sacimiddx
Member Since: 09 Mar 2007
Location: hants
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Hi
new member with a problem
I have had the clutch slip smell problem (as identified in various threads)
This became worse during recent alpine skiing holiday
decided to sort it and found info on disco3 site for TSB 308-001
went to dealer (webbers basingstoke)
they 'tested the car' and could not find problem (idiots !)
I was then informed that they could look at clutch but this would be 6 hours labour
if the clutch 'did not appear faulty' I would have to pay
Now I think this is all wrong and does nothing for the brand
It is clear cut to me in the way that TSB 308-001 reads that the work should be done under warranty
so help please - any advice welcome especially if any one knows a dealer who would like to help
preferably south of the midlands
On another note I love the car (I have had shoguns landcruisers X5) the d3 is the best by far
I will collate my experiences and do a comprehensive post
Congrats on the site Illegitimi Non Carborundum
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Ollram
Member Since: 04 Dec 2006
Location: Gortynia
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how many miles you've done so far??
hope everything'll be sorted out
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| 11th Mar 2007 10:55 am |
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hudsonian
Member Since: 21 Jan 2007
Location: Aberdeenshire
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| Re: clutch replacement - warranty denied ! |
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Try a different dealer
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| 11th Mar 2007 10:58 am |
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sacimiddx
Member Since: 09 Mar 2007
Location: hants
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Thanks for input
hudsonian - do you know any good dealers south of mid lands
Ollram - 24000 miles (I'll make bl**dy sure its sorted !!!) Illegitimi Non Carborundum
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| 11th Mar 2007 11:00 am |
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GLYNNE
Member Since: 06 Oct 2006
Location: KENT
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 I had mine changed at guy salmon in maidstone with 30000 miles on the clock with no arguments 
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| 11th Mar 2007 10:13 pm |
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sacimiddx
Member Since: 09 Mar 2007
Location: hants
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thanks glynne Illegitimi Non Carborundum
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| 12th Mar 2007 8:22 am |
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Pelyma
Member Since: 06 Jan 2005
Location: Patching, Sussex
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I think Dom regards Westovers highly and Slimer says the one in Reading (Lancasters?) is good. DS3 TDV6 HSE - Silver with Alpaca (old one) Gone
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| 12th Mar 2007 9:49 am |
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sacimiddx
Member Since: 09 Mar 2007
Location: hants
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thanks Pelyma Illegitimi Non Carborundum
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| 12th Mar 2007 6:30 pm |
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Malcolm
Member Since: 06 Dec 2005
Location: Nr. Battle East Sussex
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mine was replaced at 18k, well the whole vehicle actually..... but the new baby is an automatic so who cares  Alive and kicking..who's round is it anyway ??
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| 13th Mar 2007 10:27 am |
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Pelyma
Member Since: 06 Jan 2005
Location: Patching, Sussex
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Maybe some Auto Express help could be given? Is the new one behaving Malcolm? DS3 TDV6 HSE - Silver with Alpaca (old one) Gone
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| 13th Mar 2007 10:32 am |
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Malcolm
Member Since: 06 Dec 2005
Location: Nr. Battle East Sussex
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Pelyma
it is a joy and the auto box is better than i imagined.... i think i will take the plunge and let the guys at JE Engineering play with the management system  Alive and kicking..who's round is it anyway ??
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| 13th Mar 2007 11:14 am |
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Dom Harvey
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Pelyma wrote:I think Dom regards Westovers highly and Slimer says the one in Reading (Lancasters?) is good.
I recommend Westover if you want to buy a new D3 but consider Yeovil LR good for other stuff incl. parts discount (cheers Nick), servicing costs and warranty work  2004 Discovery 3 - gone
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| 13th Mar 2007 11:22 am |
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DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
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You could try MJ Fews, Charfield, just north of Bristol off M5.
Dont know about the clutch as mine is auto but they have been good with everything so far Duncan
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| 13th Mar 2007 12:09 pm |
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MC1903
Member Since: 08 Jan 2005
Location: Hampshire, UK
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| Re: clutch replacement - warranty denied ! |
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Not sure if you have sorted to problem by now...
But forget Webbers in Basingstoke... IMO they do try it on... They tried to 'do' me off when quoting to fit options when I was buying my D3 - they doubled up on fitting costs and tried to hide them..!
As Pelyma says, try Lancasters in Reading (01189 658400)... Doug or Suzanne in the Service dept are very helpful and if you work in Basey you may even get the car collected from and returned to your workplace...
Good luck...
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| 17th Mar 2007 10:00 am |
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sacimiddx
Member Since: 09 Mar 2007
Location: hants
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Update
talking to good guy at Southampton dealer
making porogress
will post outcome
Thanks for input from all Illegitimi Non Carborundum
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