Member Since: 12 Mar 2014
Location: bucks
Posts: 471
Just been to see a D3 v8.. Needs love
Ok, so I saw a nice v8 but it needs love.
I will be looking for a garage to remove the body, carry out extensive repairs to both chassis and body, and PROPERLY rustproof it. Then replace common components like rear arms, brake pipes etc, then fix a leaking gearbox and tbox, then recommissioned the car.
Who are the gods for this type of work?
27th Aug 2018 7:18 pm
tayaste
Member Since: 15 May 2013
Location: Chester
Posts: 7633
Good luck
27th Aug 2018 7:37 pm
Disco_Mikey
Member Since: 29 May 2007
Location: Dundee, Scotland
Posts: 20727
How much love?
I’m just at the point of adding up what I need to get mine ready to receive its TDV8, and it’s a little frightening My D3 Build Thread
Member Since: 04 Oct 2016
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 2432
I was thinking the other day how much mine would have cost if I hadn't undertaken 95% of the work myself.
Transfer box may be okay. Mine leaked when I bought it but I changed all the oils and put the correct amount in the transfer box and no more leaking!
The only thing left is the treatment on the chassis but for a 13year old car it's pretty good as is.
27th Aug 2018 8:57 pm
cable
Member Since: 08 Jul 2012
Location: bristol
Posts: 174
WOW. I hope its cheep.
27th Aug 2018 9:04 pm
MrBrain
Member Since: 12 Mar 2014
Location: bucks
Posts: 471
This is what I am faced with... Oil leak from Tbox, what seems like either PAS fluid or gearbox fluid leaking, coolant loss, air con not working, A LOT OF RUST. an lpg system to remove, all brake pipes to replace...
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27th Aug 2018 10:09 pm
Charliecloud
Member Since: 31 Jul 2014
Location: Tonbridge
Posts: 980
Where's the 'nice' ? Tell us the car has only done 20k with 1 owner, been badly stored by the sea for 5 years.
27th Aug 2018 11:45 pm
Bungle
Member Since: 07 Apr 2015
Location: Wanborough
Posts: 254
What LPG system does it have and what is wrong with it? If you are stripping it off I may have it for spares to keep mine going.....
28th Aug 2018 9:47 am
MrBrain
Member Since: 12 Mar 2014
Location: bucks
Posts: 471
So this is my list of works...
Body off
Strip and clean entire underside to expose all rust.
Strip interior as required
Cure all rust.
Seal seams.
Rustproof with a multi layered approach to be agreed.
Carry out a similar process with the Chassis (Galvanise?)
Treat/refinish or replace all major metal components /underbody protection items that are in poor condition.
Replace all break pipes
Replace suspension arms that are easier with the body off.
Rebush anti roll bars etc.
New Air bags
New wheel bearings
New pads and discs as required.
Replace aircon condensor
Replace other items whilst body off?
Fuel Burning heater?
Fuel tank pipes?
Anything else?
Thorough check of engine for leaks etc.
Overhaul Transfer Box
Check Gearbox for leaks etc
Check PAS for leaks etc.
Replace any worn components in the steering and suspension.
Strip all glass from shell
Repaint outer shell roof
Overhaul Sunroofs
Remove privacy glass from the rear windows.
Check all heated elements front and rear.
Refit all glass
Check wiring harnesses for signs of corrosion or damage and repair as required.
Rebuild the car!
28th Aug 2018 12:25 pm
Bungle
Member Since: 07 Apr 2015
Location: Wanborough
Posts: 254
No fuel burning heater on a V8.
Replace the rear air con pipes while you are at it (unless you are going to blank them and not use the rear unit).
Replace the drain pipes from the sunroof, especially the one to the front passenger side.
Unless you know there are problems, leave the wheel bearings alone. Likewise the airbags, why are you replacing them?
28th Aug 2018 12:31 pm
MrBrain
Member Since: 12 Mar 2014
Location: bucks
Posts: 471
I wasnt sure on the FBH, but if there isn't one - I might fit one of some kind.
Thanks for the suggestion of rear air con pipes... do they all have rear air con? I don't recall seeing that the car had additional grills etc? If it could have it, I would like to fit it as keeping the rear cool is a big priority for our dogs.
Wheel bearings and bags are both unknowns, but I would like to set out on my D3 journey with new ones.
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