G`Day From Japan - Land Rovers Only

Discoinjapan · 03-20-2006, 09:08 PM

Just joined the site after Getting myself a 1997 Disco. I have wanted a Land Rover for about 8 Years now and who would think that I had to come all the way to Japan to get one.
I actually Export used cars from Japan so could have my pick at any kind of car as a drive car but went for the Disco. Actually wanted a Defender but the wife was not on board with that just yet.
Well anyway just wanted to say Hi and look forward to getting on the Forums and learning as I go.
Any Ideas on what to look out for or what to expect from my Disco would be great. She has only done 69Km and is a V8. Will post pics of her travels around Japan as we go

keptin · 03-20-2006, 09:11 PM

Hey, grats on the purchase and welcome to the forums!

As far as problems and stuff you should look for, one of the DI guys will have to tune in for that. Wasnt '97 the first year where LR switched from Lucas to Bosch? ....if you....you should be very very happy....if not....neal down and pray to the Lucas gods, for you do not want to make them angry

Funrover · 03-20-2006, 09:16 PM

Welcome man!!!!!! Glad you made it here!!! Exspect oil leaks and power steering leaks!!!! seems to be a common prob onLR....I have two ffriends w/ 94 discos and they love them!!!

roverX · 03-20-2006, 09:17 PM

Welcome to the board! Do you have the service records from the previous owner?

Discoinjapan · 03-20-2006, 10:25 PM

I actually got the Disco at work. there are over 80,000 Cars a week that go through Auctions here in Japan and I had been looking around for a while. There are no Log Books or Manuals with the car ( But did get a extra set of Alloys)
Oh the one thing I was going to ask was What is a good oil to use. I am in the process of changine over all the fluids and was wondering what the Xperts use
Cheers

roverX · 03-20-2006, 10:31 PM

Engine oil I use Castrol 20w-50 Synthetic Blend substituting a quart of Lucas Oil Stabilizer. I also use the long K&N oil filter (part #3001).

roverX · 03-20-2006, 10:33 PM

Also check out this thread on www.lrrforums.com : http://www.lrrforums.com/showthread.php?t=297

rmuller · 03-20-2006, 10:35 PM

Welcome to the board and the LR family! Always nice to get more international members!

Funrover · 03-20-2006, 10:53 PM

I use Mobil1 Synthetic....10w-30..I love it!!! I use a mobil1 oil filter and a k&n air filter!!!

Bene · 03-21-2006, 01:38 AM

next oil change im going with synthetic 20/50, fairly thick stuff, but it doesnt get cold in my neck of the woods, hows the weather in Japan?

and just curious, about how much would a decent R34 Skyline run me? (dont act like you didnt see that one coming

)

Badger1 · 03-21-2006, 05:10 AM

Castrol 10-40 for the motor and Lucas 80/90 for the diffs. and Xfer case. Post up some pics when you get them. Also might want to put in some new plugs and wires, just for good measure.

Rovin4life · 03-21-2006, 08:58 PM

Land rover says use castrol synthetic blend 5w30.

Being in Japan, I do know Japanese vehicles have a few different things then in the UK and such. A few alarm and Liting arrangements and such. I dont know all the differences i just see the parts of diagrams that say Japan only and such.

I do know your vehicle steering column is on the other side of the vehicle. Not sure exactly how that will differ though.

roverX · 03-21-2006, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beezel

I do know your vehicle steering column is on the other side of the vehicle. Not sure exactly how that will differ though.

I'm not a mechanic or anything but I believe that means you sit on the other side too.

I know, I know, I'm going now...

jhmover · 03-21-2006, 09:31 PM

Ohio Gozymas!

nzoliver · 03-22-2006, 01:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Discoinjapan

Just joined the site after Getting myself a 1997 Disco. I have wanted a Land Rover for about 8 Years now and who would think that I had to come all the way to Japan to get one.
I actually Export used cars from Japan so could have my pick at any kind of car as a drive car but went for the Disco. Actually wanted a Defender but the wife was not on board with that just yet.
Well anyway just wanted to say Hi and look forward to getting on the Forums and learning as I go.
Any Ideas on what to look out for or what to expect from my Disco would be great. She has only done 69Km and is a V8. Will post pics of her travels around Japan as we go

Hello!!
You missed 1 thing!! Is it a V8i or a 300Tdi?????

If it is a Tdi, dont put ANY of those oils in it!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Power steer pump WILL leak, so will all the flexible lines including trans cooler. Take it from me I have had 3 out of Japan!! Also, if it is diesel, GET THE TIMING BELT CHANGED!!!!!!!!!! If it goes so will your wallet!

My brother and I IMPORT euro cars from Japan!!!

Happy days!!

03-20-2006, 09:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
Discoinjapan Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Nagoya, Japan Posts: 5 Gallery: 0	G`Day From Japan Just joined the site after Getting myself a 1997 Disco. I have wanted a Land Rover for about 8 Years now and who would think that I had to come all the way to Japan to get one. I actually Export used cars from Japan so could have my pick at any kind of car as a drive car but went for the Disco. Actually wanted a Defender but the wife was not on board with that just yet. Well anyway just wanted to say Hi and look forward to getting on the Forums and learning as I go. Any Ideas on what to look out for or what to expect from my Disco would be great. She has only done 69Km and is a V8. Will post pics of her travels around Japan as we go

03-20-2006, 09:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
keptin The guy with the Banhammer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 2,366 Gallery: 0	Hey, grats on the purchase and welcome to the forums! As far as problems and stuff you should look for, one of the DI guys will have to tune in for that. Wasnt '97 the first year where LR switched from Lucas to Bosch? ....if you....you should be very very happy....if not....neal down and pray to the Lucas gods, for you do not want to make them angry __________________ Josh Shapiro DII

03-20-2006, 09:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
roverX Elephantitis penisitis Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 5,439 Gallery: 0	Welcome to the board! Do you have the service records from the previous owner? __________________ What? Is this where I'm supposed to write some profound statement that boggles the intellect of the genius that you think you are? Why would I waste my time with that when I can be getting free lap dances from your sister AND your girlfriend at the same time?

03-20-2006, 10:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
Discoinjapan Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Nagoya, Japan Posts: 5 Gallery: 0	Thanks for the Welcome I actually got the Disco at work. there are over 80,000 Cars a week that go through Auctions here in Japan and I had been looking around for a while. There are no Log Books or Manuals with the car ( But did get a extra set of Alloys) Oh the one thing I was going to ask was What is a good oil to use. I am in the process of changine over all the fluids and was wondering what the Xperts use Cheers

03-20-2006, 10:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
roverX Elephantitis penisitis Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 5,439 Gallery: 0	Engine oil I use Castrol 20w-50 Synthetic Blend substituting a quart of Lucas Oil Stabilizer. I also use the long K&N oil filter (part #3001). __________________ What? Is this where I'm supposed to write some profound statement that boggles the intellect of the genius that you think you are? Why would I waste my time with that when I can be getting free lap dances from your sister AND your girlfriend at the same time?

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03-20-2006, 10:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
roverX Elephantitis penisitis Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 5,439 Gallery: 0	Also check out this thread on www.lrrforums.com : http://www.lrrforums.com/showthread.php?t=297 __________________ What? Is this where I'm supposed to write some profound statement that boggles the intellect of the genius that you think you are? Why would I waste my time with that when I can be getting free lap dances from your sister AND your girlfriend at the same time?

03-20-2006, 10:35 PM	#8 (permalink)
rmuller Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 2,464 Gallery: 0	Welcome to the board and the LR family! Always nice to get more international members! __________________ Ryan :: Off-Road/Accessories Moderator :: Gallery 2001 Discovery II \| 1994 Defender 90 #416

03-21-2006, 01:38 AM	#10 (permalink)
Bene Magicly Delicious Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,030 Gallery: 0	next oil change im going with synthetic 20/50, fairly thick stuff, but it doesnt get cold in my neck of the woods, hows the weather in Japan? and just curious, about how much would a decent R34 Skyline run me? (dont act like you didnt see that one coming ) __________________ Kevin Owning a Land Rover is like dating a super model. Sure she has expenive tastes, complains a lot, and requires constant attention... but damn... 1994 Discovery

03-21-2006, 05:10 AM	#11 (permalink)
Badger1 Forward! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Loo-eee-ville, KY Posts: 2,163 Gallery: 1	Castrol 10-40 for the motor and Lucas 80/90 for the diffs. and Xfer case. Post up some pics when you get them. Also might want to put in some new plugs and wires, just for good measure.

03-21-2006, 08:58 PM	#12 (permalink)
Rovin4life Former NAS LR TECH, Current AUS LR TECH Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: DOWN UNDER Posts: 1,884 Gallery: 0	Land rover says use castrol synthetic blend 5w30. Being in Japan, I do know Japanese vehicles have a few different things then in the UK and such. A few alarm and Liting arrangements and such. I dont know all the differences i just see the parts of diagrams that say Japan only and such. I do know your vehicle steering column is on the other side of the vehicle. Not sure exactly how that will differ though.

03-21-2006, 09:31 PM	#14 (permalink)
jhmover Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 310 Gallery: 0	Ohio Gozymas!

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