Recent content by Disco524
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What is the best Rover for the Pan American Highway?
David, I fully agree that diesel is the way to go for this type of trip. Off the top of my head, I'm thinking driving conditions reliability and ease of repairs & interchangeable parts. I'm sure a vast majority of LRs down there are running diesels. For what you will encounter on the... -
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Flood damaged Disco. Is it worth repairing?
Just in case, I drained gas tank, pour in half a bottle of Lucas gas stabilizer and half of seafoam along with 15 gallons of premium fuel prior to turning over engine. Also greased prop shafts. I'm thinking about also changing axle's gear oil too. Hawkeye scanner is now reading NO DTC's... -
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Flood damaged Disco. Is it worth repairing?
Passenger doors would not open as BCU got wet with alarm on, so alarm CU was dead set on lock-out. GOT IT WORKING!!! - 26K miles engine purrs better than my other Discos. A good friend sold me matching BCU, ECU, fuse panel and instrument cluster from a 2003 parts Disco he owns. I also... -
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Flood damaged Disco. Is it worth repairing?
Pictures added Here are some pics so you can appreciate. 26K original documented miles, no accidents! -
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Flood damaged Disco. Is it worth repairing?
Pictures Although I firmly believe it was freshwater, you have a valid point about salinity. I just took out column panel that houses ECU and everything is dried and could not find any cables burned out, or any water/humidity. I did see like "mud dust" residue around those areas. Ironically... -
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Flood damaged Disco. Is it worth repairing?
Thanks for your positive reply. I tracked down the owner today and found out the vehicle was parked (engine not running) when a TN flash flood occurred. Water when up to ceiling for about four hours and then drained out. It makes me wonder as car was closed, so maybe water level reached roofline... -
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Flood damaged Disco. Is it worth repairing?
Hi Everyone, This is my first post in this forum. Having already done three engine overhauls and all types of repairs with other Disco's - I recently bought a TN flood damaged 2004 Disco at an insurance auction. Thought it would a nice present for my daughter in college based on what I can...
