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    Galv Chassis Suppliers - coil sprung series III

    in Series Forum

    Posted

    I am hoping to bring 2 shiney new galvanised chassis home to Ireland with me from Billing (either collect them there or do a detour).

    The problem is I am doing 2 new projects:

    A Series IIA - easy - buy from Richards Chassis.

    But the other project is a coil sprung Series III with Disco / R Rover engine, drivetrain, etc. I assumed that that too would be easy - just buy from Designa Chassis. They have all the options I need available on their website.

    There we have a problem. I contacted them a couple of weeks ago and they said that they were not taking any new orders as they cannot get parts. Their supplier (whom I assume is SPI) have moved to Canada and they have no parts now.

    So any suggestions who else would make this type of chassis?

    Thanks boys and girls!

    Simon.

    Lift Kit Ride Comfort

    in Discovery Forum

    Posted

    The best compromise I've ever had is Old Man Emu +2" shocks and springs kit. Gwyn Lewis sells them but ensiure all your bushes are in good order - that will help. Clickie Linky: Gwyn Lewis

    The anti roll bars will limit articulation off road. Without them on the road a Discovery is like a boat! Suggest leave them on for the monent and see if you can live without taking them off. Hope this helps?

    Simon.

    200TDi Oil Pressure?

    in Defender Forum (1983 - 2016)

    Posted

    Hi folks,

    I am transplanting a 200TDi from a Disovery into a Defender and am just getting oil cooler pipes made up. Does anyone know what pressure the oil should be when the engine is running as the pipe maker needs to know to spec the pipes. I'd appreciate any help.

    Thank you! ;)

    Simon.

    Question For a Mate

    in International Forum

    Posted

    My company are just about to sell our one. It's a 2005 90 with rear seats, mohair hood and full rollcage. Only problem for you is that it's in Dublin, Ireland. All professionally installed.

    If you were interested I will look into getting a price for you? As Sterling versus Euro is stong it may well be woth your while.

    td5 or 2.8TGV and LT77?

    in International Forum

    Posted

    The extra units may be good but this is a challenge truck that I want to keep as basic as possible. These extra units may be reliable but how will they cope filled with water on a mountain somewhere. This is one of the reasons im thinking of TGV. The td5 will be a cheaper option but I wont be happy without carrying a fair few spare sensors and actuators so any extra "box's" id rather avoid.

    At the moment im thinking of fitting the td5, stuffing the ECU in the roof of the truck cab (as long as I can make it as simple as possible) and carry spare throttle pedal, MAF meter, Fuel pump etc etc. I'm not afraid of vehicle electrics, Infact far from it as I run a garage that spends a large part of its time doing nothing other than engine management and chassis electric faults on systems a lot lot more complicated than a td5 but I also see many many stranded vehicles because of a tiny electrical fault which you really don't want in a deep gully, mile's from anywhere on an event.

    Gearbox reliability is another concern but as I said earlier I really don't want to move the engine forward any coz I don't really have a whole lot of room and two I don't want to take any more weight off the rear axle. I'm not sure how much stronger the R380 is in the real world, Haven't seen too much trouble with either L/R bow if looked after.

    We have run Td5s for the last 4 years and while we have had MANY problems with drivetrain (mostly bearings, gearboxes, shafts, clutches, tyres, etc) we have never had ANY engine problems at all. In fact far fewer than on our TDi 110s and Discoverys. The oldest ones (TD5s) we have are 2002. I would say most of the trouble is caused by so many different inexperienced drivers using our vehicles. If you are the only one driving then you can be more sympathetic (SP??) and listen out for new noises, etc.

    My Dad has a 1999 TD5 90 and he did have to replace injectors, fuel pump and filters and that was expensive. Again, apart from that it's bullet proof.

    We are a teambuilding company based in Ireland and these vehicles are used all day, everyday (weel about 5 days a week) through real off-road situations (water over the bonnet, etc). We service them every 6000 miles and check over them each day.

    This website might help: web-rover

    Also, images of our vehicles are on our website: Ireland Xtreme

    Which Galvanised Chassis?

    in Defender Forum (1983 - 2016)

    Posted

    I am contemplating buying a new Galvanised Chassis from either Designa Chassis or Richards, and was wondering which chassis (2.5D, 200TDI, 300TDi, etc?)would have mounts that would be suitable for use with a V8 engine and auto box, if any?

    Any experience using these companies? Any other suggestions?

    All help much appreciated :)

    Which V8 is better......

    in International Forum

    Posted

    for long term realibility - 3.5 EFi or 3.9EFI? I aready have a 3.5 and it's running fine but just about to do an auto conversion in the 90 (autobox from a 3.9 which I belive will mate straight to the 3.5) and the 3.9 engine is going cheap, If I want it.

    Would it be worth the hassle of changing the 3.5 out for the 3.9 for the extra power (is here much of a difference in power between the 2?)? I heard that after 120,000 miles the 3.9 is prone to block cracks.

    All help / suggestions / pi$s taking appreciated ;)

    Mill Services

    in International Forum

    Posted

    Does anybody know if Mill Services are still going?

    I have sent 2 orders from work for spring lifter in the last couple of months and neither has turned up, sent an email today asking what was going on and it was bounced back as undeliverable :unsure:

    The website is still all there but that doesn't mean anything except that the domain and hosting are paid to date.

    Who else does the spring lifters? Doesn't really matter if they are welded up steel ones or slices of alli rod, either would do and whatever is cheapest. I just did a Google but nothing immediately leapt out at me (apart from the Mill Services pages...)

    I was supposed to receive rock sliders from them as a Christmas Present from my bro in law. No sign of them either!! They were supposed to arrive in early January but didn't. His credit card hasn't been charged though. I would be delighted to hear any news as I don't want to seem rude and call them directly.

    What Garage should I use to rebuild my 90?

    in Defender Forum (1983 - 2016)

    Posted

    Chichester 4x4, no question. If I wanted a V8 auto conversion in a Defender they would be my first choice. They have done lots of them and know their stuff. I do confess to knowing them there but I know lots of other people will also recommend them.

    Chris

    Thanks Chis. Yes - a guy over here recommended them already so it's good to hear that.

    pigster - thanks but I want to keep my own 90 and unfortunatlry I do not have the time to build it myself.

    Thanks guys!! Any other suggestions would be appreciated. :D

    What Garage should I use to rebuild my 90?

    in Defender Forum (1983 - 2016)

    Posted

    My 90 is a little past it's best in the looks department. :( I am looking for a good garage to stick in a V8 and auto box (any suggestions which V8 I should use?? - want reliability and good power), get the interior back to a nice new-ish look (+central lock and lekkie windows, heated front and rear windscreen, comfy seats, etc) and a full respray. Maybe even new alloys!! :D

    Do you have any suggestions for a good reliable garage that will all do the work for me without charging the earth? I know it won't be cheap but don't want to pay over the odds either. I am based in Ireland but am willing to travel for the right crew!

    Thanks folks!!

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