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First off I want to say this news group is one of the best I susbscribe to.

Maybe its because most of the posters are not from here (US), I don't know.

Anyhow, I live in San Diego, grew up in Fiji, lived in New Zealand and
Australia, have owned Fords, Jeeps, Hondas etc.. and always wanted a Land
Rover. I bought a 98 Disco last year and have come to know it and love more
than any car I have had since.

I just recently replaced all the fluids, spark plugs, filters, and
serpentine belt and must say that had I taken it to the one and only local
dealer I would have been set back at least a grand. Instead, I spent about
$200 on parts and spent a couple Saturday mornings doing the deeds. And from
what I my research says on getting replacement parts here, they are no more
expensive then my previouse Jeeps, which compared to my disco, was a much
less refined piece of engineering.

My question is:

If I care for this car well (its got a good service history), what sort of
mileage will I see before needing to replace such things as the transfer
box, transmissions or any other high priced major part? I drive it in the
desert about 20 weekends a year, not much serious off-roading, but some
harsh envirnments none the less.



 
Well you don't say whether or not it is a Diesel or Petrol.

If you are driving a Diesel Disco then I would expect that you could hit
300,000 miles on the engine without any major problems, if you change the
oil regularly. If a Petrol then maybe 250,000 would be tops. You will need a
clutch before then at about every 90,000 maybe a little more. Transmission
and Gearbox could have same life as the engine but I would budget for a new
one every 150,000 miles. New Diff at maybe 200,000. I would suspect though
with desert driving you could reduce this to 150,000 miles.

You are talking in years for most of these components. A long time.

Can you get hold of Slick 50 and treat the engine with it? I swear by it, it
is PTFE technology and so makes the engine more smoother.

Yours

A

"Marc" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:R_HGd.516$Nu.491@fed1read04...
> First off I want to say this news group is one of the best I susbscribe
> to.
>
> Maybe its because most of the posters are not from here (US), I don't
> know.
>
> Anyhow, I live in San Diego, grew up in Fiji, lived in New Zealand and
> Australia, have owned Fords, Jeeps, Hondas etc.. and always wanted a Land
> Rover. I bought a 98 Disco last year and have come to know it and love
> more
> than any car I have had since.
>
> I just recently replaced all the fluids, spark plugs, filters, and
> serpentine belt and must say that had I taken it to the one and only local
> dealer I would have been set back at least a grand. Instead, I spent about
> $200 on parts and spent a couple Saturday mornings doing the deeds. And
> from
> what I my research says on getting replacement parts here, they are no
> more
> expensive then my previouse Jeeps, which compared to my disco, was a much
> less refined piece of engineering.
>
> My question is:
>
> If I care for this car well (its got a good service history), what sort of
> mileage will I see before needing to replace such things as the transfer
> box, transmissions or any other high priced major part? I drive it in the
> desert about 20 weekends a year, not much serious off-roading, but some
> harsh envirnments none the less.
>
>
>


 


"Mr.Nice." wrote:

> I'm a fan of diesel engines as it's generally the case that they
> always outlive petrol engines, I have no idea why though.

Because of the higher compression they are built more rigid.
Heavier/larger/stronger bearings, shafts, pistons etc.

Kind regards,
Erik-Jan.
 
He did say he is in San Diego, USA, so that rules out diesel Discos.

Ron Beckett
Emu Plains, Australia
1995 P38A Range Rover HSE 4.6 Litre V8


"Andrew Renshaw" wrote
> Well you don't say whether or not it is a Diesel or Petrol.


 
Oi, Marc, you can't just suck up to us like that! :cool:

"Anyhow, I live in San Diego, grew up in Fiji, lived in New Zealand and
Australia, "

You have to be more discreet! Leave your money on the fridge.

Welcome to the list. The biggest problem here is that most posters are
Pommies <grin> and they usually forget to say that they are in the UK when
they ask a question requiring locality-specific help. The forget that we have
the same name towns as they do. For example, I live only a few minutes from
Penrith (but not Penrith in Scotland).

Ron Beckett
Emu Plains, Australia
1995 P38A Range Rover HSE 4.6 Litre V8


"Marc" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:R_HGd.516$Nu.491@fed1read04...
> First off I want to say this news group is one of the best I susbscribe to.
>
> Maybe its because most of the posters are not from here (US), I don't know.
>
> Anyhow, I live in San Diego, grew up in Fiji, lived in New Zealand and
> Australia, have owned Fords, Jeeps, Hondas etc.. and always wanted a Land
> Rover. I bought a 98 Disco last year and have come to know it and love more
> than any car I have had since.


 
Bugger! I got that wrong!

Is Cumbria near Scotland?

Maybe I was confusing it with Perth?

Ron

--
Ron Beckett
> For example, I live only a few minutes from
> >Penrith (but not Penrith in Scotland).
>
> The Penrith in the UK is in the country of Cumbria, in England. ;o)
>
>
> Regards.
> Mark.(AKA, Mr.Nice.)


 
Thanks for the replies all

I have a 1998 Disco I 4.0L V8 PFI 16V with automatic trans. My goal is to
get another 6 years outta her without replacing the motor. The tranny,
transfer case, and diffs I know may not last as long but I plan on doing my
best to keep fluids and lube in top shape.

I too have read alot of pros and cons about slick 50 and am still too unsure
to hop on the band wagon. I plan on doing oil changes every 3000 miles using
quality oil so am not sure if I'd see any benefits with slick 50.

Regards,
Marc


"Andrew Renshaw" <andrew.hart.i hate [email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Well you don't say whether or not it is a Diesel or Petrol.
>
> If you are driving a Diesel Disco then I would expect that you could hit
> 300,000 miles on the engine without any major problems, if you change the
> oil regularly. If a Petrol then maybe 250,000 would be tops. You will need
a
> clutch before then at about every 90,000 maybe a little more. Transmission
> and Gearbox could have same life as the engine but I would budget for a
new
> one every 150,000 miles. New Diff at maybe 200,000. I would suspect though
> with desert driving you could reduce this to 150,000 miles.
>
> You are talking in years for most of these components. A long time.
>
> Can you get hold of Slick 50 and treat the engine with it? I swear by it,
it
> is PTFE technology and so makes the engine more smoother.
>
> Yours
>
> A
>
> "Marc" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:R_HGd.516$Nu.491@fed1read04...
> > First off I want to say this news group is one of the best I susbscribe
> > to.
> >
> > Maybe its because most of the posters are not from here (US), I don't
> > know.
> >
> > Anyhow, I live in San Diego, grew up in Fiji, lived in New Zealand and
> > Australia, have owned Fords, Jeeps, Hondas etc.. and always wanted a
Land
> > Rover. I bought a 98 Disco last year and have come to know it and love
> > more
> > than any car I have had since.
> >
> > I just recently replaced all the fluids, spark plugs, filters, and
> > serpentine belt and must say that had I taken it to the one and only
local
> > dealer I would have been set back at least a grand. Instead, I spent
about
> > $200 on parts and spent a couple Saturday mornings doing the deeds. And
> > from
> > what I my research says on getting replacement parts here, they are no
> > more
> > expensive then my previouse Jeeps, which compared to my disco, was a
much
> > less refined piece of engineering.
> >
> > My question is:
> >
> > If I care for this car well (its got a good service history), what sort
of
> > mileage will I see before needing to replace such things as the transfer
> > box, transmissions or any other high priced major part? I drive it in
the
> > desert about 20 weekends a year, not much serious off-roading, but some
> > harsh envirnments none the less.
> >
> >
> >
>
>


 
I think the fact that diesels run at much lower RPMs also makes a
difference.

"Erik-Jan Geniets" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
>
> "Mr.Nice." wrote:
>
>> I'm a fan of diesel engines as it's generally the case that they
>> always outlive petrol engines, I have no idea why though.
>
> Because of the higher compression they are built more rigid.
> Heavier/larger/stronger bearings, shafts, pistons etc.
>
> Kind regards,
> Erik-Jan.


 


Gordon Wedman wrote:
>
> I think the fact that diesels run at much lower RPMs also makes a
> difference.

Agreed.
Kind regards,
Erik-Jan.
 

"Marc" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:z4TGd.580$Nu.197@fed1read04...
> Thanks for the replies all
>
> I have a 1998 Disco I 4.0L V8 PFI 16V with automatic trans. My goal is to
> get another 6 years outta her without replacing the motor. The tranny,
> transfer case, and diffs I know may not last as long but I plan on doing
my
> best to keep fluids and lube in top shape.
>
> I too have read alot of pros and cons about slick 50 and am still too
unsure
> to hop on the band wagon. I plan on doing oil changes every 3000 miles
using
> quality oil so am not sure if I'd see any benefits with slick 50.

With good servicing like that it'll be fine. The only things that will go
wrong will be irritating little plastic things or electrics.

My '92 Tdi is at 200,000 miles and still going strong on all major
components.
TonyB


 
In message <[email protected]>, The Becketts
<[email protected]> writes
>Penrith (but not Penrith in Scotland).

I live in Penrith not the one in Australia or Scotland but the one in
England.

Is there one in Scotland? Never heard of one.
--
Malcolm Kane
 
Ahh! Thanks for that.

I haven't done geography since primary school and that was more than 45 years
ago (didn't do it in high school).

Ron Beckett
Emu Plains, Australia
1995 P38A Range Rover HSE 4.6 Litre V8


"Mr.Nice." <markvarleyphoto@*nospam*softhome.net> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> On Tue, 18 Jan 2005 00:06:00 +1100, "The Becketts"
> <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> >Bugger! I got that wrong!
> >
> >Is Cumbria near Scotland?
> >
> >Maybe I was confusing it with Perth?
> >
> >Ron
>
> Yea Cumbria is one of the counties bordering Scotland.
>
> There is a Perth in Scotland though :eek:)
>
>
> Regards.
> Mark.(AKA, Mr.Nice.)
> --
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Wot! In Washington, USA, as well? Well, I'll be!

Ron Beckett
Emu Plains, Australia
Mobile (within Australia) 0415 286 921 or (international) +61 415 286 921
1995 P38A Range Rover HSE 4.6 Litre V8


"nick" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
> "The Becketts" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > Bugger! I got that wrong!
> >
> > Is Cumbria near Scotland?
> >
> > Maybe I was confusing it with Perth?
>
> That's in WA isn't it?
> Nick
>
>


 
Ahh, well you never went to same school of bad learning like me! :cool:

Ron Beckett
Emu Plains, Australia
1995 P38A Range Rover HSE 4.6 Litre V8


"Freda Howson" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> In message <[email protected]>, The Becketts
> <[email protected]> writes
> >Penrith (but not Penrith in Scotland).
>
> I live in Penrith not the one in Australia or Scotland but the one in
> England.
>
> Is there one in Scotland? Never heard of one.
> --
> Malcolm Kane


 
The Becketts wrote:

> I haven't done geography since primary school and that was more than 45 years
> ago (didn't do it in high school).

The benefits of an antipodean education - same quality, broad-ranging,
classical education that I got. All these poms with 8 o-levels and 7
a-levels must be superior to us with our 5 subjects if we were lucky and
went to a good school.

On the flipside we both probably learned to drive before our age hit
double digits, and I've had my drivers licence since the day after I
turned 15.

--
EMB
 
Erik-Jan Geniets wrote:

>
>
> Gordon Wedman wrote:
> >
> > I think the fact that diesels run at much lower RPMs also makes a
> > difference.
>
> Agreed.

Also you have to bear in mind that Diesel fuel is a good upper cylinder
lubricant, whereas petrol is a solvent that removes the lube.
 
I am a skeptic as well, but I am equally skeptical of the american car
industries need to sell everyone a new car every 6 years. The automotive
industry is very powerfull. The same skeptism could be applied to alot of
new car manuals these showing oil change intervals of 7500 miles. Why do so
many swear by 3000 miles whereas these new car engines (made of some new
kinda of metal I guess) only need new oil after 7500 miles. hmm....

M


"Simon Atkinson" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Andrew Renshaw wrote:
>
> > Can you get hold of Slick 50 and treat the engine with it? I swear by
> > it, it is PTFE technology and so makes the engine more smoother.
>
> http://skepdic.com/slick50.html
>
> and more to the point: http://tinyurl.com/699t4


 
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