Hello happy new year to ye all. I've already gleaned loads of useful info from you guys so time to say a proper hello & many thanks for the sooperb site & a helpful bunch of members.

My story so far - I bought a 51 plate Disco 2 V8 (manual) in summer 2017 with grand plans to transplant the V8 into a Defender 90. The grand plan was for my long suffering missus (oh yes it was), who's fed up of crappy no-guts hatchbacks & loves Defenders to have something more than the average daily driver - so that's the excuse in place anyway.

Got the D2 off off ebay from a nice chap down south. Now for the confession - Driving "Bruce" home the 200-off miles back home, even in summer with no air-con (the start of my to-do list) I fell in love with him & couldn't bring myself to take him apart. Last December I put him in for MOT, thinking that the tester could condemn him & that would be my decision made, but no! only needed front ball joints, which I did & bingo - new MOT!

Now I'm really in a dilemma, cant get rid of Bruce cos I love him & cant take him apart - he does need some work to get him right (airbags this weekend thanks to a bargain new set from kevstar) including a HUMONGOUS collection of engine oil leaks, but as a previous MK2 escort owner, I'm no stranger to the old Waxoyl-while-you-drive courtesy of the engine - no wonder the chassis is ok. Also I should also declare some love for the TD5 - one of the best sounding wood-burners out there & plenty of performance potential - more dilemmas ;).

What's a boy to do?

All the best, P
 
Hello happy new year to ye all. I've already gleaned loads of useful info from you guys so time to say a proper hello & many thanks for the sooperb site & a helpful bunch of members.

My story so far - I bought a 51 plate Disco 2 V8 (manual) in summer 2017 with grand plans to transplant the V8 into a Defender 90. The grand plan was for my long suffering missus (oh yes it was), who's fed up of crappy no-guts hatchbacks & loves Defenders to have something more than the average daily driver - so that's the excuse in place anyway.

Got the D2 off off ebay from a nice chap down south. Now for the confession - Driving "Bruce" home the 200-off miles back home, even in summer with no air-con (the start of my to-do list) I fell in love with him & couldn't bring myself to take him apart. Last December I put him in for MOT, thinking that the tester could condemn him & that would be my decision made, but no! only needed front ball joints, which I did & bingo - new MOT!

Now I'm really in a dilemma, cant get rid of Bruce cos I love him & cant take him apart - he does need some work to get him right (airbags this weekend thanks to a bargain new set from kevstar) including a HUMONGOUS collection of engine oil leaks, but as a previous MK2 escort owner, I'm no stranger to the old Waxoyl-while-you-drive courtesy of the engine - no wonder the chassis is ok. Also I should also declare some love for the TD5 - one of the best sounding wood-burners out there & plenty of performance potential - more dilemmas ;).

What's a boy to do?

All the best, P
With a fred title like that i thought this was another "I just bought a freelander" freds an you were just wondering how to link your Grindr profile in your signature lol
 
A Manual V8, bet that goes like shít off a shovel :D

Keep the D2 and get another V8 donor.. :)


You might also benefit from a title change!!
 
With a fred title like that i thought this was another "I just bought a freelander" freds an you were just wondering how to link your Grindr profile in your signature lol
....no, got that sorted no bother :oops:

Good ideas gold rover 7 Henry_b, consider yourself my scapegoats when Bruce2 rolls in "It wasn't me love, they made me do it":cool:
 
Welcome, I think Bruce is great name for a Disco. You'll find plenty to sate curiosity in the search bar, and plenty of help if you get lost. Thick skin is preferred but not necessarily essential.
Whatever you do - just don't mention ze coils! :rolleyes: :)
 
....no, got that sorted no bother :oops:

Good ideas gold rover 7 Henry_b, consider yourself my scapegoats when Bruce2 rolls in "It wasn't me love, they made me do it":cool:

No worries. I have broad shoulders. Just explain , that when she is driving an extraordinary V8 , every day, and her pals are in crappy hatchbacks, she'll thank you for it.
 
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