Member Since: 05 Aug 2020
Location: Sutton Coldfield
Posts: 1207
Finally fitted the gearbox guard to Dennis. Bought it months ago and it didn’t fit and never had enough time in a single slot to mess with it but after pre-fab big some brackets and moving the holes, it’s finally gone on
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2008 HSE Stornoway Grey
My Wife thinks the D3 is a hobby, The D3 thinks the wife is 💕
2nd Sep 2022 3:54 pm
ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 15213
Gave my wheels a good wash and then buffed up with some PoorBoys "natty's blue paste wax".
Then [after washing] gave my AT3s [& Defenderesque bonnet panels] a good brushing of Gyeon Q2 tyre serum.
The rubber bits have never had any treatment for the last two years, so well overdue some !!
It's brilliant stuff, "paint" the blue serum on, leave it overnight to soak in, then the following day buff up to a nice satin finish.
[might even do a sample test on the plastic wheel arches & lower trim]
https://www.amazon.co.uk/GYEON-Q2-Tire-400...&psc=1
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I was a normal heterosexual chap, but in these new woke awakenings I now identify as a Wardrobe.
2nd Sep 2022 5:54 pm
Shealesy
Member Since: 09 May 2021
Location: Caithness
Posts: 221
Sooked about 3l of water out of passenger side cable sill tray, front passenger footwell foam etc. with the trusty old vax.
Slowly poured about 20l of water, tactically, over the sunroof and windscreen on the passenger side, while peering under the carpets, found a drip.
Ran a bead of gutter sealant over the top of the scuttle and shaped it nicely, watched for a drip for another 10 minutes (no drip) and parked a dehumidifier in there for the next couple of days.
I thought it was the common A pillar drip but I put new clips on a couple of weeks ago and hasn’t fixed it. Hoping my gutter sealant bodge will hold up for the winter.
Now I’m waiting for my new alternator to arrive…. D3 HSE - MY05 - Java black
Vauxhall Insignia Country Tourer
GAP IIDBT G3
2x Colliewobbles and a Kelpie
8th Sep 2022 12:34 pm
Shealesy
Member Since: 09 May 2021
Location: Caithness
Posts: 221
Fitted a new alternator! First time spannering the front of the engine (I’m usually on top playing with injectors ) and needing to take the viscous fan off etc.
42 minutes from popping the bonnet to clearing the faults
D3 HSE - MY05 - Java black
Vauxhall Insignia Country Tourer
GAP IIDBT G3
2x Colliewobbles and a Kelpie
8th Sep 2022 4:11 pm
discott
Member Since: 24 Sep 2010
Location: Harrow
Posts: 131
Big milestone
I drove my 06 D3 past 100000 miles today. 16 years in my care since new. The longest time I have owned a car. It has never let me down, never failed to start, never broken down and has given me a huge amount of fun. It will be a sad day when I have to sell it to avoid the ULEZ expansion to my suburb.
14th Sep 2022 2:40 pm
waterbuoy
Member Since: 26 Oct 2013
Location: Argyll
Posts: 2862
And the 100 post landmark at the same time too Currently 2009 Disco 3 SE, 2013 MY D4 HSE and 2016 D4 SE
Previously:
TD5 Defender 110 CSW (230k miles)
300TDi Disco 1 (289k)
4 RR Classics (300-350k each, 2 manual, 2 auto)
110 V8 CSW (220k)
S3 109 hi cap pickup (ex RN)
S2A 88 Safari SW with lpg conversion (bloody lethal)
14th Sep 2022 2:45 pm
discott
Member Since: 24 Sep 2010
Location: Harrow
Posts: 131
100k
I'm betting that yours has seen some nicer scenery in Argyllshire than mine! I hadn't spotted the posts landmark. Well done.
14th Sep 2022 3:35 pm
waterbuoy
Member Since: 26 Oct 2013
Location: Argyll
Posts: 2862
Sadly it has seen a lot more scenery full stop - 276k so far and still counting!Currently 2009 Disco 3 SE, 2013 MY D4 HSE and 2016 D4 SE
Previously:
TD5 Defender 110 CSW (230k miles)
300TDi Disco 1 (289k)
4 RR Classics (300-350k each, 2 manual, 2 auto)
110 V8 CSW (220k)
S3 109 hi cap pickup (ex RN)
S2A 88 Safari SW with lpg conversion (bloody lethal)
14th Sep 2022 3:39 pm
nigethecat
Member Since: 11 Sep 2016
Location: Marnoch
Posts: 4144
Crikey! you could have driven to the moon already on that mileage ! (238,855 miles) Although I suspect that the AA would take a while to respond if you did have issues I want to see the sweets before I get into your windowless van... I'm not stupid!
Corris Grey D4 Commercial SE 2016
Zermatt Sliver 2007 D3 SE manual (gone)
Indus Silver D4 HSE 2015 (gone)
Bonatti Grey D3 HSE 2006 (gone)
White D3 S (LHD) 2007 (gone)
Firenze Red D4 HSE 2014 (gone)
Black RRS 3.6TDV8 2008 (gone)
Rusty Green Defender 110 1997 (gone)
Black FL2 HSE 2013 (gone)
14th Sep 2022 5:22 pm
ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 15213
Busy day today on the D4.
As a mark of respect to our dear departed HRH, I added some purple detail to my existing decals.
[to be removed once the mourning time elapses]
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Bought a roll of deadening carpet at the LRO show at the weekend.
Cut out three different panels and fitted to my internal glass roof sections.
Also made a cover to blank off the sunroof switches.
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Oh and fitted my new Bushranger awning.
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a wee dram of Talisker Sky now awaits me as my reward 🥃I was a normal heterosexual chap, but in these new woke awakenings I now identify as a Wardrobe.
15th Sep 2022 6:23 pm
DIY Ace
Member Since: 06 Feb 2019
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 879
Fresh MOT and service at the local Indy. Looking forward to another year of trouble-free, no breakdown motoring 2022 BMW i4 M50. Bought Oct 2022. 10,200 miles and counting...
2014 BMW 435d convertible. Bought July 2021. 58,000 miles and counting...
2005 Discovery 3 HSE Auto. Bought Feb 2019. 169,000 miles and counting...
2009 Freelander 2 XS Manual. Bought Sep 2013. SOLD Aug 2021 (already regretted!)
Member Since: 14 Apr 2017
Location: Behind you
Posts: 1022
Brembo 6 pot calipers
Not everyone’s cup of tea, but just picked up my Brembo 6 pot calipers after being refurbished and painted by BCS.
26th Sep 2022 8:00 pm
Captain Crosscheck
Member Since: 03 Sep 2021
Location: Oslo
Posts: 310
One new bulb for the rear lights, five squirts of WD40 on the hinge for the RH side wing mirror, and Bob's your uncle. Two minor faults rectified that have been annoying me for a few months.
30th Sep 2022 8:38 am
Captain Crosscheck
Member Since: 03 Sep 2021
Location: Oslo
Posts: 310
Big service today. Changed engine oil, cabin filter, air filter and the oil for the autobox.
Pumped out 2x4 litres, oil was filthy and done! I'll get another few litres and repeat the process in spring time.
Plus, found that the brake hoses will have to be replaced before long, and that the leaking middle pipes for the AC will be a doddle to replace. Never a dull moment with the Disco
2nd Oct 2022 4:55 pm
paul123
Member Since: 22 Mar 2020
Location: norwich
Posts: 230
changed a rear indicator bulb2005 discovery 3 tdv6
1971 200 tdi 2 door range rover
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) and needing to take the viscous fan off etc.
