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Greetings, i just recently bought a 2000 LR Discovery II in need of an engine. The only reason i bought the truck was because i figured it would end up costing me less to fix up an old land rover (insurance wise and other) than it would be to buy one new. Now, i know this might sound ridiculous, but the truck was so clean i had to get it, immaculate exterior and interior but the engine is toast (id assume) I drove the truck 65 miles from where i bought it to home with no issue, but the engine was making faint noises and is covered in oils sludge. Once home, i put some cardboard underneath and the next day i had a puddle of power steering fluid (reservoir is either cracked or some hose shot, not sure yet) just a few drips of oil and a large puddle of water ???? sounds like a canidate for a new engine to me..
Now im really not the most mechanically inclined individual, and the only other vehicle i did major work on was a 95 lincoln that died on the person i sold it to when they bought it....so im probably going to take the truck to a shop for most of the work. Id like to get a pittle more educated on land rovers tho before doing so, as i dont even know what kind of oil or coolant this truck takes, since it didnt come with an owners manual. After doing some research, it seems like working on this thing is a bit more complicated than usual, & im starting to get worried as the last few mechanics i called said they wouldnt touch the truck because its too expensive & time consuming. Uh oh.. so could i get some pointers, maybe just some basic info or a link to an owners manual..
does anyone kno what other engines are compatible with this truck? or do i HAVE to get another LR engine? Would a LR3 engine fit? I love this discovery truck, its comfortable, clean & stylish..im willing to sink some money into this thing because i want to turn it into a good, reliable truck..i just hope it doesnt become a money pit...
& please forgive for any typos im writing this on mu phone at work as i dont have a computer at home..
Now im really not the most mechanically inclined individual, and the only other vehicle i did major work on was a 95 lincoln that died on the person i sold it to when they bought it....so im probably going to take the truck to a shop for most of the work. Id like to get a pittle more educated on land rovers tho before doing so, as i dont even know what kind of oil or coolant this truck takes, since it didnt come with an owners manual. After doing some research, it seems like working on this thing is a bit more complicated than usual, & im starting to get worried as the last few mechanics i called said they wouldnt touch the truck because its too expensive & time consuming. Uh oh.. so could i get some pointers, maybe just some basic info or a link to an owners manual..
does anyone kno what other engines are compatible with this truck? or do i HAVE to get another LR engine? Would a LR3 engine fit? I love this discovery truck, its comfortable, clean & stylish..im willing to sink some money into this thing because i want to turn it into a good, reliable truck..i just hope it doesnt become a money pit...
& please forgive for any typos im writing this on mu phone at work as i dont have a computer at home..