300tdi Disco/RRC Radiator top bung.

**Dougal** · 27th April 2014, 08:17 AM

The remains of the plastic plug measure up to M20, but 14tpi. Found a 1/2" BSPF is closest, found one in my box of fittings and it fits.

But I've ordered a couple of real ones from Ebay. The real ones seal on the face, my temp plug seals on the threads.

Here are some pics of "The Banana".

First, the pack.
"The Banana" on the left. 300tdi soft-dash auto.
The Rover towing it. 4BD1T with Isuzu 5 speed.
"New Brian" (family guy reference) on the right, 3.9 V8 with EAS.

I'll put the details on "The Banana" into a new thread: http://www.aulro.com/afvb/classic-ra...soft-dash.html

**loanrangie** · 27th April 2014, 08:23 AM

Banana because of the dodgy body lift ? , was it a factory TDI Dougal.

I see you like white

.

**101 Ron** · 27th April 2014, 08:34 AM

Brass BSP piping plug from hardware shop fits......costs very little.

**justinc** · 27th April 2014, 08:41 AM

Hi dougal, in the middle of a Softdash Vogue SE 300 Tdi conversion at present, will look factory when done. all the EAS and SRS and ABS are functional, too :0

The UK base 300 Tdi and obviously now the NZ delivered ones are what I was trying to get info on before, thanks for the pics

JC

**Dougal** · 27th April 2014, 10:32 AM

Originally Posted by loanrangie

Banana because of the dodgy body lift ? , was it a factory TDI Dougal.

I see you like white

.

Banana'd when they removd the body lift. I'll have a crack at removing the last offending spacers today.

Originally Posted by 101 Ron

Brass BSP piping plug from hardware shop fits......costs very little.

Yep, found one already in my box of bits.

Originally Posted by justinc

Hi dougal, in the middle of a Softdash Vogue SE 300 Tdi conversion at present, will look factory when done. all the EAS and SRS and ABS are functional, too :0

The UK base 300 Tdi and obviously now the NZ delivered ones are what I was trying to get info on before, thanks for the pics

JC

Excellent timing Justin. I missed out on the sale of a full-spec (EAS, sunroof etc) UK imported one about 5 years ago. But this one appears to be in excellent shape underneath.
I'll likely have a lot of questions as I get into this and happy to help you out with any photos and info too. That's my Vogue SE on the right.

**Corgie Carrier** · 27th April 2014, 01:08 PM

That body lift is a Les Richmond Automotive kit, very expensive but a comprehensive kit. Looks like he removed the easy to get to bits and left the others.

I have just fitted one of those to my 93 disco 200tdi.

Like the others I am very envious as this is my ideal vehicle.

Want to swap for a 96 disco 300tdi

Neale

**Dougal** · 27th April 2014, 03:15 PM

Originally Posted by Corgie Carrier

That body lift is a Les Richmond Automotive kit, very expensive but a comprehensive kit. Looks like he removed the easy to get to bits and left the others.

I have just fitted one of those to my 93 disco 200tdi.

Like the others I am very envious as this is my ideal vehicle.

Want to swap for a 96 disco 300tdi

Neale

Aha, thanks for the info. It is indeed a well put together kit. The spacers were originally yellow zinc plated, the one on the transfer hi-lo lever still was. I didn't know what those other brackets were until I dropped the radiator rods and the body sat on them. Bumper relocation brackets apparently.

Bloody heavy though. Probably 4kg in just the radiator supports and bumper brackets. I didn't see the rest.

It's funny how sought-after they are. My ideal vehicle was the one that towed this home. This one was to satisfy curiousity and a deal I couldn't pass up.

**Corgie Carrier** · 28th April 2014, 02:35 PM

Originally Posted by Dougal

Aha, thanks for the info. It is indeed a well put together kit. The spacers were originally yellow zinc plated, the one on the transfer hi-lo lever still was. I didn't know what those other brackets were until I dropped the radiator rods and the body sat on them. Bumper relocation brackets apparently.

Bloody heavy though. Probably 4kg in just the radiator supports and bumper brackets. I didn't see the rest.

It's funny how sought-after they are. My ideal vehicle was the one that towed this home. This one was to satisfy curiousity and a deal I couldn't pass up.

Correct about the bumper relocation brackets. The whole kit weighs about 12-14kgs and they are so sought after because they are a pre-engineered kit. Which from my understanding means a quick look at the fitting by the engineer and you get a certificate. They don't have to look at the strength of the materials etc.

Good luck with the project, I will be watching closely.

Neale

**isuzurover** · 28th April 2014, 04:32 PM

If they have used the same temp gauge and sender as in the disco/defender, it is best to replace it. The factory one only has 2 settings: (1) Normal and (2) Overheating with blown head gasket and can jump between the the two in the blink of an eye.

**Dougal** · 28th April 2014, 05:02 PM

Originally Posted by isuzurover

If they have used the same temp gauge and sender as in the disco/defender, it is best to replace it. The factory one only has 2 settings: (1) Normal and (2) Overheating with blown head gasket and can jump between the the two in the blink of an eye.

While looking for sender ohms ranges a while back I found a guide on how to linearize the reading. Stock and in good working order the red means 120c.

But before any of that I need to blast the mud out the radiators, replace the fan and shroud then see how buggered this head actually is.

Thread: 300tdi Disco/RRC Radiator top bung.

Thread Tools

Bookmarks

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions