scorpio stu Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Hello to all. First post... I haven't got the Disco yet but am hoping to collect on Sunday. 3.9 V8 converted to LPG. 1997 R reg. Haven't paid any cash and want to know what I should be looking for and any issues I should know about. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pw8757 Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Hello to all.First post... I haven't got the Disco yet but am hoping to collect on Sunday. 3.9 V8 converted to LPG. 1997 R reg. Haven't paid any cash and want to know what I should be looking for and any issues I should know about. Cheers Welcome!! You'll find this site the most useful resource for advice and "How To's" - see the Tech Archive. If you really get in a pickle, you'll see the "Big Guns" such as the BogMonster, cipx2 and Les Henson ride to the rescue.... Meantime, you are planning to get exactly the same vehicle as I have, so when I get a chance later, I'll put up some issues I have had to deal with on mine............... Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Rear floor is well-known for rotting away, so lift the carpet and take a look. If it's been glued down (a favourite trick with dealers), then walk away. Rear seat belt mount reinforcing plates (in the rear arch) also rot. Rear crossmember - especially along the bottom of the door line. Rear bumper end caps glued on 'cos they are a bit fragile. Body supports. Corrosion around the battery tray, inner wing where the curve of the inner arch meets the vertical section - particularly close to the bulkhead and under the header tank. Rear door can drop if the hinges wear and then scrape on the rear bumper - they can also rattle annoyingly when you drive. Damp carpet in either footwell. Leaking exhaust manifold (nightmare to work on the engine part of the exhaust/manifold) Any oil leaks, pitted swivel balls, clunk when taking up drive, clutch bite height (about 2-3 inches off the floor), brake pedal travel (about an inch of free play), braking in a straight line, vehicle stays in a staright line with 'hands off' the steering wheel. Frayed seat belts, belt catches, retract mechanism, loose seats, sloppy gearstick. Lights, horn, wash, wipe, engine leaks (look for lime or anti-freeze deposits where pipework connections are). Electrolytic corrosion on body panels (bottom of doors and quarter panels are favourite). Uneven tyre wear, line of site along the body sides. Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorpio stu Posted June 25, 2009 Author Share Posted June 25, 2009 Thanks Les most informative. This is the one I am considering,any thoughts ? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/LANDROVER-DISCOVERY-...%3A1%7C294%3A50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorpio stu Posted June 25, 2009 Author Share Posted June 25, 2009 Thanks Les,most informative This is the one I am looking at,any thoughts ? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/LANDROVER-DISCOVERY-...%3A1%7C294%3A50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=22463 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pw8757 Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 Les has given you loads of info. See the photos - one shows the front inner wing rot problem and the other the rear door area - this one part repaired. Good luck!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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