Disco 3 and me
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Did you ever read the full story of the Rowan Atkinson's rebuilt F1? Fascinating.
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The full story switched to Haymarket's Car & Classic. Sorry, I've not got a link. Its truly awe-inspiring. The level of detail and depth of engineering was fascinating to behold.
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Holy stuff etc.
An MOT pass after rear drop links cut off.
Turbo still partially seized. Injectors probably ok.
Cambelts replaced.
Aux belt and tensioner replaced.
Next up new compressor, rebuild was partial due to twisted housing so genuine here we come.
Building up to body off for turbo.
Must be mad. 209,000 miles.
An MOT pass after rear drop links cut off.
Turbo still partially seized. Injectors probably ok.
Cambelts replaced.
Aux belt and tensioner replaced.
Next up new compressor, rebuild was partial due to twisted housing so genuine here we come.
Building up to body off for turbo.
Must be mad. 209,000 miles.
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I'd forgot about this, I'm impressed it's still going.
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And my Shogun has yet to even blow a bulb approaching 7 years old. My missus Disco is currently in bits.
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It hasn't missed a beat, and pulled our old twin axle caravan like it's not there.
Genuinely used it for everything. Van, bike, 7 up, tow hack.
Genuinely used it for everything. Van, bike, 7 up, tow hack.
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That's good for a 'modern' one.AutoshiteBoy wrote: ↑Sun Sep 06, 2020 8:35 pm And my Shogun has yet to even blow a bulb approaching 7 years old. My missus Disco is currently in bits.
Cut my teeth on them from 86 to 92.
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Er... at the risk of tempting fate, so is my D3
2005 Land Rover Discovery SE Manual
2003 Mercedes E320 Estate
1968 AMC Rebel SST Convertible
1967 AMC Rebel SST Convertible (for parts)
1994 Fleetwood Colchester 1850 EB
Hoping for roffle win
2003 Mercedes E320 Estate
1968 AMC Rebel SST Convertible
1967 AMC Rebel SST Convertible (for parts)
1994 Fleetwood Colchester 1850 EB
Hoping for roffle win