jimbo87
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I have just bought a 1992 k registered disco 1, with the 200tdi.
at the moment she is completely stock, and needs some tlc, - rear end needs repainting, as someone has rattlecanned it instead of getting it resprayed properly.
need a few things on the interior, like the centre console is broken where someone removed it to install a sound system, and the rear window trim is warped where i think a previous owner has installed a sound system, hands free kit aerial etc, and also someones installed rear fold down seats, that def aint factory standard lol, as they are framed style? and sit above the boot trim level so the load cover cant be used.
Exterior wise there is a little rust on the insides of the doors, and inner arches, apart from that everything else is solid, the boot floor has been replaced too.
we bought it for 500, and it had failed its mot days before. it needed new swivel bearings both sides, and the head lamps had corroded and stopped working (wiring burnt out due to the sports blues in there) and the reg plate bulbs had blown.
after replacing the side light bulbs, headlights and reg plate bulbs, we re-painted the head lamps with chrome spray, replaced part of the lights wiring, and re assembled! swivel bearings took a good few hours to replace and then it was back to the MOT station to get the free re-test (so the MOT cost me nothing
)
the plans are: get the interior back to stock, new trim panels, and proper rear 7 seats.
possibly install a facelift dash and centre console and door cards. seat covers unless ES leather comes up cheap and give it a good clean.
outside: get the rear re-sprayed blue as the paint job is appalling. new rear bumper as its not in great condition and the boot door catches on it. facelift headlights and grill, snorkel, winch bumper & winch, A bar, light bar on the roof, 2 inch lift, and dislocation kit, - although dont want to comprise too much on road handling. stainless steel back box, new tyres, havent decided on them yet! rock sliders, and quite possible check plating the lower sections of the doors. also need a new spare wheel bracket, as ours is rusted out!
engine wise, not a lot, altho i dont know what can be done with a 200tdi.
we've already had a pain in the backside of a job to bleed the brakes as it seemed the backs were full of air! but its done and they are better now.
we took it off road for the first time yesterday, green laning and across common land on tracks for about 10 miles! (cross country way home ) and it was great, looking to do more 4x4 events, as a few mates have Hiluxs, a kitted up 90, etc.
ill get some pics up the moment i get chance as my mate is using the disco for the moment - im lending it to him to help him out while hes got no work vehicle!
comments welcome
at the moment she is completely stock, and needs some tlc, - rear end needs repainting, as someone has rattlecanned it instead of getting it resprayed properly.
need a few things on the interior, like the centre console is broken where someone removed it to install a sound system, and the rear window trim is warped where i think a previous owner has installed a sound system, hands free kit aerial etc, and also someones installed rear fold down seats, that def aint factory standard lol, as they are framed style? and sit above the boot trim level so the load cover cant be used.
Exterior wise there is a little rust on the insides of the doors, and inner arches, apart from that everything else is solid, the boot floor has been replaced too.
we bought it for 500, and it had failed its mot days before. it needed new swivel bearings both sides, and the head lamps had corroded and stopped working (wiring burnt out due to the sports blues in there) and the reg plate bulbs had blown.
after replacing the side light bulbs, headlights and reg plate bulbs, we re-painted the head lamps with chrome spray, replaced part of the lights wiring, and re assembled! swivel bearings took a good few hours to replace and then it was back to the MOT station to get the free re-test (so the MOT cost me nothing
)the plans are: get the interior back to stock, new trim panels, and proper rear 7 seats.
possibly install a facelift dash and centre console and door cards. seat covers unless ES leather comes up cheap
and give it a good clean.outside: get the rear re-sprayed blue as the paint job is appalling. new rear bumper as its not in great condition and the boot door catches on it. facelift headlights and grill, snorkel, winch bumper & winch, A bar, light bar on the roof, 2 inch lift, and dislocation kit, - although dont want to comprise too much on road handling. stainless steel back box, new tyres, havent decided on them yet! rock sliders, and quite possible check plating the lower sections of the doors. also need a new spare wheel bracket, as ours is rusted out!
engine wise, not a lot, altho i dont know what can be done with a 200tdi.
we've already had a pain in the backside of a job to bleed the brakes as it seemed the backs were full of air! but its done and they are better now.
we took it off road for the first time yesterday, green laning and across common land on tracks for about 10 miles! (cross country way home
) and it was great, looking to do more 4x4 events, as a few mates have Hiluxs, a kitted up 90, etc.ill get some pics up the moment i get chance as my mate is using the disco for the moment - im lending it to him to help him out while hes got no work vehicle!
comments welcome
