Recent content by GrahamD1v8

My radio is fully functioning but a few of the buttons have fallen off. I am keeping as original as possible, so does anyone know whether the front detaches (if I can get a non-functioning radio), or whether I can get buttons anywhere? It is a 22 DC710/61B. Thanks G

Reposted this as I shouldn't have put it in the Intro section... Saw this link to ThisIsMoney web site. https://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/cars/article-8184375/Step-time-witness-65-years-Land-Rover-gruelling-expeditions.html And saw this DIsco from the London-Paris Trek 1998: Does anyone...

Moved to Tech/Questions section Cheers G

Persisting down with rain today - first time it has rained since I fixed the rear sunroof. It was "fixed" before I bought it, but leaked first time it rained! The sunroof tray torx screws were rusted and leaking, so replaced with stainless and sealed with butyl sealant. Just checked. No leaks...

Minimal attention is an exaggeration! I wondered whether it could have been a "phone up for MOT" one....

Thank you. I did not mention the MOT was done AFTER I agreed to buy it; the exhaust back box almost fell off on the way home; the petrol tank leaked as soon as I filled it; fog lamp lens nearly fell off... I'm sure it will "drive lovely" once the steering and suspension is sorted!!! But I still...

Bishops Cleeve. North of Cheltenham and any norther would be Midlands! Can't really say it's South West but officially it is. Closer to Brum than Bristol...

Thanks for the welcome. Luckily my Disco had all its life in London which should mean less salt exposure - and low miles helps too. Low miles with less than 12k in last 12 years too, but virtually no maintenance for that time - only absolute minimun for MOT. Love V motors. Didn't want a diesel...

Hi all. Long time since I had a Landy but at last I am the owner of a Discovery 1 v8. In excellent conditon too. My last Landy was a Series 3 Station Wagon 2.25 back in the late '80's but I'm glad I've got this one - not much rust but will need some welding. Mechanically it has not been looked...