rincewind23
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| posted on 4/5/10 at 07:46 PM |
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How much discovery to keep?
Hi all,
Another one started! I've got a 1990 Landrover Discovery as donor, primarily for the v8 engine. I'm using the McSorley 442 plans for the
frame, and I'm comfortable with the fabrication part, and I know a *little* about the engine bit from working on cars as a teenager.
My big question is (for the time being!), apart from the engine (and obvious related bits - coil, alternator etc.), what should I be using and what
should I be getting from a different donor? For example, I thought the gearbox would be too heavy but from some research it looks like a lot of
rv8-based sports cars use the same gearbox as the landy.
Any pointers or advice much appreciated - I don't want to sell any bits I find out I need to buy back later 
Cheers,
KEv.
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PSpirine
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| posted on 4/5/10 at 08:03 PM |
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The obvious little bits:
Wiring, light bulbs, fuses/relays, nuts/bolts! Gauges potentially (although that might be a step too far).
Radiator/fan/washer bottle/cooling and heater hoses, throttle cable, exhaust clamps
I think some kits use the LT77 gearbox, so if that's what you've got and it fits, by all means stick it in. It's not a brilliant
thing, but will work!
Don't think you'll be able to make much use of the axles! 
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rincewind23
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| posted on 4/5/10 at 08:22 PM |
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Lol no, I think the axles would only be of any use in a monster truck-type racer 
I thought the radiator woulld be a bit big - was hoping to use a smaller one.
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scudderfish
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| posted on 4/5/10 at 08:27 PM |
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My Fury has the radiator from a Bedford van. If the radiator fits, use it.
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mad4x4
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| posted on 4/5/10 at 08:44 PM |
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diffs in the axels , axel casings and half shaft will all be worth a bit of money not much about £80 a diff to a LR nut. especially the Offroad boys
. Stick them in the local paper. also Radaiator if not leaking will b e worth a bit.
Shell and chassis won't be worth much execpt for weight of scrap.
Scot's do it better in Kilts.
MK INDY's Don't Self Centre Regardless of MK Setting !
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coozer
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| posted on 4/5/10 at 08:48 PM |
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Go on, stick both axles and the transfer box underneath
1972 V8 Jago
1980 Z750
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hughpinder
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| posted on 5/5/10 at 12:13 PM |
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Isn't the fuel pump one with an integral swirl pot thing - keep that and the level transmitter if keeping the instruments.
Wipers? Battery/earth leads?
Hugh
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caber
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| posted on 10/5/10 at 08:20 PM |
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I doubt that you could use much of the big bits though I am using a Range Rover hand brake and intermediate steering shaft in mine! The gearbox you
have will also have transfer box I am not sure if you can remove transfer box and still have a useable output. All the mechanics have a resale value
as have exterior panels if straight, lights, interior axels suspension bits etc. You should make a profit if you break it! try Ebay there is a lot of
Range Rover / Disco stuff on their and it sells well.
Caber
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coozer
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| posted on 10/5/10 at 08:58 PM |
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How much do you want for both axles?
I'm looking for a pair for my 4x4 project...
1972 V8 Jago
1980 Z750
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