Critical Spares List: Discovery I
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overlander
Expedition Leader
This thread needs to be a sticky like no other.
R_Lefebvre
Expedition Leader
No, there needs to be a sticky linking to a number of threads these for each vehicle. THEN we need threads for all the other vehicles besides D1. 
The same could be said for a Land Rover. The difference here is these guys are talking about doing MUCH more difficult driving, and they like being prepared.
The same could be said for a Land Rover. The difference here is these guys are talking about doing MUCH more difficult driving, and they like being prepared.
overlander
Expedition Leader
Why do Toyota people always lurk in the Land Rover forum and take jabs? I don't get it.
This is a great thread because of the commonality of shared parts between the RRC, Defender and D1 platforms. That was my point.
This is a great thread because of the commonality of shared parts between the RRC, Defender and D1 platforms. That was my point.
because we have nothing else to do...
all right you are right. Postings deleted. Sorry guys.
I Leak Oil
Expedition Leader
They're just jealous but won't admit to it.:elkgrin:
timmy!!!!!!!
Explorer
Because they never have to upkeep there rigs and get bored at the yota forums...
gjackson
FRGS
Christian had a very valid point. Whenever someone asks me what vehicle I would recommend for a trans Africa or a RTW (and there are a lot surprisingly) I tell them Toyota Land Cruiser, hands down. Then, inevitably, I have to explain why I was willing to do it in a 110.
But this thread is about spares kits for D1s, so let's discuss the virtues of the LC elsewhere.
cheers
But this thread is about spares kits for D1s, so let's discuss the virtues of the LC elsewhere.
cheers
sinuhexavier
Explorer
It's kind of like the difference between a full Ludwig drum kit vs a Roland 808 drum machine. Sure one takes a little more work and a little more talent, but the drum machine has no soul.
SeaRubi
Explorer
I think many folks are missing the point of having full floating axles when considering axle or differential failures. It's far easier to disable an axle on a land rover and get to safety, get to town, or at least get to a spot to camp to perform repairs than it is to do all of these repairs in the field or on the trail. Even if I had the spares, I would rather get the convoy to camp and perform the full repairs there to let others have a chance to stretch their legs.
There are few situations that can't be driven out of in 2WD with the diff-lock engaged. I've seen DII's, D1's, and RRC's all limp home just fine with busted drive train parts. CV's, axle shafts, and busted differentials. In many instances these were several hour long drives back home over the highway. A certain '96 D1 I know of :elkgrin: made it home on the front axle, in diff-lock high range doing about 50mph.
For the rear axle, just remove the axle shafts and drop the rear propshaft, and plug up the holes with a shop rag to keep debris out. If you've removed the inner oil seal to fit larger axles, you want to pay attention to being off-camber and losing 90wt.
On the front - it's the same. pop the caps on the drive flanges, remove the circlip, and remove the flange. drop the front propshaft, engage the diff-lock in high range and get yourself to a spot where the repair will be more comfortable for not only you, but on the rest of the group, too.
cheers
-ike
There are few situations that can't be driven out of in 2WD with the diff-lock engaged. I've seen DII's, D1's, and RRC's all limp home just fine with busted drive train parts. CV's, axle shafts, and busted differentials. In many instances these were several hour long drives back home over the highway. A certain '96 D1 I know of :elkgrin: made it home on the front axle, in diff-lock high range doing about 50mph.
For the rear axle, just remove the axle shafts and drop the rear propshaft, and plug up the holes with a shop rag to keep debris out. If you've removed the inner oil seal to fit larger axles, you want to pay attention to being off-camber and losing 90wt.
On the front - it's the same. pop the caps on the drive flanges, remove the circlip, and remove the flange. drop the front propshaft, engage the diff-lock in high range and get yourself to a spot where the repair will be more comfortable for not only you, but on the rest of the group, too.
cheers
-ike
SeaRubi
Explorer
- blown borg-warner t-case in an RRC. replaced with LT230
- blown LT230, happened to a friend. a friend I sold the LT230 to when I parted my truck
A blown head gasket could make for a bad day, too. you just never know!
Throttle cable left along the front of the dash (where the windscreen meets it)...out of the way and always there.....I've had one there this last 3 years!!!
For us 300tdi chappies....
a fuel lift pump
a water pump
spare fuel filter
wheel bearings
thermostat
serpentine belt tensioner bearing(requires a bit of prep with the exisiting tensioner,by way of removing circlip that holds bearing in...once done you only need a bearing and not the whole assembly)
serpentine belt
air con drive belt
UJ's
No doubt I'll think of more later...
:Wow1:
For us 300tdi chappies....
a fuel lift pump
a water pump
spare fuel filter
wheel bearings
thermostat
serpentine belt tensioner bearing(requires a bit of prep with the exisiting tensioner,by way of removing circlip that holds bearing in...once done you only need a bearing and not the whole assembly)
serpentine belt
air con drive belt
UJ's
No doubt I'll think of more later...
:Wow1:
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overlander
Expedition Leader
That throttle cable idea is a good one!
so is that tensioner bearing. Anybody know what part# (equivalent) that bearing is?
Also, for any other 2.8 TGV folks like myself, I'm tracking that the water pump is same as 300 tdi, but lift pump is different. Anyone know the part #'s?
As for alternator, Pendy pointed me to a replacement bosch regulator that can be replaced with a flathead. I got one of those as a spare off ebay. now alternator failures (unrecoverable) are limited to internal bearings, but dual batteries on a TDI can go a long way.
so is that tensioner bearing. Anybody know what part# (equivalent) that bearing is?
Also, for any other 2.8 TGV folks like myself, I'm tracking that the water pump is same as 300 tdi, but lift pump is different. Anyone know the part #'s?
As for alternator, Pendy pointed me to a replacement bosch regulator that can be replaced with a flathead. I got one of those as a spare off ebay. now alternator failures (unrecoverable) are limited to internal bearings, but dual batteries on a TDI can go a long way.
Hi Overlander....Yip throttle cable idea is simple,effective and takes no space at all!!
The bearing can be found here....
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Land-Rover-30...ash=item3ef445b16d&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14.l1262
and here...
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Land-Rover-Di...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item2ea657e926
Dead handy and cheaper than a full replacement arm and wheel...
I did this to remove my bearing...no problems with getting the clip off...have a wee peep here...
http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=3904
Lift pump for 300tdi is here....(2 nuts and 2 olives required also)....don't know whether it would be different for your engine???...can you confirm that this is so??
http://www.paddockspares.com/pp/DISCOVERY_1/Fuel/Fuel_Lift_Pump_-_300TDI.html
The bearing can be found here....
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Land-Rover-30...ash=item3ef445b16d&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14.l1262
and here...
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Land-Rover-Di...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item2ea657e926
Dead handy and cheaper than a full replacement arm and wheel...
I did this to remove my bearing...no problems with getting the clip off...have a wee peep here...
http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=3904
Lift pump for 300tdi is here....(2 nuts and 2 olives required also)....don't know whether it would be different for your engine???...can you confirm that this is so??
http://www.paddockspares.com/pp/DISCOVERY_1/Fuel/Fuel_Lift_Pump_-_300TDI.html
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