[Inverter (12v)]

got a 3000 watt one here!

http://www.maplin.co.uk/3000w-dc-12v-to-ac-230v-invertor-226535

can have it for half price, also got 2 x numax leasure batterys and all cabling for a bit more

[Opinions on inverter welders please]

@ Inaine: It's a basic rodwelder, but it has the possibility of scratch TIG, the're no knobs to fiddle with, just on / off, amps and rod / TIG switch. gas is hand adjusted.

If Ruuman would like to experiment with TIG, the torch, gastank and PRV have to be bought separate.

It's mainly for pushing rods, but it does that very well up to 3,25 mm and 8mm steel.

This inverter takes max. 16A, delivers 150A, it plugs in a socket, and all trade has it's price, this man's budget is limited and I try to suggest a solution.

Kemppi has a great reputation, I use those inverters for 20 years with full satisfaction.

They weld like a dream, and if mine ever breaks down, I'll buy myself a new one!

fair enough, i was only really quoting my delta tbh.

I'll stick it up for sale and see if theres any takers.

As for ACDC Tig sets they are $$$$

we got a 200 amp PI 200 watercooled migatronic here RRP £4700+VAT

nothing wrong with a chinese set IMO for every now and again if you buy it from a local source that will guarentee / warrenty it for 12 months

[td5 disco 2 auto over heat probs?]

you changed the oil recently?

you can buy mocal oil coolers that are alot larger rom demon tweeks etcand get the fittings aswell

[Opinions on inverter welders please]

The Kemppi 150A 220 inverter is within your range, has the possibility of scratch-TIG but can't weld aluminium.

small, lightweight and easy to use!

why would you want a scrtch start Tig set....it's 2011 man!

HF all the way, along with digital read out and a decent duty cycle.

[td5 down de-cat pipe]

correct all the same, although an early TD5 disco de cat pipe has a flexi bit in the middle to keep the vibrations down.

[Welding Chromoly Cage ?]

There will be bits you wanna Tig and bits you'll wanna Mig

If wires expensive then Tig will work out cheaper, remember to cut the holes in the floor and drop the cage down to do round the top of the roof bars

If your not compitent on the Tig hire a synergic pulse mig, mine runs it in so well you can even program the ripples into the weld like Tig!

[Engine Fail to Start]

try the purging procedure, ign on push throttle peddle down to floor 5 times, MIL light will flash, 30 sec purge will start

with a boost / jump pack on the battery

check the ecu harness etc

check the earth from loom to gearbo and chassis

check the oi to see if theres diesel in there

is the car imobilsed, whats the status of the red light on the speedo

[Opinions on inverter welders please]

i run migatronic, have done for years and have the cost of a new puma invested in there kit

i have a delta 160 surplus to requirements http://www.migatronic.com/media/leafletsuk/52173037.pdf

and a PI 200 http://www.migatronic.com/default.aspx?m=2&i=171

quality machine with pulse, digital read out etc.

there all about the same TBH,but spec, duty cycle, costs and back up all play a part

[Modified Disco 2. anyone done it]

disco nomad

discovery td5

D2 boys club

discovery 2

plenty on here. discovery 2 site is very informative. Disco nomad is great!

[TD5 Lacking in power]

if you suspect the turbo you an remove the hose and then spin the turbo with your fingers (switch the engine off first!) should have a bit of play, not loads of oil about etc.

Have you tried the MAF? disconect and drive, it if no bteer the fitted one could be faulty

[Selling my Landrover]

can we have a picture of you in a jimny please

[buying disco td5]

i got a bute for sale

sounds like its had a load of work tbh and maybe not run long enough to prove the repairs?

[LRM website]

Trev informed the LRA users prior to the change - you just needed to read his post. It's gone now so hey ho

Trev hasn't sold the forum he has done a deal to keep it going, a bit like selling advertising space on a forum

The format is being worked on and is improving every day

However each to thier own

don't you work for the same magazine?

[Is towing caravans really that difficult?]

Worse than this Yes, it was pretty unstable (I know because I was driving!) I know why having read the above, mostly down to the nose sitting too high and also the centre of gravity of the fire engine was very high. Everything that passed us caused a wobble, as did every bump in the road and changes in direction. I kept my speed to 35mph average, 40mph max...very, very gentle braking did bring it back under control. Still, I shall not be repeating the experience and I shall be buying a drop plate for my towbar - it looked fine until the SLS levelled the vehicle

thats nasty!

[D2 electric window fault]

Hi

All electric windows have been fine until today when I had both rears down (2002 td5 ES). One came back up on demand but the drivers side rear didn't. Typical when I had left work early to set off early to drive cross country this evening. Have got panel off, and the motor makes a noise when you press 'down' (its now at the bottom on the stops), but when I press 'up' I get nothing - not even a click or anything. I have tried knocking the motor with a hammer etc whilst pressing the switch, and also pulling the glass up by hand but neither work. Any ideas? Due to the imminent journey I unbolted the motor/lifting mechanism and have duct taped the glass up so I could at least travel. Now on the other side of the UK writing this. I have tried both switches and get the same results.

Jammed motor perhaps? (but why would it go down and not up?) Or could it be something else?

Many thanks in advance

James

i got 2 x D2 window mechs here, they were bought for a 300 bet they sent later ones.

[TomTom shops you for speeding]

this'll be the same thing then

http://www.coverbox.co.uk/

[Rear air conditioning unit - removal]

Actually, it was a factory option - but it is really very rare...

There are some pictures somewhere on here of a unit installed in a disco, on a thread asking about a rear load bay cover.

I am afraid I don't know if it is linked into the vehicle aircon, although I would have thought a quick look underneath would allow you to see if there are any pipes running up to the compressor and aircon heat exchanger.

Mark

I stand corrected. When i heard japqan spec i assumed it was a 300.

As Mark said above, it was a factory option.

My mate had a 7-seater with it fitted and it moves the LH seat over into the load bay by quite a bit.

My mate doesn't have his Discovery anymore, so here's some pics I found on the web -

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i's leave it and buy a ute!

[Rear air conditioning unit - removal]

not a factory option.

you can buy in cab air con units for campers etc

should just have a 12v feed

[LRM website]

he's the boy that man!

[td5 engine tuning and modifying.]

my D2 has a stage 1 tune and just holds onto the engine due to the uprated torque converter

hybrid and intercooler would need a TC and an uprated box IMO, check out the options from ashcrofts but it ain't cheap

[Selling my Landrover]

All parts of the 110 are fine in general, I just want something more refined - comfier, quieter, better heating (A/C?), elbow room, economy... you get the picture. I know that I could address most of those points in one way or another but I also don't like the fact that the Landrover sits on the drive depreciating while it gets relatively little use.

I currently use my T5 camper in preference to the LR as it is more comfortable, so I could retire the van to more occasional use (and camping!) and use a car-like 4x4 day to day and have pocket money left over from the LR to stick into the mortgage or do something sensible like buy a motorbike...

This morning has brought news of a Freelander which may be within budget and ticks most of my boxes...

Chris

freelander 2 in morocco! fair play

[truetrac swap ??]

i recenty had crown refurb a pair of true tracs for my 90 including swapping a rear to the front, new diff bearings and seals. very good service

[Is towing caravans really that difficult?]

it all about nose weight and how the loads balanced IMO.

I towed a car transporter with a 110 chassis back from sussex and got a real tank slapper on at 55 mph in the slow lane of the M25 due to the lorry tracks upsetting the trailer.

I am old enough not to need a trailer licence but have had the training as i was shocking at reversing. it quite interesting to see how people don't make any adjustment for having 2 toone on the back, late braking, swerving lanes etc not good.

[Standard 300 tdi turbo or hybrid ??]

i'd go hybrid as it sounds your trucks got the interooler etc for more ooomph

[Galvanising costs]

it's about £500 per tonne ( metric so 1000kg) plus a few surcharges etc.

i belive a chassis approx 200 kg so approx £100+. get it shot blasted and get the mud out the inside first.

i'd like to do my 90 chassis before it needs a new one.

pictures of the strip down etc please