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Quote: I ran an independent shop. So before you were 30, you had your own shop. What, did Daddy buy it for you? How did that work out? What with all the trucks, Porsche, fancy guns, etc, I figured you were a lawyer or doctor. Now it's all more clear.

The seller did mention that the prior owner wanted a "defender look" on the IIa so that migth explain the cappings. I can say from seeing it in person that the paint shop did not paint under the bonnet or the engine bay. The dash and footwells, floor, seat box were painted but they did leave the galv trim alone on the inside of the windscreens. The out side of the top was painted a nice cream/white but not the inside of the...

Quote: Originally Posted by JSQ I'll take the Pepsi Challenge with you any day, homeboy. I ran an independent shop. I'll hazard a guess here, Shirley: your customer-always-wrong methodology worked out real well, didn't it? Report Card for Duties a) Shop B1tch. F b) Frustrating the techs. A+ c) Surfing DiscoWeb while others earn your paycheck: B- It's not worth getting worked up about, I'm sure. Quote: I've owned...

Your posts containing your expert opinion (based on years of experience) have included very little meaningful content. If you disagree, explain why in a logical manner and maybe include some numbers to back up your statements. Prove me wrong, don't just resort to juvenile sniping. It gets old. In my case, I really, really wanted a Disco. Even with parts availability up here (low) and shipping costs (high), I still was determined to get...

A DIY conversion will nearly always cost more and take longer than you think if you're buying the components piecemeal. I learned this on a Perkins 4.203 to SIIa conversion. Which is pretty simple compared to converting a Disco. Definitely the way to go to buy a Disco from a breakers and have it shipped to Savannah or Charleston. When I got the 300tdi for my Defender, I lucked out as the guy was actually converting his '95 D90 to a...

Quote: Originally Posted by stu454 I'm tempted to use regular or mid grade on fill ups as well. This was noted on another board: If an extra $2-4 a tank is going to break you, you got the wrong truck. I agree, I thought it was ridiculous, after I bought my Camaro, I saw on the fuel door "93 Octane recommended" and after a few tankfuls switched to 87... BIG difference, I swear it drops 20 hp or so (by my highly...

Quote: Originally Posted by stu454 I'm tempted to use regular or mid grade on fill ups as well. This was noted on another board: If an extra $2-4 a tank is going to break you, you got the wrong truck. but stu! i only drive my truck on the weekends and it's my only car! i only put $10 at a time in and can barely get three gallons with that! IT WILL BREAK ME TO PUT IN MORE!!!!! LOLZ.

If he is advertising a 1996 then it has the 4.0 engine, not the 3.9. If he doesn't know that, then I would be wary of the seller. Ask for all maintenance records. Nothing wrong with the 1996-1997 years. Some people believe they were the worst years, have the most breakdowns, etc. Not true, just a myth.

Quote: Originally Posted by colvere I am currently looking for a project here in Idaho as well. I found a white 97 SD locally with a blown head gasket that I can have for the cost of the new tires he put on it. I would love to do the 300 conversion. I also found a series III 88 in a pasture this fall that I may go after. I miss my discovery and never should have got rid of it. You should get that Disco. Definitely. Especially if it's a...

Why don't you look at the specs before you speak http://www.mobil.com/USA-English/Lub...ileage_Oil.asp . I was just letting those of us that have a walmart nearby where a great place to get ACEA a3/b3 oil for a good price.