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daz-B:
hi
my first visit to the disco section so hi to every one first

anyway the wife wants a new car and she wants a disco  so we are going to look at a 1997 R Reg DISCOVERY 2.5 TDI 5 door 7 seater on saturday .
so what should i look for?
when should the timing belt be changed
how many miles betwen a service
what should i look for in the engine bay
and any funny noises from the gearbox
all help would be greatfull
looking forward to getting another landrover on the drive

Budgie:

--- Quote ---when should the timing belt be changed
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Somewhere between 60 & 90k miles.


--- Quote ---how many miles betwen a service
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I do a normal service every 3000 to 5000 miles
 

--- Quote ---what should i look for in the engine bay
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Oil leaks around the head, state of the intercooler hoses, oil in the air filter (take the filter out if you can!), squeeling from the fan belt/PAS pump/Alt.  

--- Quote ---and any funny noises from the gearbox
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Look out for a "clunk" as you lift the clutch, means the gearbox mainshaft splines are worn.

Also look out for play in the steering or steering wobble (take it upto 70mph if you can as they tend to start the wobble at about 50-60mph)
Check the chassis, mainly the rear, for any rust. Lift the rear loadbay carpet for signs of rust on the floor and make sure the carpet in the back is dry.

There, that should keep you going for a while and I'm sure others will be along with a list of stuff I've missed.  :wink:

Good luck with it.  :D

Spacemud:
You don't say how many miles it has done but I bought a P reg having done 56,000 and the interior looked brand new, so I wouldn't expect the drivers seat to have any significant wear from a younger vehicle with under 80,000 miles.
Main thing to remember is that there are absolutely loads and loads and loads of Discovery's about so I would not even consider a vehicle without a full service history.

hobbit:
Try and bribe someone with a lot of knowledge on them to come with you would be the best way to give it the once over for you :wink:

steveiboy:
hi to everyone just joined mud club

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