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Yes it is Mate
mick 1986
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That’s the one I would use. It’s the same as my new one.
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Bet your glad yours has finally come, are you happy with it, when are you gonna make a start. ??
mick 1986
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Yeah I’m over the moon with it. I picked it up on the 27th. On 28th I used mordant solution/T wash to prep the galv, then washed and dried the chassis. It got its first coat of red oxide later that day. Then yesterday, I applied 4 more coats of red oxide through the day. Today I put 2 coats of black on, but it wasn’t drying anywhere near as fast as the red. I’m leaving it until Tuesday to put the axles back on, and hopefully put the engine back on the chassis too. It’s in full swing, but the tub is still a pile of bits, so I still have loads of work left.
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Bit of Controversy now with these two, asked a couple of local landy blokes today and one agrees with Mick 1986 and a couple say it should be the other one,
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I will send you some photos of mine tomorrow. I don’t know if mine, and the one I advised you, is a new design that some are unfamiliar with?
@jamesmartin any advice?
Hicap phill
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Throw a spanner in the works...
Where is the round one?
Where is the round one?
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Didn't get the round one Mate only them two. Would either do or does it have to be certain one ??
Hicap phill
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I think 1 of these(smaller one) bolts in easier.
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The one Mick recommended goes in quite easy, the other which seems the most solid of the two, would need the chassis rails widening slightly with bottle jack and chocs to fit.
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Just think with galv on it will have to be a lot wider 
It's ok to use bottle jack we have all done it
It's ok to use bottle jack we have all done it
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Thanks Mate. Did yours come fitted to Chassis or separate ??
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Should get my answer here if I can understand Vin numbers,
this one https://bearmach.com/detachable-gearbox-crossmember-kvb500060
Suitable for Fitment All models (VIN) AA270879 on
All models (VIN) XA159807 on
All models to (VIN) LA932671
And this one https://bearmach.com/detachable-crossmember-nrc7768
Suitable for Fitment All Models To (V)AA270878
All models up to (VIN) AA270878
All V8 carb petrol models
All Models From (V)HA464554 To (V)GA64553 (-)CSK
this one https://bearmach.com/detachable-gearbox-crossmember-kvb500060
Suitable for Fitment All models (VIN) AA270879 on
All models (VIN) XA159807 on
All models to (VIN) LA932671
And this one https://bearmach.com/detachable-crossmember-nrc7768
Suitable for Fitment All Models To (V)AA270878
All models up to (VIN) AA270878
All V8 carb petrol models
All Models From (V)HA464554 To (V)GA64553 (-)CSK
mick 1986
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Mine came fitted to the chassis when I picked it up. I had to remove it to prep and paint it.
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Thanks Mate, What year is yours Im just wondering if the two I have are for different models, mine is 1987 it has the original Gearbox mated to a 300Tdi disco engine, not sure if that makes any difference or not, or if you can just fit Either one.
By the way your Chassis looks spot on Mate.
By the way your Chassis looks spot on Mate.
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Mine is a 1992 200tdi, but the chassis is 2018 spec, built 22/11/18. My old gearbox crossmember was the round version.
It has a few marks from fitting the axles and engine, but I can’t complain considering I have only worked on it for around 4-5 hours today. I will go round and touch up the few marks before the body goes on.
It won’t be long before yours is galved and being rebuilt. Are you painting yours?
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If yours had the round version, then they probably all do the same job, of the 2 I have the one on the bottom of photo with single hole in the middle seems the better built/ stronger one so I will probably use that one.
Really did not think about painting the Galvanised finish but looking at yours Think I might now, so will be asking more advice on, does it need to be a certain type of paint to go on Galv ?
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I used T wash/mordant solution to “prep” the galv first, then around 4-5 coats of red oxide primer, then black metal paint. I didn’t really like it when I first painted it, it looked far to shiney. It’s dulled down a lot since it’s dried. I’m really pleased with how it’s ended up. There are some runs, but I’m happy with it overall.
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Looks good to me, When I did my axles I used a cheap brush for the front and it did not go on to well, so bought a really good one for the rear and it made a big difference to the finish
