Jongould
New Member
Im looking at getting me a 'fender to replace my disco as a laner/off road toy. I'm planning to swap my disco suspension across (less the springs, I shall get new ones of these) as its a pucka set up along with a few other bits such as winch e.t.c.
But.. what I want to know is what do I have to look out for? I know the usual rear cross member and the bulkhead but what else? I would prefer a 200TDi but what are the 2.5TD's like? Is there any problem areas for electrics, hard to replace parts, common faults beyond the usual labdrover wheel bearings e.t.c.?
Budget is £2500 to find one, im not fussed on paint as I can always rattle can it, not fussed on dents e.t.c. as I can doo all that and dont mind a bit of welding as long as its not major as I have enough old crap to weld up already!
But.. what I want to know is what do I have to look out for? I know the usual rear cross member and the bulkhead but what else? I would prefer a 200TDi but what are the 2.5TD's like? Is there any problem areas for electrics, hard to replace parts, common faults beyond the usual labdrover wheel bearings e.t.c.?
Budget is £2500 to find one, im not fussed on paint as I can always rattle can it, not fussed on dents e.t.c. as I can doo all that and dont mind a bit of welding as long as its not major as I have enough old crap to weld up already!