Thread: What happened to your Discovery 2 today?

Well I just messaged him that it has been linked to and to kindly put more info in the description.

Might as well buy a land cruiser for that money

Originally Posted by johnp38

I tried 2 V8 TCU, IGG 000 010/IGG 000 040 (high comp 4.0) and both had the over sensitive kickdown issue so reverted back to Td5 controller.

Have a third, UHC 000 020 low comp V8, and definitely last (spending too much) V8 TCU on the way to try out.

What did you adjust and did it stop/reduce the sensitivity ?

I'm starting to think the later Td5 TCU that locks at 80 instead of 83 (I don't like risking speeding fines to get it to lock) coupled with a lower stall torque converter may be the better bet

Did you receive your 'low comp' V8 trans controller?

If so, how is it working out?

Originally Posted by thai_tiger

Very interesting alternative to the problematic LS conversion, wonder how he got around the ecu issues

Landrover Discovery 2 with Brunswick Diesel 6.5 V8 engine | Cars, Vans & Utes | Gumtree Australia Mandurah Area - Mandurah | 1282270944

That’s a more problematic conversion than an LS.

Those lumps are known for cooling issues etc

Yesterday, we sold our D2, a 1999 TD5 that we have had from new.
It has been a terrific car over the 22 years that we have owned it. It has only let us down once when a steering pump failed in the Bungle Bungles and we had to be towed to the bitumen and trucked to Halls Creek to wait for parts. The car had done almost 460,000kms and we have spent the equivalent of a small African nation's GDP on maintenance, but only had to do the head gasket at 420,000 kms. The car has seen probably more than 200,000kms of corrugated dirt roads as we have been on long bush trips into the interior for up to 14 weeks each during the last 14 years. The body is suffering from fractures, particularly around the body mounts, but still has a lot of life left mechanically.

We ordered a new defender early March and took delivery 31st August of a 110 D250 S with a few extras.
Because we have had such a good run with the D2, we might be looking at this defender with rose coloured glasses. We have taken it up to the Flinders already and up to now it is going well, but we are struggling with the technology and are yet to put it in low range.
We knew the boot was going to be smaller than the D2 and had checked to ensure the Engel would fit in, but were disappointed to find we could not open the lid to 90 degrees. It is good to drive but emits far too many beeps. This car replaces two cars and will be expected to be a town car as well as being taken to the bush.IMG_1391.jpgIMG_1359.jpgDSCN2096.jpg We will report more at a later date when we understand the vehicle better. Note the wheels some things do not change much!!

Originally Posted by mylesaway

Did you receive your 'low comp' V8 trans controller?

If so, how is it working out?

I paid on 22/9

Received by PO in Tas on 24/9

just checked


It's on its way
Most recent update
Item processed at facility
MELBOURNE SOUTH EAST VIC
Date & time Sun 3 Oct, 7.40pm

I been checking about 3 times a day since I paid for it (must get a life.....oh, wait, I have a rundown disco 2 so no money for a life)

I believe I have wasted my money coz I think it may be better than the high comp versions (as yours is low comp and you seem happy), but arthur still needed that tune change to stop it farting around at highway speeds. Does your later numbered one perform ok at highway speeds?

Next time I look at a car I will just go spend my meagre money on hookers.

forgetting to close your windows trying to reverse out a bog hole :/ now the door cards are milky brown.




fun times

Originally Posted by Hopalong

Yesterday, we sold our D2, a 1999 TD5 that we have had from new.
It has been a terrific car over the 22 years that we have owned it. It has only let us down once when a steering pump failed in the Bungle Bungles and we had to be towed to the bitumen and trucked to Halls Creek to wait for parts. The car had done almost 460,000kms and we have spent the equivalent of a small African nation's GDP on maintenance, but only had to do the head gasket at 420,000 kms. The car has seen probably more than 200,000kms of corrugated dirt roads as we have been on long bush trips into the interior for up to 14 weeks each during the last 14 years. The body is suffering from fractures, particularly around the body mounts, but still has a lot of life left mechanically.

We ordered a new defender early March and took delivery 31st August of a 110 D250 S with a few extras.
Because we have had such a good run with the D2, we might be looking at this defender with rose coloured glasses. We have taken it up to the Flinders already and up to now it is going well, but we are struggling with the technology and are yet to put it in low range.
We knew the boot was going to be smaller than the D2 and had checked to ensure the Engel would fit in, but were disappointed to find we could not open the lid to 90 degrees. It is good to drive but emits far too many beeps. This car replaces two cars and will be expected to be a town car as well as being taken to the bush.IMG_1391.jpgIMG_1359.jpgDSCN2096.jpg We will report more at a later date when we understand the vehicle better. Note the wheels some things do not change much!!

You haven't snuck up to Bendleby ranges by any chance?