Member Since: 03 Jun 2014
Location: Prudhoe
Posts: 846
I lubricated the turbo actuator arm. It's a tight squeeze.
I'm looking to fit a tube from the engine bay to the actuator arm so it can be done without removing the heat shield. I assume if I do it often enough the car will do the wiggling in normal use.
29th Mar 2015 9:26 am
Antjp
Member Since: 09 Aug 2013
Location: Warringon
Posts: 346
I have changed my auto box filter and oil. It's stopped my juddering and I'm now happy. Opted for the 2 piece filter. But had to add a drain tap as there was no drain plug. What a silly idea not to add one of these.
29th Mar 2015 10:15 am
griff488
Member Since: 21 Feb 2013
Location: Tamworth Staffs
Posts: 277
Just replaced my compressor bracket! Went a lot easier than I was expecting!2004 Disco 3 TDV6 SE
1997 300TDI Disco (Rust In Peace)
Swift Accord 590
iCarsoft i930
31st Mar 2015 2:39 pm
Sudds
Member Since: 11 Dec 2011
Location: North Yorks/Cleveland border
Posts: 526
Found the squeak I've had in the boot for a few weeks, it's been driving me round the twist. It was the lower tailgate catch, bit of silicone spray and now I'm happy.
31st Mar 2015 3:06 pm
richkeyte
Member Since: 09 Apr 2014
Location: devon
Posts: 32
Fitted new brake light bulbs (Swmbo broke them yesterday ). And watched LRE drive past in a disco convoy. Rich
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31st Mar 2015 5:35 pm
yaxman
Member Since: 02 Jan 2015
Location: pontyclun
Posts: 433
Mopped and polished the car which Was needed due to some bush rash.
Fitted britparts light protectors (only have bad things to say about these)
Waiting for the rain to die down so i can pressure wash the neighbours car as ive covered it in white dots from all the Compound. Then i can have dinner
Fitting rock and tree sliders tomorrow
31st Mar 2015 5:47 pm
Nodge68
Member Since: 05 Sep 2014
Location: Newquay
Posts: 1014
Was yesterday actually. I replaced the propshaft as the centre bearing was allowing the shaft flop about. The prop change wasn't particularly difficult although the rear diff bolts required some considerable force to release them.
I ordered a genuine LR part (made by GKN) . I was a little worried when the prop arrived with a Britpart sticker attached.
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The propshaft does have GKN on various components. So hopefully it will be ok. The old and new shafts look identical.
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The collapsed bearing on the old shaft.
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I had the suspension alignment done using at Hunter machine in the afternoon. Amazingly it wasn't far out, consisting I fitted new arms and track rods. No pictures of alignment though.
Edit. I also changed the engine oil and filter. I've decided to use PSA spec 5w40 B2/ B3 full synthetic (thanks Steve at AF ) . I'll see how it affects the fuel economy. The the old oil was black without a trace of silvery flecks, hopefully the bearings are OK. The engine sounds quieter than it did, but any new oil can do that.
The Discovery really is a joy to drive now with nice positive steering and no propshaft vibration. Only downside is that I can now hear the rear ARB knocking. Otherwise all is good.Freelander SE 2005 Auto.
D3 TDV6. Gone.
1st Apr 2015 9:36 am
county x classic
Member Since: 06 Feb 2015
Location: Middelkerke
Posts: 119
I have put my new spotlights on 8) 8) (HELLA LUMINATOR COMPACT HD)
Great bit of kit, although had a lot of work getting the wires from the engine room to the interior.
Now it still needs an A-bar
cheers,
Jonas
1st Apr 2015 11:17 am
griff488
Member Since: 21 Feb 2013
Location: Tamworth Staffs
Posts: 277
Replaced nearside front bearing, inner tie rod and track rod end today! Will be doing the offside tomorrow as I have to pick the kids up now!!2004 Disco 3 TDV6 SE
1997 300TDI Disco (Rust In Peace)
Swift Accord 590
iCarsoft i930
1st Apr 2015 2:51 pm
SafariDave
Member Since: 19 Nov 2011
Location: NYC & LA
Posts: 775
Changed to chrome turn signal bulbs. Checked trans fluid level. All is good!
1st Apr 2015 8:30 pm
dreynolds10
Member Since: 11 Jun 2013
Location: Berks
Posts: 166
Took all these bits off...
Then "stuck" them all back on again Disco3 project
5th Apr 2015 6:25 pm
Andy Foster
Member Since: 27 Dec 2009
Location: Liverpool
Posts: 6551
Replaced a dodgy relay for my roof rack spots.
All working fine now
Cheers
AndyD4 MY15 SE TECH
D3 gone but never forgotten.
8th Apr 2015 6:23 pm
mathewdowns
Member Since: 31 May 2013
Location: Bournemouth
Posts: 207
Replaced the back brake disks and pads, adjusted the handbrake, took battery out to give it a charge and even had time to lubricate the turbo actuator! Also fixed horrible noise when you opened drivers side door! A good day!
Mat
8th Apr 2015 7:41 pm
Down&Dirty
Member Since: 17 Aug 2012
Location: Somewhere out back
Posts: 1287
4 wheel rotation :
And rims quick polish while off,
But now disco looks odd clean wheels dirty body work
Tomorows job give it a wash MY24 Defender 90 X-Dynamic HSE
MY18 Disco 5 HSE Santorini Black Now Gone.
8th Apr 2015 7:51 pm
Nodge68
Member Since: 05 Sep 2014
Location: Newquay
Posts: 1014
Today I changed the nearside rear anti roll bar bush. This wasn't fun as the bolts were seized solid. After much WD40 and long levers, I eventually removed the bolts. The bush replacement was easy enough though. I gave the bush inner a nice coating of silicone grease to help improve its life. Replacement bolts were used that were liberally coated with copper grease, to prevent seizing. The offside wasn't any where near as worn and the bolts simply refused to come all the way out. I managed to loosen them enough to allow the fitment of one rubber spacer.
Next was to take the D3 for its MOT.
Thankfully it passed without any advisories.
While there I popped into the pit for a quick inspection myself. I've found some areas that could do with a clean up and repaint. I'll wait for summer for that job though. I've decided to change the brake pipes for next MOT too. Overkill but I'll know it's been done so one less thing to think about in future.
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) . I'll see how it affects the fuel economy. The the old oil was black without a trace of silvery flecks, hopefully the bearings are OK. The engine sounds quieter than it did, but any new oil can do that.
