1. Bone9

    Bone's V8 Disco 2 Build Log

    A little vid of the way home from work the other day...
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    Bone's V8 Disco 2 Build Log

    A few pics after todays clean...
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    Bone's V8 Disco 2 Build Log

    Another small update. I realised the pollen filter was missing! Sorted that.
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    Bone's V8 Disco 2 Build Log

    So I don't like the untidy LPG install under the bonnet. I'm working on a solution for a new filter location setup at the moment but for now I have addressed the injector rail mounting, map sensor mount, small hoses and clips. This is a before photo, notice the left bank of injectors is only...
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    Bone's V8 Disco 2 Build Log

    Yesterdays task was to fix the AC. So After I completed the engine work I filled the AC with a UV dye and gas to check for leaks. I found the the AC compressor was leaking around the seam of the actual unit, the o rings on the pipes and one on the front pipe going to the condenser. I sourced a...
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    Bone's V8 Disco 2 Build Log

    Picked up a few bits today, a missing washer hose clip, a missing screw for the fan surround, a new service book to continue my service history as my book is now full and a new battery/jack cover.
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    Bone's V8 Disco 2 Build Log

    So I got fed up of hearing rust fall from the NSR door when you close it so I stripped it down to investigate. This is what I found... The small window support had completely rotted away and had filled the bottom of the door up with rusty particles! So I removed all the loose rust, cleaned...
  8. Bone9

    Bone's V8 Disco 2 Build Log

    Ha ha you could say that! I thought sod it, there's no point doing half a job. Cheers mate. Hopefully will be sorted engine wise for a while.
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    Bone's V8 Disco 2 Build Log

    Quick pic of the Scanguage.
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    Bone's V8 Disco 2 Build Log

    Cheers guys.
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    Bone's V8 Disco 2 Build Log

    So not long after I bought the Landy he developed a funny noise underload, sounded like a belt squeaking or a bearing failing. Was a really weird one, got worse once hot. After some investigation I decided it was the OS exhaust manifold leaking. So some nice new stainless hex bolts, Nordlock...
  12. Bone9

    Bone's V8 Disco 2 Build Log

    As I've only just started this thread there has been a fair amount of work that has taken place! I'll d a quick list of some bits I've sorted then some more detail on the big stuff! So far I've replaced... LPG coolant temp sensor & vapour filters, Throttle cable, Rear wiper motor, Front & rear...
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    Bone's V8 Disco 2 Build Log

    Hi guys welcome to my V8 Disco 2 build log. Here I will update with repairs, maintenance and mods :) It's a 2003 Epsom green 4.0I V8 ES Auto 7 seater LPG converted on 133k miles with full service history. This is my first ever Landy or any 4x4, I usually have fast cars so is all new to me...
  14. Bone9

    Hi guy, V8 Disco 2 buying advise...

    Cheers buddy, that's excatly what I did . Was a temp sensor and now works great!
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    Hi guy, V8 Disco 2 buying advise...

    Already bought it mate! Few weeks back! V8.
  16. Bone9

    Hi guy, V8 Disco 2 buying advise...

    It will be very well looked after don't worry.
  17. Bone9

    Hi guy, V8 Disco 2 buying advise...

    Why? I love it!
  18. Bone9

    Hi guy, V8 Disco 2 buying advise...

    No worries. That's for the 80mm pulley as listed above.
  19. Bone9

    Hi guy, V8 Disco 2 buying advise...

    Having a hard time finding the small 70mm pulley.
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    Hi guy, V8 Disco 2 buying advise...

    This is it isn't it? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LAND-ROVER-DISCOVERY-2-PETROL-4-0-V8-ORIGINAL-DAYCO-BELT-TENSIONER-ERR6439G-/280780862948?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292