quedash

New Member

• Apr 4, 2011

• #1

here is my disco engine, I am collecting it on Saturday, would prefer Thursday but I cannot get a lift to collect it.
Anyway my only issue was an oil leak, clerarly dripping from engine, it also seemed a bit low on pulling power on test drive, any advice welcome. as this is my first Discovery It does come with 3 months warranty, but would like to know the cause, I can give you more info on the oil drip, if you can help
thank you

 

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jamesmartin

Well-Known Member

• Apr 4, 2011

• #2

300tdi, check under rear floor ,wheel arches ,sill etc

 

quedash

New Member

• Apr 4, 2011

• #3

Thanks just making sure i have seen 7 previous ones L-M- first N reg with This plastic topping over engine,
Checked under for flooring, arches, mounts, chassis, all solid, one sill a bit weak all rest is best i have seen, so i went with it, just his oil leak from left side of engine its a plactic assembly has a few screws missing and oil/brake fluid is dripping out openly? is this a oil pressure box?
thanks

 

jamesmartin

Well-Known Member

• Apr 4, 2011

• #4

are we talking drivers side or other,bit more info

 

quedash

New Member

• Apr 4, 2011

• #5

passenger side, brake fuid pipes run over and down to it.
black plasic assembly with about 6 small screws in it, sorry fo vague discription i have no books yet, just checking out Ebay for one, thank you for youer help
Thanks

 

jamesmartin

Well-Known Member

• Apr 4, 2011

• #6

sounds like abs modulator (valve block)

 

quedash

New Member

• Apr 4, 2011

• #7

sounds scary, what do ineed to look for, once repaired by seller, When I pick it up

 

biggeeeee

Retired - Living the dream

• Apr 4, 2011

• #8

Get them to sort it before you pick it up or hand over any cash.

Toooooo many on here have picked Landys up and then tried to have garage repair only to face many moths of hassle.

 

quedash

New Member

• Apr 4, 2011

• #9

Thanks Bigeeee

I will do just that, need to know more so i can have something to say and know what to loook for when i check it over, before i pay up
Thanks for your help

 

biggeeeee

Retired - Living the dream

• Apr 4, 2011

• #10

quedash said:

Thanks Bigeeee

I will do just that, need to know more so i can have something to say and know what to loook for when i check it over, before i pay up
Thanks for your help

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You dont say where you are, there are probably members local to you that would gladly give it the once over.
(always better to put a rough location on your profile).

 

quedash

New Member

• Apr 4, 2011

• #11

Ok will do that now,
I am from Merseyside, but the dealer is in Wakefield, so you can see my plight, need to know because once i take it, its going to be a pain to sort out, if its not right, saleman seems Ok but dont they all, i am really impressed by the discovery, after looking at 8 other this is by far the best for solid chassy, boot, arches, etc. will come with full mot and 3 months warranty,
But i am worried about oil/brake fuild leak
thanks again

 

jamesmartin

Well-Known Member

• Apr 4, 2011

• #12

if it is abs modulator which will have six brake pipes going to it ,there are expensive,and may be hard to find,over 1k for new

 

quedash

New Member

• Apr 4, 2011

• #13

Sorted..Brake vacum pump needs replacing, screws heads came off needs replacing, but still need to sort oil out, unless its because of the brake pump?
thx

 

jamesmartin

Well-Known Member

• Apr 4, 2011

• #14

thats on drivers side

 

quedash

New Member

• Apr 4, 2011

• #15

Yes I am told by the dealer that the oil saw was running down the hoses?
thx

 

jamesmartin

Well-Known Member

• Apr 4, 2011

• #16

i thought you said passenger side with brake pipes going to it i presumed you meant metal brake pipes not vac pipe