YetiBlog® - My Land Rover Discovery

iceman7 · 17th December 2009, 15:04

I was laughing my guts out when I read the conversation between you and your driver... 50 to 50 hota hain

But seriously:

1. It's Beautiful (not sure this is the right word I can associate with a Landy)

2. Better pictures please, Interiors too.

3. Is it getting JBL'd (I suggest not. Keep it as it is, rugged)

4. Ride kabhi milega?

PS - Thanks Techno. I think the translation should help our non-hindi speaking members

quickdraw · 17th December 2009, 15:44

Hilarious thread sam. Danger gaadi Danger aadmi ke paas!

Aquarian20 · 17th December 2009, 19:00

Great one Yeti. Congratulation on your find. Can't believe there are still people who will gift Landy to strangers. Put some more pictures please

subhashnm · 17th December 2009, 19:16

Wow! What a luck, Yeti!

I now believe in Santa Claus!

Mpower · 17th December 2009, 19:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam Kapasi

If I shift to second while I am still under 10 miles per hour (yes, don't even ask how confusing this mile meter is) then it is fine and smooth.
If the car is even slightly faster, it grinds and pops back into neutral.

I simply change into second while I am under 10mph. Then it works just fine.

hmm...usually the popping and grinding are 2 different things.Popping out means the shifter linkage is worn out and grinding means the synchros are shot. Looks like you might have either one or both.

I guess above 10 mph the synchros have to work harder and hence the grind. Eventually its going to grind all the time as the syncros wear out more.

I'd say first (and easy) step have the shifter linkage looked into. There are several bushings, sleevs and grommets that are a part of the linkage and could be worn out. A good mechanic can either use parts from another vehicle or fabricate something to make it fit.

If the grinding still persists, then you need a gearbox rebuild which involves opening the box. Its not a big deal if you can procure the rebuild kit. IIRC the 93 Discover has a TD77s transmission.

In the meantime, you can try a good synthetic GB oil and when you drain the old oil check for metal chips to make sure the gears are not being chewed up due to the grinding.
Either way...long term you need a GB rebuild.

Sam Kapasi · 18th December 2009, 01:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by tsk1979

I know you have no interest in OTRs, but atleast take her to a nice himlayan trip, driving on the riverbed with boulders, just like the owners manual says!

I intend to Tanveer. I intend to get places. Your travels are an inspiration.

Quote:

Originally Posted by tamojoym

But actually I am curious -Isme kitna diesel Jata hai ?

What is the fuel capacity of the car ?

The manual says 89 litres. I don't think I have the jigar to fill 'er up.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dwaraka

Sam,

Dialogues are amazing. Your defender is in right hands =Akbar. .

Thank you. It is not a Defender but a Discovery.

Quote:

Originally Posted by iceman7

1. It's Beautiful (not sure this is the right word I can associate with a Landy)

2. Better pictures please, Interiors too.

3. Is it getting JBL'd (I suggest not. Keep it as it is, rugged)

4. Ride kabhi milega?

1. I agree. Beautiful. Thank you.

2. Yes, I have not taken any yet. I will.

3. No Sir, it is not a demo car. It has JBL speakers and a Panasonic head unit simply to listen to music.

4. Don't know. When we meet and I have the Landy with me.

sammyboy0 · 18th December 2009, 09:58

An adventurous 4x4 for the adventurous first couple of TBHP. Gifts are generally for the deserving and they are obliged to use them with greater responsibility. (And entertainment of others.)
So, let the Great Indian Road Adventures begin!
We are glued.

ph03n!x · 18th December 2009, 10:30

Of all the YetiBlogs I have read, this is the one that fed to the vociferous reader AND the motorhead in me! Congrats for the owning the ride, and thanks for the write-up!

vishnu7185 · 18th December 2009, 23:43

Hey Sam, as everyone quoted this is indeed a great write up rather one of the best ones i have read. Congrats on your buy.

simply_sunny001 · 19th December 2009, 03:37

Is it over yet ?

unlike other Yeti blogs ? whats going on sam baba ?

Latheesh · 19th December 2009, 23:26

Congrats on your LR, awesome writeup and how about some interior pictures?

Enigma · 20th December 2009, 09:24

Congratulations SAM,You dont know how lucky a man you are.Just drive carefully and dont go near any objects which may harm you in any way because there are a lot of people envying you right now(including me obviously

)

She is !!BIG!! and boy does she have presence.Keep her well maintained and im sure she will last to serve your grandsons..lol..

vijaythacker · 20th December 2009, 16:24

pinch,pinch again you got a landy as a gift

.Lucky you Sam.Looks huge surely.More pictures awaited with interiors and do take her to places its made for, if not on OTR's.
Again excellent write up.

Jaggu · 20th December 2009, 19:10

You know that am not gonna post anything on this thread, dont ya!!! But what the heck, am floored by your learnings

Now get off that lazy chair and go get some nice shots @ the beach!! and post up!

xtreme power · 20th December 2009, 19:22

nice, nice,

test drive wanted

regards,
allan

17th December 2009, 15:04	#76
iceman7 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: BOM \| TLL Posts: 751 Thanked: 469 Times	I was laughing my guts out when I read the conversation between you and your driver... 50 to 50 hota hain But seriously: 1. It's Beautiful (not sure this is the right word I can associate with a Landy) 2. Better pictures please, Interiors too. 3. Is it getting JBL'd (I suggest not. Keep it as it is, rugged) 4. Ride kabhi milega? PS - Thanks Techno. I think the translation should help our non-hindi speaking members
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17th December 2009, 15:44	#77
quickdraw Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1,286 Thanked: 2,695 Times View My Garage	Hilarious thread sam. Danger gaadi Danger aadmi ke paas!
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17th December 2009, 19:00	#78
Aquarian20 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bangalore, India. Posts: 73 Thanked: 2 Times View My Garage	Great one Yeti. Congratulation on your find. Can't believe there are still people who will gift Landy to strangers. Put some more pictures please
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17th December 2009, 19:16	#79
subhashnm BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 101 Thanked: 3 Times	Wow! What a luck, Yeti! I now believe in Santa Claus!
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18th December 2009, 09:58	#82
sammyboy0 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 11 Thanked: 0 Times	An adventurous 4x4 for the adventurous first couple of TBHP. Gifts are generally for the deserving and they are obliged to use them with greater responsibility. (And entertainment of others.) So, let the Great Indian Road Adventures begin! We are glued.
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18th December 2009, 10:30	#83
ph03n!x Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 2,566 Thanked: 5,963 Times	Of all the YetiBlogs I have read, this is the one that fed to the vociferous reader AND the motorhead in me! Congrats for the owning the ride, and thanks for the write-up!
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18th December 2009, 23:43	#84
vishnu7185 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Trivandrum/Bangalore/London Posts: 89 Thanked: 10 Times	Hey Sam, as everyone quoted this is indeed a great write up rather one of the best ones i have read. Congrats on your buy.
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19th December 2009, 03:37	#85
simply_sunny001 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: London & Rohtak Posts: 1,340 Thanked: 18 Times View My Garage	Is it over yet ? unlike other Yeti blogs ? whats going on sam baba ?
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19th December 2009, 23:26	#86
Latheesh Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: CNN/BLR Posts: 4,243 Thanked: 10,091 Times	Congrats on your LR, awesome writeup and how about some interior pictures?
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20th December 2009, 09:24	#87
Enigma BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dehradun. Posts: 29 Thanked: 0 Times	Congratulations SAM,You dont know how lucky a man you are.Just drive carefully and dont go near any objects which may harm you in any way because there are a lot of people envying you right now(including me obviously) She is !!BIG!! and boy does she have presence.Keep her well maintained and im sure she will last to serve your grandsons..lol..
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20th December 2009, 16:24	#88
vijaythacker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 1,498 Thanked: 74 Times View My Garage	pinch,pinch again you got a landy as a gift.Lucky you Sam.Looks huge surely.More pictures awaited with interiors and do take her to places its made for, if not on OTR's. Again excellent write up.
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20th December 2009, 19:10	#89
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,215 Thanked: 15,907 Times	You know that am not gonna post anything on this thread, dont ya!!! But what the heck, am floored by your learnings Now get off that lazy chair and go get some nice shots @ the beach!! and post up!
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20th December 2009, 19:22	#90
xtreme power BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 732 Thanked: 75 Times View My Garage	nice, nice, test drive wanted regards, allan
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