95 Disco vs. 94 Grand ZJ? - Land Rovers Only

MI.Disco1 · 02-11-2006, 06:59 AM

Yea, my first post

I'm going to be bring home a 95 Disco soon, my first Rover.
My last car was the 94 ZJ witch I liked allot but for a few things...
the full time t-case viscus coupler(sp) had worn out, so when driving in a high traction low speed situation (like parking lot) I would turn the wheels and the front tires would bind and chirp. They were "locked" with the rears.

Can this happen with the RR full time case?

Also real trucks have full frames under them...not uni body.

I've been searching for a good write up on doing an intake gasket on one of these, haven't found it yet? Know of one?

Thanks

afirover · 02-11-2006, 07:10 AM

welcome
thanks for stoping the madness some rover xfer cases have cdl (centrel diff lock ) and some do not I hope you got one with
you will find the rover community is allways eager to help try and look online for the info you need in places like
discoweb.org
pirate4x4.com
myrover.net
and there are many other sites
if you need engine info go here

ifhttp://www.aluminumv8.com/
good luck
what part of the world do you live in ??

MI.Disco1 · 02-11-2006, 08:07 AM

Ann Arbor area in Michigan.
There dose seem to be many websites for these trucks, this one had the least amount of fluff to me.
Your in Indy?...ever go to the Bad Lands?

pavel · 02-11-2006, 11:07 AM

MI.Disco1 To answer your question about 'binding & chirping'' front and rear axles, the answer is no. Provided your center differential is not buggered and you can unlock the 'locking' feature in that diff, it will not cause any problems. Let me point out however, the little lever and linkage in Discos that controls low/high range and locking/unlocking the diff can get all gummed up - then you'll have trouble. Take the time to check that it works smoothly on any truck you are considering. If you really keep everything clean and greased, it works very well. Permit me to write my standard warning to anyone wanting a older Disco: these trucks are not Toyotas, they need love and attention. In my opinion, Discos are wonderful, like nothing else on the road, but they are British UVs not appliance SUVs. Do you have someone who knows Discos to come with you when viewing a potential purchase?

MI.Disco1 · 02-11-2006, 12:18 PM

Thanks for the info guys...

Its kind of a long story but I'm getting this truck for around $1500.
Its a 95 auto w/103k on it. The truck had been hit in the front pass side, has used fender, grille, bumper on it now. Also needs the intake gasket. Its not going to be driven until I replace the gasket and go over things, witch I plan to take my time on.
My wife drives a Toyota, perfect for her. It dose everything you ask it too...how boring

I'm not even sure what I'll end up with, might be more of an off road toy than DD. I'm too cheap to pay for gas if it were my DD. Saying that I will be the one doing the work on it.

afirover · 02-11-2006, 02:02 PM

yea Im in indy
I/we have have 8 or so rovers and love them all
thier is a guy who you can call he is in fort wayne indiana btl eng or email him at pt@btlrovers.com he might be able to help you out with ??? on your engine work

he helps me out a lot let him afi sent you
and if he cuses you out you got the rite guy

KETJAMAICA · 07-30-2006, 12:52 PM

Looking For Disco Mech In Dallas,tx Need A Fan Cluch And Fan For 94 3.9

-MOSES- · 07-30-2006, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KETJAMAICA

Looking For Disco Mech In Dallas,tx Need A Fan Cluch And Fan For 94 3.9

Try North Texas Rover (972) 869-4881 Allen's a pretty good guy .

Moses

02-11-2006, 06:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
MI.Disco1 Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 8 Gallery: 0	First Rover...95 Disco w/questions Yea, my first post I'm going to be bring home a 95 Disco soon, my first Rover. My last car was the 94 ZJ witch I liked allot but for a few things... the full time t-case viscus coupler(sp) had worn out, so when driving in a high traction low speed situation (like parking lot) I would turn the wheels and the front tires would bind and chirp. They were "locked" with the rears. Can this happen with the RR full time case? Also real trucks have full frames under them...not uni body. I've been searching for a good write up on doing an intake gasket on one of these, haven't found it yet? Know of one? Thanks Last edited by MI.Disco1 : 02-11-2006 at 12:25 PM.

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02-11-2006, 07:10 AM	#2 (permalink)
afirover AFIROVER Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: INDY IN Posts: 229 Gallery: 0	welcome thanks for stoping the madness some rover xfer cases have cdl (centrel diff lock ) and some do not I hope you got one with you will find the rover community is allways eager to help try and look online for the info you need in places like discoweb.org pirate4x4.com myrover.net and there are many other sites if you need engine info go here ifhttp://www.aluminumv8.com/ good luck what part of the world do you live in ??

02-11-2006, 08:07 AM	#3 (permalink)
MI.Disco1 Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 8 Gallery: 0	Ann Arbor area in Michigan. There dose seem to be many websites for these trucks, this one had the least amount of fluff to me. Your in Indy?...ever go to the Bad Lands?

02-11-2006, 11:07 AM	#4 (permalink)
pavel Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 420 Gallery: 0	MI.Disco1 To answer your question about 'binding & chirping'' front and rear axles, the answer is no. Provided your center differential is not buggered and you can unlock the 'locking' feature in that diff, it will not cause any problems. Let me point out however, the little lever and linkage in Discos that controls low/high range and locking/unlocking the diff can get all gummed up - then you'll have trouble. Take the time to check that it works smoothly on any truck you are considering. If you really keep everything clean and greased, it works very well. Permit me to write my standard warning to anyone wanting a older Disco: these trucks are not Toyotas, they need love and attention. In my opinion, Discos are wonderful, like nothing else on the road, but they are British UVs not appliance SUVs. Do you have someone who knows Discos to come with you when viewing a potential purchase?

02-11-2006, 12:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
MI.Disco1 Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 8 Gallery: 0	Thanks for the info guys... Its kind of a long story but I'm getting this truck for around $1500. Its a 95 auto w/103k on it. The truck had been hit in the front pass side, has used fender, grille, bumper on it now. Also needs the intake gasket. Its not going to be driven until I replace the gasket and go over things, witch I plan to take my time on. My wife drives a Toyota, perfect for her. It dose everything you ask it too...how boring I'm not even sure what I'll end up with, might be more of an off road toy than DD. I'm too cheap to pay for gas if it were my DD. Saying that I will be the one doing the work on it.

02-11-2006, 02:02 PM	#6 (permalink)
afirover AFIROVER Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: INDY IN Posts: 229 Gallery: 0	yea Im in indy I/we have have 8 or so rovers and love them all thier is a guy who you can call he is in fort wayne indiana btl eng or email him at pt@btlrovers.com he might be able to help you out with ??? on your engine work he helps me out a lot let him afi sent you and if he cuses you out you got the rite guy

07-30-2006, 12:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
KETJAMAICA 94 DISCO 1 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: PLANO, TEXAS Posts: 57 Gallery: 0	Looking For Disco Mech In Dallas,tx Need A Fan Cluch And Fan For 94 3.9

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