1. Bigbird

    Compressor,which One?

    100 litre tank would be about the minimum, but thats not the issue here. You need to check the air consumption of the tools you'll be using i.e cfm (cubic feet per minute in old money or litres per minute new money) then add on a bit and buy a compressor at least that output FAD (free air...
  2. Bigbird

    Gearbox springs

    Hi, Been looking into this myself as mine's gone too. Basically the springs act on the bottom of the stick itself, but to get at it, looks like the centre console has to come out, then drill out a bunch of pop rivets to remove the cover, (be carefull with the seal) to access the springs either...
  3. Bigbird

    Steering Issue

    Could be yer power steering box. When turning right the fluid from inside the box pushes the piston forwards (towards the front of the car) and the drop arm moves right. Turning left the fluid has to go down the bypass pipe to push the piston back again. There is valving on the input shaft which...
  4. Bigbird

    Rear floor RIP

    Boggled, Thanks, you more or less answered my question in post #9. Bigbird.
  5. Bigbird

    Noobie with a 95 disco has a death rattle over bumps.

    Aye probably the steering damper, but also check the swivel preload and as a real outside chancee, check the steering box is alligned correctly. There is only 'No play' in the correct centre position. If its been fitted wrongly and the drop link adjusted to compensate, then there will be excess...
  6. Bigbird

    Rear floor RIP

    Boggled, Did you have to jack up the body to gain access to weld in the rear body crossmember, or just butt joint it at the ends. Also as my sills are shot too, I wondered if anyone as any advice on replacing those? Does the rear quarter outer skin have to come off? Ta in advance for any...
  7. Bigbird

    Rear floor RIP

    Well JB would you believe it was the wife that found out about this Disco being up for sale and pestered me rotten till I went and viewed it. SHE started ripping the interior out and the rubber mat etc while I was busy gardening. She got stuck with the rear seat belt mounts as they were siezed...
  8. Bigbird

    Still got the bug!!

    Hi all, Been browsing this forum for a week or so now having just rekindled my Landyitis. First was a SIII rechassis and rolling restore, then an SIII lightweight (which never got off the ground) had a new(ish) '93 RRC then one of the first Vogues ('81 2door) . Since running a TLC for the last...
  9. Bigbird

    Rear floor RIP

    Dont look too bad to me! Get the rubber mat up and have a look see. How does it compare to mine? Just bought this one as a project for the summer.. autumn..winter probably through to next summer!! If its rotten rip it up and replace it. Hopefully there are 3 pics attached!! Bigbird... New to...