| Author | Message | ||
     jesse a henning (Darw_n) New Member Username: Darw_n Post Number: 6 Registered: 06-2003 |
i am a total LR beginner, but i want to learn so I can keep this disco in shape for a long time, plus practice for modding. Should I attempt to do the 60k overhaul myself? I'm at 54k now. its a 2000 disco... | ||
| DARRELL (Puppywhopper) New Member Username: Puppywhopper Post Number: 6 Registered: 06-2003 |
if u dont do the 60 now u will suffer later im sher....get a manual..139bucks and hang around in here...u got a new hobby...dealer will wammy ya anyway dont matter what ya own...just think of it as a international scout of the 90's...except it aint quite as tuff...but as close as u will get nowdays | ||
| Rick Clarke (Tugcap) New Member Username: Tugcap Post Number: 23 Registered: 02-2002 |
Depends, how are you with tools? Do you own many? It will serve you well to do basic maintenance items, and you will keep a close eye on emerging problems by doing basics. Even a chilton manual is ok for most simple maintenance stuff. The dealer is expensive, and some dont do reliable work. Some are very good, but you cant get out the door for less than $500. This site, tech section above covers alot of things you can do. Archives are great here, as whatever you are asking has probly been answered several times b4. Good luck. Rick | ||
| jesse a henning (Darw_n) New Member Username: Darw_n Post Number: 7 Registered: 06-2003 |
i'm ok with tools, my auto background is that I used to work in a european car salvage yard, i was the guy that took the wrecks apart for parts. unfortunately, i never worked on anything rover, mosty audi, volvo, and even then, i only worked there a year, and i did things like cut engines out with a torch on a folded A8. BUT, i understood what I was doing. my tool selection is bare, but that isn't a problem, a trip to sears outta help me out. the reason why I asked is that the overhaul is $615, and I know 85% of that is labor. Secondly, i know the 60k service is a little more intensive, i don't want my first task to be the most difficult. and trust me, ever since I found this forum, all my co-works laugh, i am in here constantly. now all i need to do is find some trails in north east ohio. thanks! | ||
| Jaime Crusellas (Jaime) New Member Username: Jaime Post Number: 12 Registered: 05-2003 |
Jesse, go to amazon.com for the rover shop manual, its around $100, The biggest pain in the ass item on the 60k service is changing the transmission fluid and filter. After draining the trans fluid, you need to move the catalytic converter and get a chassis cross member off, then you can take the trans oil sump off to get to the filter. Te other thing that seems to be recommended is to use a special grease/oil mix on your pivot pins instead of 90 wt. gear oil. Atlantic British has it. the rest is basic greasing of every spot with a zerk fitting, oil & filter change, air filter, plugs and wires. Oh yeah, the fuel filter as well. Check it out its near the rear tire, and the fittings may be rusty, Tere's also a way to depressurize the fuel lines b4 you take out the gas filter, but I don't know what it is. So basically, simple parts, and a lot of labor. | ||
| jesse a henning (Darw_n) New Member Username: Darw_n Post Number: 10 Registered: 06-2003 |
thanks for the tips. BTW, i heard there is a CD-ROM manual out there, is that worth hunting down? | ||
| Chad Mayes (Cmayes) Member Username: Cmayes Post Number: 62 Registered: 04-2003 |
Jesse- Go for it... For $615 you can get lots of tools and all parts/fluids you'll need. As far as tools go, I had done a lot of work on BMW's and found my tool kit lacked enough 1/2-inch drive sockets. To get a good set from Sears with a decent selection of 1/2-inch it might cost $200-ish. You should have grease zerks on both shafts coming out of the transfer case and possibly on all 4-u-joints. | ||
| Jaime Crusellas (Jaime) New Member Username: Jaime Post Number: 13 Registered: 05-2003 |
Oh yeah, one more thing... you need a 1 1/8 inch socket or wrench for the oil drain plug | ||
| Chris von Czoernig (Chrisvonc) Senior Member Username: Chrisvonc Post Number: 1097 Registered: 07-2002 |
http://www.d-90.com/faq/60kservice/main.html | ||
| Roger M (Ciscowiz) Member Username: Ciscowiz Post Number: 49 Registered: 02-2003 |
For the fuel filter exchange, run the engine and pull the fuel pump fuse and let the engine die. Have some rags and a fire extinguisher handy just in case. Other wise complete piece o cake. Rog |
