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| posted on 6/8/14 at 11:13 AM |
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things to look for on a 2003 Discovery
Hi,
Thinking of upgrading my 96 TDI Discovery for a 03/04 Disco 2.
Been looking at TD5's.
Am off to view a few next week.
Any pointers on what to look for. Only thing i am aware of is lines and pumps for suspension air bags, if fitted.
Most of them dont seem to suffer the tin worm problems of my Disco 1 such as boot floors, alpine window surrounds and rear door shuts. Is this
right?
I have been focusing on ES and upwards as I want Cruise and aircon.
Any tips appreciated.
Chris
been a bit of a rush job really, bodged it all together in just 5 1/2 years.
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 6/8/14 at 12:08 PM |
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chassis rust on all landys is a very big issue and if anything actually gets worse the more recent the car
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Charlie_Zetec
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| posted on 6/8/14 at 12:32 PM |
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As above, always check the chassis no matter what age! They tend to rot around the outriggers and towards the lower part of the rear near the
crossmember.
You're obviously also aware of the air suspension. Whilst the individual bags do sometimes fail, the compressor itself is usually the main
problem; if an air bag or pipe leaks, it causes the pump to run non stop wearing it out. Not difficult to replace, just expensive. Some just do away
with it all and replace with standard shocks and springs - a common "fix" taken on after issues with the P38 Range Rovers.
The TD5 engine is quote good, but common issues include the fuel cooling unit, the fuel filter housing (O/S/R wheel arch).
Aside from that, usual wear & tear you'd find on any green oval vehicle!
Artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity!
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jimmyjoebob
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| posted on 6/8/14 at 01:50 PM |
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Look out for slight whistle/shriek on hard acceleration - exhaust studs sheared on front or rear exhaust port and manifold will need skimming. Check
for water leaks from core plug bung about 2/3rds way down passenger side of head (covered by exh manifold) or oil cooler housing (directly under rear
of aircon compressor). Simple check - from above passenger side wing look down between turbo and clutch slave cylinder to see if any coolant
collecting on block sump flange.
Also, any signs of water leak from top of windscreen pillars - plastic connectors on sunroof front corners break.
Dual mass flywheels last 100 - 120k miles so check for vibration that goes when clutch is depressed.
All fixable but make sure price reduced.
If at first you don't succeed, hide all evidence you ever tried!
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jimmyjoebob
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| posted on 6/8/14 at 01:52 PM |
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Sorry about sunroof comment - this is only thing that isn't model specific to discos!
If at first you don't succeed, hide all evidence you ever tried!
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Wheels244
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| posted on 6/8/14 at 08:09 PM |
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Don't forget to look for the 3 amigos
When this error occurs, you will see the following three lights illuminated on the Disco's dashboard simultaneously:
Hill Decent
ABS
Traction Control
Most often, the culprits are a faulty shuttle valve or a failed ABS sensor.
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Wheels244
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| posted on 6/8/14 at 08:15 PM |
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Also,
There was an issue with the Disco 2 TD5 of the Fuel injector harness leaking and allowing oil to pass down the loom and into the ECU. This can cause
several symptoms including bad starting, misfiring, rough running or a combination of all 3. But I would have thought this would have been sorted by
now.
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mark chandler
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| posted on 6/8/14 at 09:30 PM |
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Diesel in the sump, the fuel rail is cast into the head, when it lets go the sump fills up so new head required.
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