thehrdway
8/30/2006 6:34:42 PM
si I took my girls car in today becAUSE it failed emissions they said I need an airmass flow sensor ,plugs wires , and a whole new exhaust and quoted me 2700 $ and their not even sure about the o 2 sensors ........ any feedback would be appreciated ...I love this car but its starting to be a real hassel .......thanks D
Disco Mike
8/30/2006 8:25:50 PM
Where do you live, what year is your truck, what model and mileage???
Mike
thehrdway
8/30/2006 10:17:17 PM
chicago 67000 its a 99 disco II
geoman
8/31/2006 1:52:46 AM
Wow! .....well.... I very much doubt you need ALL those components. See if you can find what Codes the vehicle threw, and we can help you more. Disco Mike is good on these. It is not normally seen--- O2 sensor failures at this mileage. Is your emissions schedule such that it needs to be smogged every two years? If it was running rich for a time, it can shorten the life of the Catalytic convertors (integral with the "Y-Pipe"--hence their comment about the exhaust system), but the Codes for "Catalyst efficiency" will be there. A Mass flow meter usually throws a Check engine light when it is failing.
If the vehicle was reasonably maintained (like having the major 60K service done) this amount of work needed would be unusual. But then, most of us have seen Land Rovers that defy all logic and run sweet for a long time, and others that just seem to be problematic all the way down the pipe.
Please read my tech info sections at the website for more info.
Hope this helps.
Geoman
www.eurotekapg.com
Disco Mike
8/31/2006 8:55:47 AM
I also have a 99 D2 and think some one is pulling your chain.
How does the truck drive, how often is the oil changed, what gas do you use??
What part of the test did the truck fail?
Go to a good auto parts store and ask them to read your codes for you, make sure to write down all the numbers and get back to me.
Mike
dmonares
8/31/2006 9:04:04 AM
This is the prime reason why I never take my cars into the shop. With just a little mechanical knowledge, tools, and the internet you can fix everything yourself.
Disco Mike
8/31/2006 1:46:31 PM
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ORIGINAL: dmonares
This is the prime reason why I never take my cars into the shop. With just a little mechanical knowledge, tools, and the internet you can fix everything yourself.
Yes and No. I kmow good mechanics that still need to go for help sometimes.
Mike
dmonares
8/31/2006 4:23:39 PM
I agree, because I would never touch a tranny besides removal and replace.
thehrdway
8/31/2006 5:01:19 PM
alright so its my girls car and I try to do what I can for her as far as mantanience is concerned ..here s the list for the dealer ...............
CDW NEEDS PLUGS,WIRES ,MAF SENSOR,AND EXHAUST...505 CPLR
NEEDS PLUGS WIRES ,MAF SENSORAND EXHAUST....TESTBOKK ENGINE AND TRANS SYSTEMS, CODES PO171,PO174,PO300 301 303 305 307 1301 1303 1305 1307 PO733 & 734 ALL STORED......TEST REAL TIME FOUND MISFIRES DUE TO OLD PLUGS AND WIRES , FOUND MAF SENSOR READING TO LOW, AND MUFFLER IS AFTERMARKET WELLDED TO EXHAUST AND BLOWN UP BAFFLES ARE LOSE AND AND SYSTEM LEAKS ...ALL ARE CAUSING POOR RUNNING CONDITION....
Disco Mike
9/1/2006 6:40:31 AM
I would start with the basics and replace the plugs and wires, pt some magnacors on it.
The MAF on a 99 is a cheap one at about$136 but don't put it on until after the plugs and wires, then go clear the codes and see what shows up. Most likely it will need to be replaced, takes all of 5 minutes.
How the hell did she let it get this bad?
If she has been this bad on service, I would suggest an engine flush cause a dirty crank case can fail an engine easily.
Mike
thehrdway
9/1/2006 9:06:57 AM
thanks mike where do I get the wires plugs and other items needed ? and the type I've heard of bosch but not sure thanks D
2tall4u
9/1/2006 12:33:53 PM
quote:
ORIGINAL: thehrdway
thanks mike where do I get the wires plugs and other items needed ? and the type I've heard of bosch but not sure thanks D
Bosch Platinum +4s are highly recommended by many on this board.....they can be found at most parts stores....
Magnacors can be bought at
www.roverconnection.com
Disco Mike
9/1/2006 3:13:48 PM
quote:
ORIGINAL: 2tall4u
quote:
ORIGINAL: thehrdway
thanks mike where do I get the wires plugs and other items needed ? and the type I've heard of bosch but not sure thanks D
Bosch Platinum +4s are highly recommended by many on this board.....they can be found at most parts stores....
Magnacors can be bought at www.roverconnection.com
If you want to PM me with your telephone number, I'll call you this weekend and walk you thru a number of things to look at.
I agree on Rover connection, their prices are very good.
Lets talk,
Mike
