I finally picked up my eBay bought disco1 V8 on Thursday evening after winning it just before going on holiday, and will be spending time looking around it this weekend.
It drives ok, although it seems like there might be a bit of slack in the drive/prop shafts somewhere so all the UJs will be checked. The engine seems nice and strong, pulling all the way through the rev range, though I'm going to do a good service on it.
Haven't had a good chance to look at the body/chassis yet but it doesn't look too bad. No rust on the rear door shuts over the arch, doors seem clean etc. but a thorough check will occur over the next week.
Right now for the problems:
Biggest of all LPG doesn't work, I knew this which is why it was so cheap, this will be top of the list of things to sort!!!!
Offside rear window doesn't work
Rear wipe & wash doesn't work
Cruise control doesn't work
Heater stays hot all the time, on both sides
Radio is pants - aftermarket Blaupunkt with a removable front so will be changed for something better
Central locking locks, but then drivers door lock reopens. It opens all doors fine.
I shall be arming myself with a Haynes manual and tackling all the small electrical jobs, but any helpful pointers would be appreciated.
Even with those faults I love it, always wanted a big lazy V8, though I should have bought one when I started driving and fuel was 40p/l
It drives ok, although it seems like there might be a bit of slack in the drive/prop shafts somewhere so all the UJs will be checked. The engine seems nice and strong, pulling all the way through the rev range, though I'm going to do a good service on it.
Haven't had a good chance to look at the body/chassis yet but it doesn't look too bad. No rust on the rear door shuts over the arch, doors seem clean etc. but a thorough check will occur over the next week.
Right now for the problems:
Biggest of all LPG doesn't work, I knew this which is why it was so cheap, this will be top of the list of things to sort!!!!
Offside rear window doesn't work
Rear wipe & wash doesn't work
Cruise control doesn't work
Heater stays hot all the time, on both sides
Radio is pants - aftermarket Blaupunkt with a removable front so will be changed for something better
Central locking locks, but then drivers door lock reopens. It opens all doors fine.
I shall be arming myself with a Haynes manual and tackling all the small electrical jobs, but any helpful pointers would be appreciated.
Even with those faults I love it, always wanted a big lazy V8, though I should have bought one when I started driving and fuel was 40p/l