Nigelw Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 He forgot to do the door cards I actually quite like it, even with the tread plate, but would probably have it sprayed matt black Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverik Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Fair few miles on the old girl... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Fair few miles on the old girl... about half of what's on my 110. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbs Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 This bloke must've taken his lead from Nige with his metal fetish lol: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/land-rover-Defender-disco-range-rover-classic-bolt-on-diff-pan-conversion-/161038672876?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item257ea723ec John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 How many bolts! Got a nice tank guard though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantastic Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 This bloke must've taken his lead from Nige with his metal fetish lol: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/land-rover-Defender-disco-range-rover-classic-bolt-on-diff-pan-conversion-/161038672876?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item257ea723ecJohn Looks like a pretty good piece of kit hadn't it been for the number of bolts. Half would have been overkill. He also has a Salisbury diff pan - I bought a similar one from the US a while back and paid a lot more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tetsu0san Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Sorry, but am I missing something? Linky... I know it's not much money, but it certainly ain't cheap, and collectible? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orgasmic Farmer Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 This bloke must've taken his lead from Nige with his metal fetish lol: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/land-rover-Defender-disco-range-rover-classic-bolt-on-diff-pan-conversion-/161038672876?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item257ea723ecJohn The seller used to be a regular poster on here and makes some seriously good (and strong) kit for the UK challenge scene. Some of his engineering work needs to be seen to be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl hurst Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 The seller used to be a regular poster on here and makes some seriously good (and strong) kit for the UK challenge scene. Some of his engineering work needs to be seen to be appreciated. The seller used to be a regular poster on here and makes some seriously good (and strong) kit for the UK challenge scene. Some of his engineering work needs to be seen to be appreciated. First person to give me a good answer to how many bolts I shou have used gets a free dif pan then you can tell all how it realy is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jad Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 First person to give me a good answer to how many bolts I shou have used gets a free dif pan then you can tell all how it realy is How about the same number that hold the diff in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landy-Novice Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 as many bolts as possible? to prevent leaks and to be as strong as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonr Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 It depends on a number of factors. One of the most important in this case is the flexibility of the brim of the guard versus the flexibility of the gasket versus the flexibility of the axle casing. Assuming the brim is 10mm thick, it's flexibility is going to be similar to a diff housing, so used with a similar gasket, the same number of bolts should be adequate. If the intention of the large number of bolts is to pull the outer face of the axle flat (which it isn't because there is a weld on ring) then the number of bolts might be justified. An alternative might just be to use a thicker gasket however to make up the irregularities. If the ring were welded in place bolted to the cover - I would again say that the number of bolts used to bolt the diff in place would be sufficient. My feeling is that the number of bolts is aesthetic rather than functional. Customers will probably view lots of bolts as stronger and thus better. So, in conclusion, the right number of bolts is the number that maximizes sales. Just in case this is the 'right' answer - I don't really need one. I've never had a problem with the original not being strong enough. They have become a trendy thing for people to fit, but for many people they are just for show. I've often wondered why nobody makes one which looks like a 'bottom', with a strategically placed fill plug! I'm sure you could sell them like hot-cakes! Mods: Sorry if this crosses the line of taste & decency I've come to expect from LR4x4 Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverik Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 It certainly looks pretty... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl hurst Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Out of all the pans I have sold not one has said anything about bolts and no bad words for it, I also do a version that requires no welding to fit to axle so anyone can fit it and this is somthing no one else does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwakers Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 i dont think anyone here thinks there is a problem with so many bolts, just the fact that its serious overkill. very strong looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonr Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 i dont think anyone here thinks there is a problem with so many bolts, just the fact that its serious overkill. I agree - don't take it as a criticism Carl Better it be too strong than too weak! Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl hurst Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 I agree - don't take it as a criticism CarlBetter it be too strong than too weak! Si No Si, I have not taken it as criticism but while someone has thrown a part I make on here I thought I would say something, maybe overkill on the bolts bit it will never fall off and I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyoldgit Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 I've often wondered why nobody makes one which looks like a 'bottom', with a strategically placed fill plug! I'm sure you could sell them like hot-cakes! Mods: Sorry if this crosses the line of taste & decency I've come to expect from LR4x4 Si There's no need to get all R C about it Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orgasmic Farmer Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Nice little project for someone. Most of it will polish out http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/90-landrover-/321118392292?pt=UK_BOI_FarmingEquipment_RL&hash=item4ac425cfe4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taff_jj Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Nice home made air con! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 that 90's had the life beaten out of it, hardly a straight panel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Ironically the seller has 'cherish' in their name .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big.Mike Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 Pimped... http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=190860455598 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickeyw Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 Hmmm, not to my taste, too blingy... ....but I'd say it's had an enthusiastic owner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbs Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 That might get bought and also exported but seeing as they're clamping down on fiddled with vehicles in the US-i.e.: Galv'd chassis then the only place that will probably end up is in the crusher-bad end to a good vehicle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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