Howdy, I'm new..

[lint]

So, first post here....

Thanks for the add, I joined up to learn more as I'm thinking about buying a 2000 d2 HSE with ~200k km on it.

I'm just trying to find out what common problems are, and what to look for.... any and all suggestions (including "search" are welcome. :smilelol:

It had the head gasket replaced, oil pump, timing chain (this set off an alarm bell) & batty.

Cheers, and thanks.

Lint

 

[KyleT]

is it nice? And I didn't think HSE came until 2002

 

[discostew]

Put enough miles on it to make sure the engine doesn't have a hidden oil psi issue. After about 11 miles the vehicle should be fully warmed up. Then just listen for any sounds like ticking or knocking.

I would also want to do a good hot soak and restart. If its getting coolant into the cylinders due to a crack behind a liner then it will misfire on a hot resart, then clear out. I say that because someone just did an awful lot of work to it to want out right away.

Have someone check the monitor flags to make sure the codes have not just been cleared. That"s the oldest trick in the book to clear codes so the lights off.

Welcome and I'm sure someone else can think of some other stuff to look for, but those are the big ones.

 

[BackInA88]

Make sure all the lights on the dash come on when you turn on the key.
People light to cover the warning lights for the 3 amigos.

 

[Maximumwarp]

The timing chain/oil pump thing isn't so alarming. The 2000s didn't really have oil pump issues, so maybe it's more likely that front main or timing cover seal was leaking and they did the oil pump while they were in there? Same thing for the timing chain. Might as well do it while you're in there, bc removing the timing cover is a lot of work. That reinforces Stew's point: if that work was done recently, the fact that they suddenly want to offload it should arouse suspicion. Would be worth it to pay a mechanic to actually evaluate it if you're not comfortable looking at these motors.

 

[The Fourth Amigo]

The engine may have an oil pressure issue and the pump was replaced to try and resolve it. It didn't get resolved and now they are trying to sell. This is not necessarily the case, but be careful.

 

[lint]

thanks for the replies & the tips!

I'm quite comfortable with working on all sorts of engines...just needed to know what to look out for as we are planning on adding a second vehicle to our family. While I'm not sure that this one will work out, I'll keep lurking for a bit to get some more info into my noggin. (I'm a bit of a nerdy gear-head)

cheers!
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[discostew]

thanks for the replies & the tips!

I'm quite comfortable with working on all sorts of engines...just needed to know what to look out for as we are planning on adding a second vehicle to our family. While I'm not sure that this one will work out, I'll keep lurking for a bit to get some more info into my noggin. (I'm a bit of a nerdy gear-head)

cheers!
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My opinion is that the older Discovery 1 is a much better truck. I'm sure others on here would disagree but I guess there's an ass for every seat. If you look into the drive train I think you will see that the Discovery 1 is a much stronger truck. It's built on a semi floating axle system like you would see in a 2500 series truck from GM. There are similarities between the two models but they are so different that your really talking about two different trucks. Don't be lulled into thinking that the newer model is better because it's been updated with more recent technology.

Learn a little about a crack forming behind the liners in the Bosch blocks. Then you would find out that a good replacement will be very hard to find. Do a quick search for a used Bosch engine, then the same search for a used GEMs engine. They made both trucks in 99. Always lots of confusion when buying parts for a 99. The original Discovery VIN will start with SALJ. And BMW's piece of shit will start with SALT

 

[Buddy]

Discovery 1 is a much stronger truck. It's built on a semi floating axle system like you would see in a 2500 series truck from GM.

You sure about? Hopefully that was just a late night/early morning typo on your part. I would have thought you knew better.

Anyway, I do agree with you on liking the DI's better than the DII's. DII's are more comfortable and have a little more room. But they also have a lot more electrickery going on and their suspension requires much more work to modify for off road use.

 

[discostew]

I think I'm not explaining it quite right. What I'm talking about when I describe it that way is this.
In a semi floating drive axle you can pull the axle out of the assembly and the bearings are supporting the weight of the truck. The bearings support the load and the axle turns and drives the truck.
In a series 2 disco the wheel bearing is a hub and bearing Assembly like the one you would find in a Buick park avenue ,not much bigger and stronger either.
If my calling it a semi floating drive axle is incorrect I'm sorry and maybe could use a little schooling on terminology. Hopefully now you understand where I was trying to go with that instead of where I ended up. I think the disco1 has a stronger drive axle font and rear.

 

[MM3846]

D1 axles are full float.

 

[Buddy]

I think I'm not explaining it quite right. What I'm talking about when I describe it that way is this.
In a FULLY floating drive axle you can pull the axle out of the assembly and the bearings are supporting the weight of the truck. The bearings support the load and the axle turns and drives the truck.

Fixed it for you.

 

[Buddy]

If my calling it a semi floating drive axle is incorrect I'm sorry and maybe could use a little schooling on terminology. Hopefully now you understand where I was trying to go with that instead of where I ended up. I think the disco1 has a stronger drive axle font and rear.

Yes, I know what you're talking about. I was just in a smart ass mood this morning. You're description is correct but your terminology was backwards.

 

[discostew]

I spend half my week confused yet my come back rate has been called unmeasurable. Idon't know how that happens either. I think it's best I just do and don't try to explain it sometimes

 

[Tugela]

My opinion is that the older Discovery 1 is a much better truck. I'm sure others on here would disagree but I guess there's an ass for every seat.

I agree...to a point. The D1 is better in some regards, the D2 better in others. Which truck is right for you depends on your priorities. If you value simplicity, ease of working/modifying then D1 is superior. If you value on-road ride quality, nicer interior amenities, and space, then D2 is better. This topic has been discussed to death and isn't germane to the original post other than to suggest you evaluate your priorities and choose a model that is the closest match for those attributes you care about.