Rust issues

Hi all, going to be picking the brains of everyone on here over the next couple of months... (apologises in advance) I’ve been told that in the picture below, to get sheet metal welded over the rust is this right or do I go about it a different way. Thanks everyone

That is rough. D2's are known for it.

I would suggest you may want to start looking at a rear chassis replacement.

Cheers

I wouldn't weld sheet metal over the rust best thing to do is get wire wheel on an angle grinder and see how much of it is surface any holes cut out and replace with good metal

neilly said:

That is rough. D2's are known for it.

I would suggest you may want to start looking at a rear chassis replacement.

Cheers

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Sounds expensive any idea what that would set me back and I take it it would be a big job to do ? Thanks

MurphyLand said:

Sounds expensive any idea what that would set me back and I take it it would be a big job to do ? Thanks

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Last time I spoke with someone who did it, they were charging £1200 to fit a new rear chassis section.

Cheers

Depends if you are capable of doing it yourself or having a garage do it also where you are based is a big factor to prices

https://www.racpartsltd.co.uk/discovery-2-chassis


@MurphyLand

Cheers

neilly said:

https://www.racpartsltd.co.uk/discovery-2-chassis


@MurphyLand

Cheers

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Thanks a lot I’ll have a look into it now

Do not not cover rusty metal with good, rust will just eat the new metal quicker than I get through a Sunday roast

haza88 said:

Do not not cover rusty metal with good, rust will just eat the new metal quicker than I get through a Sunday roast

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Thanks yes I thought it didn’t sound right to do that... just looking for a cheaper alternative than replacing the chassis

Get some overalls on and goggles hit it with a angle grinder with flappy disk n see for yourself what the damage is then sit back with a cold beer and asses the situation

With time and enthusiasm allot can be repaired on Landys with a welder but you must draw a line when structural integrity is at risk

Sounds like a good idea haha... so work away all the rust and go from there. Cheers.

haza88 said:

With time and enthusiasm allot can be repaired on Landys with a welder but you must draw a line when structural integrity is at risk

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Yer of course I just don’t trust taking it to a garage when they will just want to make a quick buck. Just don’t know enough about the chassis myself

MurphyLand said:

Yer of course I just don’t trust taking it to a garage when they will just want to make a quick buck. Just don’t know enough about the chassis myself

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The D2 chassis keeps on giving..holes.

while you are down there check the front of the chassis where it starts to go from the centre flat section to the front suspension the area where it raises up, give that a poke.

Also poke behind the shock mounts in that triangular mount. Plus if you ever remove the airbags , poke a hole in the chassis behind them.

Cheers

neilly said:

The D2 chassis keeps on giving..holes.

while you are down there check the front of the chassis where it starts to go from the centre flat section to the front suspension the area where it raises up, give that a poke.

Also poke behind the shock mounts in that triangular mount. Plus if you ever remove the airbags , poke a hole in the chassis behind them.

Cheers

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Will do thanks for the advice appreciate it. If it’s not a complete rust bucket underneath that doesn’t need completely replacing it is it worth getting it all coated up in rust protection paint ? Thanks

MurphyLand said:

Will do thanks for the advice appreciate it. If it’s not a complete rust bucket underneath that doesn’t need completely replacing it is it worth getting it all coated up in rust protection paint ? Thanks

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The D2 is a great motor, but somehow LR managed to give the chassis the rust issue.

If the rest of the chassis is good get it repaired and treat it, but eventually it will go pope. Depending on the age and the rest of it, only you can say if it is worth doing.


Cheers

Yes it is a shame they scrimped on the chassis, thanks again for the help i will be posting pictures over the next couple of months with updates of how it’s going fingers crossed it’s worth salvaging.

Anything is worth saving have a look at my thread on here 1997 discovery 1 300tdi complete rebuild it all comes down to how brave you are and your knowledge of metal and welding at the end of the day plus every one on here is more than helpful

Scottishmech said:

Anything is worth saving have a look at my thread on here 1997 discovery 1 300tdi complete rebuild it all comes down to how brave you are and your knowledge of metal and welding at the end of the day plus every one on here is more than helpful

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Hi how do I see your thread I’m still new on here and working out how to get my way around the site. Thanks