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Or buy an old Jag S diesel and swapping over?
14th Jan 2021 12:43 pm
darrind
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Blimey - is this the first engine thread where Del hasnt been shouting "Strip It"
Must stop buying shiny toys....
14th Jan 2021 8:00 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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I’ve been resisting the urge to say the S word.
14th Jan 2021 8:41 pm
darrind
Member Since: 04 Jul 2008
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Must stop buying shiny toys....
14th Jan 2021 8:51 pm
D&G
Member Since: 29 Jun 2017
Location: Charente 16480
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DSL wrote:
I’ve been resisting the urge to say the S word.
My 6 year old daughter would be crying almost as much as her Dad.An honorable defeat is better than a dishonorable victory.” ― Millard Fillmore
2006 Disco 3
Gas Gas 300ec / Gas Gas tx249 / Bandit 1250
XR 650r / Pajero 2.8 Lifted and Safari Snorkel-gone.
14th Jan 2021 8:54 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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See, I knew there was an emotional attachment. Plus daughter will be choosing your nursing home so doubly good she’s not upset.
14th Jan 2021 8:55 pm
D&G
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Hardware wrote:
presume you've looked at the option of getting engine shipped to France and fitted locally ?
By the time I have paid the new non tariff fees I might as well go the other way. That said other than the main dealer, I don't know of a garage that would be able to fit it. Nor would I trust them.An honorable defeat is better than a dishonorable victory.” ― Millard Fillmore
2006 Disco 3
Gas Gas 300ec / Gas Gas tx249 / Bandit 1250
XR 650r / Pajero 2.8 Lifted and Safari Snorkel-gone.
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14th Jan 2021 8:57 pm
D&G
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DSL wrote:
Or buy an old Jag S diesel and swapping over?
I have neither the time nor the skills to be doing that.
I am going to be keeping the car so when it comes over it will be a new autobox, TC, engine and some other jobs.
If I sold and brought another I could be in the same situation in another 30k. My thoughts are to get the car (Jimmy) sorted and keep it.An honorable defeat is better than a dishonorable victory.” ― Millard Fillmore
2006 Disco 3
Gas Gas 300ec / Gas Gas tx249 / Bandit 1250
XR 650r / Pajero 2.8 Lifted and Safari Snorkel-gone.
14th Jan 2021 9:00 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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Understood.
14th Jan 2021 9:04 pm
D&G
Member Since: 29 Jun 2017
Location: Charente 16480
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Think Trigger's broom. An honorable defeat is better than a dishonorable victory.” ― Millard Fillmore
2006 Disco 3
Gas Gas 300ec / Gas Gas tx249 / Bandit 1250
XR 650r / Pajero 2.8 Lifted and Safari Snorkel-gone.
14th Jan 2021 9:11 pm
D&G
Member Since: 29 Jun 2017
Location: Charente 16480
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DSL wrote:
See, I knew there was an emotional attachment. Plus daughter will be choosing your nursing home so doubly good she’s not upset.
That won't be too far away either. An honorable defeat is better than a dishonorable victory.” ― Millard Fillmore
2006 Disco 3
Gas Gas 300ec / Gas Gas tx249 / Bandit 1250
XR 650r / Pajero 2.8 Lifted and Safari Snorkel-gone.
14th Jan 2021 9:12 pm
CongoBoy
Member Since: 05 Mar 2019
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 525
My D3 here is also called Jimmy!
We have Shaun in SA and the D1 in Zim is called Wayne.
Long story, but all our vehicles are normally named by the kids, and for some reason, always male!
As you have said, once he is sorted, it's for keeps (or until the next failure of some integral part!)
My SA D3 has been through a turbo, alternator, new injectors, rear wheel bearings (twice), two compressors and given me grey hairs over a suspension problem that persisted for two years, until I managed to resolve it myself.
I sometimes wonder why I do this to myself!
Needless to say, I use Toyota Land Cruisers whilst at work in Africa!!
Good Luck with sorting out your Jimmy, I'll follow the thread with interest.2008 D3 HSE Stornoway Grey (UK)
2008 D3 HSE Izmir Blue- South African Spec. (Zimbabwe)
2005 FFRR SC V8- Java Black
1995 D1 300 Tdi Blue - (Sourced from the UK, shipped to Namibia, driven by me to RD Congo, then Zambia, now retired in Zimbabwe)
14th Jan 2021 9:14 pm
D&G
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I always said I would never have a LR but I needed an auto that could tow 3.5 t. Now I wouldn't be without a LR.
I have no explanation.An honorable defeat is better than a dishonorable victory.” ― Millard Fillmore
2006 Disco 3
Gas Gas 300ec / Gas Gas tx249 / Bandit 1250
XR 650r / Pajero 2.8 Lifted and Safari Snorkel-gone.
14th Jan 2021 10:02 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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They have a habit of getting into your blood. Unfortunately the wallet catches a cold as a result.
14th Jan 2021 10:37 pm
Disco dazboy
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Discovery doctors owner is forum member Landscapejohno he’s a trust worthy decent chap. Definitely worth having a chat with him👍D3 x2 now gone
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