Thread: What happened to your Discovery 2 today?

Originally Posted by trout1105

Another question
Is it possible to change out the regulator with the alternator still in place?

Belay that, I just had a Good look and it ain't going to happen.

Originally Posted by Tombie

I’m hearing 12-16 litres on the D4 and about 10 on the D2

Not cheap especially for LG6 but a lot cheaper than a rebuilt transmission.

10lt is not too bad when considering a rebuilt trans. So where mine has a few seal leaks I wonder if I should do this when the seals are replaced. Need a new main rear seal so I was thinking of getting trans and transfer seals done at the same time.

I gave the back end (where the brushes live) of the alternator a good soaking in contact cleaner and I am now getting 14.2V.
The alternator copped a fair bit of coolant spillage over it when I had overheating problems prior to having the engine fixed and I do a lot of dirt road driving maybe it could also have been dust on the contacts So I am hoping that it is just a case of dirty contacts and the contact cleaner has done the job.
I know I am clutching at straws here But it was worth a try So I will see how it goes for now and I have the new brushes coming anyway if the quick cleanup isn't the answer.

Originally Posted by Tombie

I’m buying one of these machines for my workshop - they’re only $400 USD + shipping.

Mike, check out Australian suppliers. The gadget my mechanic has, comes with a lifetime warranty and a lifetime supply of any fitting he needs.
A service, with Penrite full syn, is $300.

Originally Posted by Mclaren00

I wonder how insurance would go if it was stolen and recovered and they found you disabled it?

My model doesn't have it, and they never asked.

Originally Posted by trout1105

Now all I have to do is clean all the dust and sheep poop off the Disco

See, HiLuxes have their uses. You probably wouldn't have bothered.

Originally Posted by johntins

See, HiLuxes have their uses. You probably wouldn't have bothered.

The Missuses Hilux gets treated just as well as My Disco, That's why it has lasted so long

Originally Posted by PhilipA

BTW I checked my Oil separator today. It was one I bought from Ebay that is small enough to fit behind the air filter on my D2. It looks very similar (identical) to the one sold as Flashlube. Anyway I drained about a tablespoon full of the dirtiest black **** out of it . I checked the gauze filter and it was clear and the outlet to the inlet manifold was dry. So it looks successful.

Would you have a pic of your oil separator installation as i’m planning to install one of that type. The compact size gives more mounting options than the other larger common Provent choice without compromising efficiency