Thread: What did you do with or to your Disco today

Looked under it to see a large oil puddle under the transfer case.

Originally Posted by Fausto79

not really something i did. more of a milestone. couldnt pull over quick enough before the last 5 started moving.

Just about run in

Had to sort out the alternator.
Marelli type.
Got an aftermarket replacement model(previous horror experiences with Marelli electrics!).

When it got hot, it would cease all activity and tacho would stop.

Charge levels went from about 13.8-13.9 V with no load, now up to 14.2-14.4 V.
Also, voltage drop with a load is slightly less.
average voltage drop with ventilation fan, and say brake lights used to be 0.5v, now 0.4-0.3.

Main point is that it seems to keep the battery in better condition overnight.
battery used to drop down to 11.9v overnight but now seems to hold at about 12.5-12.7.
Aux battery even better.

Originally Posted by D1 ACT

Looked under it to see a large oil puddle under the transfer case.

If it is large and sudden, sounds like it may be a seal on one of the output shafts. Reasonably easy fix.

Tom.

Finished making a new mount and surround for the radio.
The old plastic surround area was finally cactus, got tired of holding it in place with shims and wedges.
The new one is made from various pieces of aluminium, riveted together then screwed and braced into the old metal radio support which is still OK. Used VHB tape and sikaflex to hold the front of the main support in place, on what was left of the plastic above the temp control knobs.
I got a new Kenwood "no mech" radio unit, its a lot lighter and smaller the old CD units, so less strain on the surrounds. (No mech means no lump of a CD player - haven't played a CD in years). Also this new unit comes with bluetooth and a remote hands free mic for the bluetooth phone connection. SCA had them on special for $118, reasonable I think.
Hid the lower fixings with a piece of painted matt black angle which is taped in place. Not shown here is a bead of sika that fills the space between the lower trim aluminium and plastic, just to finish it off.
So now I have a new no rattle radio that doesn't fall out over bumps, pretty happy with the result.
Some photos below - they uploaded in the reverse order for some reason.

Nice job
What do you do for sound quality?
I am looking for a cheap solution to the tinny sound of the orig speakers.
I miss good bass resonse.

Finally pulled the speedo to check the needle jumping at speeds under 60 or so. Pulled inner cable, lubed up and reinstalled. Seems to have worked.

Originally Posted by edddo

Nice job
What do you do for sound quality?
I am looking for a cheap solution to the tinny sound of the orig speakers.
I miss good bass resonse.

Thanks. The original speakers were replaced long ago with some decent quality replacements from the auto parts shop, front and back are a standard size. Lots available depending what you want to spend. Not really into hifi sound, just want it to be clear and un distorted.