new member looking for suggestions on model/version and tires

[rikk]

hi, I am a new member , in BC, Canada, and new to Disco's, just bought a 1999 Disco , not sure whether it is a I or a II, how would I find out ?
can I mount 235-85-R16 tires on this beauty without causing damage ?

thanks for any help

just found in the owners manual a total length of 4521 mm, so I guess it's a Discovery I ?
the 235-85-R16 look like they will never fit , way too high ?

 

[Disco Mike]

A D2 will have a emblym on the tail gate for starters.
Let us know what you have, it will make it so much easier to help you.
How many miles on it and do you have any service history?
235's will fit with a lift, but they are getting harder and harder to find since there are not many tire companies making them any more.

 

[rikk]

hi Mike,

thanks so much, it is a 1999 Discovery I V8i, looking at the length of the vehicle, it has
228.000 km , original Canadian , no US import. starting to do cosmetic stuff, found an electric rear view mirror online, mine was toast. going to get rubber gaskets for the rear sid windows and tailgate windows, they're cracking on the corners. will get the proper size tires for it as per the manual.
previous owner has been using caulking ( ugly) for the rubbers on the 2 electric moonroofs, not sure yet how to tackle that. otherwise reasonable maintained vehicle
cheers Rik

 

[Disco Mike]

So, does your Vin. number start with SALTY? If so it is a D2 if not a D1.
Here is a list of needed maintance you should be looking at long before you worry about the little things.
1 Oil filter, K&N 3001 or Mobil 1- 301
1 Factory air filter
6 Qts. of engine oil
2 feet of 3/16th vacuum tube
2 feet of 5/16th vacuum tube
6 Qts. Of Vavoline’s high mileage Dextron 3 ATF
7 Qts. of 80/90W synthetic gear oil, 85W/140 for HD use
3 Pints of Vavoline’s DOT 4 Brake fluid
4 Qts of synthetic ATF fluid
1 bottle of Lucas P/S stop leak
1 bottle Lucas Tranny Stop Leak
2 Gallons of Peak or any green or yellow coolant, don’t use Dexcool
1 Bottle of Lucas Power Steering additive
1 Bottle of Lucas Transmission additive
1 Can of Spray Carb. Spray
1 Can Of Brake cleaner
8 Spark Plugs, I use Bosch Platinum Plus 4's
1 Set of Magnacor or STI 8mm plug wires
1 Serpentine belt
2 Bottles of SeaFoam gas additive
1 T/Stat
1 bottle of WaterWetter or Purple Ice
1 new fuel filter
Hoses and belts, as necessary
Front and rear wheel bearings and all seals for wheel bearings and swivels if necessary

60,000 Mile Service or Major Service for High Mileage Used Vehicle just purchased

Bleed the brakes
Flush and change the power steering fluid adding one bottle of additive
Service the tranny adding one bottle of additive, change the filter if necessary
Change the coolant and t/stat
Do an engine flush before changing the oil
Do an induction cleaning
Clean the throttle body
Add fuel additive to full gas tank
Change both of the diffs fluid
Change the t/case oil
Replace the plugs and wires
Replace the air filter
Lube all the drive shaft grease fitting including the 2 slip shafts
Do full inspection of brakes, hoses, bushings etc.
Repack or replace the 4 wheel bearings
Service the swivel balls, reseal, refill and adjust the pre-load
Replace the fuel filter
Inspect and replace all hoses, brake, coolant and cooler lines as necessary

Hopefully I didn't leave anything out.
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So how mechanicals are you?

 

[rikk]

hi Mike , starts with SALJY, it's a J, not a T, hope that helps.
the truck is supposedly dealer maintained ?? trying to find proof of that. my "technicals" are growing , just replaced an in tank fuel pump on my workhorse 1999 F350 6.8l V10
thanks so much for all your suggestions, will definitely pay attention to you instructions.

cheers

Rik

 

[Disco Mike]

Do not depend on past poorly done service, redo it all over to save your self a lot of money in the future.

 

[danny ross]

i am running a disco 2 v8 hse with factory fitted 255/85/R18 no problems ever only a very expensive tire to replace