1. Dave2302

    Daves D2 TD5 Project

    Thanks Paul, No ones projects are insignificant buddy, we are all doing what we can and hopefully enjoying it ;) My old D15KOE is really getting there now ;) I am determined to return D15KOE to his former glory and like my V8 MB's I will keep him up to scratch and have them all until I die or...
  2. Dave2302

    Daves D2 TD5 Project

    I looked at some of my old files from when I had the Transmission Firm, the 4HP22 Electronic fitted in a D2 takes 9.5 litres from bone dry including Converter and Oil Cooler etc ................. So therefore, (doing the maths in my head), I got around a 79% Fluid change on this one, and as it...
  3. Dave2302

    Daves D2 TD5 Project

    The Transmission Oil and Filter change went perfectly, I also took the time to clean up the exterior of Trans Sump and give it a good coat of Primer and some Matt Black before reassembling. Filled with fresh Oil, jobs a good 'un, I'm not sure exactly how much these hold from brand new (dry) but...
  4. Dave2302

    Daves D2 TD5 Project

    A pleasing and very positive update :) D15KOE has been a really good old fella today, took Mel for a trip into Kyle and back, a few stop offs on the way. Driving superbly, a real pleasure, and upon return not a single solitary drip of Oil anywhere and more specifically from that Turbo Oil...
  5. Dave2302

    Daves D2 TD5 Project

    Thanks to you all who answer on here, and all advice is more than welcome :) It really does help to know there are like minded individuals "around" other than that Mel and my Cats aren't interested and nor are my customers ;) I put an M8 Socket on the 2 Bolts holding the Oil Drain Pipe to the...
  6. Dave2302

    Daves D2 TD5 Project

    So the Disco drives beautifully now, Vibe has totally gone :D :D :D Short lived joy however .... After a good thrash around I came back all happy, put it on the lift as I have a few little jobs left, like change the Auto Transmission Oil and Filter ............................. As I'm lifting...
  7. Dave2302

    Daves D2 TD5 Project

    Not trying to tell grandma how to suck eggs, you probably know more about Land Rovers than I do, but maybe this might help .............. Has your Disco had Injector Harness checked / replaced, more importantly checked the Red ECU Plug for oil, and finally, check the Injector Codings are...
  8. Dave2302

    Daves D2 TD5 Project

    The fat lady hasn't sung yet, until D15KOE has been taken off the lift and road tested :) BUT .... The initial signs are good, both new Genuine LR Mounts are fitted, and I have left the Nuts and bolts just off of nipped, lowered the Car so most of the weight was on the wheels but lift pads...
  9. Dave2302

    Daves D2 TD5 Project

    Thanks for the replies, however in my particular case that is not what some experts have said / suggested so sorry to say this but I sincerely hope interceptorxj is wrong in my specific case ;) Let me recap .... My original mounts were so bad they had collapsed and the rubber was poking out...
  10. Dave2302

    Daves D2 TD5 Project

    My home built Chair is great, much more comfortable than the old one, and I reckon it will last a lot longer than the previous 2 Chinesiums ;) The D2's TD5 Engine has so far and over multiple Drive Cycles, (shhhhhhhhhhhh) ;) , been consistently pulling better and better now, and as the Fuelling...
  11. Dave2302

    Flat Bed Disco 2 Project

    I couldn't agree more, same here, if I had more in the projects pot I'd be doing my Chassis this Xmas Shutdown, but I'm hopeful with all my welding repairs, and a few more to do still, it will see at least it's next 2 MOT's, so at least 14 months now ;) I like your Badge panel, nice idea for...
  12. Dave2302

    Flat Bed Disco 2 Project

    I can't wait to see the Chassis :) I've bought another part dismantled D2 with less rusty axle casings than mine, complete rolling chassis, still got the Auto Trans / Tfer and Props, Suspension and Steering. It comes with same wheels as mine, so can be moved around and steered etc. It also has...
  13. Dave2302

    Flat Bed Disco 2 Project

    Bed looks great with the Chequer on it ;) Coming on well :)
  14. Dave2302

    Daves D2 TD5 Project

    Genuine LR Engine Mounts arrived .... They're Heeaaar :D Sadly I'm busy, but hope to get these fitted before the weekend .... Hopefully I'll be a happy bunny once I've fitted 'em ;) The Car has, so far been much improved over the last few journeys since doing the Injector Harness and...
  15. Dave2302

    Daves D2 TD5 Project

    continued .................. Put all the old D15KOE Seat remnant's together, cut 2 bits of decent Angle Iron, fire up the Welder and yer mums brother is Robert :D :D :D .... It is well comfortable, and I'll wager it will last a lot longer than the EBay tat :p All I need now is a pair of...
  16. Dave2302

    Daves D2 TD5 Project

    So D15KOE has stood in the heated workshop (22c) all night, fired it up today, pleased to report that the Vibe is much improved if not ever so slightly less than yesterday, so yes, and subject to it staying this way I would 2 fold put this down to cheap hard Engine Mounts, and the Fuelling being...
  17. Dave2302

    Daves D2 TD5 Project

    D15KOE Update Drivers seat is all done, looks really nice, and I cleaned it plus the interior a bit more, I also found that when I fitted the Base the Seat back looked it bit tired in comparison to all the others, so I cleaned and fitted the Back from the passenger seat that I got, the only...
  18. Dave2302

    Flat Bed Disco 2 Project

    Ahhhh I get you, yes the flat Nato Green will look good on the whole Car :)
  19. Dave2302

    Daves D2 TD5 Project

    I'm sayin' nowt, except a pleasant afternoon spent on D15KOE, and all going well .... I'll start the rebuild in a minute, and finish it tomorrow ;) Pic 1 looks like I got some Jimmy the Hoovering to do :D
  20. Dave2302

    Flat Bed Disco 2 Project

    Hmmmmmm personal choice of course, but if you were doing the whole Vehicle that colour IMHO it'd look well cool, however if you were keeping the Blue (again personally I love that colour), in that case IMHO I would paint the panels to exactly match the Blue ;) Don't suppose that helps one...