Bone's V8 Disco 2 Build Log

ifloochies said:

The wood finish does match nicely with the tan interior.
Have you considered the double-din mod that would update the interior of the disco with a modern android based multimedia system?

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Yeah originally it was going to stay light coloured but now having different ideas.

I have seen the mod but not interested in doing any stereo work atm.

Painted my track rod ends ready for fitting on friday along side my finished panhard rod

Fitted my panhard bar and Adrenalin 4X4 HD steering arms this Saturday. Aligned both axles and set the alignment to toe out 3 degrees. The previous set up was toe out to 1.5 degrees. The spec is 0-10 toe out so I went for 3. It feels better than ever and now my steering wheel is straight again!! Also checked the uj and steering box for any play while I was at it. Happy to report back all good

Also finished and installed my torque pro phone mount I made from oak. I decided to stain it black. My main screen is set up to display my GPS speed, battery voltage, gps trip, total gps trip, intake air temp and coolant temperature. I have it set up to show that my coolant temp is cold by a blue thermostat logo, this disappears when up to temp. If it ever gets to 100c the alarm goes off and a red thermostat logo appears on the screen. If my battery volts go below 12v a red battery logo appears. The trips and speed are accurate now with the larger tyres. On my other screens I have one set up for various fuelling and the 3rd screen set up for a inclinometer.

So just completed the landy's first proper adventure! A week away in the Cotswolds with my family. Travelled 634 perfect fault free miles and even worked out my MPG after all the mods etc. Very happy with the results, on a run on motorways etc over 201.65 miles I managed 20.49mpg and that's with 4 passengers and a fully loaded boot traveling between 65 and 70mph. Driving round the countryside with big steep hills etc carrying 4 passengers over 238.77 miles I managed 15.83mpg. Very happy with those figures. Prior to the mods driving round the countryside my fuel consumption was 13.61mpg. So he's now more fuel efficient!

Here's a photo dump from the trip...

So I noticed a a bit of pink coolant on my oil filter and my new panhard rod. Upon inspection I found the water pump to be the culprit. This was probably the only this I didn't change when doing the engine. The previous owner said it wasn't very old and looked great so I left it. The cost was building up at the time. So on went the new water pump and more fresh coolant!







Also made a start on the camping rear door. I drilled and fitted m6 rivnuts and secured the panel with m6 stainless bolts.





Here's a little bonus pic :tup:

Made a start on the rest of the rust prevention that I had to cut short when doing the chassis. Wednesdays task was the passenger side sill and floor. Stripped all the paint off and removed any surface rust. Degreased and then gave it 2 coats of corroless qdr.















Drivers side to do next wednesday then I'll spray in and out with lanoguard.

Finally picked up the other side, a genuine land rover fog light.

Got the other side done on Saturday and jet washed/cleaned all of the underside ready for lanoguard on Wednesday.

Upgraded my number plate lights to led.

Finished the camping rear door project! Knife, axe, fire extinguisher, handle, bottle opener, fold out hook, 18mm marine ply stained black and sealed with many coats, quick release button fixings, slow drop down gas struts, stainless hinges and fixings etc What do you think?

Been waiting for an update a while now.
As always, excellent work mate.
Cheers.

ifloochies said:

Been waiting for an update a while now.
As always, excellent work mate.
Cheers.

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Thanks mate

Nice high quality brass coolant bleed screw fitted.

love it ! looks sharp and clean

So after looking at the prices and condition of the second-hand scuttle panels I decided to buy a brand new one! I also got all new fixings,blanks etc I fitted some stainless mesh over the new foam filter and installed some modified clips in gloss black. Hopefully this will prevent the foam from ripping. I cleaned up the brass nuts and replaced the rusty washers with nice new stainless ones.

The old one snapped in half by itself and has smaller cracks at each end!!







The new one was so worth the money!









Replaced my headlight washer jet and non return valve too.

Been busy preparing my LPG reinstallation! Originally it was a right bodge job from the past. Terrible fitting of the tanks. So I've got some new tanks, brackets and everything else. Popped into work today and welded some long bolts to the new brackets so I can fit the tank and both brackets in one go and bolt through the floor.





Then I made some plates to go on the inside to strengthen the floor.



Everything has now been keyed up ready for raptor pant on thursday.





Also replaced the lower bulb in the heater unit. Didn't even release that it was supposed to light up, been out since I've had it! Much better now.

LPG tanks and brackets coated in raptor ready for fitting on Wednesday. Sprayed in a fiends paint booth at 30 degrees.

Nice job

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RRDave said:

Nice job

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Cheers Dave