Thread: What happened to your Discovery 2 today?

Originally Posted by admiralranga

Not sure, less than 20 years as some of the hose clamps aren't spring* clamps. Will likely do it when the engine comes out (rear crankshaft seal) and budget for all new hoses at the same time

*Dunno what the hate for them is, once you buy the tool they're easy. Plus you see why they're normally at odd angles cos that's what works with the tool



Hoping I can get away with that.

Whilst cheap for the manufacturer, the big advantage is they are constant tension, ie. as the hose expands and contracts the tension doesn't change, unlike a standard worm drive clamp.
Obviously a constant tension worm drive clamp is better.

OK I scored a set of Bridgestone D693 Desert Duellers 245 70R16 111T reinforced on stock rims painted black, yesterday on Gumtree and fitted them today. They have 7-7.5 MM on them and I understand from Google that 9Mm is new tread depth. dated 02 16 so good to go! and only $300 for 4 including rims. They balanced up with hardly a weight.

I have had for the last 6 years a set of BFG ATKOs in 255 70R16 . This was because I inadvertently bought 8 inch rims which I now know are from a 38A. I was told back then by a few tyre places that 245s would be no good on 8 inch rims which I now debate but back then I thought I would do some hard 4x4 but now getting too old.( and poor). Boy are those BFGs tough as but give a really jittery ride.

My BFGs are great and have about 75KK on them and have 2x10MM and 1x8 and 2 x6. They are 118/113 tyre so really heavy duty

My aim is to drop the gearing to make towing a bit easier although I guess that 235 70s (stock size)would be better. But I couldn't resist the deal!

I took the car for a test drive and the difference in smoothness was enormous and I think directional stability better.
So far very happy but I have to find another one for a spare!
Over to Gumtree again
What should I do with the BFGs . They are dated 4412 so are getting pretty old although no cracks or anything. Save them for the next round Oz I guess.
Regards PhilipA

Originally Posted by Bohica

With out the right tools, the hate is strong. It took me almost for ever to fit the thermostat. With the right tools, I reckon minutes.

Does one tool do all clamp sizes up to the water pump hose size ? Which tool brand did you buy?

Originally Posted by onebob

Does one tool do all clamp sizes up to the water pump hose size ? Which tool brand did you buy?

https://www.ebay.com.au/p/1584305425...hoCQpEQAvD_BwE

you can get the single flexible ones at parts shops but the others come in handy

I wanna get me some Knipex ones, have a set of Toledo flex heads.
Have Knipex 1000v pointy nose pliers, Oetiker clamp crimpers, etc.
Exxy but really good bits of gear.

And FWIW our German mates pronounce it with the 'K'

Originally Posted by rick130

I wanna get me some Knipex ones, have a set of Toledo flex heads.
Have Knipex 1000v pointy nose pliers, Oetiker clamp crimpers, etc.
Exxy but really good bits of gear.

And FWIW our German mates pronounce it with the 'K'

'K' , as in Zos Krazy Germans?

Yep , Knipex seem the bees knees , but have found that the kit with the different angles , flex heads seem to all get used , especially on the later V6, V8 models

Originally Posted by discorevy

https://www.ebay.com.au/p/1584305425...hoCQpEQAvD_BwE

you can get the single flexible ones at parts shops but the others come in handy

Thanks - does the flexible plier have enough opening to get onto the bigger thermostat and water pump spring clips - cos looking at the picture it seems not...

Originally Posted by discorevy

'K' , as in Zos Krazy Germans?

Yep , Knipex seem the bees knees , but have found that the kit with the different angles , flex heads seem to all get used , especially on the later V6, V8 models

Yep, as my Krazy Deutschlander plumber mate taught me, it's a really loud and firm 'K'!