Henry_b's 2000 D2 GS TD5

Henry_b · Jul 4, 2019

Bit of background to my purchase.

Originally I was looking for a clean early D1 but all examples were full of tin worn and not really apprealing.

I wanted an Auto that was a make or break imho so pretty much all D1's bar a few were discounted.

After initially giving up and looking for something differen't a nice looking Silver/gold D2 showed up on the Autotrader with 181k and an Auto box..

Yes I must of been mad but the test drive and initial inspection showed a sound vehicle unto which i can build!!

A rather large cash deposite and a Part ex sold me the vehicle, Unfortunately i had to wait for a week, as most of you know!!

Anyway she's back with me now.

The project will commence!

Maybe even a Re-chassis in the future

Specs.

1999MY 2000 registered Blenheim silver D2 GS.

Ash smokestone interior

Standard GS

7 seater

Coil conversion

cruise control

sunroof(s)

16" Alloys

4 wheel tracs

side steps

Arch spats

etc etc

here she is.

This is pre clean/polish

Stock TD5

Engine oil was very clean for a Diesel probably the cleanest i've ever seen, this is after the 90mi round trip

More to come tomorra.

Chassis clean up will start!

Once my Kurust arrives

neilly · Jul 4, 2019

Does it have difflock?

Make sure you have the EKA code.

Cheers

Henry_b · Jul 4, 2019

neilly said:
Does it have difflock?

Make sure you have the EKA code.

Cheers

No Diff lock.

EKA code will be acquired from the supplying dealer

gstuart · Jul 4, 2019

Great thread mate and look forward to the progress

Henry_b · Jul 4, 2019

gstuart said:
Great thread mate and look forward to the progress

Thanks Gary

gstuart · Jul 4, 2019

Henry_b said:
Thanks Gary

Ur always Welcome and at least u know we are a big family here and plenty to help where ever it’s needed

Don’t forget it’s mandatory to update ur tool kit, lol

Henry_b · Jul 4, 2019

gstuart said:
Ur always Welcome and at least u know we are a big family here and plenty to help where ever it’s needed

Don’t forget it’s mandatory to update ur tool kit, lol

Thanks

My toolbox already looks inadequate

Will be buying some posh tools

gstuart · Jul 5, 2019

Henry_b said:
Thanks

My toolbox already looks inadequate

Will be buying some posh tools

Just a few bits I’ve got over the last 3 x years , lol , (couldn't have done it without my parents that’s for sure , where they’ve treated me to a lot of the tools )

Plus another reason I’m going to turn my spare bedroom into a workshop so can then put them all on shelves and build some basic plywood benches

Imagine you’ve already got an extensive tool kit

Henry_b · Jul 5, 2019

gstuart said:
Just a few bits I’ve got over the last 3 x years , lol , (couldn't have done it without my parents that’s for sure , where they’ve treated me to a lot of the tools )

Plus another reason I’m going to turn my spare bedroom into a workshop so can then put them all on shelves and build some basic plywood benches

Imagine you’ve already got an extensive tool kit

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Very nice Gary.

My 'box is scattered to the wind lol.

Have no idea where most of the stuff is, I usually say its in that "pile" over there

lol

I'll be getting some better quality screwdrivers for sure and those US PRO long wrenches.

Just bought myself some cosmetic stuff,

Claybar
Super resin polish

and some rainex

AdamD1 · Jul 5, 2019

Mine has TCS and no difflock, not got stuck anywhere and it seems to work well. Not sure if it’s any different on the facelift but as long as you don’t overwhelm it and give it time to work out what’s going on you should be fine without the CDL.

Henry_b · Jul 5, 2019

I know this isn't the bag of most Disco drivers but..

Gave her a good clen inside and out..

Paintwork cleaned with Autoglym Shampoo
Polished with Autoglym SRP
Waxed with Sonax silver with Nano tech
Plastics dressed with Autoglym Vinyl and Rubber care,

I will be claying and repolishing her tomorra hopefully.

so will look smarter

Now.

More to come

Naturally.

Henry_b · Jul 5, 2019

Interior was cleaned and dressed with Vinyl and rubbercare.

Henry_b · Jul 5, 2019

Engine bay...

Henry_b · Jul 5, 2019

Also had a look at the Gearbox oil and was pleased to see it was rather clean..
which is a rarity with most Disco's

No wonder it shifted so well

Will be changing it anyway.

Millers DEX III I might use.

Henry_b · Jul 5, 2019

Another little detail is the Limo like Tint in the rear windows!!

In two minds whether to have them stripped back to "normal" glass,

Henry_b · Jul 6, 2019

Another thing just for @gstuart

gstuart · Jul 6, 2019

Henry_b said:
Another thing just for @gstuart

Lol, are trying to say I don’t like badges , snigger

Henry_b · Jul 6, 2019

gstuart said:
Lol, are trying to say I don’t like badges , snigger

Hmm maybe you should slap a series 3 badge on yours Pfft

Henry_b · Jul 6, 2019

Just had a play with some Clay..

Now ya need lube, no not that LUBE!! dirty bastids.

Water 'innit?

The u rub 'er orf'

Then look at the results.

Bearing in mind it is overcast!!

Then I waxoyled the underside to hide all the holes, Ahem I mean mask them..

No No i mean to "protect it"

Naturally it's no píssing it down!

Henry_b · Jul 6, 2019

Also bought some new LED Festoon Bulbs,

better pic's tomorra when it's sunny again!!

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