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What to look for ? Disco 3.5 V8i

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Mash:
Ayup all,

I've come across a disco 3.5 v8i for sensible money n I've really got the urge for a V8 atm  [-o<

What should I be looking for ? I know discos suffer with boot floor rot and rear wheel arches but wot else ?

What problems are likely to be had with an engine thats done 140k ?

Or is it one to stay away from ?

Thanks Jon

DISCO-CHRIS:
I,ve just picked up a 3.9 with 143k on it and am luvin the V8 noise for one! Go for it! :dance:

stevepage3:
Hi

I am on my second Disco V8 first 3.5 and current 3.9 dont think you can beet the sound of the v8 engine.

Things to look for.

Signs of overheating, this is a common problem with the V8 engine especially when driven off road, and if driven to far can cause big problems.

Wheel wobble not specific to the V8 but mine, and I have heard of other has a very bad wheel wobble over 50mph.

Front inner wheel arches tend to rot.

Steve

jay2578:
inner wings and cills, sounds like the rests pretty covered

ukmudmaster:
Had my RRC V8 for 3 years now, its brilliant! The 3 things to look for are rust, rust and more rust, otherwise usual clonking noises,
Good luck,
Dave

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