looking at a 97 dicovery... - Land Rovers Only

roverless · 03-19-2006, 10:36 AM

new member here just wanted to say hello to everyone

I'm curently looking at a 97 discovery se7 and as I don't know too much specifics
was wondering if you guys/gals could help me out with any quirks this model year has, it has the 4.0 v8.

thanks in advance

chris

Badger1 · 03-21-2006, 03:54 AM

I have a 97 Disco SD, 4L V8 auto. Owned it for a year now and haven't had any major problems with it. Haven't heard about anything major to look out for with that particular model year. How many miles does it have and are you familiar with Rovers?

roverless · 03-21-2006, 03:57 PM

it has 123k km, and I'm not to familiar with them, except their good off the pavement, I guess I'll start my learning on sat as thats when I pick her up

thanks for the reply
chris

roverless · 03-21-2006, 03:59 PM

oh ya I guess I'll have to change my name then......

edh · 03-21-2006, 04:54 PM

Hi Roverless, welcome.

I'm sure you will like your new Rover and I know you will find this forum helpfull to to help diagnose and fix small and big problems.
I have a 96 Discovery with aprox 190,000 km. Had it for almost a year and had nothing serious go wrong. I've not had it off road yet, figured I should get the feel of it first. Hopefully I can try some light off road stuff this spring and summer.

Good luck
Ed

vwfye · 03-22-2006, 09:34 AM

if your disco loses its right side running lights/rear lamps and the dash lights don't panic! remove your glove box lamp, replace the fuses under the dash and don't worry about it happening again!

pavel · 03-22-2006, 11:48 AM

Soon-to-be-Ex-Roverless, welcome to the 'club'. Hope you will really enjoy your Landy. With a little luck, you should have years of driving pleasure. A couple of points worth mentioning.

Phone ahead to ask for the following items before you go to pick her up:
1 the (original) owners manual is really useful
2 the jack (passenger side front of engine bay, just in front of the aircleaner box) and tire iron (in vinyl bag under rear seats). Note the factory tire iron is next to useless - get yourself a really big and strong commercial grade "T" and loosen and retighten all the wheel hardware.
3 the original roof rack cross pieces - not very strong but nice to have if you discover something 5' long you want to bring home (also stored in the vinyl bag under the rear seats)
4 if the wheels have those locking lug nuts, then you need the special socket to get them off. There should be one on the spare also. Make sure you get the 4 regular lug nuts that the locking ones replaced.
5 if possible, get any records about the work that has been done. This can be very useful info in future.
6 there was a recent factory gastank recall/replacement - has the tank been replaced?
7 check the front edge of the dash board up near the inside of the windshield - has it delaminated (we got a new dash under warranty)?

Without taking anything away from these great vehicles, expect to take particular and regular interest in her wellbeing (wellness?) Remember, she's not a Toyota Corolla! Best of luck!

Capt. Ron · 03-23-2006, 07:45 AM

You'll have to change your name now.

03-19-2006, 10:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
roverless Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: ont canada Posts: 15 Gallery: 0	looking at a 97 dicovery... new member here just wanted to say hello to everyone I'm curently looking at a 97 discovery se7 and as I don't know too much specifics was wondering if you guys/gals could help me out with any quirks this model year has, it has the 4.0 v8. thanks in advance chris

03-22-2006, 09:34 AM	#6 (permalink)
vwfye Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 56 Gallery: 0	if your disco loses its right side running lights/rear lamps and the dash lights don't panic! remove your glove box lamp, replace the fuses under the dash and don't worry about it happening again! __________________ This is my VW drag car's hauler! It just happens to be able to haul it through a swamp if necessary

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Capt. Ron on, off, on, off, on... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: In front of the blue lights! Posts: 736 Gallery: 0	You'll have to change your name now. __________________ 03 Disco w/CDL 95 Disco 98 Disco: my first (gone)

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03-21-2006, 03:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
Badger1 Forward! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Loo-eee-ville, KY Posts: 2,153 Gallery: 1	I have a 97 Disco SD, 4L V8 auto. Owned it for a year now and haven't had any major problems with it. Haven't heard about anything major to look out for with that particular model year. How many miles does it have and are you familiar with Rovers?

03-21-2006, 03:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
roverless Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: ont canada Posts: 15 Gallery: 0	it has 123k km, and I'm not to familiar with them, except their good off the pavement, I guess I'll start my learning on sat as thats when I pick her up thanks for the reply chris

03-21-2006, 03:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
roverless Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: ont canada Posts: 15 Gallery: 0	oh ya I guess I'll have to change my name then......

03-21-2006, 04:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
edh Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Calgary, AB Canada Posts: 38 Gallery: 0	Hi Roverless, welcome. I'm sure you will like your new Rover and I know you will find this forum helpfull to to help diagnose and fix small and big problems. I have a 96 Discovery with aprox 190,000 km. Had it for almost a year and had nothing serious go wrong. I've not had it off road yet, figured I should get the feel of it first. Hopefully I can try some light off road stuff this spring and summer. Good luck Ed

03-22-2006, 11:48 AM	#7 (permalink)
pavel Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 433 Gallery: 0	Soon-to-be-Ex-Roverless, welcome to the 'club'. Hope you will really enjoy your Landy. With a little luck, you should have years of driving pleasure. A couple of points worth mentioning. Phone ahead to ask for the following items before you go to pick her up: 1 the (original) owners manual is really useful 2 the jack (passenger side front of engine bay, just in front of the aircleaner box) and tire iron (in vinyl bag under rear seats). Note the factory tire iron is next to useless - get yourself a really big and strong commercial grade "T" and loosen and retighten all the wheel hardware. 3 the original roof rack cross pieces - not very strong but nice to have if you discover something 5' long you want to bring home (also stored in the vinyl bag under the rear seats) 4 if the wheels have those locking lug nuts, then you need the special socket to get them off. There should be one on the spare also. Make sure you get the 4 regular lug nuts that the locking ones replaced. 5 if possible, get any records about the work that has been done. This can be very useful info in future. 6 there was a recent factory gastank recall/replacement - has the tank been replaced? 7 check the front edge of the dash board up near the inside of the windshield - has it delaminated (we got a new dash under warranty)? Without taking anything away from these great vehicles, expect to take particular and regular interest in her wellbeing (wellness?) Remember, she's not a Toyota Corolla! Best of luck!

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