It's not uncommon for the whole braking system to be neglected so if you're changing discs, it makes sense to change wheel bearings at the same time.Ĭheck brake flexipipe deterioration, corrosion of metal pipework and chafing against the chassis. This affects the rear more than the front wheels may lock up. They go from the outside edges inwards, so there's less braking area. If there's rear-steering, they're probably worn. Steering may also feel a little vague and handling in corners sloppy. Listen for klonks when going over uneven ground with the wheels turned. Come on and off the accelerator, listening for slight banging and feeling for hesitation in taking up drive – though this is difficult to distinguish from other driveline wear such as propshaft universal joints and differentials. The LT77 will start to whine and feel loose when changing, while the later R380 boxes may crunch when changing into third, or on the third-to-second downchange. Any Disco could have been used for towing, and that can work transmission components very hard. #LANDROVER DISCOVERY 1998 MANUAL#If gear selection is stiff on the initial LT77 manual gearbox (changed at 1993), it could be because someone's filled the box with EP90 gear oil – it should be auto transmission fluid. This should be changed when the water pump is changed but often it isn't. Behind the aluminium housing that holds the water pump is a P-shaped gasket – look for leaks. If you've got a flat spot at 2000-2500 revs and it hardly accelerates from there, the Tdi lift pump is on its way out. #LANDROVER DISCOVERY 1998 CRACKED#Let the engine idle for a minute then rev it: blue smoke is oil (bore wear), while white is water, maybe caused by a cracked block. Early 300s shred timing belts due to misaligned pulleys. If you're not 100% certain when it was last changed, do it immediately. Expect it on start from cold, but it should stop immediately: continued rattling means camshaft and follower wear. Look for white exhaust smoke, gradual loss of coolant and radiator hoses that feel hard from pressure inside.Ĭamshaft rattling. Can develop on the 3.9 V8 petrol version of the engine. Discuss prospective buys on our message boards and for the definitive view, get an LRO buying guide. Here are our top tips on things to consider when buying a Discovery 1.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |