Off to see a Disco tomorrow - buying advice

[eltax91]

Hi folks

I'm off to look at this Disco tomorrow morning. http://forum.difflock.com/ads_item.php?id=9260

Apart from rust, rust, rust, what else does one need to look for? On my list I have, aside from all the usual stop/ start, go/ stop:-

Rear Arches - RUST
Rear Cross Member - RUST
Boot Floor - RUST
Leaking Sunroof

Anything on the off-road kit to check out?

Cheers

[eltax91]

BUMP

[jbi]

check for head gasket symptoms... usual stuff, water in oil, steam from exhaust etc.

check for black smoke from exhaust as fuel pump is often tampered with for more power

check low range box and make sure everything engages and drives

there's a good chance some of the electrics might not work so make sure you test them all.

check all of the door locks as they like to stick and make sure all door handles work

and of course get underneath with a torch and have good poke around

I would not worry about the off-road stuff as it add's nothing to the value of the vehicle

Edited by jbi on Friday 16th April 21:39