| Author | Message | ||
     wayne reyes (Snodog) New Member Username: Snodog Post Number: 1 Registered: 07-2003 |
I may be buying a 94 disco.owned a 96, never had any major problems with it.What about a 94? anything to be aware of? any input is appreciated. | ||
| Leslie N. Bright (Leslie) Dweb Lounge Member Username: Leslie Post Number: 2338 Registered: 02-2002 |
You'll have a distributor now. 3.9 usually doesn't have the valve problems that the 4.0 does. Expect to have a potato-chip dash. Pretty much the same vehicle, you'll have a lot of the same likes, and dislikes. FWIW.... -L | ||
| wayne reyes (Snodog) New Member Username: Snodog Post Number: 2 Registered: 07-2003 |
The one I'm looking at apparently needs head gaskets.I was told it runs rough due to that, any idea what its worth? | ||
| thom mathie (Muskyman) Senior Member Username: Muskyman Post Number: 309 Registered: 11-2002 |
needs head gaskets? are they leaking? there are tons of things that can cause them to run rough, if the head gasket isnt leaking coolent or if the vehicle isnt blowing white smoke I would start looking for problems else where...might be a bargain if the price is discounted for the Head job. I love my 94. it has 100k on it now and still runs perfect. yes it takes up keep.I just had to do a wheel bearing half way thru a 400 mile trip, but the fact is i did it with simple tools in 25 min with $36 worth of parts from napa.try that in a D2,pathfinder,or xterra. get the 94!....the on board code read out and the tuning control of a distributer make it a very desirable choice when you consider its the same chassic that the later D1's share | ||
| wayne reyes (Snodog) New Member Username: Snodog Post Number: 3 Registered: 07-2003 |
Do you think head gaskets and tuneup could improve rough running. | ||
| Bill K (Bill_k) Member Username: Bill_k Post Number: 188 Registered: 08-2002 |
Yes, it's possible. I have a 95 and it hasnt been completely trouble free, but with 149000 miles and considering the problems, I can't really complain. Most of my problems have been sensors. Or trivial things that dont usually break on other cars, for example, my sun visor snapped once. Now, how many cars have you owned that had a bad sun visor? | ||
| wayne reyes (Snodog) New Member Username: Snodog Post Number: 4 Registered: 07-2003 |
I was offered a 94 that runs rough for 2,000 117k but needs lots of cosmetic work and apparently runs rough,I'm thinking its a steal. | ||
| Jorge Verdeflor (Jrolfedrev) New Member Username: Jrolfedrev Post Number: 9 Registered: 02-2003 |
It seems a common problem for 94 Disco is head gasket leak, I have a 94 Disco with 147k and head gasket leak, it runs great but need to check the oil frequently. For 2,000, I think that's a good deal but you might end spending 1500-2500 head gasket job. | ||
| wayne reyes (Snodog) New Member Username: Snodog Post Number: 10 Registered: 07-2003 |
I had been quoted 1,200 for head gaskets but for that much do I go further and drop an engine in. |
