Discovery set-up and service in Perth

Rod,

V8 Disco, LPG would be the 1st thing!

Regards

Greg

Barbagello land rover, they basically have the monopoly on all things’ rover and anything relating to prestige motoring in Perth.

Some one else may know of a independent land Rover mechanic in Perth but I don’t.

If it’s in road form I.E sporting those low profile tyres on 17/18-inch rims, get rid of those. If it has the “Peasant Bar” as I like to call it, as it was most likely designed to push the Peasants out of the way as the lord of the manor drives throe the British countryside, Perhaps consider changing that over to a real Bull Bar.

Watch the back door for seizure in dusty conditions. Use it reguarly and work the lock well.

I reckon the Old Man Emu Suspension with 50mm lift has improved the ride outtta sight.It now has that nice firm ride but comfortable and better handling.
cheers Mark

Re the back door again. I had trouble opening mine, but managed to keep it operating. I saw two girls at Cairns who couldn't open their door for over a MONTH!! since they left Darwin. It had all their camping gear behind the cargo barrier. They were sleeping under a tarp that they bought, to keep the rain off. They were off to the dealer in Cairns to get theirs open and I left and didn't find out how they got on. It is a problem on dirt roads. Has anyone a solution to this?

You don't have to do much to the Disco for touring, i would be getting gas though or fitting the longrange tank $1000 for 150lt one seeing as it's a V8, one thing is they are still not as thirsty as the petrol Patrol or cruiser but only have a 95lt tank, better than the previous series 1 Disco but still not as much as it should be.

Also the door relates to the wheel carrier it doesn't help so have the door checked to make sure it has not dropped a bit, and clean it after dusty roads, we do this and so far no problems, a trick to knowing how to open the rear door is to push on it and at the same time pull the handle then open, this allows the mechanisum to release if it's dusty.

You don't need any lifts or after market suspension if your not doing any hard offroad, as the Landy shocks and springs are very good, better than any after market stuff.

The Disco is like any 4B prepare it properly for trips and it will serve you well on trips, we've been across the Simpson into SA & VIC and all around NSW and covered 30,000ks since febuary and haven't had a problem with the car and tow a 1.3t camper with us as well, we love it and the more we drive it, the more we love it.

Baz.
2001 TD5 Disco.

High Country here we come, look out VIC.

You could try these people for service.

Discovery Automotive
Unit 4&6 22 Paramount Drive,
Enterprise Park,
WANGARA,
WESTERN AUSTRALIA 6065.
Our 'phone # is: 08 9302 6680
Our fax # is 08 93026690
And if you are in WA country areas, our Freecall # is 1800 803 635
www.discoveryauto.com.au

As for setting up the vehicle.

Long range tank, preferably a sill tank.
Heavier rear springs if not SLS.
Two position cargo barrier. You can install behind the front seats and remove the rear seats for lots of cargo space.
Water bladder for rear passenger footwell.
Get a beadbreaker to suit the disco 2 alloys. (i think only the R&R beadbreaker will work) and make sure you have practiced at home.
Maybe a bullbar but this will mean you need to upgrade the front springs.

HTH

John D

Hi Rod. The last place to go to are the 2 main stealers or others with the same name as your sisters car!
When I had a Disco I got misleading expensive info. from the last mentioned above and with my Defender the servicing isn't done correctly by the stealers!

Try these people:
Kevin Falconbridge @ Rover-Tech (Jordan) in John Street, Bentley 9350 5633.
Very knowledgeable bloke who freely gives advice on anything LR.

Joe Grasso @ Franzone Motors, Brown Street, East Perth.
My last service was done by them and very thoroughly although he charges heaps.

I very highly recommend 'Wilf Chambers Jaguar' for your servicing. Wilf is an ex-service manager of a previously mentioned LR dealer in Perth who now runs his own workshop. It is in Guthrie St Osborne Park. You won't get better service anywhere.

Rovertech, British Parts Service Centre, Discovery Autos, in that order. I have also heard good things about Guest and Puddey but haven't used them. We are lucky in Perth as we have a good choice of competent independents.

The back door problem is easily fixed. It is caused by dust clogging the locking mechanism in the handle. All you have to do is prise off the plastic Land Rover badge on the handle (comes off easily), which reveals the mechanism, which is then easily de-clogged.

G'day Rod ,

Essential modifications for touring "Around Australia Travel " - Disco Series 2 V8
( not aggresive 4WD'ing ) - By a new 4wd owner - ( Your Sister )

1 - Get the vehicle 'fully serviced' by a mechanic that 'knows' Land Rovers
2 - Fit some decent tyres to the vehicle - like BFG All Terrains / Mud Terrains
3 - Fit a Bullbar - re Kangaroos / Emues etc. - if you hit one - you will know it !
4 - Fit a Snorkle - re water/river crossings - if you drown the engine - you stop !
5 - Fit a UHF radio - Most farms and essential services have access to this lifeline
6 - Do a 4wd training course or join a local club that provides 4wd training .
These are the very basics - before contemplating a long journey .
The other list - is very extensive - and expensive .

Just my two bob's worth ,
Disco Td5

Thanks guys!

I have been away for a couple of days and haven't had a chance to read your replys until now. I appreciate the assistance. Best wishes.