Thread: Good quote or rip off?

www.discovery2.co.uk (AKA Urban Panzers site) has a great tutorial on it.
PM .50 (del) on here, although he spends more time on D2BC than here, also don't expect it in a hurry as I think it takes a while to get sorted out, and as they're fantastic quality he has a bit of a back-log from memory.

Originally Posted by Disco Muppet

www.discovery2.co.uk (AKA Urban Panzers site) has a great tutorial on it.
PM .50 (del) on here, although he spends more time on D2BC than here, also don't expect it in a hurry as I think it takes a while to get sorted out, and as they're fantastic quality he has a bit of a back-log from memory.

I did have a read of it. Was a bit daunting at first glance but definitely do-able. I will order it first thing when I get my disco back so its ready to go. Thanks for the advice DM

I thought so too, but once you get into it, it's really pretty simple.
Hardest parts I found were:
Pulling the auto shifter off without smacking your face or putting your elbow through the roof, and the handbrake pin.
Other than this it's not too bad, although apparently once you start removing the hi-lo lever it gets a bit twisty.

Originally Posted by twr7cx

To give you some perspective:

I recently paid a local Land Rover mechanic approximately $650.00 to remove my exhaust manifold, repair some damaged threads, replace the manifold with another second hand one that had been machined, and refit.
Thats with my VNT and a dual battery in the way.

Wasn't keen to do the threads myself on the head.

Originally Posted by trevor

Thanks for that. So $1000 for just machining my manifold, gaskets, bolts (and addressing a coolant weeping near the manifold) is a bit steep. I suppose when I return I will debate this with them and see what happens.
Thanks for the input mate.

theres a big differnce in quote here.

the cheaper is the remove and replace with an offshelf part. the latter includes machining and transport costs. while the manifold is off they also have the car burning up workshop space

remember hes not likely to be using the cheapest parts available but the ones he can most easily get and if those prices are parts inclusive and cover all the "hidden" workshop costs.

It constantly amazes me how far I have to push my prices for people I dont like to stop hassling my wife for me to do fixes on their vehicles.

One "lady" was willing to pay $500 just for me to R+R a falcon radiator and she was supplying parts. Only reason The job fell through was she kept on driving it and cooked the motor.

Originally Posted by Blknight.aus

theres a big differnce in quote here.

the cheaper is the remove and replace with an offshelf part. the latter includes machining and transport costs. while the manifold is off they also have the car burning up workshop space

remember hes not likely to be using the cheapest parts available but the ones he can most easily get and if those prices are parts inclusive and cover all the "hidden" workshop costs.

It constantly amazes me how far I have to push my prices for people I dont like to stop hassling my wife for me to do fixes on their vehicles.

One "lady" was willing to pay $500 just for me to R+R a falcon radiator and she was supplying parts. Only reason The job fell through was she kept on driving it and cooked the motor.

As long as he does a good job then I'm happy with the $1000 I suppose. From what I understand though it'd be cheaper for me if he happened to have a pre-machined manifold ready to go is that right? Is there some advantage to having your own manifold shaved as opposed to fitting another one? And would it be cheaper just to buy a new manifold? I think I saw somewhere that it cost like $900 for a brand new one? Thanks for the input though. Greatly appreciate it.

Originally Posted by schuy1

For THE best CDL lever/Linkage replacement for the D2 without. www.discovery2.co.uk / D2 CDL levers..... THE BEST!!
This would have to be the best alternative setup I have seen, Just like factory! And well under 900 smackaroonies!
Cheers Scott

Wow.. thanks for the link Scott.

When the vibration noise finally gets too much for me, this looks like the solution to solve it!

Originally Posted by Disco Muppet

Don't waste your time with another electric CDL, they're crap.

The aftermarket electric ones were made from windscreen wiper motors and water mud and crud saw early graves for them.

Originally Posted by Roverlord off road spares

The aftermarket electric ones were made from windscreen wiper motors and water mud and crud saw early graves for them.

Yep. That's what Adam from hunter Cuthill said (that it was a windscreen motor). Can not believe anybody in their right mind would use an exposed electric motor for the CDL.

In any case I have contacted Del and he will have a new batch done in 2-3 weeks so looking forward to a proper and reliable CDL for the first time.