Topic: 1997 Land Rover Discovery S1 (Read 2948 times)

the colonel · « **on:** October 06, 2008, 04:57:08 PM »

Hello. I'm selling the Discovery that I recently purchased. It's very clean. Drives very well. A comfortable ride for sure. Here is my issue. Got the rear lights working. BUT.... the vehicle did not pass inspection.

Safety Issues as listed by Kensington AutoWorks Inc.
1)Track Rod
2)Muffler w/pipe
3)Tie Rod End
4)Drivers Door Handle

Emissions/ Diagnostic Code Issues
1)P1193 No discription Available
2)P0158 O2 Sensor Bank2 Sensor2
3)P1138 No Discription Available
4)P0307 Cylinder 7 Misfire Detected

Recommended by Kensington AutoWorks Inc.
1) CrankShaft Seal
2) Valve Cover Gasket

This is about $900.00 worth of work for the do-it-yourselfer or to bring to a shop. I just don't have the patience for this vehicle as I am disapponted at the fact the dealer who sold it to me did'nt tell me this stuff. It is a very nice vehicle and would like to get my $2400.00 back. Epsom Green. Has 182,000 miles on it. 2 sunroofs, cruise control, heated seats, Tan leather interior, and more.Would make an awesome trail vehicle! I told you everything as I wish the dealer had told me! Tom
603-560-4696

TightButWillFit · « **Reply #1 on:** October 06, 2008, 06:32:57 PM »

looks like no opera shows ehh?

the colonel · « **Reply #2 on:** October 06, 2008, 07:19:08 PM »

guess not lil guy....guess not !

Texaninmass · « **Reply #3 on:** October 06, 2008, 07:29:18 PM »

One month and already back to Disco discrimination...Funny thing is most of what you have listed I think I have wrong with mine or I have had to fix....Old Texas saying "Fix it or drive it till she drops"

...or in your case sell it!

Daniel · « **Reply #4 on:** October 06, 2008, 07:49:17 PM »

P1193 is Manufacturer control fuel air metering. Could have a bad, or going bad, MAF sensor. P1138 is the exact same code description. Only one misfire detection is most likely a bad plug or plug wire, since it's only 1 out of 8. Exhaust is cheap if you do a midas style shop. And valve cover gaskets are only about an hour job. If you buy a MAF from Will Tillery or Paul Grant; you can install it in less than 10 minutes.

Just keep it. It will be hard to find another one in such nice shape, for that good of a price.

Good luck, sir.

the colonel · « **Reply #5 on:** October 06, 2008, 08:02:35 PM »

Thanks Dan !

Greatdivide1 · « **Reply #6 on:** October 06, 2008, 08:14:08 PM »

you cannt have a rover without having to work on it tom lol from what you have said about it not that big of a deal to fix...and you said its in really nice shape. soo keep it and chip away at it and have a really nice truck. thats my thought on it for whats its worth...

Texaninmass · « **Reply #7 on:** October 06, 2008, 08:26:24 PM »

I agree .....Tom just keep it.

Your wife will thank you after you fix the issues and take her out in it.

TightButWillFit · « **Reply #8 on:** October 06, 2008, 09:08:14 PM »

yah to the opera shows

sjsst41 · « **Reply #9 on:** October 07, 2008, 10:07:34 PM »

Nice Disco - that's what mine used to look like

As mentioned - you can probably get it inspectable with a little work & a fistfull of dollars.

I fully understand your comments though.

Good Luck with the sale.

Steve

the colonel · « **Reply #10 on:** October 08, 2008, 08:17:36 AM »

thanks steve. gotta make up my mind as to the course of action.

Lordwinslow · « **Reply #11 on:** October 08, 2008, 10:10:36 AM »

Can I still have your hood...

Winslow

Daniel · « **Reply #12 on:** October 08, 2008, 02:27:05 PM »

Winslow; get a hood from ex. Doesn't he still have his parts truck hanging around??? Leave Col. alone. We need him to keep the DI. lol!

TightButWillFit · « **Reply #13 on:** October 08, 2008, 04:26:56 PM »

tom, find a local SMALL shop slip them an extra 20 or 30 bucks and call it a day.

the colonel · « **Reply #14 on:** October 08, 2008, 07:34:09 PM »

can your shop help?

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