Member Since: 21 Sep 2013
Location: Warwickshire
Posts: 64
D3 sump guard recommendation
After recent off road play in the D3, it showed the vulnerability of the steering / sump area. I was wondering of any particular guard recommendations that still provide access to the towing eye.
Plus are these garage fixes rather than DIY, ta Keith
2nd Dec 2013 11:11 pm
yogi972
Member Since: 05 Jun 2011
Location: Kineton
Posts: 3373
Easy!!
Uncle Rays.
RLD on this forum
I had one from him last week ðŸ‘ðŸ‘
2nd Dec 2013 11:13 pm
frenchy
Member Since: 05 Dec 2007
Location: Liverpool
Posts: 1037
EDITED - Pics now added...
I've got a sump plate taken off the old D3 that is now surplus to requirement(as it doesn't fit the d4 )
Its not in pristine condition as it has a few scrapes on it.
Also its not an RLD fabrication(uncle ray ) but was manufactured by Neil D and fitted by him just prior to an off road jaunt at LRE in Bala about 3 years ago.
They can be DIY fitted LITERALLY in 15 minutes (after removing the existing plastic 'guard' thingee) and is help in place by 4 bolts. (can only find 3 )
The plate gives access to the front towing eye and has a number of holes in the front to allow water to drain away.
It also had the benefit of being a convenient central jacking point (using a trolley jack) so you can lift both front wheels at the same time.
2000 D2 TD5 - big red tractor no longer with us
2006 D3 - no longer with us and sadly missed
2010 D4 alas no more, but a lovely colour (Nara)
2016 D4 about to depart
2022 DS nearly...........
3rd Dec 2013 1:52 am
Dave T
Member Since: 03 Jul 2009
Location: Glasgow
Posts: 6903
RLD for me as well. Joined the BMWX5 45e group
1994 Defender 90
2015 RRS Corris Grey/Black roof
2016 D4 Graphite Santorini Black
2012 D4 XS Orkney Grey
2005 D3 S Maya Gold
Convoy for Heroes 2011
3rd Dec 2013 7:48 am
A.J.M
Member Since: 31 Oct 2009
Location: Carluke
Posts: 2833
RLD for me as well.
Mine has seen some serious use and has some deep marks in it but remains firm and intact.In loving memory of FA54WSK.
Rest well old friend, your work is done.
3rd Dec 2013 11:53 am
sweatysock
Member Since: 21 Sep 2013
Location: Warwickshire
Posts: 64
Thanks for the responses folks, any piccies of the RLD guard?
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