Land Rover tech needed

[JonPitts]

I am looking for a mechanic for my 95 Land Rover Discovery. Since moving back to Colorado my tools are greatly reduced and I have a bunch of problems with it. Here's what I know I need.

I have a popping sound in front when I accelerate, sounds like left manifold gasket. This is my priority problem, loss of power included and CEL. I really need this diagnosed.

Next issue will be my suspension and steering. Got a gangster lean and 3" of play in my steering

Last will be tracking down some tires, I put back on daily driver light suv tires and they are shot.

I am in Aurora/Centennial area and Rover does not travel well right now. I have heard mixed reviews on some of the shops in the area. Just want an honest tech to help me get back on the trails.

Thanks!
Jon

[Chris]

Brad is a Rover tech, I'm sure he can answer all your questions.

[Java]

x2. Brad is the man.

[Rick]

X3 Brad!!!!!!

[carpenle]

x4 Brad

[Brad]

Thanks for the support gang!

Jon! You are in luck! Not only am I a rover tech but I have a 95 I have done basically EVERYTHING to.
Your priority problem (popping) is most likely your cam going flat. Not a easy fix.

Here is a video of my cam.


here is the post cam replacement video


let me know if that is what your experiencing.
Your lean is probably tired springs. A lift will solve that. Steering can be multiple issues, would need to check it out.

[JonPitts]

Hey Brad great to meet you. The popping I am hearing is when I accelerate it makes a few loud pops, I can feel them in the steering. On the left (drivers side) of the motor. Sounds a lot like a backfire, but in front It is hard to get it to do it just revving the engine. I have been having tons of issues with inconsistent idle and stalling as well. I changed plugs and wires yesterday, all but two plugs were fouled. Cylinders 1 and 7 smelled of fuel. Honestly I think I just need someone to drive it and check it out

The two codes I get from the on board diagnostic are 14 and I think the other I have seen was 32 (stepper motor or something)
Currently stuck on the 14.

Other than that I need shocks, springs, and some tires and I am wheeling again

[Brad]

I am happy to check it out. Unfortunately we are on opposite sides of town. Think it can make it out to golden?

a compression test on all 8 cylinders is in order.

[JonPitts]

With a little planning I can get it out there. It is currently my daily driver, does fine as long as I am not sitting in traffic. I am slammed this week. So I will keep in touch and shoot for the weekend or sometime next week.
Can't thank you enough

[JonPitts]

Hey Brad,

Looks like I need something local first. Whatever is going on is getting worse. Hard time reaching and holding highway speeds now. Anyone that can recommend a shop or something in the SW edge of Aurora/Centennial area? I have heard ok things about Aspen Auto. http://www.aspenautocliniccentennial.com/

Thank you everyone for your help. Hope to get this sorted so I can make a run soon.

[JonPitts]

Well luck ran out tonight. Died in the left turn lane on Arapahoe going onto Buckley. Had a buddy tow me home with an F150... Tough pill to swallow

[javaman34]

Well, at least you got towed home by a Ford.

[Brad]

Wish you weren't so far away. Sorry to hear. If you can get it to my work I can take a look.
JC British & 4x4. 1675 w hamilton pl englewood CO 80110

[JonPitts]

Right on, your shop has a great reputation. I am going to mess around with it tonight, see if I can get it running well enough to get it to you. At the rate things are starting to fail on it I might just replace everything attached to the gas cap. It has been an awesome truck. We have shared many great times, but I am thinking retirement is near for it.

I'll let you know if I can get it down there Brad. Thank you a ton!

[JonPitts]

Quick update...
Blown engine, dropped a cylinder. Was advised if head was changed it would over power the damaged block. Keeping it for parts, in the market for another Discovery 1 94-97.

Bummer...

[Patrolman]

I posted some Discos for cheap prices in the Cool Finds section recently. There is typically plenty to choose from, hard part might be finding one that has a good engine.