I'd forget servicing it, until you have seen the full extent of the rust ..... as @resto_d1 said in post #35 - that could be a big repair.... ( though, here's hoping it's just surface sh*t looking cr@p )
SWMBO's had gone just forward of that, on both sides
- due to a drain hole being blocked, and far too small....
SWMBO's had gone just forward of that, on both sides
- due to a drain hole being blocked, and far too small....
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After reading posts on this thread about rust and rot I was a bit worried today. Anyway after a thorough check all round chassis I can safely say that my pic in post 34 are the only 2 places in whole lot, apart from a small one coming up through rear floor in back corner, forgot to get pic will do tomorrow.
The rest of chassis is Really Good only surface rust and mud, was quite surprised and Pleased at how good it actually is even all along the top and sides.
Sorry for all the pics, I have more later of engine and interior.
First pic is the 2 holes.
The rest of chassis is Really Good only surface rust and mud, was quite surprised and Pleased at how good it actually is even all along the top and sides.
Sorry for all the pics, I have more later of engine and interior.
First pic is the 2 holes.
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Thanks Mate. Just guessing well Hoping it will be OK till after the winter then will get it welded up. It has 10 months MOT on it now.
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Fixed Indicators just a Fuse blown, thought it was going to be something technical, Im no good at electrics.
I think the Oil Leak is coming from the top on Rocker cover, well I'm hoping its just that, I've got a new seal waiting to go on my Defender rebuild but will use it on Disco.
Will try and get all filters and oil change including both diffs at the weekend, then swap Insurance over and get it on the road. First call is garage for good Jet Wash, will do engine as well.
What's the best way to get at Oil filter to change. ? Looking at it tonight think it might be more accessible from underneath.
thought it was going to be something technical, Im no good at electrics.I think the Oil Leak is coming from the top on Rocker cover, well I'm hoping its just that, I've got a new seal waiting to go on my Defender rebuild but will use it on Disco.
Will try and get all filters and oil change including both diffs at the weekend, then swap Insurance over and get it on the road. First call is garage for good Jet Wash, will do engine as well.
What's the best way to get at Oil filter to change. ? Looking at it tonight think it might be more accessible from underneath.
From underneath is my preference - I drop the filter into a 2L ice cream tub to contain the mess, and then lower the tub out .... I've become quite adept at balancing the tub on the front axle whilst the filter is loosened...
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Cheers Mate, The fuel filter just screws on doesn't it ?
Yep
should be the same as quite a few MF tractors - and often cheaper at a MF dealer .... but there you go Did I notice it has no anti roll bars ? if so, I'd mention it to your insurers ..... or maybe get some and fit them
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Why is that Mate please forgive me but I am relatively new to Landys, although Ive been building a Defender 110 for the last year and a half, Not long to go now on it.Yep
Did I notice it has no anti roll bars ? if so, I'd mention it to your insurers ..... or maybe get some and fit them
1) because farmers are tight
2) they sell quite a lot of them !! - I'll get you the MF part number in a bit.....
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Thanks Mate, I Meant about the Anti roll Barrs
Sorry
Thanks Mate, I Meant about the Anti roll Barrs
No probs
.....Cos it probably had them from new - and therefore them not being there is a modification - and ins co's "like" to have a way out should the worst happen - and a non declared modification might be used against you ...
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bar steward ins co's )
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Thanks, Will look in to it. Was going to put some on Defender but everyone I asked said not to botherNo probs
Cos it probably had them from new - and therefore them not being there is a modification - and ins co's "like" to have a way out should the worst happen - and a non declared modification might be used against you ...
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You may well find that the brackets on the chassis have been cut off, they have been on mine....
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Will check tomorrow. Did all Discos come with Anti roll bars as standard ?
