tune-up

[drum655]

My 2001 D2 needs a tune up. I do all of my own work on my vehicle, but i would like to know what all to do with a tune-up. what needs to be adjusted, replaces, etc... all input is appreciated!

[rmuller]

wires, plugs, fluids and air filter and you'll be good to go.. Here's the full list of what they do at a 60k service (or at least what they charge you for)

Exterior
Add 16 oz Land Rover Fuel Conditioner (LRN5010)
Inspect wiper blades
Lubricate door locks, check straps
Lubricate hood latch and safety catch, fuel door hinges
Replace Alarm handset batteries

Interior
Check parking brake (Adjust if necessary)
Check seat belts

Under Hood
Inspect coolant hoses
Inspect radiator and AC condenser
Check power steering fluid level/ACE fluid level
Clean battery and terminals
Inspect serpentine drive belt
Change brake fluid
*Replace air-cleaner element
Change engine coolant
*Replace spark plugs

Under Vehicle
*Change engine oil and replace filter
Perform body corrosion warranty inspection
Inspect tire pressures, condition and tread depth
Inspect brake pads, calipers and discs
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields
Inspect brake lines
Lubricate drive shafts and U-joints
Inspect steering rods, joints and dust covers
Inspect shock absorbers
Inspect suspension links and mountings
Inspect trailer hitch attachment bolts for tightness
Inspect wheel speed sensor and height sensor wiring
Inspect fuel and hydraulic lines
Change transfer gearbox oil
Change transmission fluid
Check front and rear axle oil level
Service SLS filter (if equipped)
Record performance of Service in Passport to Service

[Disco Mike]

Dean,
I would also suggest a good engine flush with 6 qts. of ATF, a throttle body clean and induction cleaning.
You might want to consider getting the Magnacor 8mm plug wires and a new set of the Bosch Fusion plugs made with Iridium.
Mike

[Cyborg9799]

How do you reach that distributor cap behind the v-8? I have a 1999 Disco II.
I plan on changing the plugs but would like to know how to reach the distributor cap to replace the cables if need be.

Thanks- Mark

[auwesman]

Originally Posted by Cyborg9799

How do you reach that distributor cap behind the v-8? I have a 1999 Disco II.
I plan on changing the plugs but would like to know how to reach the distributor cap to replace the cables if need be.

Thanks- Mark

One quick option is to SQUEEZE your hands back there. I thought it was impossible, but I did it...took about an hour and a half and a few . Also took a week for my hands to heal up, but worth it.
Another option is have you wife and kids do it for you
Final option is a little more complicated, I'll let someone who has done it explain it a little better.
It is definantly possible, I don't have HUGE hands, but I definantly don't have small hands by any means.

[Cyborg9799]

That was funny. Thanx, at least I know it has been done!
My wife laughed when I read your post to her!
Maybe this site should have busted knuckle photo gallery!
I changed the oil for the first tim on my DII and only got a few scratches.
I may spend a few dollars and buy "Magnacor 8mm plug wires and a new set of the Bosch Fusion plugs made with Iridium". I don't care too much about how it looks but I want the truck to be tuned. I have a slight misfire now and then at idle. The last 2 times I had the dealer tune it and that corrected it. I think I want to start doing the work myself, like I did in the good ol days with my '68 Mustang and my '72 Ford Van. Thanks for the tips! I may get fancy do the beers before, do martini afterwards!

Originally Posted by auwesman

One quick option is to SQUEEZE your hands back there. I thought it was impossible, but I did it...took about an hour and a half and a few . Also took a week for my hands to heal up, but worth it.
Another option is have you wife and kids do it for you
Final option is a little more complicated, I'll let someone who has done it explain it a little better.
It is definantly possible, I don't have HUGE hands, but I definantly don't have small hands by any means.

[DiscoAmigo]

Originally Posted by Disco Mike

Dean,
I would also suggest a good engine flush with 6 qts. of ATF

Can someone elaborate on this technique. I've heard of adding one quart, but how do you fit six quarts into the engine? Do you run the engine on straight ATF fluid? Is that safe?

[Elemental]

Originally Posted by Cyborg9799

a new set of the Bosch Fusion plugs made with Iridium".

The smart thing would be to stay away from the Voodoo magic and stick with the Champions that came from the factory.

At BEST the Voodoo will work as well as OE.

[Disco Xpedition]

I just did mine the hard way, but it was worth it. If you are mechanically inclined should not be a problem. Unplugged all sensors attached to the manifold, T-body intake boot out then remove the manifold bolts and remove the 2 nuts that hold the coil bracket in place and push it back. Make sure to install a new upper intake gasket and cover all the exposed intake runners with masking tape to prevent dropping anything into the engine. On mine I used STI wires and NGK Platinum, that's what my LR mechanic uses and they work fine . While you are at it, ck your valve cover gaskets and replace if necessary......you'll have to do all that work just to get to them later if need it.

Good Luck!!!

[Cyborg9799]

Thanks guys. I'm glad I read this before leaving the office for NAPA. I will get the Champions then.I may go ahead and spring for the manual just in case. I saw one some where for $150. I went yesterday to take a look at a plug and accidentally pulled the cable right out of the connector (rubber "shroud") on one of the plugs! I believe that means it is broken! I put it back. The truck started up, it sounded ok, but I drove the wife's Miata to work just in case! Maybe I will just replace one wire the bloody knuckle easy way, then go back and do the rest the right way!

[Disco Mike]

Originally Posted by Elemental

The smart thing would be to stay away from the Voodoo magic and stick with the Champions that came from the factory.

At BEST the Voodoo will work as well as OE.

Well again your big mouth is making a fool of yourself. 20 or 25 years ago both Mercedes and Audi show deaqlers how to do this to correct lifter noise and other issues.
If you are a mechanic, which I believe you are, then stay under the hood and quit making such a fool of yourself.
Mike

[Cyborg9799]

Well I bought the Champions. Does Gap of .040 sound right? I was surprised the cable set did not come with a coil cable. The box was worn so maybe it was pilfered. So I told the guy, I didn't want the $109 Beldon Brand (he said they had no other). I will go out and get a different set at Advanced Auto Parts.

[Rovin4life]

you have distributorless ignition system.

at 60k we just install the OEM plugs unless you got a misfire or head gasket or intake gasket leak then we might replace a wire or two thats heat damaged but usally not.

Im in the business of doing the least amount of work for the max efficiency. if a wire isnt bad and no misfire dont bother unless you want to have alot fun doing working your butt off.

if you have secondary air its alot worse.

[Elemental]

Originally Posted by Disco Mike

Well again your big mouth is making a fool of yourself. 20 or 25 years ago both Mercedes and Audi show deaqlers how to do this to correct lifter noise and other issues.

Lifter noise from Spark plugs? Please explain this?

If you are a mechanic, which I believe you are, then stay under the hood and quit making such a fool of yourself.
Mike

A fool of myself? Mike, You seriously want to compare resumes? Your posts are about 50% inaccurate. I dont say anything about those. I only comment when there is a chance that your innaccurate information would damage someones stuff.

Stay under the hood...... I will. As long as your promise to stay OUT from under the hood.

[Elemental]

Originally Posted by Disco Mike

Well again your big mouth is making a fool of yourself. 20 or 25 years ago both Mercedes and Audi show deaqlers how to do this to correct lifter noise and other issues.

Actually, Let me save you the trouble of typing your response....I'll do it for you.
If you dont know, I'm not going to explain it. You must not be a very good mechanic.

There.... Did it for you.