My 99 Rover

[Bamafan485]

I bought the Disco II about six months ago and have had no trouble with it. It is siting on 145,000 miles right now. Do you guys have any ideas about what I need to do to maintain this truck? Some checkups that need to be done, etc. I had it looked at by my mechanic here in town that works on LR's and BMW. He said it looked to be in great shape, but he had to replace some clamps r something. Anyway, I would appreciate some help.

[stolenheron]

your rover have a 4.0 or a 4.6?

[Disco Mike]

What year is it and what has been done to it in the last year?
Mike

[Crysyn]

Originally Posted by Disco Mike

What year is it and what has been done to it in the last year?
Mike

Mike, is everything ok? The thread is titled My 99 Rover, he has had it for six months. Stay with us man, you are our only hope for this forum.

[Disco Mike]

I did miss that one, I think I had a bad night.
Mileage would be good though.
Here is my list of stuff to do to make a new, used vehicle ready to go.
This is the parts list for a 60,000 mile service or a high mileage used truck, the way I do it.
1 Oil filter, K&N 3001
1 Air filter
6 Qts of engine oil
12 Qts of ATF
7 Qts of 80/90W gear oil
2 Qts of Brake fluid
2 Qts of synthetic Power steering fluid
2 Gallons of OAT, orange coolant
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 Platium Plus 4's
1 Set of Magnacor 8mm plug wires
1 Serpentine belt if not yet replaced
2 Bottles of SeaFoam


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
Flush the coolant system
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.

Hopefully I didn't leave anything out.
Mike

[Bamafan485]

so how much should all this run me at my local mechanic? I have had the serpentine belt replaced, that's when he looked it over and told me it looked good.

[auwesman]

BamaFan,
Who is your local mechanic in T-Town? If you have a chance you should take it to Christian Brothers in Hoover. They've done some work on quite a lot of "soccer mom" rovers in the greater Birmingham area, and the guy that owns the shop is top notch. I'm sure they would be more than happy to take a look over it and make suggestions for you.
They pressure tested mine for free to help me find a coolant leak (stupid thermostat) and have changed gasket here and there.

Anyhow, you could grab the list Mike made for you (I think there is a similar one in your handbook), run by there and they could quote you. I've found them to be BY FAR the best price in town, and they know what they're doing.

How are your breaks? Hoses? Any drips?

[Bamafan485]

Well my mechanic is actually in Tuscumbia, AL. That is where I have family and they knew he was there. Name is BJ Kennamore. Where is the Christian Brothers shop? I have replaced the brake pads and rotors, and I haven't noticed any drips.