I have an 03 D2 facelift. I bought it very cheap knowing the engine was on the way out. After replacing it with a nice rebuilt tophatted 4.6, it has been as reliable as rain. Just the usual minor repairs at the usual intervals since. The only issue it has now is the clear coat, like me, it's gone white on top and falling off(out)
I have a 96 D1 here in Kenya. Mine is a 300tdi with R380 5-speed, which eliminates a lot of the weak points with the V8/auto box combo. Mine has been utterly reliable and solid.
I rescued a barn find 100K mile 98 Disco that had been sleeping for 8 years a couple of years ago. I'm on the east coast of Canada, so mine was way rustier than yours. I had to pay my welding guy large to fix the frame and floor. The rest was brakes and fluids and general maint. that I did myself. I also had to do a full interior refresh, as it was a petri dish of mould and mildew inside when I found it. It runs like a champ and has never overheated, or even thrown a check engine light. It makes a great tow rig for my track car and is unstoppable in snow. Its also my wife's favourite vehicle out of the eight I own. I guess its a keeper! You have some great tips here, thanks for the worthwhile Disco vid! Subscribed!
I have 1999 D1. Identical to yours in video. Head gaskets & thermostat replaced years ago. No rust (due to leaks coating the undercarriage while driving)..... Best investment was an ULTA-GAUGE. ..... 4.0 eng/ZF trans great.... everything else tends to give a costly surprise- every other week- in fact will be replacing driver window motor and removing headliner to repair drain tubes - this weekend.
I bought my green '97 a few weeks ago. Rusted under the driver's seat and in the bed. Going to have one of my welding buddies repair it this week. Overall it runs good, it's an automatic. I have obvious gear slippage when accelerating, lots of resistance to me pushing the gas, usually in the first minutes of driving in the morning (could be because it's winter). But I love the thing, nothing I've driven has the same feel. Reminds me of a tractor for some reason.
I am about to go see one tomorrow, thanks for this video, i am looking at a 1999 Disco series 1, clean title, 168 miles, supposedly used as a camping rig and in good shape, guess i will find out.
Hello mate, its the limey here from over the pond. Just to add if you get a d1 automatic, with a buggered engine, have think about a detriot deseil implant. I'v got a hummer engine for me defender. I'l let you know how the project progresses. All the best for the year ahead👍👍👍👍🤑
The same thing happened to me with the transfer case. I was doing a bit of off-roading and had put it in low to climb a hill, but after getting on the road home it popped back into neutral. Had to pull over and shift it back and it was fine. Definitely a bit disconcerting though. ‘97 Defenders used pretty much the exact same drivetrain as these discos (4.0 V8 w/ 4 speed auto)
This video is very informative the 4.6L started having problems because they removed the oil coolers and that’s why those weren’t as reliable it sucks D1’s are reliable D2’s don’t rust it’s a hard choice I have a 98 D1 it’s in similar condition to this one just a little lest rust it’s amazing for a New England truck, love the classic tho
@@mikeproctor3664 “one could drive it w/o worries” is one of the funniest things I’ve heard today. I currently have a ‘98 and had a ‘99 for 4 years. You might forget it for awhile but D1s should never be assumed to be reliable. I love them but you need to watch them like a horse that can decide he’d rather be in the barn. It takes a certain type of person but I’ll not be without one. The tips in this video are good. Look for bodged wiring, too, realizing that you’ll likely need to do some of your own.
Best advice on this subject and speaking as a brit and has had several land rovers s2 s3 and defenders oh and only 1 disco , unless you enjoy spending more time and money fixing them than driving and enjoying them then a land rover is for you , getting them to start first time every will cost you , your house and wive and thats if your lucky , I managed to weine myself off land rover and got a patrol y61 , starts first time everytime
I own 3 D1's, never had a overheating issue with any of them other then the radiator getting filled with debris because of the transmission coller in the bottom of the radiator, the issue was with the D2...
Secrets to bleeding / filling cooling system? I'm currently changing water pump (waiting for delivery) on my '97 D1. I've been told that cooling system air bleed out can be a pain....cannot find anything concerning procedure.. any tips?
Performed the water pump replacement easily...refilling cooling system was simple...."bled" air out with radiator plug removed while refilling and made sure refilling was done continuously with no air allowed to get into system. No problems.🤗
@@AddictedMotors How well does this hold up? I've been told these seals come off very often and arent a permanent seal. Great video, Thanks for the help!
@@AddictedMotors ok that's what i was thinking. Someone I know might be selling their 95 Disco 5 speed so i'm giving it some thought. In good shape, what you pay for one?
Honestly - parts are pretty reasonable if you do some research. The BIGGEST con is lack of parts availability on the road if you break something. I had an 01 D2 that committed suicide in Wyoming and now own a 1997 D1. The D1 is rougher overall (bad rear door hinges with big rattle, 5" lift by PO making me have to pay to take it back down to reasonable height) but infinitely more reliable, even with a known bad O2 sensor and exhaust leak. Its an old rig rode hard and put away wet. But she's still got good bones.
I have an 03 D2 facelift. I bought it very cheap knowing the engine was on the way out. After replacing it with a nice rebuilt tophatted 4.6, it has been as reliable as rain. Just the usual minor repairs at the usual intervals since. The only issue it has now is the clear coat, like me, it's gone white on top and falling off(out)
I have a 96 D1 here in Kenya. Mine is a 300tdi with R380 5-speed, which eliminates a lot of the weak points with the V8/auto box combo. Mine has been utterly reliable and solid.
I rescued a barn find 100K mile 98 Disco that had been sleeping for 8 years a couple of years ago. I'm on the east coast of Canada, so mine was way rustier than yours. I had to pay my welding guy large to fix the frame and floor. The rest was brakes and fluids and general maint. that I did myself. I also had to do a full interior refresh, as it was a petri dish of mould and mildew inside when I found it. It runs like a champ and has never overheated, or even thrown a check engine light. It makes a great tow rig for my track car and is unstoppable in snow. Its also my wife's favourite vehicle out of the eight I own. I guess its a keeper! You have some great tips here, thanks for the worthwhile Disco vid! Subscribed!
Thanks for watching!
I have 1999 D1. Identical to yours in video. Head gaskets & thermostat replaced years ago. No rust (due to leaks coating the undercarriage while driving)..... Best investment was an ULTA-GAUGE. ..... 4.0 eng/ZF trans great.... everything else tends to give a costly surprise- every other week- in fact will be replacing driver window motor and removing headliner to repair drain tubes - this weekend.
Lucky on the rust front.
3 amigos in a D1!? Bruh that only happened with D2’s with traction control and HDC.
I bought my green '97 a few weeks ago. Rusted under the driver's seat and in the bed. Going to have one of my welding buddies repair it this week. Overall it runs good, it's an automatic. I have obvious gear slippage when accelerating, lots of resistance to me pushing the gas, usually in the first minutes of driving in the morning (could be because it's winter).
But I love the thing, nothing I've driven has the same feel. Reminds me of a tractor for some reason.
Excellent, hoping to influence more to make terrible financial descions!
I am about to go see one tomorrow, thanks for this video, i am looking at a 1999 Disco series 1, clean title, 168 miles, supposedly used as a camping rig and in good shape, guess i will find out.
Hello mate, its the limey here from over the pond. Just to add if you get a d1 automatic, with a buggered engine, have think about a detriot deseil implant. I'v got a hummer engine for me defender. I'l let you know how the project progresses. All the best for the year ahead👍👍👍👍🤑
The same thing happened to me with the transfer case. I was doing a bit of off-roading and had put it in low to climb a hill, but after getting on the road home it popped back into neutral. Had to pull over and shift it back and it was fine. Definitely a bit disconcerting though. ‘97 Defenders used pretty much the exact same drivetrain as these discos (4.0 V8 w/ 4 speed auto)
D1 use the same 100 inch chassis and axles as the older RR Classic. Only difference between them is the body, trim and engine
This video is very informative the 4.6L started having problems because they removed the oil coolers and that’s why those weren’t as reliable it sucks D1’s are reliable D2’s don’t rust it’s a hard choice I have a 98 D1 it’s in similar condition to this one just a little lest rust it’s amazing for a New England truck, love the classic tho
You're hands down my favorite automotive video maker on the web. Kudos
Thanks man! 🙌🏼
Finally a great video on buying older LR's. You know I want one so this is great to see
This one is for sale.
@@AddictedMotors Would need a list of what it would need and a idea of a price to get it to a level one could drive it on on weekends and not worry
@@mikeproctor3664 “one could drive it w/o worries” is one of the funniest things I’ve heard today. I currently have a ‘98 and had a ‘99 for 4 years. You might forget it for awhile but D1s should never be assumed to be reliable. I love them but you need to watch them like a horse that can decide he’d rather be in the barn.
It takes a certain type of person but I’ll not be without one.
The tips in this video are good.
Look for bodged wiring, too, realizing that you’ll likely need to do some of your own.
One note: You can run in low range on any surface. It’s when the Diff Lock is engaged you must be on a surface that allows slipping.
Best advice on this subject and speaking as a brit and has had several land rovers s2 s3 and defenders oh and only 1 disco , unless you enjoy spending more time and money fixing them than driving and enjoying them then a land rover is for you , getting them to start first time every will cost you , your house and wive and thats if your lucky , I managed to weine myself off land rover and got a patrol y61 , starts first time everytime
Agreed. I also have a Land Cruiser.
@@AddictedMotors but having said that the s2 s3 landys are so pretty and the disco 1 and 2 too , once an addict alwaus an addict 😉
@@AddictedMotors sorry forgot to asked which cruiser ? Please say an old fj 🙏
@@taffinator9585 04’ 100 series
@@AddictedMotors nice cruiser sir , and Im betting its a 4.7 petrol
What was actively dripping from the bottom right underside?
Probably coolant.
I own 3 D1's, never had a overheating issue with any of them other then the radiator getting filled with debris because of the transmission coller in the bottom of the radiator, the issue was with the D2...
I’m buying a 95 trail rig tonight. Where do I go to learn how to tear apart the heating system?
Did the US get any diesels?
Fun trucks. Loved mine!
those frame sils don't look bad !?😂😂😂... a true Land Rover man !!!
Secrets to bleeding / filling cooling system? I'm currently changing water pump (waiting for delivery) on my '97 D1. I've been told that cooling system air bleed out can be a pain....cannot find anything concerning procedure.. any tips?
Performed the water pump replacement easily...refilling cooling system was simple...."bled" air out with radiator plug removed while refilling and made sure refilling was done continuously with no air allowed to get into system.
No problems.🤗
Do the bled and burp via the radiator port top right with vehicle parked on blocks right front wheel high.
the VSS is failing that is why the tack did that
Na, I didn’t have the transfer case engaged back in HI all way way. Just had to seat the lever better
would I buy a D1 or D2 absolutely, could I find a good one absolutely not, chassis corrosion a big factor on most I've looked at.
Accurate.
What did you use to seal the sunroofs? I've been trying to find info on it but havent been able to find a permanent seal.
Flex seal
@@AddictedMotors How well does this hold up? I've been told these seals come off very often and arent a permanent seal. Great video, Thanks for the help!
Dicor self leveling RV roof sealant
Make sure it’s not over heating
Make sure it’s not rusty
I done fucked up
What engine does a 95 5 speed have? Are they OBD2?
3.9, I think so?
@@AddictedMotors ok that's what i was thinking. Someone I know might be selling their 95 Disco 5 speed so i'm giving it some thought. In good shape, what you pay for one?
I have a 97 diesel discovery’ great car
In Australia
I meant to say, air suspension system? How much???
Not on D1s
yes get d2 my wife & I have his & hers 2001 discovery 2s
Perfect.
getting a 99 v8 tomorrow
Thanks, super helpfull
No air bag system?
D1’s have airbags.
Thir mostly reliable
Gonna do an LS swap on mine
Report back - everyone’s “going to do that”.
No - leave them for us loonies 😆
Moneypits.
Every car is a money pit.
PROJECTS!
Honestly - parts are pretty reasonable if you do some research. The BIGGEST con is lack of parts availability on the road if you break something. I had an 01 D2 that committed suicide in Wyoming and now own a 1997 D1. The D1 is rougher overall (bad rear door hinges with big rattle, 5" lift by PO making me have to pay to take it back down to reasonable height) but infinitely more reliable, even with a known bad O2 sensor and exhaust leak. Its an old rig rode hard and put away wet. But she's still got good bones.