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[JamesV6CDX]

In between the rain showers, I have changed all plugs, leads, dizzy cap and rotor arm. ( I must say, plugs and darn easier than the Omega!)

I also changed the air filter.

I fired her up after all this and she was like a different beast... idle now appears much smoother and there is no missfire at all.

I also noticed that the little "squeal" I heard when it was in D has gone. At first I suspected a gearbox issue or maybe the pump, but actually it would do it for a second when the engine was being  turned off too... so it was just something that happened when the engine was under load. Probably only an ancilliary.

After this, I thought I best drop the oil and change that. Sump plug is about 30mm !! I undid the plug, and whoooooosh... oil flew out in a big jet completely missing the bowl... it aint like a car !! Oh well, not my tarmac   Changed filter and Refilled with VX Oil - it seemed to take about 7 litres back up to the top of the stick, but I'll recheck after a bit.

Strangely, I couldn't find the fuel filter, though... I'll have another look shortly. I was going to change the ATF, but I have decided against this because the fluid looks nice and red. I'm just going to give it a top up instead.

I am pleased the engine is now running sweet, but there are just a couple of other issues I noticed:

1) Drivers footwell carpet is wet. I have had a good look under the car and can't see any corrosion, so hopefully it will be door seal. I notice the bottom one is a little split. I'll pull the carpet up for a better look in a tick.

2) small PAS leak. There is a small PAS fluid leak under the car, I saw a red drip on one of the pipes. The level isn't going down so V minor, and if it doesn't get any worse I will just clean it up for the MOT

3) Small amount of corrosion on the NS inner wing, it's a small localised patch, so I may have to talk nicely to anyone with a welder

All in all though - coming on!

[Markie]

Are you prepping for an MOT or is it long time away ?

[HerefordElite]

when you fitting the high lift and 'bob-tailing' it mate???

[JamesV6CDX]

Are you prepping for an MOT or is it long time away ?

It's a couple of months away... but I want to make sure it gets through

I'm so worried... my old Rangie "looked" great but it failed on loads of corrosion , I don't want this one to do the same..

[HerefordElite]

Are you prepping for an MOT or is it long time away ?

It's a couple of months away... but I want to make sure it gets through

I'm so worried... my old Rangie "looked" great but it failed on loads of corrosion , I don't want this one to do the same..

Guess they not Aluminium panels like a Land'y - steel chassis is always first to go on all the old Land/Range Rovers

[Marie]

Well not a bad days work then.

you make sure you put your feet up at some point or you well never shake your man flu. .............
and if you dont chillout  and relax ill come beat you with a big stick

be side that i am sure she will be fine getting through the mot. as long as their are no major rust spots im sure you will be ok.

why not get someone who does mots to have a look over it for you before you put it in for its mot??? just an idea.

[Cav9_4]

In between the rain showers, I have changed all plugs, leads, dizzy cap and rotor arm. ( I must say, plugs and darn easier than the Omega!)

I also changed the air filter.

I fired her up after all this and she was like a different beast... idle now appears much smoother and there is no missfire at all.

I also noticed that the little "squeal" I heard when it was in D has gone. At first I suspected a gearbox issue or maybe the pump, but actually it would do it for a second when the engine was being  turned off too... so it was just something that happened when the engine was under load. Probably only an ancilliary.

After this, I thought I best drop the oil and change that. Sump plug is about 30mm !! I undid the plug, and whoooooosh... oil flew out in a big jet completely missing the bowl... it aint like a car !! Oh well, not my tarmac   Changed filter and Refilled with VX Oil - it seemed to take about 7 litres back up to the top of the stick, but I'll recheck after a bit.

Strangely, I couldn't find the fuel filter, though... I'll have another look shortly. I was going to change the ATF, but I have decided against this because the fluid looks nice and red. I'm just going to give it a top up instead.

I am pleased the engine is now running sweet, but there are just a couple of other issues I noticed:

1) Drivers footwell carpet is wet. I have had a good look under the car and can't see any corrosion, so hopefully it will be door seal. I notice the bottom one is a little split. I'll pull the carpet up for a better look in a tick.

2) small PAS leak. There is a small PAS fluid leak under the car, I saw a red drip on one of the pipes. The level isn't going down so V minor, and if it doesn't get any worse I will just clean it up for the MOT

3) Small amount of corrosion on the NS inner wing, it's a small localised patch, so I may have to talk nicely to anyone with a welder

All in all though - coming on!

A few of my friends have had Range Rovers with this problem,was the 'o' rings between the matrix and pipes http://www.rangerovers.net/repairdetails/heateroring.html#intro might be worth a look,not sure if discovery is same set up or not...Wayne

[JamesV6CDX]

Well not a bad days work then.

you make sure you put your feet up at some point or you well never shake your man flu. .............
and if you dont chillout  and relax ill come beat you with a big stick

be side that i am sure she will be fine getting through the mot. as long as their are no major rust spots im sure you will be ok.

why not get someone who does mots to have a look over it for you before you put it in for its mot??? just an idea.

You Are right Marie, I start to feel fatigued after a couple of hours.

Whilst I'm OK to do a bit of tinkering, I'm definately not up to heavy or prolonged car work at the moment  

[motmann]

dont forget james the disco has a separate chassis so we view corrosion and perscribed areas slightly different on 4x4s and the like. had one fail this morning on emmsions only

[JamesV6CDX]

dont forget james the disco has a separate chassis so we view corrosion and perscribed areas slightly different on 4x4s and the like. had one fail this morning on emmsions only

Fancy having a look at my Disco for me, MOT man?