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Troy81

Troy81

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Hi all after 12 months I'm back. My disco's still in the garage ready to be sorted one way or another... The same old problems as before But do I spend a couple of grand sorting what I got (think I've answered my own question there) or replace it

rear body mounts need welding but if there's any funds left over then further welding can be done now rather than later.

brakes are a bit soft on the pedal

i know there was a kind chap from Swindon on here before that popped round but I cant find he's details

.................

SO THE DILEMMA IS

where to go what to do and what are right prices to look out for

my minds a muddle any help would be much appreciated
thanks
 
Troy81 said:
Hi all after 12 months I'm back. My disco's still in the garage ready to be sorted one way or another... The same old problems as before But do I spend a couple of grand sorting what I got (think I've answered my own question there) or replace it

rear body mounts need welding but if there's any funds left over then further welding can be done now rather than later.

brakes are a bit soft on the pedal

i know there was a kind chap from Swindon on here before that popped round but I cant find he's details

.................

SO THE DILEMMA IS

where to go what to do and what are right prices to look out for

my minds a muddle any help would be much appreciated
thanks
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That sounds like an awful lot of money to sort out a '93 TDi - are you sure it'll take that much? You don't say what needs fixing apart from the rear body mounts. Here's something to give you an idea:

For example: Land Rover Discovery Rear Cross Member - YRM Metal Solutions

and this is how you do it: Land Rover Discovery 1 Rear Tub Floor Assembly - YRM Metal Solutions

If you don't weld yet, now's the time to learn ! You can buy repair panels to fix just about any Disco rust problem and end up with a really nice, well-sorted vehicle for far less than the £2000 you spoke of.

I'm in a similar boat to you as I currently don't weld, but having just committed to buying a very smart-looking TDi 300 auto, my plan is to strip it back so I can examine/repair/paint/protect all the vulnerable areas as I believe overall that the TDi's are the best Disco's ever made. My hope is that I can keep this one for a very long time.

Good luck

Dave
 
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Hi Dave same as i already have the car so its just cost of giving it some TLC
but dont weld but the lack of space dont help. Would love to learn.
the less i spend now the more i can add to it after.

It dont seem much to do but time and prices you automatically think £
 
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Troy81 said:
Hi Dave same as i already have the car so its just cost of giving it some TLC
but dont weld but the lack of space dont help. Would love to learn.
the less i spend now the more i can add to it after.

It dont seem much to do but time and prices you automatically think £
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1. There are some excellent step by step course on t'internet so you could learn to weld for free - which truly is the key to happy Discovery ownership.

2. Have you got an MOT list of work to do? What needs to be done to get 'er back on the road?


Dave
 
pics above.

mot said rust within such distance to rear body mounts left and right (dont seem much)
thats all but as its been sat for a bit the brakes are soft still purrs nicely
 
Rust is what kills Discovery's, mainly due to the cost of getting someone else to do the welding. For a couple of hundred quid you can get a welder (even cheaper for a second hand one), then just practice on some scrap, or even practice on your Discovery. It is not as hard as you think, and it's a worthwhile experience.

And give me what is left of your £2000 budget.
 
tetsu0san said:
Rust is what kills Discovery's, mainly due to the cost of getting someone else to do the welding. For a couple of hundred quid you can get a welder (even cheaper for a second hand one), then just practice on some scrap, or even practice on your Discovery. It is not as hard as you think, and it's a worthwhile experience.

And give me what is left of your £2000 budget.
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I hadn't welded before I got my disco and being in a foreign land lessons were not an option, the internet and practice is all it takes to become good enough to fix up a rotten disco. I am testament to this, give it a go it really is that easy.
 
I had never welded before owning a disco but its far easier than you will think, Got myself one for a couple of hundred quid and then practiced. Done the whole underside now from front to back and its very satisfying, as Dave has said learning to weld is key to happy discovery ownership. It makes ownership very economical. Then its all about preventative maintenence.

PS: Done 90% of mine outside my house, lucky we've had a good summer, 10% in a mates barn.
 
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