D12MUD Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Just got this from the horses mouth! Have been chasing my [transfer tunnel] for about six months now for a rear n/side outer wheel arch for my disco 1 mwc4841 to no avail! For the six months i have been given dates ranging from next week to next month to 2/3 months? lol I have tried many avenues but all get the part from the same source Britart! Who intern rely on a foreign manufacturer, all well and good. But i have just been told by Britpart the current manufacturer of the said part have gone in to liquidation and as yet Brit has bot yet found a new manufacturer wiling to make the part! Let alone receive a sample part before a formal order can be given! So k kinda think we wont see the part on the shelf this side of the new year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UdderlyOffroad Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Might be an idea to contact YRM with this tale & offer to be test-mule for this business oppurtunity for them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrRob Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 See my reply on LRO. I might have a brand one in my spares. I'll chekc if its the near side one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncmc Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Definately one for YRM, if they could do them. I have phoned them for my RRC but they don't currently do them. Good further info that D12MUD, I am in a very similar situation having been told all sorts of dates too. I think that clinches it for now though on mine. I will just weld up what I have to get it through an MOT for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco_al Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 I have a re useable ns one in my shed. Bottom part iscthe only rusty bit. Was removed carefully as I was planning to re use it myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D12MUD Posted September 16, 2013 Author Share Posted September 16, 2013 Might be an idea to contact YRM with this tale & offer to be test-mule for this business oppurtunity for them! YRM don't do them i called today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D12MUD Posted September 16, 2013 Author Share Posted September 16, 2013 I have a re useable ns one in my shed. Bottom part iscthe only rusty bit. Was removed carefully as I was planning to re use it myself hi if you do have a n/side disco arch i would like to have it please let me know ....best chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco_al Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 i'll have a look tomorrow for you and get a pic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D12MUD Posted September 16, 2013 Author Share Posted September 16, 2013 i'll have a look tomorrow for you and get a pic thanks for that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco_al Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 here's the pics http://s34.photobucket.com/user/quattro_6900/media/20130917_193029.jpg.html'> http://s34.photobucket.com/user/quattro_6900/media/20130917_193035.jpg.html'> http://s34.photobucket.com/user/quattro_6900/media/20130917_193021.jpg.html'> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boydie Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 here's a thought, come to Oz for a holiday and after getting burnt on any of our world renowned beaches visit any LR wreaker and take home the bits you need -Oh and guaranteed RUST free !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco_al Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 here's a thought, come to Oz for a holiday and after getting burnt on any of our world renowned beaches visit any LR wreaker and take home the bits you need -Oh and guaranteed RUST free !! Don't think I would squeeze a body shell through customs..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boydie Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Seriously, a pal and I are thinking of dismantling discos and sending body parts os if there is enough interest, apart from boat owners who leave their tow vehicles on the ramps and in sea water (lazy sods) few, if any Australian LR's have rust, the most affected areas being around the Disco and Defender Alpine windows, most early exported chassis were galvanised as an additional form of protection agains the 12 week sea voyage and the fact that the cars were generally either above deck or that the storage decks were not well sealed. My 1998 series 1 has such a galvanised chassis which seems to have been powder coated as well or at lease a good coating of black paint. It was manufactured in June 1998 and and first registered in June 1999 so from manufacture to leaving the sales room floor --- a period of 12 months !!!! -- so LR had to be sure that their body warranty was up to their claims. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimDay Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Is this of any use to anyone just found it on e bay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Replacement-Wheelarch-Panel-Land-Rover-Discovery-1-5-dr-Nearside/261307175086?_trksid=p1.m2287&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D156%26meid%3D2139045295289335794%26pid%3D100070%26prg%3D1087%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D181238094279%26%26clkid%3D2139053229808575805&_qi=RTM1342313 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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