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    Phase one chassis repair

    Progress troday.some more welding tomorrow to tidy up and some plates to strengthen.
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    Phase one chassis repair

    Not really, it can only get better now.will clean up the crossmember and plate.then fit this, DISCOVERY 2 REAR CHASSIS SECTION LEGS CROSS MEMBER | eBay
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    Phase one chassis repair

    This is a tad worse than expected.90% didn't show until I tried knocking tow bar bolts through then fell off in clumps. Another Rust Bucket Slideshow by cambridgecockney | Photobucket
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    Rust proofing begins today

    I just sprayed dinitrol cavity wax inside the chassis,left to set and sprayed in more cavity wax.i used omnicote on the chassis outer.this dries black as a primer as in the pics of my chassis I posted earlier.will re do this year and apply a finish coat of gloss black chassis paint.
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    Rust proofing begins today

    2 a side will be ample I get carried away.
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    Rust proofing begins today

    I used 6 up the chassis the rest in the sills,cavities and difficult to reach areas.i will re coat outside of chassis this year then paint with chassis gloss.then chuck a couple more tins up the inside.i used a fair amount inside the chassis as I don't know what amount of dirt remains inside.
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    Rust proofing begins today

    I tried vactan but gave up.i used omnicote bought from ebay £22ish.i sprayed the inside with dinitrol cavity wax aerosol cans ,come with 2 foot tube.sprayed 2 in each side left a day then did the same until I had used 10 cans.
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    Rust proofing begins today

    They rust from the inside out.you will need to spray inside and then use cavity wax.did mine last year will do again later this year. http://s1227.photobucket.com/user/cambridgecockney/slideshow/shiney%20chassis
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    Scrap or not to scrap?

    I have just bought another td5 with rear chassis rot.will buy the above chassis end and fit myself.
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    considering purchase of disco2 with gearbox issue

    Could be a knackered bias plate and springs.
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    clutch bite position low

    Could be air in the system.replace slave cylinder and push rod.clutch bite should start low but a bit more than an inch.
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    What's it worth ? Discovery td5 2002 spares or repair

    Get your spanners out and fix.
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    Discovery 2 leather electric/heated seats x5

    Have a set of Bahama beige leather seats from my 5 seat discovery.electric adjust and heated.also inc door cards with wood effect trim.rear cards have pull up blinds on them. add pics tomorrow.looking for £100.collection or relay some...
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    Oil problems I think

    Only turn crank bolt clockwise.When setting the injectors the cam must be at full lift, it is quite easy to see when the rockers are at the highest point. but if you look at the cam behind the sprocket there should be lines and numbers 1 - 5 marked. (Not in every case) The number comes round...
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    steering wanders

    What size wheels you on.
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    Discovery td5 sport rad

    Bump. helps your car run 30% cooler
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    Discovery td5 sport rad

    I have for sale a brand new in the box direnza all aluminium radiator. as in link.DIRENZA LAND ROVER DISCOVERY DEFENDER 2.4 TD4 2.5 TD5 ALUMINIUM ALLOY RADIATOR | eBay Looking for £150 + postage collection welcome.
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    Running temperature

    I am having issues with over cooling.took a trip yesterday to devon 179 miles each way.motorway speeds 65/70 non stop each way. with nanocom live data for the first 40 miles my temp was 69.3.after 100 miles I averaged between 83.3 and highest at 80 was 87.3.i have a new all aluminium sport...
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    Removing the injectors

    Just done mine used a 6mm allen key with the short end ground to an angle.timing marks behind top sprocket to set each inj.where you located.