1. FlatbedPilot

    Disco 2 R380 Gearboxes

    Well, absolutely no luck getting a box locally so I've had to bite the bullet and order a recon box. Mucho expensive. The one I might have had locally is in a scrap Disco owned by one of those hoarding maniacs who just won't let anything go.
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    Disco 2 R380 Gearboxes

    I'm possibly getting a used one local to me. Waiting to hear from the guy who tipped me off. I don't really fancy spending close to a grand for a recon box but if this doesn't pan out I might have to.
  3. FlatbedPilot

    Disco 2 R380 Gearboxes

    Yep, completely fecked. When I took the bell housing off it became apparent that it had snapped as it just flopped to one side. Surprisingly, when you turn the bearing the gearbox works but there's lots of movement on the shaft. Not sure if that's because the end plate is off mind. Never worked...
  4. FlatbedPilot

    Disco 2 R380 Gearboxes

    I think the input shaft is also fubar. It's very loose with a ton of axial movement.
  5. FlatbedPilot

    Discovery 2 Disco 2 TD5 Manual Gearbox Wanted

    Anyone have one for sale and can ship to Shetland for a reasonable price?
  6. FlatbedPilot

    Disco 2 R380 Gearboxes

    The manual gearbox in my Disco 2 has exploded internally and I'm struggling to find a replacement locally. However, I have a Disco 1 gearbox here that looks identical apart from the ident numbers. Is it a straight swap? EDIT: Hmm, this might be a superfluous question. I've just measured the...
  7. FlatbedPilot

    Flat Bed Disco 2 Project

    Been a long time since I posted any updates here. Really haven't had anything to post and this one's just a little job but it's something I should really have done while building it. Oh well, better late than never. I finally got around to fitting an Anderson connector under the bonnet where the...
  8. FlatbedPilot

    Disco 2 Discovery 2 Replacement Steering Box.

    Thanks for that. I'll try them.
  9. FlatbedPilot

    Disco 2 Discovery 2 Replacement Steering Box.

    I have decided to replace the steering box in my D2 as it's pretty worn and wanted to get a refurbished unit as new ones are very expensive. However, speaking to John Craddock, it seems that refurbished ones aren't available for my chassis number, only new. Mine's a late 2003 model and the part...
  10. FlatbedPilot

    Steve's disco 2 rebuild

    Funnily enough that's what my MOT tester said when I presented it for the first time after the rebuild. And congratulations on getting it back on the road.
  11. FlatbedPilot

    Flat Bed Disco 2 Project

    So a couple of problems cropped up the last time I took PD off road. I destroyed the rear prop doughnut and damaged the prop, and dislocated a spring which didn't seat properly when the axle returned to a more normal position. To be fair, this is the hardest I've driven it off road so far so...
  12. FlatbedPilot

    Disco 2 Rear Prop Damaged

    Fitted replacement prop and doughnut today. All is well.
  13. FlatbedPilot

    Disco 2 Rear Prop Damaged

    So last night I managed to get a used prop locally. Typical. At least I'll have a spare for the future.
  14. FlatbedPilot

    Disco 2 Rear Prop Damaged

    "Highlands and islands" postage is generally more than mainland destinations due to the remoteness (and Shetland is as far away from the UK mainland as you can get) and logistics of getting stuff there. Especially so with large/heavy items. I've actually found one at a reasonable price now...
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    Disco 2 Rear Prop Damaged

    That's probably what I'm going to do.