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newdisco79
Member Since: 17 Nov 2022
Location: north east
Posts: 1
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hello everyone
so, I'm thinking of buying a 08 disco with 140k on the clock - paperwork says timing belt got changed but should i change it myself just to be sure it's being done?
thank in advance appreciate your help and advice
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 17th Nov 2022 3:55 pm |
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nigethecat
Member Since: 11 Sep 2016
Location: Marnoch
Posts: 4244
  
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If you have any photos of the car post them up and maybe someone on here will know some of it's history? and whether to buy or avoid  I want to see the sweets before I get into your windowless van... I'm not stupid!
Corris Grey D4 Commercial SE 2016
Zermatt Sliver 2007 D3 SE manual (gone)
Indus Silver D4 HSE 2015 (gone)
Bonatti Grey D3 HSE 2006 (gone)
White D3 S (LHD) 2007 (gone)
Firenze Red D4 HSE 2014 (gone)
Black RRS 3.6TDV8 2008 (gone)
Rusty Green Defender 110 1997 (gone)
Black FL2 HSE 2013 (gone)
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| 17th Nov 2022 5:57 pm |
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LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
Posts: 23823
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If you intend to keep it. I would change all fluids and filters regardless. Smith and Allan lubricants are keenly priced, which helps to soften the financial blow.
As above check if/when the belts and water pump were changed. If there’s any doubt do that as well. 2006 D3 HSE (Original & still the best)-GONE
2010 D4 HSE (A bit bling)-GONE
2014 D4 HSE (Almost too bling)-GONE
2015 D4 HSE (A heated what?)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Written Off)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Surely the last!) PD1881 rims-GONE
2017 FFRR SDV8 Autobiography (now semi-retired)
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| 17th Nov 2022 6:00 pm |
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motorworks
Member Since: 14 Nov 2019
Location: Usk
Posts: 412
 
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Based on age, it is/was due for a second timing belt replacement this year. If there are invoices to show important jobs done, you could contact the garage(s) to confirm, I've had customers do this before going ahead with purchase. Chris
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| 17th Nov 2022 6:33 pm |
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Kilovolt
Member Since: 29 Jun 2015
Location: South Derbyshire
Posts: 1063
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I would add with the greatest of respect, if you are spending your 'last pound' on it then it may not be the best idea. You tend to need a budget to look after these 'old girls' and you will likely have several jobs right from the outset.
Good luck  "Track day running - Don't put your foot back on the accelerator until your absolutely sure you don't have to take it off again"
Current Ride: D4 XS Commercial Baltic Blue SDV6 fully loaded with heated everything 
Track Days: BMW E36 M3 Evolution MY 1996 (3.2 Litre 377 BHP sat in 1,250 Kgs of car, with a pro safety cage and some serious braking power)
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| 17th Nov 2022 7:28 pm |
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Captain Crosscheck
Member Since: 03 Sep 2021
Location: Oslo
Posts: 340
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Of course you should! Why should you be better off than the rest of us?
As others have said, don't spend your last pennies, and don't buy anything without giving it a thorough check.
Oil pump
Gearbox shudders
Bushings and arms
Compressor/suspension
Wet footwells
Check sills for corrosion, especially if there's rock sliders or anything else mounted
Turbo actuator free to move
And that's just off the top of my head. They are lovely cars, that's why we keep up with them, but they do demand quite a bit of attention and money. Also, how handy are you with the spanners? If my BIL didn't have a two-post lift, I would never have bought my car 
Best of luck with your desicion!
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| 17th Nov 2022 9:44 pm |
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