Things to look for in a series 1 Disco

[B.D.R]

G'day all

Looking at rejoining the Land rover club

Looking at a series 1 Disco, any thing particular i should be aware of, it will be a petty not diesel.

I used to own a Rangie so is it just the usual like drive line lash and what not, or are there particular gremlins i should be hunting for .

Thanks
Chris

[ISUZUROVER]

Slipped liners on a 3.9V8.

But apart from a few small differences they are basically a funny (/nicer) looking rangie.

[TRobbo]

they get a bit of rust around the alpine windows but as said it is the same as a range rover. Back lash wasn't a real big issue for them. That was more common with the lt95 gearbox in the old range rovers.

[B.D.R]

Thanks for that.

What are the diffs like, same as a rangie put 35's on listen for the BANG ?

Think i've found one, just need to off load the current 4WD, and go make an offer

[TRobbo]

yep. early D1's had 10 spline axles. From mid 94 the upgraded to 24 spline. A slightly stronger axle but not enough to cope with 35's. The diffs are 2 pinion with 3.54 ratio's in both.

If your going to run 35's dump the diffs and axles.

[dad]

Check the cooling system, there are lots with blocked radiators.

[B.D.R]

I will be going Maxi drive lockers and axles if it all goes ahead so no busted diffs this time .

Do series 1's have mounting spots for 2 baby seats?

[Grover69]

I will be going Maxi drive lockers and axles if it all goes ahead so no busted diffs this time .

Do series 1's have mounting spots for 2 baby seats?

If you are going to run 35" i would'nt go maxi drives

[Micka]

Yes they have spots for 2 baby seats.

35" tyres are right on the upper limit of tolerance for Maxi-Drive gear, IMHO. You'd be better off with Toy converted diffs or a straight swap with 80 series front and back or Nissan front and 80 rear.

[B.D.R]

Bump

Looks like I may have found my unicorn, so it looks like I will be reacquainting myself with the Landrover foibles

What are Ashcroft CV's\C&P and Axles like?

I know people bang on about how bad rover diffs are, and I DO agree, but I have seen some last down here in Vic fairly well , and seeing as if I get this thing an axle swap IS out of the question, would Ashcroft gear stand up to 34's, driven like it should be driven CARFULLY

[Grover69]

Yes ashcroft gear would stand up to 34" i know people run 37" with out problems .
But by time you fork out for ashcroft gear you could have put mogs under it .

[matt_w]

I have a set of new Ashcroft diff gear & pinion 4.11's sitting in garage new in boxes, for front and rear
I would like $800 for them