Phill S Posted December 29, 2021 Author Share Posted December 29, 2021 That's great - thanks. I'll tip all of that into the mix.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneandtwo Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 (edited) I have probably broken twenty 200 / 300 discos over the years. Never once did I take the body off. Realisitically, don’t think I ever sold any body panels or interior parts, no-one wanted them -I broke four ES models which had the full leather and electric seats with separate headrests and they went for scrap too. although admittedly this may have changed as it’s a few years since I last did one. Front and Rear axles used to sell, as did alloy wheels and wheelnuts if they were Freestyle, Deepdish or Boost types; if not I would just weigh in the rims. The newer style radius arms / trailing arms were saleable. Steering boxes I kept (the 4 bolt type can be rebuilt cheaply and the shaft ground and chromed). gearboxes / torque converters / shifters and transfer boxes I generally sold on to Ashcroft transmissions for rebuilding as I couldn’t be doing with the hassle. The front axle if rebuilt and used in conjunction with the newer radius arms would be a good upgrade on your 110 axle with 24 spline diff and newer type swivel parts with better / cheaper availability in the future. Edited December 30, 2021 by oneandtwo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill S Posted December 30, 2021 Author Share Posted December 30, 2021 Ok - I've put a suitably nebulous ad in the For Sale section. My list of what I think I'm keeping is: Engine, gearbox, transfer box and maybe propshafts Exhaust - probably/possibly Wiring loom Instruments and switches Radio and speakers Cruise control system Front seats Steering box Front springs Chassis engine mounts Did I miss anything? Hopefully the job starts back end of next week... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill S Posted December 30, 2021 Author Share Posted December 30, 2021 1 hour ago, oneandtwo said: Realisitically, don’t think I ever sold any body panels or interior parts, no-one wanted them Oh... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 D1s are more sought after nowadays, however... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneandtwo Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 52 minutes ago, Phill S said: Ok - I've put a suitably nebulous ad in the For Sale section. My list of what I think I'm keeping is: Engine, gearbox, transfer box and maybe propshafts Exhaust - probably/possibly Wiring loom Instruments and switches Radio and speakers Cruise control system Front seats Steering box Front springs Chassis engine mounts Did I miss anything? Hopefully the job starts back end of next week... Front axle!!! You may be glad of it one day. They bend easier than you think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill S Posted December 30, 2021 Author Share Posted December 30, 2021 19 minutes ago, oneandtwo said: Front axle!!! You may be glad of it one day Sorry, my previous response was a little ungracious - read disappointment. Actually, thank you for taking the time to list what might be of value. If it comes to it, I assume a scrappy would/should have the wherewithal these days to come and pick up a body/chassis sans axles and wheels. might have to go that route if there's no interest. I'll call my local scrappy when they open again next week Axle thing noted, although I won't be doing any of what the serious off-roading guys would call serious off-roading, more like remote mountain tracks with a rubble surface and the more inaccessible places. Not because they are easy, but because they are hard. And all that. I'll ponder axles but a place to store would be my problem. 1 hour ago, Bowie69 said: D1s are more sought after nowadays, however... I guess we'll feel a pulse on that when/if I get a response to my ad in the For Sale section... Mind you, you can't get much further west than me, and that will put most people off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve b Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 Air filter and hoses , Radiator and hoses . Auto cooler and pipes to either use for R380 or to complete the auto box kit for sale . Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill S Posted December 30, 2021 Author Share Posted December 30, 2021 5 hours ago, steve b said: Auto cooler and pipes to either use for R380 Now that's interesting - is the cooler plumbing the same for both boxes? Pipes and couplings? Is there a parts book online anywhere? So's I can cross-reference with the 110 one. I've only been able to turn up a US version that isn't exactly comprehensive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill S Posted December 30, 2021 Author Share Posted December 30, 2021 And reading this little lot I shouldn't be too hasty in junking the exhaust system either,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 I doubt the auto cooler & pipes would get near bolting to an R380, and the R380 needs a special takeoff plate for a cooler... it also doesn't really need extra cooling, you're just adding plumbing which means more things to leak or go wrong. I think I already said keep the front half of the Disco exhaust system to the join at the back of the transfer box, you may even find it bolts to the back half of the Defender system... if not it will get really close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill S Posted December 30, 2021 Author Share Posted December 30, 2021 57 minutes ago, FridgeFreezer said: I think I already said keep the front half of the Disco exhaust system I confess I'm slightly suffering from information overload! Think it was following your comment I first wandered into the link above... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill S Posted December 31, 2021 Author Share Posted December 31, 2021 Ok, it's been a steep learning curve for me, but I believe I'm getting there on the major components list. Not a peep on my ad for the rolling chassis in the for sale section, so reality suggests there's a high probability of the scrap man coming to take it away. So when the vehicle gets here I'll probably set about stripping everything potentially saleable. I need to get some money back to put into the project! Things like door cards and headlining all look good, but I think I'll need special tools to prise out all those horrible plastic pop in/out rivet things etc? I'd be pleased to get any advice on those so I can get them ordered in and try to keep everything as posh as possible. not just gouged out with a screwdriver. Probably my last attempt at listing major components I'll be wanting (or might want!) for my 110 V8 transplant project until it gets here: Engine, gearbox, transfer box and maybe propshafts Air and fuel supply systems Exhaust - probably/possibly Wiring loom Instruments and switches Radio and speakers Cruise control system Front seats Steering box Front springs Chassis engine mounts Chassis cross member Axles There'll be 1001 "just in case" bits, anything else of value I'll stash and (attempt to) sell. I'll post [ics of the dismantling And finally of course: 15 hours ago, Phill S said: Is there a parts book online anywhere? So's I can cross-reference with the 110 one. I've only been able to turn up a US version that isn't exactly comprehensive Have a as great a New Years Eve as you can one and all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 Online parts for LR models here http://new.lrcat.com/ use google translate to read it as the mainsite is based in Russia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 3 hours ago, Phill S said: Is there a parts book online anywhere? Try this: https://fuddymuckers.co.uk/rtfm/Discovery/D1/Discovery_1_Parts_Catalogue.pdf There's also workshop manuals etc: https://fuddymuckers.co.uk/rtfm/Discovery/D1/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbekko Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 https://parts.jaguarlandroverclassic.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill S Posted January 1, 2022 Author Share Posted January 1, 2022 Hey - that's a real treasure trove of material, much more than I was hoping for. Many thanks all! It's going to be a reading sort of day. Except, apparently, I have to go an walk off some festive lard this afternoon. And watch Dr Zhivago this evening. Hey-ho Happy New Year all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill S Posted January 11, 2022 Author Share Posted January 11, 2022 Ok - read all of that lot... The "Body Repair Manual" refers to "ELECTRICAL, Repair" which appears to be a different manual to the troubleshooting ones. Tells you how to take the instrument binnacle out, radio etc etc. Can anybody provide a pointer to that? Defeated once again :-{ Disco donor should be with me on Friday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill S Posted January 14, 2022 Author Share Posted January 14, 2022 It's arrived. I'm sure there will be more questions and I'll post as I go along, and also headlines here, but for my own reference of what bits came from where I'm going to dump pics over here should they be of any interest to anybody else https://www.facebook.com/How-to-dismantle-a-1997-V8-Disco-108420555067846 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill S Posted January 15, 2022 Author Share Posted January 15, 2022 Ok - there must be a slick way to remove the steering wheel. Best I can find on here is to hit it with a hammer. Also don't hit it with a hammer because the column is collapsible... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 Loosen the nut but leave it on, then grab the wheel & tug & waggle until it lets go. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill S Posted January 16, 2022 Author Share Posted January 16, 2022 Yeah - that worked. More problems coming soon I'm sure... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill S Posted January 21, 2022 Author Share Posted January 21, 2022 Quiz time! 1) What is the gold coloured thing on the bulkhead, left in the pic, and... 2) the black thing with the rubber cap to the right. Is this one an impact sensor for airbag and/or fuel cut off? 3) Draining the coolant. Does this look like OAT to you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbekko Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 45 minutes ago, Phill S said: 1) What is the gold coloured thing on the bulkhead, left in the pic, and... 2) the black thing with the rubber cap to the right. Is this one an impact sensor for airbag and/or fuel cut off? 1) Resistor for low-z injectors? 2) That's the inertia switch yes, fuel cut off in case of an accident. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 #1 is definitely a high-power resistor but no idea what it's for - could be anything from dipped headlamps to slow speed on the heater to.... well, all sorts. #2 pretty certain that's an inertia switch yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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