Missus wants a Disco, should i be scared?

[ricky1970]

Ok, the missus has decided enough of driving a Commadore and has found a Disco she likes (read 'wants'). '94 ES ,3.9L, auto, dual fuel ,extractors/big exhaust, mild lift (2" maybe), 265/75R16 BFG muds, 133K, asking price $5000.

Its been offroad and has a few battle scar's, a tick noise from the motor that appears to be an extractor gasket (exhaust has taken a hit underneath, so has the transfer mount behind it). Has a oil leak up front (timing case????) thats proberly not as bad as it looks. Its a bit slugish on takeoff, but i'm guessing the 265/75's would be having some bearing on this. Minor oil leak on the rear diff (pinion seal???) and maybe a leak at the transfer case. Bit of dodgy underbonnet wiring (driving lights etc).

Runs a little bit iffy on petrol, but going by the oil colour its always on gas so maybe the fuel is a bit on the old side. Owner can't remember last time he put petrol in it. Heads been done about 12monts ago. Going by the owner, its done minimal k's the last 3 yrs.

Good stuff is it drives steers and brakes very nice. And so much smoother to drive in than my Rodeo or Sierra.

So what do i look out for with these jiggers. Everthing works (except driving lights) with no obvious clunks or bangs.

Cheers
Rick

[GRIMACE]

IMHO it is a little over priced.

And yes you should be a little afraid.

[Sprover]

Yep to much for it i think.Should be able to find one cheaper then that.
As for the tick noise make sure your 100 % sure its the exhaust gasket.
Slipped liners can make the same noise.Just read it again and it doesnt run on petrol.I'd honestly wait for a better one.Theres plenty out there in better condition and alot cheaper.
Good luck with it.

[ricky1970]

Cheers, giving this one a miss.

[Turbo Tonka]

this the one at kooty that was 8k the other week mate??? was a friggen mess underneath oil everywhere.

keep an eye on em some go cheap,i drove one the other week and was happy with the ride of it thats for sure.not the fastest thing but probably good for the trip into town you have to make

[ricky1970]

That the one. $8k Only seen it last week as we don't normally go that way home.

Yeah, it a bit of a mess underneath, would think he would at least clean it if he wants to sell it.

I'd prefer her get a LWB Vit, missus likes the V8 's noise tho

[Micka]

I'd prefer her get a LWB Vit, missus likes the V8 's noise tho

You should try farting heaps when you're giving her the sweet lurv next time...she'll go off like mad when you change gears too.

[ricky1970]

I'd prefer her get a LWB Vit, missus likes the V8 's noise tho

You should try farting heaps when you're giving her the sweet lurv next time...she'll go off like mad when you change gears too.

hehe, sure she would love that .....................