My Disco2 Build

[getlost4x4]

Got some diff parts for the Rover. Man I love KSL.COM

 

[disgoup]

Good score! I saw those on KSL and wondered if someone here would pick them up.

 

[RickM]

Man, I have had fun looking through this. How are you guys keeping these sound with the slipped sleeve/head gasket issues? My wife had an 04 and it blew up on us. Sold it for parts. I am driving a D90 with the same motor essentially, but for whatever reason the HG issues have not been a big problem.

 

[getlost4x4]

Mine doesn't have any of those issues. You have to know what your getting into. Change the thermostat to the 180 degree version, use good oil, good coolant and keep up the maintenance. She'll treat you well.

 

[getlost4x4]

Okay

So here is what I did to mount my ARB Air Compressor. I have very limited room under the hood. I wanted it as close to the battery as possible, out of any mud and water, and able to keep it somewhat cool. I know, engine bay.

So, without further ado, I looked at it for awhile and thought about building a steel plate to hold it. but I really don't want to add a lot more weight to the vehicle.

I finally decided to mount it to my other compressor with the help of some 1/4" All thread and some nuts and washers, its mocked up. Cost me $3.08, the cheapest mod yet. I just need a few switches, wiring, an oring for the compressor tank, and hose to the air locker.

 

[getlost4x4]

I still need to get a non- SAI computer. Once in awhile it'll throw a code for it.

 

[getlost4x4]

Added a bit of differential protection to the front axle. Its was supposed to be a bolt on affair but it wouldn't fit right. So a bit of cutting and welding later, it's permanent.

 

[getlost4x4]

So this happened. I had been trying to track a small ticking sound since i bought it months ago. I could never figure it out. It finally because a large sound the other day. kind of like a train. I pulled out my compression checker and found cylinder number 3 was only holding 50 PSI and bleeding down slowly.

 

[getlost4x4]

So I have a month before i'm going down to Moab and this week a trip was planned for Easter weekend up to Wyoming. I could either fix my truck (Ford F350 Powerstroke, Blown EGR COOLER) or fix the rover. Since I hate working on the Ford, well the Disco got the nod.

Complete gasket kit, valve seals, engine mount and front main seal.

 

[getlost4x4]

Pictures of the tear down.

 

[getlost4x4]

Putting it all back together.

 

[getlost4x4]

Still need to put the drives side of the motor together, but I need to put in the new engine mount before I hook up the exhaust manifold. And then the front main seal. It went really easily. Should be driving again by Wednesday.

 

[KDONRG]

Lookin good, what shocks did you use. I am installing OME x-heavy springs on mine.

 

[getlost4x4]

I used Bilstien 5150's upfront and some Terrafirma's in the back

 

[getlost4x4]

A few upgrades have happened.

The battery in my old BMW died so I decided to put my smallish Disco battery in it and get a proper battery for the Disco.

Sears had the die hard platinum on sale for $249 with a 4 year warranty.

Still need to fix the battery hold down. It's missing some parts.