gstuart wrote:

Discomadness wrote:

gstuart wrote:

Discomadness wrote:

Well the brake bleeding isn’t going too well to be honest. We’ve used 5 litres and bled the old fashion way with engine running and with the iid.

Something just cropped up in my brain...

When the iid says “front right” is that sitting in the drivers seat or looking at the car from the front ???

Indeed drivers seat

Have u tried bleeding the abs unit with the engine off

Say start off with the old fashioned way with jar and tube then done the abs bleeding after with engine off ??

Or have u got a hand vacuum pump , don’t know if u can crack open the pipes on the abs unit, push down on the pedal and then do it back up ??

Maybe one of the more experienced members can help u further

The guys in the garage suggested putting a pressure system on it and trying a bleed and then if that doesn’t work cracking each fitting in turn on the abs unit.
I feel like it’s gotten a bit better but that might just be me.

Yah, happy days

So just the brakes , now, Thats was I was thinking if it would work cracking the nuts in the abs unit one by one and then using a vacuum hand pump on the rest

Also great the ac is now up and running

What’s left to do now

The list as it stands...

Fix the sodding brakes.
Change rear discs, pads etc to v8 - got
Epb shoes etc with above - got
Front anti roll bar bushes - got
Rear drop links
Front lower arms - got just need to re bush (got the bushes)
4 wheel alignment
Find out the intermittent gear box fault. Believe incorrect oil (its red !!!!!)
Same time mechatronic sleeve and metal sump - got
Sort out the lumpy idle. Have found a leak on injector 3 feed line. Hopefully it just needs a nip up. Will check in the morning.
Finish the dinitrol underneath the chassis - got
Remap !!!!!

Things I’d like to do.
Find better front arch spats (mine have some scratches)
Find better rear bumper skin (mine has scratches)
New scuttle panel (mine faded to death)
Have some paint correction done to a few nasty scratches
Have the summer wheels refurb’d.
Find 2 more 19” alloys. A spare for each set.
Replace drivers seat base leather.
Split charge system with extra battery

List of chin scratches... as in would I like to ? Basically modern version of my D1 which I checked the other day and have now found the tin worm is terminal. Chassis and body. Gutted.
Raised air intake/snorkel
Front light bar,
Rock slider things - got. Well ish I haven’t had them yet but have bought a set.
Complete underbody protection
Expedition rack of some sort.
Exterior lighting.

Actually get more than 2000 miles a year out of her.

gstuart wrote:

Ja92mie wrote:

Awesome! Jealous of how chilled your cabin is going to be! Mines waiting for a new condenser!

If it’s any consolation mines the same in not working , was over 40c when I got in the landy

Got to get round to finding the leak first

Gutted you guys are cooking. I feel like I deserve working air con for what I’ve dealt with this last few weeks !!
Incidentally RE: aircon. Just because it pulls vacuum doesn’t mean it won’t leak when it’s pressurised. Especially if a flange is loose

Discomadness wrote:

gstuart wrote:

Discomadness wrote:

gstuart wrote:

Discomadness wrote:

Well the brake bleeding isn’t going too well to be honest. We’ve used 5 litres and bled the old fashion way with engine running and with the iid.

Something just cropped up in my brain...

When the iid says “front right” is that sitting in the drivers seat or looking at the car from the front ???

Indeed drivers seat

Have u tried bleeding the abs unit with the engine off

Say start off with the old fashioned way with jar and tube then done the abs bleeding after with engine off ??

Or have u got a hand vacuum pump , don’t know if u can crack open the pipes on the abs unit, push down on the pedal and then do it back up ??

Maybe one of the more experienced members can help u further

The guys in the garage suggested putting a pressure system on it and trying a bleed and then if that doesn’t work cracking each fitting in turn on the abs unit.
I feel like it’s gotten a bit better but that might just be me.

Yah, happy days

So just the brakes , now, Thats was I was thinking if it would work cracking the nuts in the abs unit one by one and then using a vacuum hand pump on the rest

Also great the ac is now up and running

What’s left to do now

The list as it stands...

Fix the sodding brakes.
Change rear discs, pads etc to v8 - got
Epb shoes etc with above - got
Front anti roll bar bushes - got
Rear drop links
Front lower arms - got just need to re bush (got the bushes)
4 wheel alignment
Find out the intermittent gear box fault. Believe incorrect oil (its red !!!!!)
Same time mechatronic sleeve and metal sump - got
Sort out the lumpy idle. Have found a leak on injector 3 feed line. Hopefully it just needs a nip up. Will check in the morning.
Finish the dinitrol underneath the chassis - got
Remap !!!!!

Things I’d like to do.
Find better front arch spats (mine have some scratches)
Find better rear bumper skin (mine has scratches)
New scuttle panel (mine faded to death)
Have some paint correction done to a few nasty scratches
Have the summer wheels refurb’d.
Find 2 more 19” alloys. A spare for each set.
Replace drivers seat base leather.

Actually get more than 2000 miles a year out of her.

So that’s the morning covered, what u doing in the afternoon

Ref ur brakes, how old are ur hoses plse, wonder if any are collapsing as ur trying to bleed them , oh hang on, u replaced then all didn’t u, doh , so that theroy is out of the window

Indeed see if cracking the abs pipes one by one helps ??

Yes red in the atf is a big no no if it’s dextron, do believe there is one company that does there atf red, smith I think it’s called

Did put the link in for the mechtronic sleeve , if u can’t find it let me know and will put the link up again for u

Are u doing the V8 upgrade to all the discs plse

  

Discomadness wrote:

gstuart wrote:

Ja92mie wrote:

Awesome! Jealous of how chilled your cabin is going to be! Mines waiting for a new condenser!

If it’s any consolation mines the same in not working , was over 40c when I got in the landy

Got to get round to finding the leak first

Gutted you guys are cooking. I feel like I deserve working air con for what I’ve dealt with this last few weeks !!
Incidentally RE: aircon. Just because it pulls vacuum doesn’t mean it won’t leak when it’s pressurised. Especially if a flange is loose

Nothing like feeling like a fly in a jam jar

Indeed ref the vacuum, got my gauges now so at least can have a play now and see if I can find the leak , bet yer it’s the condensor

Will be replacing all the O rings at the same time as a precaution

No , never, u leaving a bolt loose, who would think such a thing

I’ll get my coat

  

gstuart wrote:

Discomadness wrote:

gstuart wrote:

Discomadness wrote:

gstuart wrote:

Discomadness wrote:

Well the brake bleeding isn’t going too well to be honest. We’ve used 5 litres and bled the old fashion way with engine running and with the iid.

Something just cropped up in my brain...

When the iid says “front right” is that sitting in the drivers seat or looking at the car from the front ???

Indeed drivers seat

Have u tried bleeding the abs unit with the engine off

Say start off with the old fashioned way with jar and tube then done the abs bleeding after with engine off ??

Or have u got a hand vacuum pump , don’t know if u can crack open the pipes on the abs unit, push down on the pedal and then do it back up ??

Maybe one of the more experienced members can help u further

The guys in the garage suggested putting a pressure system on it and trying a bleed and then if that doesn’t work cracking each fitting in turn on the abs unit.
I feel like it’s gotten a bit better but that might just be me.

Yah, happy days

So just the brakes , now, Thats was I was thinking if it would work cracking the nuts in the abs unit one by one and then using a vacuum hand pump on the rest

Also great the ac is now up and running

What’s left to do now

The list as it stands...

Fix the sodding brakes.
Change rear discs, pads etc to v8 - got
Epb shoes etc with above - got
Front anti roll bar bushes - got
Rear drop links
Front lower arms - got just need to re bush (got the bushes)
4 wheel alignment
Find out the intermittent gear box fault. Believe incorrect oil (its red !!!!!)
Same time mechatronic sleeve and metal sump - got
Sort out the lumpy idle. Have found a leak on injector 3 feed line. Hopefully it just needs a nip up. Will check in the morning.
Finish the dinitrol underneath the chassis - got
Remap !!!!!

Things I’d like to do.
Find better front arch spats (mine have some scratches)
Find better rear bumper skin (mine has scratches)
New scuttle panel (mine faded to death)
Have some paint correction done to a few nasty scratches
Have the summer wheels refurb’d.
Find 2 more 19” alloys. A spare for each set.
Replace drivers seat base leather.

Actually get more than 2000 miles a year out of her.

So that’s the morning covered, what u doing in the afternoon

Ref ur brakes, how old are ur hoses plse, wonder if any are collapsing as ur trying to bleed them , oh hang on, u replaced then all didn’t u, doh , so that theroy is out of the window

Indeed see if cracking the abs pipes one by one helps ??

Yes red in the atf is a big no no if it’s dextron, do believe there is one company that does there atf red, smith I think it’s called

Did put the link in for the mechtronic sleeve , if u can’t find it let me know and will put the link up again for u

Are u doing the V8 upgrade to all the discs plse

Hiya mate,

Haha I wish ! Think this lot will take me a few weeks !

Yes new lines and hoses right through. Done a leak check all ok.

I will try pressure kit on the brakes and cracking the fittings. See if that makes any difference
Yeah it’s red ! I’ll change the sump and filter and do the sleeve while I’m there and then get a flush done. See what it’s like then. If it’s still throwing a fault up i’ll Have to start fault finding...

I’ve done the brembo brakes on the front so upgrade the rear to v8 next. I’m sure I saw a thread by bossy red the ccf settings for brakes if you upgrade them. I’ll have to have another look.

gstuart wrote:

Now had a bit of time having a proper look at these gauges

Will also make life easier attaching the air compressor

See there’s a vaccum port with a shrieder valve inside

That’s a quality kit ! I’d better not show my dad. He loves a blow moulded kit ! I’ll take a photo of his cabinet in the garage. Lol.

Discomadness wrote:

Hiya mate,

FYI I’ve edited the list of things to do further up.

I think bodsy wrote a post about it but I can’t find it now. Something about the numbers 17 for standard brakes, 18 for v8 and 19 for brembo front v8 rear. I’ll pm him I think. Maybe that’s got something to do with the abs ?

Just been and picked up another 5 litre of brake fluid. getting expensive this brake bleeding ! Lol.

Also picked up an active charcoal anti fungal wash your dog and take your car to the cinema type pollen cabin filter. if I know where it goes though ? Any ideas ?

Hope your having a good day mate.

@kajtzu has indeed kindly listed where it goes behind the glovebox

Hi mate

Sorry to hear about the D1

Ref the dual battery set up I can help with that as I also fitted one, used the T max system , I also used some junctions on the conduit so it connected better when i put two conduits into one

https://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/split-charge-system-128464-90.html

Ref the brakes , only thing I’ve seen was the service mode to dismount the rear epb, to stop them coming on and allow u to remove the rear discs easier , will have to read up abit more ref the V8 section and know bodsey is extremely helpful

Wasnt the wheel size was it, can’t fit them to 17 inch wheels,

Also saw this bit in bodsys fantastic brake guide

Make sure the engine is off & you have pumped the brake pedal so that no pressure remains in the servo

This we’re the kits I got , bottle is handy for the master cyl as it keeps it topped up , but I just opened the valve and closed it as it just rests on top and was worried of it falling over

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Motorbike-Bleed....l4275.c10

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Handheld-Vacuum...3818546249

Having a day off, is too hot to work

Been spending the afternoon having a read of a few items whilst sitting in the garden , yeh i know I’m a lazy sod