Buying a TD5, is this TOO rusty?

Tarantula said:

Cheers, I'm delighted for myself, too

Any suggestions on what to cover?

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Hi mate, I'm a strong believer in looking after my vehicles BEFORE they break, so what I do every time I get a new one is, starting from the front of the vehicle:

1. Empty coolant, flush radiator and engine and replace with pink OAT coolant;

2. Change engine oil, filters and air filter, alternator belt;

3. Check the red plug (on the main ECU) for oil ingress. If any there clean with clutch/brake cleaner aerosol. Monitor carefully as it could indicate a change of injector harness O-rings required - £2 plus labour;

4. Clean MAP (Manifold Absolute Pressure) sensor on the inlet manifold. These are often caked up with black, tar-like substance - clean with Clutch & Brake cleaner;

5. Check/replace front discs and pads - Paddocks do kits that are good and cheap;

6. Replace oils in the main and transfer boxes;

7. Check/grease/replace the propshaft U/j's;

8. Replace brake fluid;

9. Check/replace propshaft rubber "doughnut";

10. Replace front and back diff oils;

11. Check/replace rear air springs and ride height sensors;

12. Replace fuel filter.

13. Check/replace rear discs and pads.

That lot will cost £2-300 in parts but you will lengthen the reliable operating service of your new vehicle and established a baseline for future servicing.

Dave

Thanks for the list! Wow

Yeah I've never even changed oil in a car before

Perhaps I shall pass this on to my good friend and mechanic!!

Tarantula said:

Thanks for the list! Wow

Yeah I've never even changed oil in a car before

Perhaps I shall pass this on to my good friend and mechanic!!

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Let me be clear about this so there's no misunderstanding; buying a Land Rover Discovery is not just about buying transport - it's the start of a whole voyage of learning!

If you have not done much working on cars before, now is the opportunity to learn. If you don't, and you allow others to work on your vehicle IT WILL END IN TEARS!

Land Rovers need preventative not reactive maintenance - if you take this concept on-board you will have a great and satisfying, economical experience; if you don't, be prepared for a right wallet bashing.

Discos are easy to work on, get yourself a Haynes manual and do one job at a time. It will be immensely satisfying for you.

Cheers
Dave

Having thrown quite a lot of cash at my 300tdi, I know this to be true!

I shall do. New age for me, lot of learning!!

Tarantula said:

Having thrown quite a lot of cash at my 300tdi, I know this to be true!

I shall do. New age for me, lot of learning!!

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Yeh yeh

Honest guv!