JNP

Looking at the engine I noticed you are using the plastic Plug ( for bleeding the cooling system ) , also one on the radiator , best replace this with brass plugs . One of the fist things I did with my Disco 1 - those plastic plugs are terrible , not worth risking over heating motor if one of those go.

I would also buy new end caps -- spraypainting it just looks terrible -- body colour ........!???!!!! ....does not suit the car

I have just three weeks ago traded my Disco 1 S 1998 (run out model registered 1999) for a 2004 ( registered jul 2005 run out model ) td5 SX manual . Whislt my TDi was a super car ( 230k km on clock) the td 5 is a better , more power and easier to drive - go for the the td5 ...!

You'll notice if you have bag gone cause the thing sits on one side over night once pumped up. Hi Jim , Juan here ( the chap with the green disco 1 in jukskeipark - had the steering recovered that you came to look at ) . Have just two weeks ago sold my old faithfull Disco 1 . After sorting out the original problems - had 4 1/2 years of good motoring on it . Swapped it last week for mint 2005 disco 2 XS My neighbour has a 2001 disco 2 ES and left rear bag has collapsed - needs to be replaced - what is cost on this ? also noticed oil leak on rear drive shaft - at wheel . It appears to have an oil seal that causes the problem and am told by dealers that the whole shaft flange assembly has to be replaced at approx 5k a pop ?? why not only replace the oil seal / o ring ( I think part ref is TAY 100050 for complete unti) brgrds JNP

Jim thanks for helping me find the forum - Great to see familiar names again !! Brgds Juan