LOGS_IN_BOGS
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also found out how the front headlights were being held on. any solutions how to fix them on better so I can still adjust them?
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jwrrc
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That still looks better than one of my rears
Scooped it out the bottom of the door
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jwrrc
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Could you improvise something at the bottom of the recess the light fits into? With a screw that would adjust the height of the beam?
Not my strong point as I've got the old round lights, so hopefully another Disco owner can offer some more advice!
LOGS_IN_BOGS
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That still looks better than one of my rears
Scooped it out the bottom of the door
Nasty nasty... thankfully there wasn't any rust inside it, just in that photo before on the metal frame near the wing mirror, just replaced the whole thing.
LOGS_IN_BOGS
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Yes I did think that, at the moment I think I'm just going to make some tabs that I can bolt them onto and adjust them as I need.
jwrrc
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As long as it works, it should be OK with a decent MOT tester!
LOGS_IN_BOGS
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Anyone know any good 'landrover' test centers in the Wiltshire area?
I prefer the facelift lights too
jwrrc
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Afraid I'm not much use - I'm Warwickshire based. There's a "Regional Landyzoners" section you could post in looking for somewhere.
Where in Wiltshire are you?
LOGS_IN_BOGS
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Swindon, dont mind traveling a bit tho
LOGS_IN_BOGS
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Will check them out thanks
LOGS_IN_BOGS
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Ordered a whole load of welding bits and bobs today ready for the next stage of sorting out some of the rusty bits.
I seem to remember reading somewhere that people seal up the welds with stuff afterwards, is it true if so what stuff is it?
I seem to remember reading somewhere that people seal up the welds with stuff afterwards, is it true if so what stuff is it?
jwrrc
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Epoxy primer is a good way of sealing things, like welds, as it creates a non porous layer that you can then paint over with whatever is best for the area you've welded.
LOGS_IN_BOGS
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I bought some red oxide primer, will that do a similar thing or not?
jwrrc
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I'm not an expert, but as I understand it, red oxide will give you a fair rust protection - it's designed to inhibit the chemical process of rusting. It's basically a normal paint, so it might fill some of the tiny holes in the welds, but it won't create a non-porous finish like epoxy.
That said, red oxide is very widely used and will give you a really good basis for stopping rust creeping in. Epoxy is just a little better. I'm sure there are people out there who think the opposite and prefer red oxide to epoxy.
LOGS_IN_BOGS
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Well the indicators came, shame I bought them before I knew it was the facelift front end however they did both work which I'm happy about. Can anyone tell me what the correct ones to order are?
