Hi all, Been looking around & thought this forum looked very good so thought i would join you.
I've been wanting a Landrover or Disco for years (since I was about 10) & have only just got around to buying one (I'm a bit older than 10 now
). I've just bought a Discovery 1 (L reg) V8 Auto on LPG, been looking a while & found 1 that seemed in good order, no major rust (nothing at all in the boot floor & wings) engine is quiet, ticks over nicely on gas, no water leaks in the cabin, manual sun roofs so they cant stop working...
I bought it off a familly friend so I'm sure I havent bought a lemon, but...
I get a clang going into reverse gear but it didnt do it when I bought it. last week. I think its comming from the front diff, If you lay down next to it the front driveshaft turns a little as it goes between drive & reverse. it doesnt clang into drive, only reverse & theres oil in the diff.
I'm assuming it must be a common fault & I know enough not to try & rebuild 1 (meshing the gears etc). So I'm assuming I may need a new diff, so...
Any good places to buy second hand or reconditioned near bristol?
Do they all do it?
Should I worry?
Also there is a whine between 30 & 70 could be the diff, could be the Auto Box. I was told its done it for 9 years so isnt likley to cause a problem, again...
Any good places to buy second hand or reconditioned near bristol?
Do they all do it?
Should I worry?
finally, the rear diff is a bit rusty, the off side shock mount has almost rusted through where crud has been caught, is it iron or steel? If steel i can weld it up.
By the way, sorry for asking all these questions up in my opening post :doh:
I've been wanting a Landrover or Disco for years (since I was about 10) & have only just got around to buying one (I'm a bit older than 10 now
). I've just bought a Discovery 1 (L reg) V8 Auto on LPG, been looking a while & found 1 that seemed in good order, no major rust (nothing at all in the boot floor & wings) engine is quiet, ticks over nicely on gas, no water leaks in the cabin, manual sun roofs so they cant stop working...I bought it off a familly friend so I'm sure I havent bought a lemon, but...
I get a clang going into reverse gear but it didnt do it when I bought it. last week. I think its comming from the front diff, If you lay down next to it the front driveshaft turns a little as it goes between drive & reverse. it doesnt clang into drive, only reverse & theres oil in the diff.
I'm assuming it must be a common fault & I know enough not to try & rebuild 1 (meshing the gears etc). So I'm assuming I may need a new diff, so...
Any good places to buy second hand or reconditioned near bristol?
Do they all do it?
Should I worry?
Also there is a whine between 30 & 70 could be the diff, could be the Auto Box. I was told its done it for 9 years so isnt likley to cause a problem, again...
Any good places to buy second hand or reconditioned near bristol?
Do they all do it?
Should I worry?
finally, the rear diff is a bit rusty, the off side shock mount has almost rusted through where crud has been caught, is it iron or steel? If steel i can weld it up.
By the way, sorry for asking all these questions up in my opening post :doh:
