$40,000 Later: I Found The ONLY Way To Make My Land Rover Discovery Completely Reliable!

[@04dram04]

These are so freaking good looking. Landrover should have stuck to this design on the new Dicovery. Just like Mercedes has done with the G class

[@veganpotterthevegan]

They're selling like hotcakes. They made a good business decision with that.

[@myrongaines5542]

The new Landrovers are all soccer mom suvs

[@vabiro]

@@myrongaines5542 I don't know if I would go as far as saying that "all" are. The new Defender is a very tough and capable off-roader, and you won't see yourself driving down the road.

[@phantomwalker8251]

g class. worse than l/rover. only landrover to buy,is a 110 diesel.. but..its still a landrover.. bronco,built ford tuff,,14 yrs,,thrashed,no probs.. 351c. , zf 5sp. sas., lockers. owes me 12k..all up.

[@nero4456]

Pray they remodel it, ill be running mine on steam with a coal furnace on the back. When we run out of oil of course.

[@noobsoff-road]

Charles is being very modest because not only has he completed a complicated conversion but he has made it look like factory finish..... simply awesome....

[@10laws2liveby]

Some people scale mountains, other sail the high seas, then there are those who with loving care convert their Disco to an LS. Son you have guts Im over 80 and would just love to convert mine. It only has 76k original miles on it and was a southern Cal driven car. It mover to Oakland 2 years back when I bought it. Im thinking I better sell it and get something new that tells me when to wake up and after listening to your story Im convinced of it, I just haven't the time left. But they are such wonderful vehicles and in my estimation beautiful. You did yours right.

[@JF-lt5zc]

Someone in the Bay area step up and help this gentleman!

[@josephhertzberg2734]

@@JF-lt5zc agree 100%!!!!!

[@levelazn]

get the cybertruck sir ?

[@10laws2liveby]

@@levelazn Wat is a cybertck

[@PointerPapa]

You should convince Charles to start a KZbin channel that talks about how he did this because nobody is out there providing long-term solutions to keeping the Disco 2 on the road I've got one sitting in my garage that I want to start working on with my oldest daughter to turn it into a long-term keep around vehicle

[@niallkarger1057]

Get a td5 desel one like we get in Aussie all good then ooh a few issuess yet way better then v8, you were stuck with

[@IdaelDiaz]

This

[@noobsoff-road]

Nobody? You're wrong there mate.... there are a few out there, "Lost Cause Ranch" are one, using the "Alternative Conversion Engineering" kit as has the guy in this video...

[@gangstermanblanko9425]

@@niallkarger1057 people say all discos are bad, had a td5 for 3 years, that car stayed outside 6 years in pretty rough weather and hasnt been started, never had a problem with the engine except the batter and the alternator, its been running like a dream ever since, i just dont get why so many toyota butthurts keep saying "gEt A lAnD cRuiSeR"

[@fredbrackely]

Yep, the TD5 was probably the best engine they ever produced.@@niallkarger1057

[@theylied1776]

This dude is awesome. I have rebuilt so many vehicles. Sometimes it seems that you never finish. A word of advice... YOU have to fail a lot before you get it right. Do not be afraid to fail.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Well said.

[@veganpotterthevegan]

Or you just perpetually rebuild your Land Rover because they're made to fail.

[@theylied1776]

@@veganpotterthevegan Yep!

[@philiphawley2915]

@@veganpotterthevegan bollocks. Only a ham fisted cretin can break one

[@veganpotterthevegan]

@@philiphawley2915 So all men?🙃

[@matticusmac6452]

Don't even like Land Rover, but this is the best episode on the builds, humble owner, super dope build, great job guys!

[@mark2073]

Good to see them keeping them going.

[@gageprice9859]

good to see someone have a actual humble appeal

[@philiphawley2915]

You don’t like LR ? Philistine!

[@BlockchainToTheFace]

@@philiphawley2915 probably a die hard jeep Nancy boy

[@Build0001]

I have a 2020 Discovery and I’m jealous. Lol. I really like the early 2000 Discos and what he’s done in remarkable.

[@ItsAdventureTime1]

Nice build! This dude has some knowledge and he isn't arrogant about it. Get that thing on the trail in a video.

[@zonacrs]

The first thought that came to mind reading the title was "Did you swap in a small block Chevy?" Too funny. That's a lot of well done work, wow.

[@palierto]

What a beautiful, great build! Hopefully he comes back for a trail day.

[@Shyguy624]

I feel proud to be a discovery owner got my own 04 with 133k kms, it's amazing how much they increased in value over the last year I could easily double my money if I sold it

[@SiCrewe]

True enough. When I started thinking about buying a D2 I could have picked one up for £2000. When I finally bought one I paid £3500 for it. Now, I've seen D2s in similar condition to mine going for £7000 or more - even as high as £12,000! 😮

[@Sgt_Wizard]

u wanna sell ur Disco ? :D i need it

[@davidmilhouscarter8198]

7:49 Well, in a vehicle like this, it's not about horsepower and speed. It's about torque and crawling.

[@Russell_Hofner]

Glad someone said it

[@oberkrainerrock7996]

@@Russell_Hofner But still, having 330 hp in a D2 seems A LOT to me. Shouldn't it pull like crazy? My TD5 D2 came out of the factory with 139 hp :)

[@Russell_Hofner]

@@oberkrainerrock7996 Yeah I got 187Hp in my D1 No need for more

[@martinhogan5970]

Fabulous conversion! The AC Engineering kit uses the LR transmission and the GM computer controls the engine only. Prolly a little less involved.

[@hannahranga]

Keeping an r380 is fine, if you've got the auto it can't handle the power plus it's a very average gearbox when it's working.

[@TheNCNelsons]

Definitely have him attend some of your trail rides!

[@aaronjohnston6625]

Good option for Land Rover builds with high budgets. A Gen 3 5.3 LS can be swapped in the Disco 2 for about $5k (engine included) with the Alternative Conversion kit using the factory Land Rover transmission, which is a lot easier and less expensive swap overall.

[@BeagleFerretTime]

Unfortunately, that price assumes you are using a junkyard 5.3 LS with who knows how many miles on it. Still a good option, but it'll cost a lot more than $5k for a good swap unless you can rebuild an engine and install it. I still might end up doing an LS swap, but I expect to pay at least $10k.

[@aaronjohnston6625]

​@@BeagleFerretTime There are plenty of good junkyards out there that you can get an LS from a vehicle with a known history and mileage. You pay a little bit more for them than your typical junkyard engine, but I think it is well worth it to know why the vehicle is in the junkyard and how it was cared for. Even with a 100k miles, an LS still has a lot of life in it if it was well cared for. I’d trust a junkyard LS any day over a junkyard Rover V8.

[@rmkinkaid]

@@BeagleFerretTime yeah, I hear you. I got my 5.3LS for $500 and it had perfect compression. But I still didnt trust it. So I rebuilt it for about $600. I went with the ACE Kit for my 2004 D2. That was another $2400. Then the other stuff for the swap was about $1000. I did brand new OE parts for everything except the Coils and injectors. I went for longevity here. All in the swap cost me $4500. But the biggest thing anyone can achieve over the 4.0 or 4.6 is reliability. I would put a months salary as a bet to say the junkyard LS would outlast the 4.0 or 4.6. I have a D2 4.0 that I am planning a 2.8 Cummins swap this winter.. That one is a pretty penny. but crate brand new with every accessory.

[@logansteele9627]

True but I really like the idea of a 6l80e transmission to go with the LS

[@meptwal]

@@BeagleFerretTime the last LS vehicle I owned had 342k on the original motor.

[@meekomouse]

Tommy still tryin’ to hide the fact he’s sad he sold his disco and dint do this instead. 😂

[@krasnaludek298]

He only regrets selling the Gladiator; has said so in another video.

[@louielindenmayer6653]

I've had good luck with my LR2 (4.0l) since swapping out to the "lower temp" thermostat - standard running temp from OBD2 port indicated 212 degF and now its about 206 degF.

[@legacymedia1933]

Over here in Aus, we get the TD5 diesel as well which is a lot more reliable

[@jerryallen34]

Wonderful stuff and can completely relate. I have a 2004 TD5 and whilst a bit rough a round the edges compared to todays diesels, with CDL and TC leaves most modern compatriots behind in the dust/sand.

[@Ronhickmott]

Yep, and they're as easy to modify as any other 4b, and easier than some others. They do somethings in a peculiar way, but they are interesting, my brother and I love them, if they didn't have an auto box we wouldn't have one.

[@michaellippmann4474]

Had to laugh...depends if my wife is asking!!!! 🤣🤣🤣 I get it....my wife (after 32 years of marriage) had given up asking!!!!! Great build man. Mike 🇨🇦🍁

[@karate_girl_ibiza]

My 1998 Disco 1 is a real faithful albeit rattly old chunk. I drove it from Cornwall to Plymouth, got the ferry to Santander, drove from Santander to Denia then ferry to here, Ibiza. It has a raised second floor in the back so my dog and me could sleep in the back. It was a hell of a trip and worth every mile. Mine has a fair lift kit, wader kit, snorkel, winch and bumper and a load more I don’t know about..😊 flew through the mot in August with No advisory’s. Love this old chugg.

[@davidmilhouscarter8198]

9:17 There is probably a conversion kit to install an LS engine into any vehicle ever made ever.

[@normt430]

Or just spend half of that on a 2005 Hummer H2 like we did.

[@thomasclark6642]

@@normt430 most people want cars that actually look good though

[@normt430]

@@thomasclark6642 oh, it gets the looks alright. Making Jeeps quiver in the H2's presence.

[@normt430]

@Jack K All old Suburban 2500 for repair parts. Prius cringe for sure!

[@browndogstt8546]

I think this is one of the best discos I have ever seen. Very nicely done. Hope to see him four wheeling with you guys in the future.

[@deejayimm]

Turns out the only thing you need to make a Land Rover reliable is an extra $40,000 cash laying around.

[@user-ch1vu8bk2k]

I'm currently at 10k and climbing, including the purchase of the LR lol

[@veganpotterthevegan]

Easier to just buy a Silverado and stick a Land Rover sticker on it. They you don't have to worry about all the other failing Land Rover bits not associated with the drivetrain

[@tommurdoch2989]

Or buy a manual TD5.

[@Ferraz298]

@@tommurdoch2989 Not available in the U.S. unless its 25+ years old

[@tywitt3351]

LOL. Get an 80 and spend the rest on a couple of nice Stumpjumper Evo’s and call it good

[@ateoforever7434]

I avoided doing all that process, i bought 4 years ago the Discovery 2 TD5 1999 series, with the 2.5 original diesel turbo in it ( New Zealand ), lots of torque excellent for towing, now 228.000 km or 140.000 miles, never spent $ 1 in repairs in 4 years, only service once a year. I will keep it till it dies.

[@stuartvorster4911]

Had mine since 2001. Same model. Never given me an ounce of grief! Not sure why that is? Pretty stock other than i removed the air-suspension that LR wanted to charge a crazy amount for. Just done a 4380km trip a couple of weeks back. Blew the pipe between the intercooler & turbo. Cost very little to replace. Hoping to keep this truck a long, long time. The new ones to me are ugly as Sin - the latest Discovery is bloomin awful, don't want it. The new Defender maybe....at 2/3s the going price! Hope yours lasts a long, long time! Plettenburg Bay, South Africa

[@ateoforever7434]

@@stuartvorster4911 I also removed the air suspension at the rear, it was working fine but i was worried about a possible failure in a remote area, towing a caravan it would have been a disaster. Installed HD coils and now is three inches higher. Also we don't need to worry about the timing chain, it's an extra large/thick chain that is unbreakable, made for heavy duty tractors. Enjoy !

[@phantomwalker8251]

yup. ill keep my u.s fords,dana spicer. reliable as a rock.. only good l/rover,is a diesel one..

[@philiphawley2915]

Good man

[@macphestozoo3885]

The market has gone crazy for discos. I paid $500 bucks for my 2000 with blown head gaskets 5 years ago.

[@stig120212]

this was an excellent interview and topic, especially for us that didnt know how much work is actually needed in a ls swap

[@Gidenkidenk]

I just removed my saggy headliner and bedlined it. Highly recommend

[@audiophil4946]

I'm thinking of an LS swap for my Disco 1, mostly for towing. This has me even more convinced it's a good idea! Thanks for the vid.

[@AddictedMotors]

Hey! I also have a "Nice Jeep Peasant" sticker!

[@chuckersw]

Love how you guys interact with all of us!

[@richh650]

Another great interview review Tommy. Your questions and explanations of his LRD build was enjoyable to watch. I love these serious to please keep these coming.

[@TexBGH]

“I’m not a very strong mechanic”…rrrrriiiigggghhhhttt

[@cjvx7208]

I like those mechanics

[@cocx88]

Humility

[@cantu916761]

Very clean look, nice engine. I like how he did it himself, makes it even more of a personal truck.

[@q8mechanic427]

I LS'd my Defender too. Honestly, nothing else will make it reliable.

[@jworthe]

Were you able to keep the ABS traction control with the engine swap? ABS in general?

[@q8mechanic427]

@@jworthe My Defender didn't have it but it should be fairly easy to keep. On a pre 2007 the abs is mostly standalone, a puma would need a bit more as you will keep the original ecu operational anyway to run the gauges and AC. Talk to Nick at rw-eng he's a great guy I'm sure he can sort you out.

[@valentin.garcia]

Td5's are very reliable

[@q8mechanic427]

Td5's are (relatively) one the most reliable engines came in Defenders, but frankly they're all bad, they can't survive 300k kilometres which is bearly half life for an LS engine. A td5 will blow a head gasket before an LS will need a set of spark plugs.

[@RealMrNails]

This video is now saved in my Permanent collection. My brother was just asking me the other day what I'm gonna do with the 'Rover' (my 04 Disco). Right now it just holds my driveway down and gets started every once in a while. I need to re-gasket the valve covers, front cover, and replace the heads with refurbished ones so replacing the head gasket every 60k miles goes away (been done 3 times on here and it's at 167k). and replace the front-left O2 sensor harness, because the valve cover oil gusher has rendered it useless. I think that's it.

[@Its_Me0000]

Excellent interview Tommy.

[@bambam3833]

This was great to see. I just had to salvage my 01 because the frame rusted out. Yes Roman it was my daily driver for nine years. Hope to see that on the trail.

[@zickiea172]

Loved this. My wife found a DII 2003 on a lot in Sarasota for $3,300 k (HSE in almost mint condition). after 157k miles head gasket went, New cyliner haead and upgraded gasket, original 4.6L, still loving mine. Saying ... you own a Landrover long enough you end up with a new vehicle. Loveing this build .. it looks sweet.

[@samrodian919]

Best looking Land Rover by far in my opinion ever, I loved my 3.9 UK spec one. It had liner issues but I fixed that with a product that went into the cooling system and they literally welded aluminium around the loose liners and you then flushed it out and put coolant back in. Even the 4.2's were too big for the original blocks and had problems.

[@murraylynn-tp8vm]

What Land Rover discovery2 need is a reliable owner. A owner that reads the manual, twice at least. The coolant has a lifetime 2 years,not 10 years it needs to be changed. The oil should not be synthetic, the engine is from the 60’s it needs certain additives that are not in synthetic oils. If you own a disco buy the proper manuals, read it again and become a RELIABLE owner. Your unreliable discovery will love that and become much more reliable.

[@michaelmorrow6165]

Mine absolutely loves Castrol synthetic high mileage

[@CalebD413]

British on the outside, American on the inside. I love it!

[@michaelatkin2562]

4x4 version of Shelby Cobra 🤣

[@Nonamenever557]

@@michaelatkin2562 same as the original v8 which was a Buick

[@zalmanrusanov9955]

Why can't a manufacturer make a car that looks this good and performs like a Toyota?

[@TheGreenNewSteal2025]

Very logical line of questions and thorough answers. Thanks for addressing costs as well. Great video.

[@ezacher4634]

Great job on the front end. Those driving lights really look great how they tie the headlights together. Nice you were able to keep dash original also.

[@robertgudd7196]

Did the US spec discos not get the TD5? Here in the UK obviously these aren't particularly rare but with the TD5 engine they're as reliable as you like with good maintenance.

[@RichGallant]

no diesels in North America emissions standards in the states where luxury SUV were sold.

[@highloughsdrifter1629]

They didn't get the 300tdi on the D1 either, which is why they think Discos are unreliable. In the UK they rust out still running and the motor gets swapped into a Series 3....

[@TK-lj4oq]

This was the best! I finished my gen 3 ls swap on my D2 a few months ago and wish I had the 6l80e to match. After seeing this, I feel like building a new engine & transmission combo to swap in next year. I wonder if I should just stick to what I've got now for a few years though, and then do an electric swap? 🤔

[@MarkSpohr]

I think an electric swap would be the ultimate fix for the Disco.

[@LionRunner]

Very cool build..!! Just curious if the owner had thought about a diesel engine option?

[@MattBlack6]

America...

[@damilolaakanni]

If I had one of this, I would definitely do an engine swap. But it isn't going to be an LS. I'd go the unpopular route of swapping this for the 2UZ-FE engine.

[@jacobpartin4553]

Ford 7.3 would be interesting

[@damilolaakanni]

@@jacobpartin4553 will it fit though? Maybe try the legendary Ford 4.6. Those were almost as reliable as the Toyota V8s. They never made much power, but they got the job done.

[@jacobpartin4553]

@@damilolaakanni i have no idea honestly lmao, you would be better off trying an ls or a uz

[@trailrunnah8886]

Why would you even bother with that? At least go for the 5.7, it makes good power and doesn't have a timing belt. I still say that LS is the way to go for the swaps, but if you are going to go with the Toyota motor, go with the one that makes power.

[@chasechapman4689]

Or you could get the 2UZ, save yourself the hassle and spend half of what he did and get a GX470.

[@F_Rank_Renkinjutsu]

Great job Charles! You basically built an ICON Discovery and saved $160,000. Your wife should be happy.

[@randyparmesan1383]

Icon Builds and Fabricates every part of a build with military and marine grade parts lol this isn’t even close

[@F_Rank_Renkinjutsu]

@@randyparmesan1383 Close enough, but I doubt the sum of those parts justifies the $160,000 price difference. Hey TFL, why don't you guys buy an ICON Land Rover, take it to Moab, and do a proper comparison. I would certainly watch it👍

[@randyparmesan1383]

@@F_Rank_Renkinjutsu ok Jabroni

[@jakubstrumillo]

Well only thing i need from that build in my Discovery 200tdi are gears and lockers. :d

[@bg3az]

Nicely done. The stock 4.6 V8 was junk. I had two of those engines....in one vehicle, my 2004 Discovery. Sold it for parts after the block cracked in the second engine. Now I'm in a 2013 LR4/Discovery 4 but I'd go back to a 2004 D2 with a LS V8 in a heartbeat. I wish there was a professional shop that did these conversions for retail sale - I'd buy one.

[@Pdfflyer1]

Great Looking Vehicle. Are those aftermarket LED Headlights ? Where did you obtain those Headlights ? Thanks !

[@hectoraceves1494]

Those are stock headlights on the 2004 model.

[@fredbrackely]

Charles, you are the man!! What an absolutely beautiful vehicle you have there.

[@TillerMicroSkiffs]

Got me a 2004 Td5 disco down in the carribean and have been doing a lot of work to get her back in shape. I wish we got the Td5 back stateside, looking to do a tune next!!! Makes me want to get one stateside to throw in a Cummins R28!!!

[@mrj1032]

Hello, I’m in the middle of a swap in a 2004 Disco; curious as to what transmission you used and how you converted it over to the LR transfer case.

[@denim_joey]

Man, what a great build!

[@Paulinthewyld]

The 4.6 nightmare should have been a class action against Land Rover .

[@haydensmith888]

We have the 3.9 and the 4.0 v8's in the Uk (i'm literally looking at buying one) are those just as crap as the 4.6 do you know?

[@kostasevia]

Disco 2 one of the best car ever made …!!!

[@Overlandjon]

One of my favorite episodes yet! What an awesome build!!

[@noprerun]

My 08 sequoia is good to go with a 5.7. I’ll live without solid axles for the wheeling I do. Kinda a lot for a disco, 42k plus 12k. Wow. Nice ride for sure.

[@BeagleFerretTime]

Nice truck, thanks for sharing! My 4.6 D2 engine has 185,000 miles on it and it's still running, but I'm gonna swap it out for sake of engine noise (sleeves ticking at idle). I'll swap it out with a flange sleeved, gas flowed heads, and upgraded cam 4.6 soon though (unless I do an LS swap, of course). Reliability isn't the best reason for the LS swap over an updated 4.6 though, as long as you don't overheat the engine (by getting the inline thermostat modification and monitoring the temperature manually). The only real gain at that point, with an LS conversion, is power. Sounded beautiful though. p.s. The headliner isn't nearly as difficult as the owner seems to believe. I've done two so far (one with rear air) and it gets easier every time, but shouldn't take someone like this owner longer than an afternoon. *Update: I've soured on the 4.6 after it overheated and the fact that a sleeved replacement is both unavailable and more expensive than the LS swap (with no corresponding improvements). I'm doing an LS swap as we speak using Alternative Conversion Engineering's kit. Wish me luck...

[@ial01]

How did the swap go mate?

[@blautens]

Such a nice conversion.

[@hench23]

There's a fair bit of work on that machine. Does Charles have a social media account?

[@scottbeatson3881]

One of the cleanest, most tastefully modified D2's I've seen! Would love to know what "kit" or part numbers made up the 4" Terrafirma lift @TFLclassics ?

[@AnyNameStartingWithC]

It's the Lucky 8 4" Kit

[@scottbeatson3881]

@@AnyNameStartingWithC cheers dude!

[@TheRnwood]

What an absolutely beautiful build. Thank you for sharing!!!!

[@Mr.Wonderful731]

Always thought they looked cool, but I'll stick with my 80 series. Reliability and peace of mind goes a long way.

[@davidthomas7651]

sorry, but this guy is an experienced mechanic and or had many friends that new what they were doing to get this swap done!!

[@chrisb6162]

Willing to bet he is a mechanical or electrical engineer.

[@mattwilliams8144]

The LS out of a GM Acadia has an aluminum block and is perfect to transplant into a Disco. I loved my series 2, wish I still had it.

[@moparjr89]

The Acadia does not have an ls it has a 3.6 v6 the yukon and some Silverado have an aluminum 5.3

[@jorgemarques8708]

what do you guys in the US think about the TD5 engine? You don't them around?

[@grumpyengg5978]

Sounds like that Engine wasn’t available in North America so probably very few/none around.

[@lewispeers7545]

My 4.0 v8 has been reliable with 178 000 miles on the clock. No issues just regular mantainance. Reliable and dependable.

[@greathornedowl3644]

Thanks Tommy, good review. Worked at a Land Rover dealership, loved the Defender, think swap out old engine with Toyota V6/V8

[@Nopartsneeded]

I have a disco 1 owned since 2004 miles and miles of dirt, I have a l33 on a stand in the shop...and yet I'm building a rover 4.6 to go in it. Nice job on the swap maybe we'll meet on the trail someday.

[@douglasvieira9338]

Great work Charles and good find Tommy

[@nero4456]

i have a standard 2.5 landrover no extras only steel bumpers. if any car hits me they are wrote off and my baby has never let me down. It is by far the best jeep you could own. 166000 miles and still roaring down the road. i have pushed it to 190 kmph on motorways took it off road on multiple occasions and pulls trucks off of building sites that get bogged. it is a one of a kind machine and completely bulletproof.

[@matth4069]

>talks about previous owner not putting bad parts on the truck >proceeds to put a terrafirma suspension on it You are that previous owner lmao I like the rest though

[@aesa3628]

Here in dubai a lot of discovery's had engine conversion but they install the legendary lexus ls400 or lexus ls430 engine.

[@earthstick]

15:00 Does nobody ever put heatshrink on automotive cables?

[@tpv59]

Nar, Obviously Not. Just let the DIRTY water n mud get in n cause Trouble, who cares???? ( OBVIOUSLY R.R. DON'T Care )

[@tpv59]

( L.R. not R.R. sorry )

[@dragonfoxsolid1308]

Great looking car. Nice panda coloring too. Looks so good.

[@AJ-yw5zy]

Well done you deserve a medal. I’ve got a 98 D1 from new, 370,000km still Going strong. If the motor does pop then the LS is the route forward. Electrics should be / hopefully easy prince of darkness 14 CUX 😂

[@VWkid4life]

D2's are awesome. Great interview. Love more Rover stuff on the channel.

[@bigslacker666]

I knew it was an LS swap just reading the title, haha!

[@magicnik8881]

What Front Bumper did you install?

[@tonyblackie3277]

Lovely truck 👍 Having had a number of high mileage RV8 engined Discoverys, Defenders & currently P38 RR, NONE have or had head gasket issues. The solution - we tend to run factory recommended coolant. Not just water. I know many US LR owners will get serviced, but have seen many examples with even mechanics in the US just using water. The other reason this comes up, and this is with the greatest respect to the old Buick, is that it tends to use a bit of water. Often discovered late on a trip and no coolant to hand. So in goes the water. When home again tricky to drain so this gets left. Repeat next trip :/

[@Paul2.4T]

Love the way he talks about the gen 4 LS and gen 5 LT, huge Lt fan myself but I couldn't agree with his analogy so well, this swap is perfect

[@logansteele9627]

This is amazing does anyone know if there is more detailed documentation on the build and what it takes to do the wiring

[@MV-Dan]

Love those land rovers. Such a great looking vehicle. But, I’m no mechanic Toyota for now lol

[@adventurousairman]

Looks great, but you should have put a Mercedes-Benz Diesel with a manual transmission

[@hammyh1165]

This is a favourite in the UK ,OM606 with a big turbo or Cummins swap.

[@recnepsgnitnarb6530]

Nice LR, but I'm going to stick with my 100-Series Land Cruiser. Don't knock the LS swap, it works and is very reliable. They are becoming as common as belly buttons though.

[@philiphawley2915]

Palindrome Spencer?!Get a70’s Range Rover. The original and best

[@idahoman325]

Lucas the prince of darkness strikes again ... 2004 owner here. Enjoy your ride 🎉

[@aramchomina-chavez-yx2tb]

the only way to make your rover completely reliable is to replace it with a Land Cruiser

[@dan_zehner]

My wife had similar reservations... and actually watched this video before me. I love that woman. :D

[@CustomcrowdMitroc]

i have a td5 and i love it but if it died which is very unlikely id probably put a bmw m57 in it if it fits

[@DaleReubin]

The disco 2 is still one of my absolute favs. I think a desirable classic in the future.

[@clivereid]

An LS even seems like a natural upgrade / modernisation considering that the Rover V8 originated with Buick.

[@namibgtv6]

Nothing wrong with the Rover V8 engine. They usually fail due to long term neglect, especially of the cooling system. The problem with these are not the engine, but indeed electrics. Oh and, a healthy Rover V8 sounds much much nicer than any LS (which mainly makes NOISE..)

[@freddieflanders]

100% agree

[@garciariver1]

Agree

[@2003evodave]

LOL!

[@stoneyt46]

My d2 literally exploded at 75k miles. I put 25k$ upgrades changed the oil every 4500 miles. I was in love and she broke my heart. Fixed the engine for $4000 and the heads blew again at 80k miles. The diesel version might be good? Idk I would by the new defender cuz I loved my d2 so much besides the engine! But never again... worst investment of my life

[@ryanhenry21]

I’ve got a ‘04 D2 td5 and it’s been great. Got 250k miles on the clock and still going strong.

[@shaunbava1801]

Just get an lr3, 4.4 is pretty reliable, the transmission is ok as long as you service it, even the air suspension is pretty reliable. Parts have gotten a lot cheaper, the only glaring issue is the suspension bits wear quickly. The new rovers are really unreliable. The lr3 is the car for an off-road build if you want a land rover.

[@stoneyt46]

@@shaunbava1801 nah. It's to heavy at over 9000lbs that's why the suspension wears so quickly. Iv hurd bad things about the lr3 in general:(

[@shaunbava1801]

@@stoneyt46 it's less than ~6k lbs not 9, only 1000lbs heavier than the D2. It's heavy but tough, I've had the D1, D2 and the LR3. The 3 is the best of the bunch, maintain it and it will treat you well. The interior is more comfortable, the build quality is better, the drive train is better, and the computerized off road systems are better. For Land Rover it is one of the most robust vehicles they've ever built. The whole LR range from 2006 to 2009 was pretty good, L322 with the 4.4 Jag engine is one of the best Range Rovers ever built. The suspension is really the lower front control arms, tie rods, and sway bar links. I'm going to use poly bushes for the LCA's next time hopefully they'll last longer. The discovery all 3 versions are great off road and in the snow.

[@stoneyt46]

@@shaunbava1801 You are correct! 5796lbs. I just remember Jeremy Clarkson on making fun of how much it weighed on top gear cuz it has two chassies

[@stephenoverstreet9898]

I had an ‘01 years ago. Liked the capability. Hated the unreliability. I would like one just like this!

[@zacariaspiedrasdelrio8984]

Sweet! Very impressive 👍

[@monodeagua3]

Hey really awesome, Im in the middle of rebuilding my LS. Is there a list of all the parts you used to build your disco? Love your VID!