First time poster, long time viewer...

[rovingreid]

Hello all whom love Rovers...I'm happy to be aboard!
In saying that I have my 1st question for you guys. I would like to know the parts I will need for a good tune-up, my vehicle is a 2001 disco se7 and also if it's something a do-it-yourselfer can do?
Thank you in advance for your input

 

[rovingreid]

Sorry for posting my question in the intro forum...bonehead mistake

 

[joey]

easy do it yourself job, but it helps to know the mileage

Welcome aboard.

 

[rovingreid]

Happy to hear that...mileage is 75000

 

[joey]

Depending on what may or may not have been done in the past.. I would look at plugs champion platinums, Wires, Air filter if needed. Obviously oil and filter... I would also change the transmission fluid, and transfer case oil, plus the front and rear diff oil. Best to go all synthetic if you can.

then depending on how much of a back yard mechanic you are... all the hoses and thermostat, as well as the S-belt. While your there I would change the s-belt tensioner (they tent to fail). I would also look into changing the U-joints on the drive shaft if they haven't already been replaced by greasable units.

Hope this helps.

 

[rovingreid]

Thanks for the help Joey...
I had the fluids all changed not long ago by an independent LR mechanic here in CT.
Will swapping out the plugs and belt be difficult or should I just let him do it at the garage?
Thanks again

 

[joey]

Depends on how good a back yard mechanic you are... if you would say changing brake pads and rotors is not a big deal, I would say go for it... if you thing that would be hard for you to do.. then let someone else do it...

I am helping a guy here In the Cincinnati area basically do the same work... it took me almost 1.5 hours just to get the hoses off, since the heater core hoses had never been changed and had almost glued themselves to the pipes... big pain.

You also want to make sure you buy some good hose clamps otherwise it is a waste of time.