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Seems like I’m buying a **** load of parts but not installing them.
Since Tuff-Rok is now kaput as a business, I bought the last of the last batch of D2 parts from former Tuff-Rok owner, Philip in Bolton, UK.
Stand up guy he is.
Brighter LED 3rd brake light,
Rear set of reg plate LEDs,
and
Stainless steel transfer lever Dashboard panel.
The windscreen was finally replaced by Autoglass through my insurance company USAA. Even though I specifically requested a heated windscreen so I could program the BCU with a Nanocom and switch, Autoglass installers stated they had to install a non-heated windscreen. This was due to my cracked windscreen was already non-heated. I guess it’s an insurance thing. Oh well, I told them to crack on then.
They found 3 corroded areas on the top frame of the windscreen but not rusted through. I knew of one area at the centre that I previously treated with Capt Tolley’s and black mastic to stop the water leakage. They sanded down the 3 rusted areas, treated the areas with primer etcher (?) and sealed the areas with a thick sealant bead prior to installing the windscreen. Surprisingly they had new outer A-pillars with all 6 clips to install.
After a couple of hours the job was complete. I was lucky with this lot. The installers mentioned they had completed quite a few older Discos in the past so they knew what to look out for.
Job done. Onto other maintenance items on the to do list to get ready for MOT.
The windscreen was finally replaced by Autoglass through my insurance company USAA. Even though I specifically requested a heated windscreen so I could program the BCU with a Nanocom and switch, Autoglass installers stated they had to install a non-heated windscreen. This was due to my cracked windscreen was already non-heated. I guess it’s an insurance thing. Oh well, I told them to crack on then.
They found 3 corroded areas on the top frame of the windscreen but not rusted through. I knew of one area at the centre that I previously treated with Capt Tolley’s and black mastic to stop the water leakage. They sanded down the 3 rusted areas, treated the areas with primer etcher (?) and sealed the areas with a thick sealant bead prior to installing the windscreen. Surprisingly they had new outer A-pillars with all 6 clips to install.
After a couple of hours the job was complete. I was lucky with this lot. The installers mentioned they had completed quite a few older Discos in the past so they knew what to look out for.
Job done. Onto other maintenance items on the to do list to get ready for MOT.
I’m really surprised at that- especially with USAA. We’re back to using USAA as we are in der Vaterland again, but with Progressive I had zero issues converting to a heated screen on my Alveston. Even if I did, I would gladly have paid the difference as I personally view the heated screen as a must have option on the D2 if you live in climates where there is a lot of precipitation and cold weather.
Keep up the good work, though. I thought I was a nut for these things, and you make me look like a total amateur. We didn’t bring ours over, but this is making me excited for when we get back and play with them.
Even if I did, I would gladly have paid the difference as I personally view the heated screen as a must have option on the D2 if you live in climates where there is a lot of precipitation and cold weather.
In all honesty, I should have pressed the issue to get the heated screen installed. I’ve always wanted a heated windscreen on my D2. I was spoiled having it on my ‘98 Disco 1 when I was stationed here in England back in ‘01 - ‘08.
I used the Nanocom discount code XMAS23 for a P38 unlock code to help out a mate and his Thor V8 RR. He paid for the unlock code to add to my Nanocom with the discount.
I now have my Nanocom unlocked for the following LR systems:
Received my silicone V8 rad hoses today for £89.99 total from Gravity Performance in Madchester, England. They had a 10% discount code (SLED10) for the holiday season and next day service.
I’m going to install this set plus the V8 “Extinct” thermostat mod but I’m awaiting the Mikalor spring band hose clamps to arrive.
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Onto other maintenance items on the to do list to get ready for MOT.
