Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
Location: Borders
Posts: 11027
Yeah,his overalls are too tight now..... "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
Locking rear E-diff
RLD spare wheel protector & sump guard
Extended roof rails
Series 111 mudflaps
Black side tubes,grill and vents
Timed climate remote
Hids4u interior lights
D4 Firenze my2012 HSE
D3 Java 2005 SE manual (sold,sadly,thanks for the memories)
1966 '88 Series 2a....still starts in the morning better than I do...
14th Jan 2014 10:28 pm
Berty
Member Since: 23 May 2013
Location: Staffordshire
Posts: 191
great suggestion. i have read a number of threads which suggest something is simple, but i dare not have a go without first of all being shown. reading something is fine, but i find that those little gems of info sometimes get overlooked, or when you do something yourself following instructions, something crops up that does not fit the text. As robbie suggests, simple things like checking battery and alternator. lots of threads recently about possible preventative maintenance of replacing battery and alternator given some have had failures. lots of advice on the thread, but I have no clue what to do to check my D3 electrics are ok or about to give up the ghost. Also, brake pads, servicing etc. lots on here suggest pretty simple to do, but i would not want to try unless I had someone demonstrating it first. I may not even try afterwards, but would value the lesson anyway to understand what is being done by others. it would give me a sense of value and whether I maybe being ripped off - i.e. when I recently paid over 200 to my main dealer for rear brake pads completely and royally scr ed over.
For those on the forum that are the experts, it would also give us the opportunity to meet in person and build up a rapport which should ensure them more work in the future as there will be lots that are beyond a diy job, like my belts job coming up soon.
finally, meeting up with other members to know the art of the possible. lots of mods on here and its nice sometimes to meet up to see what others have done.
good idea - as farmer boy suggests, happy to contribute, enjoy the banter and a pint afterwards. even a camp.
thanks BD3 Java Black 57 Plate SE, Night Breakers, Grabber ATs, Sidelight LEDs and best of all - Narpy torch. loads more to buy.
Member Since: 27 Dec 2009
Location: Liverpool
Posts: 6551
Think we could be on to something here. We could have a group lesson. With the expert giving some theory first then overseeing the practical as all the novices carry out the task if you know what I mean.
Cheers
AndyD4 MY15 SE TECH
D3 gone but never forgotten.
14th Jan 2014 10:41 pm
Robbie
Member Since: 05 Feb 2006
Location: ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Posts: 17932
Hang on, are we still talking about cars or have we moved on to women?Land Rover - Turning Drivers into Mechanics Since 1948
Member Since: 12 Feb 2013
Location: Fife
Posts: 6528
Disco_Mikey wrote:
Dundee. Too far for the majority of the forum
When is this happening Mikey?
Not far at all
D3 57 xs Stornaway grey
D2 02 commercial silver gone but a great servant and won't be forgotten
Iid Bluetooth
14th Jan 2014 11:19 pm
A.J.M
Member Since: 31 Oct 2009
Location: Carluke
Posts: 2815
Robbie wrote:
Hang on, are we still talking about cars or have we moved on to women?
Steady on Sir...
From experience, Mike is happy to let people ( and dogs ) watch, chat about stuff and give pointers.
He does like Fanta, Greggs sausage rolls and a cake.
Even when i give him the great fun jobs on the car, plus my car is an to work on as it doesn't give up it's parts without blood, or destroyed angle grinders being sacrificed.
( Keep your mechanic happy, always a good idea... )
Euan... no fat jokes... Poor Dave's a wee sensitive soul..
14th Jan 2014 11:37 pm
farmerboy
Member Since: 09 Dec 2013
Location: warrington
Posts: 303
2007 Base D3 - Buckingham Blue
Mods...
Off road "adventure XS" air freshener
Off road "My back hurts - GLX" lumbar support.
All Terrain Racing (incontinence) seat covers
SAGA GTX remap (30% power reduction plus max 2000 rpm limit)
15th Jan 2014 6:16 pm
Bobs
Member Since: 29 Oct 2013
Location: Manchester
Posts: 2330
I have a list .....can I bring it with me
Even had a punture today which wasnt on my list of to-do's
Would love to attend .....
Would be nice to meet up ..... D4 Front upgrade/cut back wings n things 'taking a long time but getting there'.
D4 rear upgrade - Narpys helped with that bit
Flack for problem solving and D4 Bluetooth Install/ D4 Heated Steering wheel with Flappy paddles n BBS enabling kit
Disco Mikeys work - Serviced, EGR blanking and 4x4 software upgrade, 3 flash indicators.
B.A.S - FBHIC. Uncle Rays spare wheel protector. Beanie Silver Black badges.
15th Jan 2014 7:44 pm
grahamk
Member Since: 28 Feb 2010
Location: Dumgoyne
Posts: 1473
Sounds like a nationwide meet/lesson in the making!3 Flash Indicators
Clock on Dash
GVIF & Reverse Camera
D4 Bluetooth
EGR's Blanked
15th Jan 2014 7:59 pm
A.J.M
Member Since: 31 Oct 2009
Location: Carluke
Posts: 2815
Is this where i post up the picture of Mike trying to hold back 30+ kg of Labrador determined to give him a big kiss??
Mods:
Original Beanie Narpy Grill, Black lettering, De-Tango'ed, Side steps, Hids LEDs upgrade, Halo DRL, Smoked side repeaters, D4 Bluetooth upgrade, Flacks magic with the fault mate, Upgraded D4 compressor, ERG's blanked, Tints, D4 rear lights, Short rails & cross bars, LR Ladder. Reversing camera (needs activating!!)
15th Jan 2014 10:09 pm
sankeytrailer
Member Since: 24 May 2010
Location: suffolk
Posts: 25
farmerboy,
your idea sounds like a plan to me. All it would take is a workshop that is not in use at the weekend, a field to camp in, a technician who wants to make a few bob on the side and of course a nearby real ale pub. I'm definately up for it.
Suffolk spanner collector.
15th Jan 2014 10:43 pm
Disco_Mikey
Member Since: 29 May 2007
Location: Dundee, Scotland
Posts: 20731
Member Since: 09 Dec 2013
Location: warrington
Posts: 303
Crost wrote:
Farmerboy... Have you broke it already???
no - but sure I will soon!!!
If there is enough interest I would be happy to "host" an event - I have a fair bit of indoor "garage" space and a field that could be used if anyone wanted to "overnight" (camping / caravan). It would have to be in the Spring when the fields dry up a bit (clay soil around here so very wet and sticky).
Would need a volunteer to "do the work" and a car that is broke and needs fixing (no problem with that methinks ) - not sure what sort of thing would be suitable - are we talking something like "parking brake service", "EGR blanking", "fault code reading" etc.....??? I can volunteer my motor if required.... if it all goes pear shaped at least it will be at home!!!
We can have a bonfire and drink copious amounts of ale.. or go to the pub.. whatever..
Just thinking aloud really.....
Does anyone know how to do a "sign up" thing just to gauge interest? No commitment either way - just so see if anyone would want to attend..
1st priority may be to find someone who knows what they are talking about and experienced with a set of spanners and does not mind being gawped at!!!
Anyway... it might be worth a try.
forgot to mention - I am about 5 mins off J8 M62 - the one next to Warrington Ikea..2007 Base D3 - Buckingham Blue
Mods...
Off road "adventure XS" air freshener
Off road "My back hurts - GLX" lumbar support.
All Terrain Racing (incontinence) seat covers
SAGA GTX remap (30% power reduction plus max 2000 rpm limit)
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completely and royally scr 
ed over.
no - but sure I will soon!!!
