Iain C
New Member
I'm looking to rejoin the Land Rover fold with an S1 Disco after selling my ex RAF S3 109 a few years ago.
I want a Disco as a second car and for towing duties, and fun off roading so I'm not after a tip top vehicle, just something fairly reliable. I'm also happy to do some DIY work on it.
I've looked at one that a local mechanic I know took as part exchange and he is currently running himself. It does need some welding which he will do (boot floor is nasty and there is some light welding on inner wings required) but it's the other bits I'm not too sure about, are they easy fixes or not? This is what I found after a thorough examination...
NSF swivel a bit corroded on full lock, how much is a swivel?
NSR anti roll bar balljoint has failed totally, ARB is not doing anything, just needs a balljoint
Aft front prop UJ, presumably a simple job as per S3 landy
Bit of rad fin corrosion, was fine today, not sure about summer on motorway though!
PAS off the dipstick, some evidence of leakage around pipes
Slightly baulky into 2nd if you take your time, crunchy if you rush it
Gearstick neutral position is in the 1-2 plane, not 3-4, spring broken somewhere?
Rear discs are shiny-ish, although not as shiny as the front, not sure if the back brakes are being lazy (I understand tehre can be a problem here)
ABS, I don't even know if it's fitted, I could not get the brakes to lock (hhowever it was a dry road) but there was no "pulse" underfoot. When did they get fitted?
It's a 200TDi on an M plate, facelift model with the bigger headlights and better interior. MOT until May...should I look at taking it on if the welding is done or could it get REALLY expensive?
Many thanks in advance for your advice!
I want a Disco as a second car and for towing duties, and fun off roading so I'm not after a tip top vehicle, just something fairly reliable. I'm also happy to do some DIY work on it.
I've looked at one that a local mechanic I know took as part exchange and he is currently running himself. It does need some welding which he will do (boot floor is nasty and there is some light welding on inner wings required) but it's the other bits I'm not too sure about, are they easy fixes or not? This is what I found after a thorough examination...
NSF swivel a bit corroded on full lock, how much is a swivel?
NSR anti roll bar balljoint has failed totally, ARB is not doing anything, just needs a balljoint
Aft front prop UJ, presumably a simple job as per S3 landy
Bit of rad fin corrosion, was fine today, not sure about summer on motorway though!
PAS off the dipstick, some evidence of leakage around pipes
Slightly baulky into 2nd if you take your time, crunchy if you rush it
Gearstick neutral position is in the 1-2 plane, not 3-4, spring broken somewhere?
Rear discs are shiny-ish, although not as shiny as the front, not sure if the back brakes are being lazy (I understand tehre can be a problem here)
ABS, I don't even know if it's fitted, I could not get the brakes to lock (hhowever it was a dry road) but there was no "pulse" underfoot. When did they get fitted?
It's a 200TDi on an M plate, facelift model with the bigger headlights and better interior. MOT until May...should I look at taking it on if the welding is done or could it get REALLY expensive?
Many thanks in advance for your advice!
