codfather79
Well-Known Member
Morning all.
There is something missing in my life.
The thing missing is a green oval.
I ditched the disco2 5 years ago as I desperately needed cash to replace the injectors on my van (van = work and earns money, disco = fun and costs money).
I went 6 months before picking up a basket case 1.8 hippo but after a year that really had to go!
After sorting my life out (Getting on top of the mortgage, working my butt off and generally being very grown up and sensible with my spending) I am back in a position to have another oil leaking monster on the driveway!
First thoughts were a 110 Defender but I like creature comforts and by the time I had added up the required modifications I was in the 20K bracket and to be honest, I dont want to spend that much, certainly not in one go!
So, I got round to another D2.
Madness? Probably!
So, where to start?
The right one to buy. I am familiar with the TD5 engine so that wins over a v8 petrol.
Ace? Is it that good? My old D2 had it and I really did not notice a difference between that and my old D1 that did not have it. Given that what I will be buying will be at least 17 years old, how costly will the ACE be to overhaul? Im guessing that it will be knackered or close to knackered by now!
The TD5 engine. At over 150,000 miles, just how much will I need to replace?
Aside from the obvious service items, I was thinking of new injectors + seals + wiring loom. New water pump, oil pump, belts, pulleys and tensioners. New hoses, up rated Manifold and bolts, Uprated Intercooler and radiator. Also, would it be a good idea to replace the turbo, maybe an uprated version?
These are things I am capable of doing myself. Are there any things inside the engine that should be done? Ill have to sub these out to people with the ability and tools to complete internal works!
Drive train.
I have had to replace 2 front props on the old D2, so up grading to HD ones seems a good idea?
Also thinking of having the clutch replaced and the gearbox (manual) overhauled. Again, not a job for me!
Are there many problems with the axel's? Is an axel refurbishment something ill have to budget for?
The chassis.
It will be rotten, I know it will be rotten. So the first job will be sending the 'new' D2 off to have a galvanised chassis fitted. Whilst its away, I may as well get it polly bushed and get the springs/air replaced and new shocks fitted.
Should I get the new chassis wax oiled? I live on the sea front!
Is there anything I have missed?
The budget is not bottomless.
I was hoping to carry out most of the work within the first two years of ownership allowing 3 to 5K a year.
Is this realistic?
Many thanks
Shirl
There is something missing in my life.
The thing missing is a green oval.
I ditched the disco2 5 years ago as I desperately needed cash to replace the injectors on my van (van = work and earns money, disco = fun and costs money).
I went 6 months before picking up a basket case 1.8 hippo but after a year that really had to go!
After sorting my life out (Getting on top of the mortgage, working my butt off and generally being very grown up and sensible with my spending) I am back in a position to have another oil leaking monster on the driveway!
First thoughts were a 110 Defender but I like creature comforts and by the time I had added up the required modifications I was in the 20K bracket and to be honest, I dont want to spend that much, certainly not in one go!
So, I got round to another D2.
Madness? Probably!
So, where to start?
The right one to buy. I am familiar with the TD5 engine so that wins over a v8 petrol.
Ace? Is it that good? My old D2 had it and I really did not notice a difference between that and my old D1 that did not have it. Given that what I will be buying will be at least 17 years old, how costly will the ACE be to overhaul? Im guessing that it will be knackered or close to knackered by now!
The TD5 engine. At over 150,000 miles, just how much will I need to replace?
Aside from the obvious service items, I was thinking of new injectors + seals + wiring loom. New water pump, oil pump, belts, pulleys and tensioners. New hoses, up rated Manifold and bolts, Uprated Intercooler and radiator. Also, would it be a good idea to replace the turbo, maybe an uprated version?
These are things I am capable of doing myself. Are there any things inside the engine that should be done? Ill have to sub these out to people with the ability and tools to complete internal works!
Drive train.
I have had to replace 2 front props on the old D2, so up grading to HD ones seems a good idea?
Also thinking of having the clutch replaced and the gearbox (manual) overhauled. Again, not a job for me!
Are there many problems with the axel's? Is an axel refurbishment something ill have to budget for?
The chassis.
It will be rotten, I know it will be rotten. So the first job will be sending the 'new' D2 off to have a galvanised chassis fitted. Whilst its away, I may as well get it polly bushed and get the springs/air replaced and new shocks fitted.
Should I get the new chassis wax oiled? I live on the sea front!
Is there anything I have missed?
The budget is not bottomless.
I was hoping to carry out most of the work within the first two years of ownership allowing 3 to 5K a year.
Is this realistic?
Many thanks
Shirl
If had space to keep a 'strictly for fun' vehicle I may entertain a Series Land Rover again, but I have become accustom to creature comforts!
