Rebuilding a neglected Land Rover Discovery 1 - Part 1

[@juicemotors]

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[@discoray6644]

How refreshing to see a Disco 1 getting sorted rather than being chopped up for another Defender. How about air suspension, I’ve been dreaming about it on mine for a while but wouldn’t be able to afford it even if it could be done, but if anyone can do it you can.

[@juicemotors]

It’s definitely possible! Maybe we’ll show you how it’s done on this one!?

[@gareththomas6426]

Yeeeesss! D1’s are awesome! I love my 300tdi! We need more D1’s on the channel and you definitely need to finish the yellow monster you’ve got 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

[@mac22011964]

FINALLY a Disco 1….got the popcorn and settling in.

[@Thrashin1]

I love disco 1’s. I’m on my third now. Would love to see more discovery 1 builds!

[@williamprobert5124]

I’m a Landrover dealer I’ve got 2 3doors in my own collection one manual one automatic it’s really nice seeing it being saved

[@timwilson4967]

Fortune favours the bold! Love the way you acted on instinct, taking chances with whether it would all marry up. Great to see the donor of my engine getting a ground-breaking project to itself - all power to you, Juice!❤

[@jjmarriott]

Love to see you guys giving discoveries some love!! Refreshing.

[@grewk2518]

as someone who now owns 3 Discovery 1's I applaud you. Save these awesome vehicles!

[@skipper_mtb6644]

Can't beat Epsom green for me, looking forward to seeing where this goes!

[@adamdiscovery8181]

Nice to see a some 1 rebuild a d1 instead of it being left in a field

[@peninsulamarquees]

Absolutely, not a green turd 😂 what you have is a rare find 3 door Disco with no sunroof, looking forward to the series. I will forward a link to the channel, to The Project Jay Preservation Group.

[@zoid9969]

I'd keep the face-lifted front end, personally. The original smaller headlights looked really dated, really quickly.

[@mikew3003]

I was just about to comment this too…I always thought the facelifted front end was much smoother and suited the car better. Agree with other comments though, lovely to see a Disco 1 getting some appreciation :)

[@user-fn1rb9ze6p]

I love the fact youve saved this vehicle from the scrap heap and have decided to put a Td5 in it i was initially expecting somthin like a perkins diesel engine conversion, keep up the good work look forward to seeing this build finished👍

[@juicemotors]

Glad you like it!

[@paulpobsanderson6219]

Yes, out of all the ones I’ve had, my 95 300Tdi GS was my favourite. I’m going to enjoy this build.

[@johnparkes2994]

Really good to see a disco being worked on👌. Should be a great vehicle when it’s finished, hope there will be more disco stuff in the future.

[@theimbiber]

Yes something different , yes longer episodes , yes subscription

[@DrizzDevelopments]

Done a few different conversions now and my two current projects are a Defender 300-td5 conversion and an RRC on D2 TD5 chassis and running gear ;)

[@derekmay8427]

I used to have the V8 carburettor version of this! So looking forward to seeing how nice that you can make this! 😎😉👍🏻

[@andrewgulland3925]

I’ve owned 3 D1s, both 200 and 300tdi, and they are the most useful Land Rover you can own. All mine worked as the school bus, family vehicle, works van, shopping car, holiday expedition vehicle. Sainsburys today, the Serengeti tomorrow!

[@One_mole_worth]

As a v8 disco owner here in the states, love the disco content! Not enough of it on yt!

[@TheUntraveledPath]

Great to see a D1! They can be turned into great vehicles.

[@markwilliamson2555]

Another thought. Steel wheels look fantastic on these. I always wanted to fit Wolf wheels to mine.

[@khosrowjalali7898]

Loving this build, I've got a 4 door 300tdi sitting on my driveway and desperately looking at an engine conversion. Great sound track btw.

[@JUKE179r]

Cheers from a Disco 2 V8 owner. 👍🏽

[@Mrtallguy76]

Father in law has a white 3 door Tdi which has done about quarter of a million miles - and it’s still going. Might be a bit rough around the edges but that just adds character.

[@daveboogie1]

I had one of those exactly the same back in the day

[@gavhuddy]

Disco 1 3 door ❤ Can't wait to see what you do with it. 👍

[@CHRISTINEWILSON-SMITH-cw3cj]

Great to see this build made me subscribe well done am keen to see the journey 👍👍

[@lrdisco2005]

Broke my heart when I scrapped my 300tdi ES, the chassis was gone when I bought it, but I kept it going for over five years. I didn't have a garage or a drive to a body off restoration was never going to happen.

[@peterkelly9102]

I had a 1998 Discovery 300tdi XS ..Had it for 14 years. Best motor I've ever had , great memories camping when the kids were small. Sadly had to let it go when I moved to Ireland..Road tax on these is 1100 euros a year 😮😮😮😮

[@hsdxb]

Ok not what I expected from you guys but I can’t wait for this build! Intresting to see where this build goes and I do agree these poor discoveries are under appreciated

[@daveenglish2031]

td5 looks right at home in there! good choice!

[@dwighthenry5162]

Wish I had the tools and equipment especially the opportunity to buy cheap land rovers and parts to do projects like this ❤

[@markwilliamson2555]

Really interested in this. Had a 5 door 300tdi as my first landy. Not a fan of the early disco headlights. It was a common thing to put early Td5 headlights on a late 300tdi. The back of the unit is darker and just looks smarter than the factory 300tdi headlights

[@smudgerzero-seven4127]

Would like to see you or/and team show the dos and don'ts in buying a discovery 1 or 2 etc when we decide to look in buying a potential vehicle (where to look on the vehicle for what and tear, rust, damaged signs etc)

[@1990themule]

British racing green is the colour to go for me

[@juicemotors]

I do like BRG!

[@dean269]

a disco 1 build yesss about time

[@katsuhiko666]

Great job and project, is inspiring to see you guys get in to it. I'm a daily user of a disco 1 and this video bring me some ideas. Greetings from Colombia.

[@juicemotors]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@seanbatley142]

Amazing boys. Different and professional with high standards as the norm in the process. What a wonderful use of a D1 and keeping it alive being such a good donor. Brilliant and excited wondering how this turns out. Keep up the great work boys.

[@anthonypeachey21]

SOLD!!! looking forward to see results from this project, always liked disco 1 and glad to see pne that isnt chopped up even though its solid. Very rare and good upgrade 👌

[@snakeeyesman]

Nice to see a disco for a change.

[@kevbarrett3424]

Interesting project 👍🏻, really keen to see how this turns out. I’ve got a soft dash RRC shell with galvanised chassis & TD5 mounts & a rotten TD5 disco with good engine waiting to be put together … inspiration, thanks 😎

[@jamescremer-evans8675]

I have a 200tdi discovery, I would love to know what options there are for the head lights. I like to look but would like a modern brighter option. Thanks.

[@williamseekins2132]

Best series so far!

[@nearlee2000]

For me, keep the front end but with early td5 lights. A nice v8 engine and the es gun metal 5 spokes get rid of the rubber trims and keep the colour

[@RustyRecovery]

I love your enthusiasm. I love Aintree green, but remember, you can’t polish a turd.

[@hammyh1165]

I've a std 3 door S reg that I'm rebuilding , will be good to get it back on the road sometime. Mine is a rotbox. You could have just drilled out the spotwelds on the slampanel and just bolted it back in like classic Rangey . That lets you put in the whole power pack from the front.

[@jamesscanachi446]

I just found your channel. Great content! I’ll be back for more. Cheers! **Discovery II owner**

[@DarrLaw]

**Opens video** **See 40 minute run time** **Settles in for this Easter treat!** Owned a Disco II and loved it!

[@jonasspengler6196]

I got a disco 1 200 tdi from 1990. I importet it from spain so its in incredible good nick. Its got the original 90s style patches from the first launch. It also got the Alu wheels to it. But i think the Defender steel wheels in WHite with at tyres like on yours looks quite good. So I gone change that I recon Cool project keep up the good work. Disco ones are so much more interesting and niche than boring defenders or overpriced rrcs

[@brianmac001]

Would the BMW engine conversion fit? Keep the original colour (you said it was one of the things you liked about it). Whatever you do, I'm glad your giving a Disco 1 some care & attention.

[@juicemotors]

It absolutely fits but I wanted a more OEM approach for this one, the TD5 is a very capable engine, nowhere near the BMW but I had one in the shop and enjoying its simplicity ❤

[@ericjohnson6802]

Had a 3 door V8 D1 with 36" Simex tyres and Nissan GQ CVs and custom axles, diff locks etc. It was a beast off road, embarrassing Toyota's and Nissans. I really miss that car...very underrated and sadly mocked here in Aus...as all LRs are.

[@awalk5177]

I had a 1996 Discovery 300 that was in Rioja Red which is a beautiful deep metallic colour and they look really nice in that colour. To put the car back to that original condition would be super regardless of whatever colour you choose. I think keep the front end as it is, or it may look a bit Frankenstein and the headlights and front wings would also need to be changed.

[@miklawson211]

Interesting because i'm looking at buying a Discovery as my next vehicle. I will watch with interest.

[@lorddavid5995]

Great too see fantastic job well done 👍

[@chrisarnold4709]

Brilliant new build series! I had a blue 200TDi disco 1 (1991 i think) and then a red 300Tdi 3 door commercial on a P plate which sadly and regrettably now I let go as wasn't getting used anymore.....even found some old pics of it the other week and wished I'd kept it! I then had a 110 which again was a great wagon but I did miss the comfort of the discos. So this will be great to see hiw it pans out. Interestingly I think the disco 2 is underrated as well and they do a lot of rebuilds/upgrades of those especially in the US so ot might be nice to see you do one of those as well one day!

[@308mate]

Brilliant build! Disco 1’s are very underrated For colour how about a later Land Rover green like Tonga green or Galway green?? For wheels definitely go steel… I’d go wolf rims and 255/85x16 BFG I think they are the perfect size and no need to fit silly extended plastic arches

[@richardlong7049]

Avalon green!!

[@roverlandingza5731]

Awesome video. Disco 1s are such good cars.

[@mattwhitehall9536]

Doesn't matter what colour, but stick with the defender vibe and go for a defender colour, keep the steel wheels in ivory and colour code the roof to ivory as well.

[@josephe8316]

Do you know the spec of those steel wheels? I want my disco to those steelies

[@mattwhitehall9536]

@@josephe8316 they look like standard defender steel wheels. You should be able to pick some up quite easily.

[@johnnyallen2539]

Cannot wait to drop The Dog House in on Monday to get Juiced 😊

[@johnnyallen2539]

Tuesday, just being keen 😊

[@bigtone2005]

Been waiting for this to reappear 😊 be interested in info or a video detailing the parts and costs involved in this iv always wanted a td5 in my 300 since buying a td5 aswell.. Think this should stay factory colour and nice wheels in sandstone.. Like bowler alloys or banded wolf or mach 5. 👌🏼

[@juicemotors]

We’ll see where this one takes us! ❤

[@jonowalker5618]

Coniston green with an LED light conversion with frames from Bolt on Bits please.

[@brucelumsden94]

I thought at the time that the face lifted Dis1 looked much better than the original, still do. The Camel Trophy vehicles often ran standard LR (Defender) rims and tyres, that would be my choice however I am probably dated. Other matter: in the shed is a reversible plough, is it a Lemkin or a Ransomes? Does it still get used?

[@michaeljohnson-ti3de]

Nice project. My 97 D1 Argyll is woodcote green, maybe an option to consider

[@TheNorthernExplorer]

As a 3 door d1 owner it’s nice to see another being saved and taken care of. I’ve been looking at engine conversions also. Been looking at the om606 but wonder if a td5 is easier?

[@juicemotors]

It’s definitely easier because it hilts up without the need for adapters - parts are plentiful and not expensive ❤

[@TheNorthernExplorer]

@@juicemotors how do you get around the ecu though?

[@juicemotors]

I’ll explain it in the next videos - stand-alone engine harness and a reworked ECU

[@TheNorthernExplorer]

@@juicemotors I’ll look out for it 👍

[@josephe8316]

What wheel spec are those? I like the steelies

[@williamskidmorejr1359]

Leave the patina or fresh coat of epsom green. Like you said it’s a survivor.

[@grahamhowland566]

This makes me really miss my old disco probably one of the rarest versions 2l mpi 3door in Epsom green, I’d love to have another early disco but finding one now that hasn’t been molested by the green laning mob, beaten to death by a farmer or totally rotted out is near impossible

[@cliveking6333]

better a Discovery than a defender squash box

[@eddietuckerjr.2858]

What is the weight difference between the 300tdi vs. the TD5?

[@colingarner6175]

Cant wait to see the finished article . For a colour tune into Harry’s Garage and see the colour of his v12 Jaguar Coupe , beautiful olive green colour ( I think it was an Aston Martin colour) . Is that cap glued to your head ?😂

[@deetesmin]

Was hoping for the Beemer engine plus 8 spd auto

[@tayne5009]

That needs to be Woodcote Green.

[@1chish]

This project looks especially good as it looks so 'factory'. I have had a vague idea about doing a Disco 1 restoration after my current (Mini) project is done for some time and now I am convinced. However I don't need convincing about the Discovery 1 as a car. I was lucky enough to be able to buy a new Disco pre '94 facelift in that very green and had the (then) optional handling package which gave bigger wheels, thicker roll bars and other extras. Always dealer serviced (excellent outfit in Wotton Bassett) and I ran that for about a year, put a LOT of miles on it and it never let me down. The Dealer suggested a change due to mileage and gave me a sweet deal on a post '94 facelift version. They came standard with all the options I had fitted in the first one. Same colour and again I put a LOT of miles on it. The only failure was an overheated radio changed under warranty at the second service. Totally underrated and brilliant cars.

[@neilcampbell4048]

There is probably a Factory, Disco 1 - TD5 mule out there somewhere 🙂

[@graham-martin5847]

hows the body not literally falling off the chassis ive chopped quite a few of those rot boxes up lol you must of found a good one

[@juicemotors]

😂😂 needs inner wings in the end

[@yargstrebor4340]

Fantastic content 👍🏽💪

[@seanharris3217]

Nice td5 got one in the same colour

[@DarrLaw]

We miss you, Sam

[@appelsap87]

Wouldn’t it look good if it was painted in keswick green? Together with some nice classic steel wheels and the 200tdi grill and headlights.

[@juicemotors]

Keswick did cross my mind, but I wondered if it were “too Defender” to work well….

[@appelsap87]

I agree. Especialy when you paint the roof white. Althought it would be an consitent theme for the build. Love to see what the end result will be!

[@jimmysambu8546]

❤I have one and need to do a full refurbishment but need some parts. I need assistance to order parts.

[@lutherblissett9070]

why don't you email them

[@motovlogger7198]

The OG in Discovery the rest are just Chelsea Tractors

[@chrisrea7347]

Great series on the Disco 1 engine conversion. The Td5 is my favourite LR motor and also their last one. My last Defender was a 2008 Puma TDi but the Td5 sounds better and is torquier? I live in NZ, age 69 and have owned most variants since '83. I had a V8 Disco 1 which I liked alot but a bit thirsty. I would love to know what you think of the non LR Grenadier by Eneos which I think is the vehicle that all Defender enthusiasts wanted to see as the successor to the last Defender.

[@sidprice6405]

Can’t call it the Green turd 4wd UK has already got a Green turd they’ll have you for copyright lol Looking forward to binge watching the rest of this build this afternoon

[@toshtwentythree195]

How about making it to last 10 years...No rot..Clean MOT...Clean inside with a new roof lining. BUT....Do it on a strict budget...How much did it cost---plus--the cost of all the parts = The price on the for sale sign and no labour costs...IE...What we would love to do at home but have got the botox to do it....Budget ..Respray....DIY.

[@Taca.a]

I got one but blue , 3 doors, 1994 with 350k kms

[@kevbarrett3424]

Oh, my thoughts on paint & wheels, metallic paint = alloy wheels! Flat paint = steels…. Keswick green/limestone?? … only sayin!

[@AndrewJohnClive]

Keep the skinny wheels please!🙏🏼🙂

[@juicemotors]

I can’t think of a better wheel for this build! Going to be beautiful when completed!

[@johnshaw4140]

I far prefer the look of the original 2 door Discovery , I;ve had both 2 and 4 door classics in the past , my 1972 2 door was my favourite , unfortunately the chassis fell apart or I;d still have it

[@nirkoren823]

My gf's dad has a 1998(or 7?) discovery 1, same color as the one in the video, its a fucking beast when its not in the garage

[@azabujubangaijin6607]

Love the Disco 1! Thanks for sharing! Huge LR Fan! #lr_discovery_japan

[@grahameroberts8109]

British Racing Green?

[@michaelhynds8035]

What is the beautiful intro music?

[@Valtra-rn1ed]

My guy has a d1 300tdi, the most reliable land rover ever build, and he slaps in a td5 😅

[@jjt1093]

Hey juice this will be a cool build, personally I like the TD5, I have a D2 auto with one, also spent 4 years building a series 3 109, now 200tdi conversion, Ran great for months but now threw a main bearing somehow :( so engine out soon and apart to see what happened and rebuild. I would like to pick your brain on my td5, Got an issue and I know you guys know alot about these, So drives fine good power and such no over pressure on cooling, BUT 4th gear autobox, when locked tc in 4th, and it needs power it kind bogs and then starts to overheat according to the d2 temp gauge nanocom better temps, But if I drive in 3rd it can drive all day, a bit annoying problem. I replaced before this the thermostat and water pump. doesnt seem to be air any ideas would be much appreciated

[@johnnyt1305]

Less blah blah blah, more work, work, work ⚙️

[@housseindawood7295]

Need ls swapping

[@TinyTruckingTV]

Change the name from the green turd to 'The Weird'