Will My 30 Year Old Land Rover Make it to MOAB?

Today we do some last minute repairs to my beloved ECO Challenge Land Rover Discovery to try and make the 1250 mile drive out to Moab Utah to take the old girl out to have some fun.
At 218k miles and nearly 30 years old (and being a Land Rover) this may be a monumental task, but let's find out together if it can handle it.
Stay tuned for the next video for some fun out in Moab.
www.TheLostCauseRanch.com

[@derelict_wanderer]

Wrench. Wheel. Repeat. The content I live for. Nothing like road tripping a classic 4x4 and enjoying it in the way it was designed.

[@LostCauseRanch]

It is the life isn’t it? A fun sort of self inflicted misery.

[@davidblackburn6569]

last year i took my 50 year old range rover around scotland for 1400 miles in 7 days with no problem , so you should be ok with such a new car

[@LostCauseRanch]

I love that! Yes, mine is just a young buck compared to yours.

[@stevenmoran4060]

The exterior door handles date from the 1970’s where originally they were fitted to the British Leyland Morris Marina cars. Bit of trivia for you there.

[@LostCauseRanch]

That is a neat bit of knowledge, thanks. It doesn’t shock me one bit to be a parts bin item.

[@Stu_2112]

And Reliant Scimitars......and Austin Allegros........and several Lotus products.......and Triumph TR7 😆😆😆

[@pgtips6143]

Great last minute preparation on the ECO Disco, at least she managed to get you there, but now she is sat on Teds trailer?🤔 I guess the adventure will unfold in the next video. Hope you had a fantastic trip, look forward to seeing the next update. 😎👍

[@tfrasca142]

Those gear oil bags truly are the best invention. First time I used one I felt like that "What, no way" guy.

[@LostCauseRanch]

Haha, that is the perfect expression for them.

[@robpeabo509]

Holiday video's are great Joe, bring them on! I am looking forward to part 2.

[@LostCauseRanch]

It was a fun little trip. Will have to go back again a little later this year.

[@belay8139]

Hey Joe. Always enjoy your videos. What type of grease are you using on your prop shaft/u-joint? Thanks!

[@LostCauseRanch]

Appreciate that! I typically use Lucas Oil Red N Tacky.

[@belay8139]

@@LostCauseRanch Thx Joe! Always appreciated!

[@shamrockgerry]

Love from Ireland 🇮🇪☘️. Shamrock Rovers 🚜💨💨💨💨

[@LostCauseRanch]

Shamrock Rovers, Love it!

[@2nickles647]

The bag-o-lube are great. I saved one of my bags after I used it. I get the gallon of Valvoline and refill the bag. Works awesome. I need to change my transfer case oil next. Got the front and rear differentials rebuilt with new bearings and seals. And refill with Valvoline. Changed my oil with 5-40 diesel oil, the synthetic kind. Changed my oil and transmission coolers and radiator. I just bought them a bit at a time. Then did the whole nine yard service. I am waiting to overhaul my transfer case next. Big budget items tho...will need to save some cash till I'm ready. Cheers Just like you. I found a bad tie rod end. Luckily I had a spare 😅😅 Now I need to wash the under carriage soon. She likes to mark a spot..😅😅 I need to tackle the leaky sunroof next. I have a spare 🦭 seal just in case. I did add LED head lights. Ahhhh she is bright. Got 2 new wheels bearings too. Just had a spare set lying around 😅😅😅

[@LostCauseRanch]

That is not a bad idea to re use the bag, it is so much nicer than pumping gear lube or maneuvering a regular bottle in there. I use the non synthetic Shell Rotella 15-40 in this one, the synthetic would be great as well. Seems like ours have similar lives and problems haha. I have LED lights in this as well, much better. Luckily no sunroof so that doesn't leak haha.

[@FlawedOffroad]

Moab is such a blast but such a chore to get there! Nothing like sleeping in Loves parking lots cuz I cant drive that long

[@LostCauseRanch]

It is a bit of a drive. But we had 4 drivers between the two vehicles so we were able to hammer it out. Such a neat place out there.

[@tinakuutonen]

No doubt she’ll manage ❤️

[@LostCauseRanch]

It’s done 218k miles, what’s a few more?

[@realguy268]

Super excited about this one. I live in utah about 4 hours away from Moab and have been trying to work up the guts (and the money) to take my disco 2 down. Can’t wait to see the next video.

[@LostCauseRanch]

You are fortunate to be that close to such a neat place. The cool thing is there is plenty of trails/gravel roads for any sort of rig. My suggestion would be to look at some of the Jeep rental companies websites and see what trails they allow certain rental Jeeps on and that can give you a rough idea of what you can take yours on. I think Jenny’s Jeep Rentals has a decent little easy, medium and hard trail list that they allow their rentals on. It just gives you a little up front idea of what may not be possible for your Disco 2.

[@realguy268]

@@LostCauseRanch thanks. That’s pretty good advice. The most off roading I’ve done is dirt roads and snow so I’m anxious to try something a lot harder. Thanks for your input. 👊

[@One_mole_worth]

I'm a simple man. I see lost cause ranch post, i click the video and click like

[@LostCauseRanch]

Nothing wrong with that haha. Appreciate it as always.

[@roverdogs_keithwhelchel]

wow and I thought I ignored things lol but hey its looking good and 20 hours is no big deal. enjoy have fun be safe and Sasha was looking impressed while you where working on things lmao

[@LostCauseRanch]

She is always impressed with me haha. I probably should downsize the fleet a tad so I can focus on like 4 of these time hogs.

[@2nickles647]

Bummer day. My sister had gifted me the Disco 2. Ive been wrenching on it for a few years now. So 2 days ago i mentioned that the Disco was having brake issues. Specifically the rear sets. When i do testing for panic stops. Only the fronts brake. Then they become very hard. I have gone through the entire brake system rebuild. From the master cylinders to the brake pads and rotors and all brake calipers replacement. Its was not a huge money items. After i sent the cores back. I believe i invested $175.00 total. Then DOT 4 fluid. I flushed the entire system and then power bleed. I did find bubbles in the front. The final hurdle i ordered new brake lines. Stainless steel covered lines all 4 corners. Then power bleed again. I did solve a problem. The 3 stooges would randomly chime away. I would cycle the ignition and they would go away. After manual bleeding and power bleeding. The 3 stooges are not coming up anymore?? Im a DYier mechanic for over 50 yrs now. I do enjoy it very much.

[@Land_Raver]

My 25 year old P38 bakes in the summer heat for 12 hours at a time saving all the unfortunate Toyota drivers that thought they had an offroad rig on their hands. I wouldn't think twice to drive it to Moab, aside from the horribly out of round tires.

[@LostCauseRanch]

The old ones really aren't all that bad, at this point it's just normal to have some things needing attention with 220k miles, even Toyotas need that too haha. At least tires are an easy (albeit more expensive these days) thing to take care of.

[@smjtx]

I'm curious: How much slack should my timing chain have in my 2013 LR4?

[@LostCauseRanch]

There really shouldn't be any, but typically the ecm will pick up camshaft codes once it starts getting slack.

[@tormitchell1351]

I think your steering link is bent.

[@LostCauseRanch]

It definitely was, I bent it on a little off roading escapade a little bit ago (according to the steering wheel being off after that). So it was due.

[@chrisjones2445]

Dude… high on the temp gauge isnt good. Ya need to run a scangauge or something! Mine went to 3/4 a few weeks ago and pinged 238f. Danger zone!

[@LostCauseRanch]

Yes, that would have been nice to see what it actually hit in real temp. Definitely not ideal but didn't have an area to pull out of the way on the climb once it climbed. Thankfully it wasn't too long and it seems to still be happy driving around now. I thought I might have had to put the 4.6 I have around for it in sooner than planned.

[@Stu_2112]

Oh nooooo, and it was all going so well 🙄

[@LostCauseRanch]

Such is life, roll with the punches.

[@Stu_2112]

@@LostCauseRanch great attitude dude