Thread: Sully's D2 V8

All sounds great, I'm having the zorst on mine done tomorrow
Can't wait for it to actually sound like a V8!!!
IMO, forgot the extractors, high flo cats maybe but expensive to do.
Good luck!!!

Cheers mate...

Yeah, the extractors are fast becoming part of the too hard basket. I'm sure I could spend the money on something more worhwhile.

Great looking D2 Sully, from the effort you have already put in with the manifold I can feel this vehicle has now found a good and passionate companion in someone prepared to invest a little time (and money) to then be rewarded with many great experiences. Best of luck.

Thanks Simon. Yep, I know that these machines require constant TLC, which I don't mind at all. I love working on my own cars, with a restoration on a W116 S Class Mercedes and a W108 S Class Mercedes PLUS tinkering with the Disco, I can varify that I'm going to be a busy boy... Albeit a very content one.
So far the D2 has been great. There's a few extra things that I'd like to address soon, such as the brakes. They seem to pulse a little when slowing down, so I'm planning on getting new rotors and pads on all four corners... Maybe a nice set of DBA's or RDA's with some beefy commercial pads.

Thank goodness I've got the reliable and trustworthy Subaru Liberty to cart me around!

I've also had an update regarding the install of the extractors. A supplier says "these headers require a lot of work to fit the 4.0 model. You will need new catalytic converters and the base pipe will need to be remade. O2 sensor fitting is also required."

For what looks like will be heading towards, if not more than $1000, the extractors have gone into the too hard and too expensive basket.

If it were me and you want to do some offroading, I'd be doing the CDL lever and actuator first.

Then do the other mods, just a thought

Nice looking D2 BTW

Baz.

Thanks Baz.

Major offroading isn't on the cards at the moment, so a CDL isn't required. I'll venture down that track if I plan any major trips... Maybe if I decide to trek up to Fraser Island with a mate.

Brakes are now a priority. I've just sourced a set of four new rotors and four new pads for $352. Good price? I reckon.

Now, I've replaced rotors and pads before and it's been a pretty straight forward affair. Is there anything I should be aware of before taking on this task on the Disco?

Originally Posted by Sully

Thanks Baz.

Major offroading isn't on the cards at the moment, so a CDL isn't required. I'll venture down that track if I plan any major trips... Maybe if I decide tyo trek up to Fraser Island with a mate.

Brakes are now a priority. I've just sourced a set of four new rotors and for new pads for $352. Good price? I reckon.

Now, I've replaced rotors and pads before and it's been a pretty straight forward affair. Is there anything I should be aware of before taking on this task on the Disco?

No, pretty straight forward job, might be a good idea once you have done the rotors and pads, have a brake system flush, really helps the ABS modulator and lessons the chance of modulator faults occuring.

Baz.

Thanks for the tip. I'll def get a flush done as I have no idea how long the fluid has been in the system anyway.
In reference to the pad and rotor change; Do I need to disconnect the lines, requiring bleeding of the system?