BackfiringDatsun
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This is my 2001 Discovery 2.
Ready for some overlanding adventures.
California vehicle from the dry Central Valley so rust is a complete non issue for it.
Desirable locking center differential. Many Disco 2's don't have the locking diff. Land rover did not put a lock lever on it, but it's still a locking center diff (it can be locked with a wrench under the truck when needed). I only really needed the locking center diff once (at the Oceano dunes) but I was glad I had it.
I've really enjoyed it, I'm just a Science teacher with compulsive car obsession and my wife has been understanding about it but I really need to detox and get down to one daily driver. Which this truly can serve as a daily.
Aftermarket front and rear bumper.
Air suspension replaced with struts.
Mild lift.
No 3 amigos, so the hill descent control and the ABS system work perfectly. This is a common issue with Disco 2's and the fix was achieved by providing an improved ground for the ABS control unit.
No check engine lights.
AC blows cold, heater blows nice and hot.
Runs nice and cool.
Leather interior is hardly worn, which blows my mind. Most drivers seats have rips galore at this mileage.
4.0 V8
Fresh O2 sensors, and MAF so it easily passes smog. I will smog check it for the buyer (if they are in a state that needs a smog test).
Drips a small amount of oil (very little considering it's a 20 year old Rover).
All electrics work. All window and sun roof actuators are good. Keyless entry and power locks work.
It has 173k miles.
I replaced the transmission with a 111k mile unit with a fresh transmission pan gasket and trans filter. Replaced the flex plate and the torque converter. It turned out it didn't need a new transmission, just a flex plate but I'd already bought the newer transmission before realizing it and had to pull the old one to get at the flex plate. So I figured, might as well replace it.
New oil pan gasket.
Resealed transfer case while I was at it.
Fresh oil, transmission fluid, transfer case oil, and coolant.
Located in Bakersfield, CA 93311. (Easy driving distance from LA).
Ready for some overlanding adventures.
California vehicle from the dry Central Valley so rust is a complete non issue for it.
Desirable locking center differential. Many Disco 2's don't have the locking diff. Land rover did not put a lock lever on it, but it's still a locking center diff (it can be locked with a wrench under the truck when needed). I only really needed the locking center diff once (at the Oceano dunes) but I was glad I had it.
I've really enjoyed it, I'm just a Science teacher with compulsive car obsession and my wife has been understanding about it but I really need to detox and get down to one daily driver. Which this truly can serve as a daily.
Aftermarket front and rear bumper.
Air suspension replaced with struts.
Mild lift.
No 3 amigos, so the hill descent control and the ABS system work perfectly. This is a common issue with Disco 2's and the fix was achieved by providing an improved ground for the ABS control unit.
No check engine lights.
AC blows cold, heater blows nice and hot.
Runs nice and cool.
Leather interior is hardly worn, which blows my mind. Most drivers seats have rips galore at this mileage.
4.0 V8
Fresh O2 sensors, and MAF so it easily passes smog. I will smog check it for the buyer (if they are in a state that needs a smog test).
Drips a small amount of oil (very little considering it's a 20 year old Rover).
All electrics work. All window and sun roof actuators are good. Keyless entry and power locks work.
It has 173k miles.
I replaced the transmission with a 111k mile unit with a fresh transmission pan gasket and trans filter. Replaced the flex plate and the torque converter. It turned out it didn't need a new transmission, just a flex plate but I'd already bought the newer transmission before realizing it and had to pull the old one to get at the flex plate. So I figured, might as well replace it.
New oil pan gasket.
Resealed transfer case while I was at it.
Fresh oil, transmission fluid, transfer case oil, and coolant.
Located in Bakersfield, CA 93311. (Easy driving distance from LA).
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