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maxbasscat
 


Member Since: 03 Jan 2016
Location: Cambridgeshire
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Ukraine 2005 LR3 4.4 V8 SE Auto Tonga GreenLR3

^^^ my son found it & he bought it really, does not look as though there is carnage under the bonnet I suspect electrical related issues, who knows till we plug & play about. I would like to have a bit of context with its life though.

Unfortunately it is a York pick up so a long round trip








 D3 2.7 Zermatt silver (not another one)
D3 4.4 V8 Zambezi silver
D3 4.4 V8 Adriatic Blue
D3 2.7 (gone) Tonga Green
D3 4.4 V8 LHD Tonga Green
FFRR TDV8
Defender 300 
 
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maxbasscat
 


Member Since: 03 Jan 2016
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Ukraine 2005 LR3 4.4 V8 SE Auto Tonga GreenLR3

Seems a great shame to break😲
 D3 2.7 Zermatt silver (not another one)
D3 4.4 V8 Zambezi silver
D3 4.4 V8 Adriatic Blue
D3 2.7 (gone) Tonga Green
D3 4.4 V8 LHD Tonga Green
FFRR TDV8
Defender 300 
 
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robertofollia
 


Member Since: 16 Aug 2006
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Spain 2007 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 SE Auto Zermatt SilverDiscovery 3

double post. Sorry
 Regards, Robert
Only a closed filling station can prevent me from reaching my destination
1992 Santana 88"SWB petrol
1995 RRClassic 300Tdi
1999 D2 V8 manual coiler
2004 D2 Td5... SOLD!
2006 D3 V8 SE 


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robertofollia
 


Member Since: 16 Aug 2006
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Spain 2007 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 SE Auto Zermatt SilverDiscovery 3

Got one since 2008. It's a Zermatt Silver SE 07 MY. Only problems were front and rear diffs (flaking inner paint) and the usual upper and lower arm bushes+joints.
Best regards
 Regards, Robert
Only a closed filling station can prevent me from reaching my destination
1992 Santana 88"SWB petrol
1995 RRClassic 300Tdi
1999 D2 V8 manual coiler
2004 D2 Td5... SOLD!
2006 D3 V8 SE 
 
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Charliecloud
 


Member Since: 31 Jul 2014
Location: Tonbridge
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United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Bonatti GreyDiscovery 3



Interesting bit of kit, if you want to hear the full V8 sound track. Made in USA and also comes with a fob remote so you can open or close it from the drivers seat or anywhere else within range. No issues with MOT either.
  
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greg00
 


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Switzerland 2005 LR3 4.4 V8 SE Auto Java BlackLR3

I‘m interested in the other way round. Is there a kit that makes my V8 sound like an electric car? Rolling with laughter
  
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Alphamale
 


Member Since: 28 May 2014
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United Kingdom 2014 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Auto Loire BlueDiscovery 4

Still here, but nearly went over to the 'diesel side'.

Very tempted by a D4 SDV6, but caught myself on. To many possible problems like HPFP, turbo failures etc and many other thing we don't have to worry about.

A problem with dodgy steering, which I finally tracked down to the lower steering shaft and fixed, was fuelling the push to change. But I'm here to stay and my next job is hopefully a rear diff rebuild.
   
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maxbasscat
 


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Ukraine 2005 LR3 4.4 V8 SE Auto Tonga GreenLR3
But will it fit?

Just out of interest I see there are plenty of M62 engines about does anyone know if they can be fitted & replace AJ8?
 D3 2.7 Zermatt silver (not another one)
D3 4.4 V8 Zambezi silver
D3 4.4 V8 Adriatic Blue
D3 2.7 (gone) Tonga Green
D3 4.4 V8 LHD Tonga Green
FFRR TDV8
Defender 300 
 
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kajtzu
 


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Finland 2005 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Cairns BlueDiscovery 3

Added one more sticker to the rear Thumbs Up

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It looks better directly from behind Whistle need to remove the old D3 sticker that’s partially hidden by the ladder Whistle

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Charliecloud
 


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United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Bonatti GreyDiscovery 3

^^ Like it Thumbs Up As neither of my 10 wheels have moved since 21st March my MPG is now measured in weeks per gallon Laughing
  
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maccers
 


Member Since: 08 Dec 2012
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England 2006 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Zermatt SilverDiscovery 3

Well, a sad day. Pondered it on and off but now decided that I will be selling her.

She doesn't get used enough as it is, and with a company 4x4 on the way I can't justify keeping it. Crying or Very sad

Trying to work out whether to do a couple of jobs like the AC compressor or just send her off as she is. Either way, I have a few weeks to make the most of her!
  
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JackNorris
 


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United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Tonga GreenDiscovery 3

Looking at possibly joining you guys soon with a V8

What are the things to be wary of for petrol specific? Obviously diesel is cambelts, oil pump etc.

Thanks
 MY2023 Discovery 5 R-Dynamic 3.0
MY2020 Discovery 5 Landmark 3.0 - SOLD
MY2005 Discovery 3 V8 4.4 HSE - SOLD
MY2019 Discovery 5 SE 3.0 - LR Replaced !
MY2005 Discovery 3 S 2.7 - SOLD
MY2016 Discovery 4 Graphite - SOLD
MY2015 Discovery 4 SE Tech - SOLD 
 
Post #213924818th Apr 2020 9:33 pm
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kajtzu
 


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Finland 2005 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Cairns BlueDiscovery 3

Not much really. The engine is very trouble free and pleasant to drive. Whistle

PCV valve is useful to replace if in doubt whether it’s ever been done. Sparkplugs are part of the schedule below. Make sure the front diff breather has been changed to a D4 style one (but this would equally apply for a TDV6).

Take a look at the maintenance schedule https://www.roverparts.com/account/mainten...IT1050.pdf. It contains more than the JLR sheet. IMO all extras are useful... as we are all in Europe, ignore their part codes and figure out what you need.

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JackNorris
 


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United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Tonga GreenDiscovery 3

Thanks Thumbs Up

This is something I never knew about:
Make sure the front diff breather has been changed to a D4 style one (but this would equally apply for a TDV6).
 MY2023 Discovery 5 R-Dynamic 3.0
MY2020 Discovery 5 Landmark 3.0 - SOLD
MY2005 Discovery 3 V8 4.4 HSE - SOLD
MY2019 Discovery 5 SE 3.0 - LR Replaced !
MY2005 Discovery 3 S 2.7 - SOLD
MY2016 Discovery 4 Graphite - SOLD
MY2015 Discovery 4 SE Tech - SOLD 
 
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kajtzu
 


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Finland 2005 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Cairns BlueDiscovery 3

The indy I use said a few years ago that the self-tightening timing chain is care free until you hear it rattle at start. At that point they had D3s driven over 400k km and original chains as customers.

(if you hear a D4 V8’s chains rattle it means the plastic tensioners are on the way out and unless you want to experience catastrophic failure it’s time to replace them to the uprated ones)

Hope you find the vehicle you’re looking for Thumbs Up
  
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