Other what have u done on ur disco today
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Installed my Flatdog boot shelf to keep random bits and pieces from being in the way of the main load space.
Matte bonnet decal to reduce summer glare, with nice logo detail.
Dixon Fabrication rock sliders fitted. Don't need them, but they look great!
Replaced old, seized front calliper carriers, and added wheel spacers. Must remember to go back in and re torque them in 50-100 miles.
Replaced the steering bars, and threw the tracking completely out in the process. I clearly wasn't nearly careful enough when trying to match the lengths.
Cracked open one of the rear door lock mechanisms to replace the motor. Lost a few tabs, though there doesn't appear to be any reason for them to exist since it's screwed together anyway. Part of me is surprised it worked. 3 more to go...
Matte bonnet decal to reduce summer glare, with nice logo detail.
Dixon Fabrication rock sliders fitted. Don't need them, but they look great!
Replaced old, seized front calliper carriers, and added wheel spacers. Must remember to go back in and re torque them in 50-100 miles.
Replaced the steering bars, and threw the tracking completely out in the process. I clearly wasn't nearly careful enough when trying to match the lengths.
Cracked open one of the rear door lock mechanisms to replace the motor. Lost a few tabs, though there doesn't appear to be any reason for them to exist since it's screwed together anyway. Part of me is surprised it worked. 3 more to go...
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While waiting for the parts for the job made spacers for the front crossmember. I have longer shocks and mild lift so in theory the propshaft could hit the crossmember. The block of steel was practically free of charge, just needed 2 hours of drilling, cutting and finishing the product. The rusty look fits perfectly under my D2!
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New Monroe shocks just arrived from Paddocks. Good enough to pass an MOT as mine are original, and are very rusted. Suppose I've got to get off my backside and fit them now.... Still, another bit knocked off the very long list. Might tackle the new Watts linkage next.... Its a Britpart one, but will get me going as mines just a bit clicky...
Will take the time to refurb the old linkage, so I have a spare when the Britpart one goes belly up....
Will take the time to refurb the old linkage, so I have a spare when the Britpart one goes belly up....
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Silverdisco2004
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Hi all,
So i have had my new to me discovery for just over a year now, went through the MOT no problem, just needed a new rear number plate bulb.
Gearbox went crap, couldn't select certain gears and whining loudly then couldn't select any gear apart from 4th, so got second hand gearbox fitted and a new clutch whilst it was out.
New battery (correct one) as was struggling to crank and was going dead after being left for a week.
Polished the headlights last weekend too (sanded, compound, polished and UV protected) look like new now and make the front end look very clean.
still many things to do like get rear windows working again, strip folding mirror switch to get it to work better, Lanoguard the chassis especially the rear, just to name a few of the many many things that need dong.
Thanks
Andy
So i have had my new to me discovery for just over a year now, went through the MOT no problem, just needed a new rear number plate bulb.
Gearbox went crap, couldn't select certain gears and whining loudly then couldn't select any gear apart from 4th, so got second hand gearbox fitted and a new clutch whilst it was out.
New battery (correct one) as was struggling to crank and was going dead after being left for a week.
Polished the headlights last weekend too (sanded, compound, polished and UV protected) look like new now and make the front end look very clean.
still many things to do like get rear windows working again, strip folding mirror switch to get it to work better, Lanoguard the chassis especially the rear, just to name a few of the many many things that need dong.
Thanks
Andy
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I won't touch them any more. I was at MM4x4 a couple of months ago for something. Dave brought it out in a blue box and i politely asked him to take it away and bring one back in a more expensive box! I finally learned my lesson after having a front wheel bearing fail the MOT for THREE consecutive years after doing about 2000 miles on the second two Britpart bearings. Fortunately they were fitted by my cousin at his garage so the bills were cheap. But now i don't use Britpart AT ALL!
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Not a Disco but still all Landy, i changed the front shock absorbers on the 101. It now no longer goes BANG! over bumps in the road. Had to modify a threaded boss to allow me to compress the rubbers to remove and replace the split pin. You need a rather large clamp to squash the rubbers. Panicked somewhat when i discovered the 8 inch i intended to use didn't fit so had to bring the bigger one home from work which did. To date these are the most expensive shock absorbers i've ever bought but as the only place i've seen so far that sells them is 101parts.co.uk, Martin has cornered the market so you have to pay the money and be thankful.
Thank You Martin. It no longer goes BANG over bumps!
Thank You Martin. It no longer goes BANG over bumps!
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Well done you! When MY Disco 1 gearbox did the same thing i went online searching for another gearbox and bought a Disco 2 instead...
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Just buy decent quality and fit it once...
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Finally got round to fitting roof bars, sourced some genuine LR bars at a good price in all black.
The boot mechanism was also on its way out so changed the mechanism in the lower rear door.
It did refuse to open at times so manage to replace it in the nick of time.
Mileage: 142179
The boot mechanism was also on its way out so changed the mechanism in the lower rear door.
It did refuse to open at times so manage to replace it in the nick of time.
Mileage: 142179
Silverdisco2004
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Morning guys,
So, over the weekend someone tried to break into my disco, they tried to prize the lock then tried to prize the doors damaging the door panels on the drivers side, only found out as the dog was barking.
Absolutely fuming as now need to try and repair the lock and the door panels.
Not sure what they were after as there was nothing in the car and i also had a steering lock on the steering wheel.
More work to do!
Andy Hull
So, over the weekend someone tried to break into my disco, they tried to prize the lock then tried to prize the doors damaging the door panels on the drivers side, only found out as the dog was barking.
Absolutely fuming
as now need to try and repair the lock and the door panels.Not sure what they were after as there was nothing in the car and i also had a steering lock on the steering wheel.
More work to do!
Andy Hull
As its a bank holiday weekend, I decided to do some work for myself, rather than for everyone else......
Started to remove the watts linkage, and two of the bolts were pretty tough to remove. Used a bit of heat to take one nut off, but the n/s arm bolt is fast. Walked to the garage, only to remember I lent my small grinder to my lad, and I have no small disks for the small air grinder..... ffs. Trip into the big town to fetch it today, so I can remove the b'stard bolt. Need to order two bolts and nuts now.
Whilst under there, I took a look at the chassis, as its been sat for 12 months now. Looks like I need to get out the plasma cutter and welder today..... the rear chassis is starting to go. Nothing a bit of time, cutting and welding cant fix. Also took an hour to chiv away some rust with the needle gun, and apply some Vactan.
Was going to fit the new front shocks, but Ive decided to replace the front springs as well, so will wait til those arrive.
Started to remove the watts linkage, and two of the bolts were pretty tough to remove. Used a bit of heat to take one nut off, but the n/s arm bolt is fast. Walked to the garage, only to remember I lent my small grinder to my lad, and I have no small disks for the small air grinder..... ffs. Trip into the big town to fetch it today, so I can remove the b'stard bolt. Need to order two bolts and nuts now.
Whilst under there, I took a look at the chassis, as its been sat for 12 months now. Looks like I need to get out the plasma cutter and welder today..... the rear chassis is starting to go. Nothing a bit of time, cutting and welding cant fix. Also took an hour to chiv away some rust with the needle gun, and apply some Vactan.
Was going to fit the new front shocks, but Ive decided to replace the front springs as well, so will wait til those arrive.
Repaired the right side sill, found some soft spots last weekend. Cut a larger piece out under the front door and cleaned the inside of the sill from front to back with pressurized air and vacuum. Lot's of sand and dust which of course keeps the moisture inside the sill.
It's time consuming work to do these repairs; cutting, making the new metal piece to fit, preparing the area for welding and finally weld it properly. I'd say It's something like 3 hours per patch minimum.
