in the clock and no major probs. I have modified it along the way, just to make it more of a beast. I have raised the suspension, put in a CDL and RDL. ALso I have had the computer chipped to give me around 35% extra pwr and torque.

Hi All
just to shed a bit of light in your quest for the disco 2
They are prown to engine oil leaks, sump rocker and cam cover. The first 2 are easy any DIY mechanic can do, the cam cover is a harder job with the head coming off to reseal.
Engine coolant leaks with no signs externally will be a head gasket fairly common.
The transfer boxes in are a bit weak but not all fatal depends on your style of driving.
fuel pumps tend to be another common problem this again is a DIY job.
The abs / traction system can cause a problem with front hubs or disc's.
With the TD5 make sure it has oil and water and change the oil and fuel filter frequently.
Electrics not to much to worry about as it is all black box.
Having non L/R dealer service is a cheaper way of doing things but if there are electrical warning displays on dash it may require a dealer to investigate an rectify also resetting vehicle compouters.
There was only one year of vehicles that had no CDL, the 99's had the gear inside the transfer box, I have just fitted a electric CDL kit from AMV in melbourne to mine, its a DIY job couple of hours work. To find out if you can fit a CDL kit you need to feel around the front part of the Transfer box for operating post sticking up, it has 2 flat sides.
Consider having ACE fitted on your suspension it makes the world of differance in on road driving, no body roll at speed through corners.
They haven't as yet suffered from rust or corrosion.
Hope this helps in your quest
If you need any more info give me a mail.