| Author | Message | ||
     Jason Wagner (Wagnerjc) New Member Username: Wagnerjc Post Number: 18 Registered: 03-2002 |
Hey All, I'm about to close a deal on my first Disco. Its a 2000 SE7 with 30,000 miles on it. It seems to drive great, but I have noticed a potential issue. There is a distinct ticking under the hood. It is present all of the time and gets faster when you step on the gas. My first instinct is that the fan is rubbing something, the noise does not get louder with acceleration(like fan suck), just faster. Any ideas or areas that I should check first? Thanks. This site has helped me make an educated purchase decision. Jason | ||
| eric johnson (Eric2) New Member Username: Eric2 Post Number: 17 Registered: 05-2003 |
Ticking...soft or loud? Shorting ignition wire? lifter rocker arm - loud tick valve Well, I hope you learned to get a rig that still has a warrenty. | ||
| Curtis N (Curtis) Senior Member Username: Curtis Post Number: 499 Registered: 05-2002 |
Hmmm...hard to say without actually hearing the tick. It may just be the fuel pump relay if it is a fairly quiet tick. It may also be a problem with a lifter. Some of the 99's and 2K's had to have heads replaced, but the percentages were pretty low. As Eric said, just make sure there is some warranty left or at least have the noise checked out. | ||
| gp (Garrett) Senior Member Username: Garrett Post Number: 2112 Registered: 10-2001 |
could be a cracked manifold or leaking gasket. | ||
| Jason Wagner (Wagnerjc) New Member Username: Wagnerjc Post Number: 19 Registered: 03-2002 |
Yeah I still have some warranty left. I'm going to see if the dealer will get it checked out before I buy. The ticking is of moderate volume. Loud enough to hear when parked, but quiet enough that I can't hear it while driving with the window rolled down and no music on. It ticks about 3 times a second at idle RPM's. I would expect it to be more often if it were a lifter. | ||
| Corey (Discobro) Member Username: Discobro Post Number: 186 Registered: 12-2002 |
Fuel injection maybe? Or are the V8s EFI? I'm not a mechanic - just an idea... | ||
| Alan Yim (Alan) Senior Member Username: Alan Post Number: 480 Registered: 09-2002 |
I was going to say the same as Garrett. My right manifold had a small crack in it and it ticked all the time until I got it fixed. It got louder as time went and the crack got bigger. | ||
| Paul Long (Humveewannabe) New Member Username: Humveewannabe Post Number: 40 Registered: 03-2003 |
Sounds like rocker arms from here. | ||
| Jason Wagner (Wagnerjc) New Member Username: Wagnerjc Post Number: 20 Registered: 03-2002 |
After having a little more time to check things out I have new details. It is NOT fan noise. It is less obvious when the Disco is first started. It builds in volume after a minute or so of idling. It is coming from the engine manifold. My money is on valves or lifters. I put in a tank of Premium (in case the dealer was not) and a bottle of stp fuel Tx. We'll see how she sounds in the am. Thanks | ||
| gp (Garrett) Senior Member Username: Garrett Post Number: 2115 Registered: 10-2001 |
well if you are saying it is coming from the manifold why not look into the MANIFOLD. ticking......manifold........ have it checked out dude. | ||
| Jason Wagner (Wagnerjc) New Member Username: Wagnerjc Post Number: 21 Registered: 03-2002 |
I plan to have it looked into, but am not really sure how to go about it. I would like to have my LR dealer look at it before I buy it. Since it is under warranty, could I or the Used Car Dealer I'm buying from drive it in for a once over? It is still under the original warranty so would any fee be attached? | ||
| gp (Garrett) Senior Member Username: Garrett Post Number: 2116 Registered: 10-2001 |
you could certainly take it to any LR dealer and pay them to completely check the truck over. not a bad idea regardless. | ||
| Jason Wagner (Wagnerjc) New Member Username: Wagnerjc Post Number: 22 Registered: 03-2002 |
If its under warranty, what kind of dollar amount are you looking at for a "check up"? Garrett, Thanks for all of the great advice and help. | ||
| gp (Garrett) Senior Member Username: Garrett Post Number: 2117 Registered: 10-2001 |
not sure what LR charges for a general check. most likely around $100. cheap insurance for sure. they know what to look for. if it is under warranty then no worries, but if you have a crack manifold many times they can be welded. depends on where the crack is and all. but to have one replaced is not a big deal. relatively quick job. | ||
| eric johnson (Eric2) New Member Username: Eric2 Post Number: 20 Registered: 05-2003 |
When thats sorted out, change to synthetic oil. | ||
| Jason Wagner (Wagnerjc) New Member Username: Wagnerjc Post Number: 23 Registered: 03-2002 |
Put in some nice high grade gas and some injector cleaner with no difference in the pinging sound. I think a trip to the LR dealer will be in line before I buy. I've also notice more wear and tear on the vehicle after driving it around. The asking price is $22,000 for the following: Disco II 2000 31000 miles Cold Weather Package Tow Package Premium sound Jump Seats LR Brush Bar Tires (street tires 2 are new and 1 is nearly bald) few small dents and scrapes in body some minor damage to leather Interior many dirt/ash? marks around sunroofs Clean smelling What would you pay for the same? I feel like I may be overpaying. |
