Thread: What to do

Ok just drove the 2door home already. Have a list in my head of things I'm going to do first off. But a big plus is I do like the simplicity of the 93's interior there is so much room to attach things. Down side is the seats are crap and I will be using my leather seats out of the dozer once it's got it's rwc. The difference in power is crazy but I will get used to it. An added bonus was new injectors (I have to fit) and full workshop manuals that came with it and it's fitted with rear poly bags, and a full set of cheap all terrain tyres. It cruises down the highway with ease but the lack of ride quality is obvious from the get go with the standard suspension and skinny factory tyres. Or maybe I'm being fussy. I'll take some pics later today and post them here

This is the best I can do for now (night shift last night and still hanging in there When I get the energy I'll take it out and take some pics of the engine etc. I got lucky the timing belt was only just done and while he was at it he had the sump gasket redone too. It has a duel battery setup and as the pics show a snorkel so I have some of the work done for me. I have never seen a Landover engine so clean for now there is actually no oil leaks. Better book it in for a rwc ASAP. I know the shocks need new bushes but the brakes stop you on a dime and are all new. I'm not going to do anything to it before I take it in I want a good honest check over so I can fix it properly. 11 months reg means I have time to do a good job and not cut corners. Cutting corners is after the rwc.. Need to find a pair of rear 75mm flat dog flares for a 2 door before i think if putting the 35's on it. Will have a very good 3.9ltr auto and transfer for sale out of the dozen soon if anyone needs a replacement just pm me.

Is it easy to remove the alpine windows and side glass and rear door glass as the dozer has new tinting and I want to transfer it to my new toy along with the front windows if they fit the 2door??? That way I only have to get the little pop out windows tinted to make it match and I get to keep all my cool stickers

Gday Mate,

That's a bargain you've picked up there and with a bit of pre love from the old owner is a bonus the Beginning of an excellent project.
I recently removed my Alpine windows to repair some rust and it wasn't to hard to remove. It was described in the RAVE manual, you push the window from the inside-out having some one to catch it is good. Than before re installing, remove the strip of rubber out of the window seal, I found fitting the seal to the body and than fitting the window into the seal, use some silicone spray as lube when installing the rubber strip back into the seal. Its a bit fiddly.

look forward to watching this build.

Gav

It looks nice and clean.How long will that last?

Looks good mate welcome to the oiler crew you will love the economy after the V8

ahhhhhh,
is it just me that would argue discos bust up body and body mounts (chassis) even without a body lift IF they are pounded on bad roads.

I retired my old disco hurt from having welded the body at every load point and the rear chassis points numerous times. EVERY series 1 disco I have seen that flogs around up this way has needed the body mounts and or chassis mounts welded. Its not a very particular or difficult job and you will be doing it again soon. So, just weld up your current runner, strenghten where it broke and call it good.

Series1 Disco bodies are cheese - get over it or buy a defender and move on

At least you have picked up one of the early series ones... they are generally better built, with better strength in body to chassis. Not in the league of early rangies of the same era but certainly better than say a 95 disco. You will still be welding the 93 up if you use it for touring AND when it does a head youll be doing an engine transplant!!! Do a search on replacement 200tdi heads sometime!

S

Originally Posted by roverrescue

ahhhhhh,
is it just me that would argue discos bust up body and body mounts (chassis) even without a body lift IF they are pounded on bad roads.

I retired my old disco hurt from having welded the body at every load point and the rear chassis points numerous times. EVERY series 1 disco I have seen that flogs around up this way has needed the body mounts and or chassis mounts welded. Its not a very particular or difficult job and you will be doing it again soon. So, just weld up your current runner, strenghten where it broke and call it good.

Series1 Disco bodies are cheese - get over it or buy a defender and move on

At least you have picked up one of the early series ones... they are generally better built, with better strength in body to chassis. Not in the league of early rangies of the same era but certainly better than say a 95 disco. You will still be welding the 93 up if you use it for touring AND when it does a head youll be doing an engine transplant!!! Do a search on replacement 200tdi heads sometime!

S

Killjoy Why not just say you have blown your money , Well maybe they do crack body mounts in the north , I havent heard of it maybe cause i live under a rock

Hi Nicho,
As far as I know ( comparing my '96 300 Tdi 3 door with my neighbours '95 5 door) the front doors are the same only the interior door linnings are different. The only things you will have no use for are the rear doors. Welcome to the 3 door brigade. Also a bit late finding this thread as I have found the only down fall is it's a squeeze getting passengers into rear seats (have removed mine, no more worries).
Regards Shane.