Canyonero's D2

Canyonero · Oct 18, 2022

What's up. Figured I'd start a thread on my project D2. I don't have huge plans for it, but it's the first project land rover I've ever had. Managed to get hold of it pretty cheap and it needs some work to get an MOT.

The Chassis is remarkably clean compared to the others I went to see and for half the price, so I figured "how hard can swapping out some ball joints and fixing an ACE leak be?" - LOL

Anyway, I only have one picture of it before it went on jack stands and started collecting my vertebrae.

ES 2003 td5 auto 110k miles.

Bantam1 · Oct 18, 2022

Aaagh!! a sunroof!!
But it does have a snorkel I see.
You'll need a check list of things to check and correct, unless they have been done already.

WhiskyLassie · Oct 18, 2022

Canyonero said:
What's up. Figured I'd start a thread on my project D2. I don't have huge plans for it, but it's the first project land rover I've ever had. Managed to get hold of it pretty cheap and it needs some work to get an MOT.

The Chassis is remarkably clean compared to the others I went to see and for half the price, so I figured "how hard can swapping out some ball joints and fixing an ACE leak be?" - LOL

Anyway, I only have one picture of it before it went on jack stands and started collecting my vertebrae.

ES 2003 td5 auto 110k miles.

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Very smart, love the colour.

Knappster · Oct 18, 2022

Looks tidy. What other plans have you got for it? Looking forward to more pics.

Canyonero · Oct 18, 2022

Bantam1 said:
Aaagh!! a sunroof!!
But it does have a snorkel I see.
You'll need a check list of things to check and correct, unless they have been done already.

One sealed and one that miraculously doesn't seem to be leaking!

Is there a checklist knocking about? Most of the major concerns I'm aware of have been taken care of, except the prop but I don't mind doing that.

Canyonero · Oct 18, 2022

Knappster said:
Looks tidy. What other plans have you got for it? Looking forward to more pics.

Not decided totally, but I'll be throwing a steel bumper on it and some BFG KO2s. I don't think I'm gonna lift it any time soon since I'll be using it on the road for a while once it's up and running.

Open to suggestions though

steve24v · Oct 18, 2022

If you haven't already, I'd suggest getting a nanocom or hawkeye diagnostic tool, will save you money in the long run.

Canyonero · Oct 18, 2022

steve24v said:
If you haven't already, I'd suggest getting a nanocom or hawkeye diagnostic tool, will save you money in the long run.

Ah yeah I've got half of a nanocom haha just need to pay to unlock the td5 bits when it's next with me

steve24v · Oct 18, 2022

Do you have 2 keys? Pain in the arse if you only have one and you lose it, (speaking from experience lol)

Canyonero · Oct 18, 2022

steve24v said:
Do you have 2 keys? Pain in the arse if you only have one and you lose it, (speaking from experience lol)

Hahaha aye I've got two keys. That reminds me actually. The tailgate and rear passenger door don't unlock off the fob. I'm not that bothered by the door but the tailgate is annoying. Not sure if that's common, all I know is I hate taking interior panels off

Stanleysteamer · Oct 18, 2022

Canyonero said:
Hahaha aye I've got two keys. That reminds me actually. The tailgate and rear passenger door don't unlock off the fob. I'm not that bothered by the door but the tailgate is annoying. Not sure if that's common, all I know is I hate taking interior panels off

What unlocks from the unlock button on the dash?

Canyonero · Oct 18, 2022

Stanleysteamer said:
What unlocks from the unlock button on the dash?

Everything except the rear passenger door and tailgate I think... I won't be near it til the weekend so I'll double check then.

What's does the result tell you?

Stanleysteamer · Oct 18, 2022

Canyonero said:
Everything except the rear passenger door and tailgate I think... I won't be near it til the weekend so I'll double check then.

What's does the result tell you?

Not much more than the obvious, that it's the same as the remote/fob. So the fob isn't at fault.
So it is more likely to be the mechanisms in the door and the tailgate. Not uncommon.

Stanleysteamer · Oct 18, 2022

Check the wires for chafing where both are hinged.

And once in, the earth wire etc for continuity.

Canyonero · Oct 18, 2022

Stanleysteamer said:
Check the wires for chafing where both are hinged.
And once in, the earth wire etc for continuity.

I loooooooove electrical faults

I'll chase it down once I've got a ticket on it, thanks!

Stanleysteamer · Oct 18, 2022

Canyonero said:
I loooooooove electrical faults

I'll chase it down once I've got a ticket on it, thanks!

I tooooooooooooooooo.

At least it isn't likely to be electronic, just electrical.

Best of luck!

Canyonero · Oct 19, 2022

Right then, I actually did this yesterday but didn't add it to the thread.

Managed to get the ball joints off after some serious persuasion. The trick for the top ball joints was a generous dose of heat, then blowing the top off with the clamp. Once the top popped I could chuck a socket against what was left of it and crank it out.

The bottom ball joints were a bit more straight forward to get out, but again plenty of heat. Pressing down with the clamp on a socket was enough. Separating it from the hub carrier was a different kettle of fish though. The only way I found that worked was to apply loads of pressure with a separator on the top ball joint which had already separated from the hub carrier, then absolutely leather the bottom one with a pickle fork after cooking it.

Both sides are done but since they're the same one pic will do.

I forgot to add in my initial description that I've been chilling with three amigos (and a permanently illuminated handbrake light). I'm hoping the three amigos will go once I've swapped the hubs out on both sides since on the failed MOT one of them was so bad it was about to break up.

Handbrake light is a mystery to me for now but I've not investigated at all. Far as I know it could be low fluid level or a dodgy handbrake sensor. I'm hoping it'll be resolved by the new hubs in some nice twist of fate but I'm not expecting it to be that easy

Stanleysteamer · Oct 19, 2022

Canyonero said:
Right then, I actually did this yesterday but didn't add it to the thread.

Managed to get the ball joints off after some serious persuasion. The trick for the top ball joints was a generous dose of heat, then blowing the top off with the clamp. Once the top popped I could chuck a socket against what was left of it and crank it out.

The bottom ball joints were a bit more straight forward to get out, but again plenty of heat. Pressing down with the clamp on a socket was enough. Separating it from the hub carrier was a different kettle of fish though. The only way I found that worked was to apply loads of pressure with a separator on the top ball joint which had already separated from the hub carrier, then absolutely leather the bottom one with a pickle fork after cooking it.

Both sides are done but since they're the same one pic will do.
View attachment 276415

I forgot to add in my initial description that I've been chilling with three amigos (and a permanently illuminated handbrake light). I'm hoping the three amigos will go once I've swapped the hubs out on both sides since on the failed MOT one of them was so bad it was about to break up.

Handbrake light is a mystery to me for now but I've not investigated at all. Far as I know it could be low fluid level or a dodgy handbrake sensor. I'm hoping it'll be resolved by the new hubs in some nice twist of fate but I'm not expecting it to be that easy

Well done!
Best of luck with the rest!

codfather79 · Oct 20, 2022

Good luck.
Get the chassis properly undersealed if you want it to last!!

Stanleysteamer · Oct 20, 2022

codfather79 said:
Good luck.
Get the chassis properly undersealed if you want it to last!!

Agree with the sentiment but I'd avoid underseal like the plague. It hides the rust and holds the salty water.
Better off using proper chassis black or some other product like
https://www.lanoguard.co.uk/product...MI1dyd1cXu-gIV2u3tCh3qQQHUEAAYASAAEgJDZfD_BwE

and don't forget the chassis members rust from the inside out. On a D2. (I am that soldier, I have had to have it plated!) So treating the inside is really more important than the outside.

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