[Possibly (probably?) a(nother) stupid question - BMW M52 related]

i seem to remember that the dificult part is finding a bell housing to fit the engine , because there were not many made ...

[200tdi cylinder head]

58 minutes ago, stevebus said:

On the same subject of 200tdi cylinder heads does anyone know anything about HRC 2123, it's a part number for a cylinder head saying it's for a 200 but can't find bugger all about it, can anyone help

it's not a partnumber , but a casting number , so no use finding the part (except if someone posted a picture were the casting number is visible)

[200tdi cylinder head]

being scarce as they are , i would try welding 

[200tdi TDC markings not consistent]

turn the cranckshaft so the woodruf key is at exactly 12 o'clock , then your timing pin should slot in the flywheel ... if not , the flywheel is mounted incorrect (might be missing the locator stud) 

[What would you do ?]

5" always ..... much more useable surface on your disks compared to 4.5"

[What would you do ?]

first try would be option A , if that fails i would go with jason110 and buy one for the accuplatform you already use , if you don't use battery tools , then i would just buy one with a cord ...

[Gate build]

that's looking very good !

[What alternator is this?]

and i asume you need a good ground on the meter .

 

[Hub face - paint or leave bare]

1 vote for paint !

 

[How to dismantle a 1997 V8 Disco]

roofrail cross bars , weren't these optional ?

[Clutch damper issue]

yes , by closing the pipe outlet when the pedal moves up , the master cylinder has to draw in fluid from the reservoir , instead of air back in thru the pipe outlet.
so :

pedal down - slight pressure on the outlet to let air escape

pedal up - hold the outlet closed 

[Clutch damper issue]

1 hour ago, Jim Mason said:

pushed pedal no fluid exiting master cylinder, can feel it sucking and applying pressure but no fluid movement.

Any thoughts on this?

could be air in the master cylinder ,undo pipe's from master ,push pedal to the floor (with a person helping) , and block the holes's were the pipes go with your fingers, return pedal to top and push down again while slightly lifting your fingers from the hole's , repead this a couple times until you get a good flow of fluid. then reconnect pipe's and bleed as normal

[Part Time 4wd for LT 230 - Still available ?]

this might do the trick : 

https://www.onlinegearboxparts.com/product/lt230-selectable-2wd4wd-kit/

 

[headlight replacement]

a picture would be helpfull .

[Britcar]

2 minutes ago, reb78 said:

Most of those are parts handlers rather than manufacturers unfortunately. They used to indicate some extra info such as if the britpart offering was actually corteco  or britpart no name chinese carp etc. Now all you know is that it is britpart sourced, not the actual brand. 

ah , i see what you mean , that was really handy.

[Axle Breather]

2 hours ago, Peaklander said:

 I still think the push fit elbows would be better.

i agree with that , the hole in the banjo bolt is so small , it takes nothing to clog up with moisture and causing rust , and blocking your breather .

the hole in a pushfit elbow is way bigger !

[Britcar]

1 hour ago, reb78 said:

The LRDirect website seems to have gone through a makeover too recently and unfortunately the manufacturer info seems to have disappeared from there which is unfortunate. 

just looked at it , and i still see different manufacturers to choose from. (bearmach landrover britpart all-makes)

 

[OT early overland expedition truckzilla]

watch at 8 min 4 sec

[HVO Fuel]

what i heared from people using this fuel , they get 10% less range then "normal" diesel. but no more "black" smoke during driving

[Another Door Question - Fixing The Rear Side Door Vertical Divider?]

if nobody knows the answer , i'll see if i can dig out a door to see how they attach . (i assume you looked at the parts diagram)

[Removing brake caliper- seized bolts]

remember to use a 12 point 13mm socket , a normal 6 point/flange socket will round off the little points on the bolt head , and have no grip at all !

and use a hammer to set the socket really good on the bolt !

[Small query]

6 minutes ago, Nonimouse said:

I hear you, but want to be able to access on a regular basis (yearly) for ease of maintenance...

i thought there's not much to service under the loadspace. but it's been a while since i last owned a disco

[Small query]

just weld in a new floor , decent coating and your set for another 25 years (maybee put in a little acces hatch for the fuelpump)

[Relays]

do you use decent quality fuse's ? the old 110's say 20A in the fusebox lid

[MOT emission fail advice]

there used to be injector cleaner that you can run your engine directly with (so no need to put it in the tank , just connect the feed in the bottle)