Member Since: 24 Jun 2021
Location: West Sussex
Posts: 436
Here we go, wallet emptying time 😱
I’ve made a few posts already but relatively new to the forum. So gone from D2 I did up for green landing too my very recent purchase, 2005 D3 2.7 SE 141,000 Full main dealer history to 123,000 and then indie. In need of some Landrover nut TLC 😁.
The plan is to spend the next 5 months turning it into an Overland Disco. Firstly I would like to thank Bodsy for his advise and recommendations especially R&G Autocare LR specialists near me.
So far done,
Front Lower arms
Front drop links
Front ARB bushes
Alignment
Terrafirma EGR blanking kit
Engine oil and filter changed, will run for 500 miles and then change again just to give it a flush
Front and rear diff oils changed. Cut the front diff breather and rerouted as it was blocked
Transfer box oil changed, came out clean but did it just for piece of mind
Rhino seat covers and boot liner.
Bought rear drop links and rear ARB bushes, this weekends job. Plus, yes, it does need rear upper arms so will get round to it.
Booked into R&G Autocare for full transmission flush, timing belt and updated oil pump.
I will update as work is done with images so all can see the transformation over the coming months.
12th Jul 2021 9:28 pm
Garwood56
Member Since: 24 Jun 2021
Location: West Sussex
Posts: 436
Sorry forgot to thank Paul at Advanced Factors for speedy delivery and advice when I nearly ordered the wrong parts😳
12th Jul 2021 9:36 pm
kajtzu
Member Since: 10 Aug 2017
Location: Helsinki
Posts: 6751
Congratulations as we all know, cairns blue is the best color although goes bald sometimes
12th Jul 2021 9:53 pm
Garwood56
Member Since: 24 Jun 2021
Location: West Sussex
Posts: 436
Thanks, yes always loved this colour, took ages to find one especially as I didn’t want sunroofs but wanted decent spec’d SE.
12th Jul 2021 10:07 pm
nigethecat
Member Since: 11 Sep 2016
Location: Marnoch
Posts: 4244
Quote:
I didn’t want sunroofs
What? And miss all the fun of wet carpets, scraped knuckles and hours spent inside a wheel arch! Call yourself a Land Rover guy
The new motor looks great, looking forward to seeing the project progress... any destination in mind?I want to see the sweets before I get into your windowless van... I'm not stupid!
Corris Grey D4 Commercial SE 2016
Zermatt Sliver 2007 D3 SE manual (gone)
Indus Silver D4 HSE 2015 (gone)
Bonatti Grey D3 HSE 2006 (gone)
White D3 S (LHD) 2007 (gone)
Firenze Red D4 HSE 2014 (gone)
Black RRS 3.6TDV8 2008 (gone)
Rusty Green Defender 110 1997 (gone)
Black FL2 HSE 2013 (gone)
12th Jul 2021 10:19 pm
Garwood56
Member Since: 24 Jun 2021
Location: West Sussex
Posts: 436
I know, it must be the amount of Gorilla tape/silicon sealant I used to buy to seal up the D2’s sunroofs😂 in terms of destinations my folks live up in North Wales so will be spending winter weekends up and around Snowdonia. Plus a few trips to Scotland in the snow hopefully 👍👍
12th Jul 2021 10:30 pm
galwaygreen
Member Since: 30 Oct 2011
Location: plymouth
Posts: 6525
ahhhhhhhhhhh....d2 and gaffer tape on sunroofs......once that started couldnt be bothered..sold it,,,
a good car crap sunroofs
12th Jul 2021 11:14 pm
Garwood56
Member Since: 24 Jun 2021
Location: West Sussex
Posts: 436
Good result today. Transmission flush, fresh timing belt and upgraded oil pump fitted. Plus new AC Condenser and re gas so icy cold air now 🥶. All thanks to Dave at R&G.
15th Jul 2021 8:55 pm
DaveCav
Member Since: 05 Jun 2021
Location: Luton
Posts: 44
Good work.
Looks to be a nice truck. I look forward to seeing your progress
15th Jul 2021 11:02 pm
Garwood56
Member Since: 24 Jun 2021
Location: West Sussex
Posts: 436
Update, all booked in for rear upper arms, ARB bushes and drop links. Next looking at refurbish the 18in alloys and then some new rubber, preferably some decent A/T’s. Next been looking at snorkels and full length roof rack with a couple of spotlights, recommendations welcome please.
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as we all know, cairns blue is the best color although goes bald sometimes 
