Hi everyone,
I have a 1997 Discovery SD with the manual five speed transmission that just recently started gurgling and then suddenly appears that the head gasket finally went.
I also have a major oil leak from the rear main seal... dealer checked it out and confirmed it.
I do love the five speed, and in the last year upgraded the tires to BFG TO/AK with a size of 245 75r16, and a brand new Old Man Emu suspension lift with the medium duty springs. I recently replaced all door lock actuators, rear door subwoofers, and I just ordered new O2 sensors NTK/NGK to install.
The engine has 202,000 km (125,500 Miles) on it and I have a dilemma as to which option to go with...
1. Repair head gasket and rear main seal while it is in the shop and fix leaking transfer case
2. Purchase a rebuild engine
3. Upgrade to a DII (only 2004 model) or LR3 (2005 model) as both fall within my budget
Thoughts and suggestions are appreciated.
I use my Discovery ("Nigel") as my daily driver, and I do camping and driving on decommissioned Forest Service Roads (FSRs) in British Columbia's back country throughout the year.
I have a 1997 Discovery SD with the manual five speed transmission that just recently started gurgling and then suddenly appears that the head gasket finally went.
I also have a major oil leak from the rear main seal... dealer checked it out and confirmed it.
I do love the five speed, and in the last year upgraded the tires to BFG TO/AK with a size of 245 75r16, and a brand new Old Man Emu suspension lift with the medium duty springs. I recently replaced all door lock actuators, rear door subwoofers, and I just ordered new O2 sensors NTK/NGK to install.
The engine has 202,000 km (125,500 Miles) on it and I have a dilemma as to which option to go with...
1. Repair head gasket and rear main seal while it is in the shop and fix leaking transfer case
2. Purchase a rebuild engine
3. Upgrade to a DII (only 2004 model) or LR3 (2005 model) as both fall within my budget
Thoughts and suggestions are appreciated.
I use my Discovery ("Nigel") as my daily driver, and I do camping and driving on decommissioned Forest Service Roads (FSRs) in British Columbia's back country throughout the year.