Member Since: 09 Dec 2013
Location: warrington
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Practical "how to fix it" days...
Just a thought....
The D3 is a wonderful vehicle but it has more than its fair share of issues
This is a very active forum and appears to be graced by a number of very knowledgeable and experienced mechanics (technicians?).
A lot of information is freely passed on to grateful members and the use of videos and photographs is very helpful.
The wiki has made a good start at cataloging common "how to's" which are easy to find.
Maybe a series of more "hands on" events would be popular?
Not sure how it may work but maybe advertise a series of common repair events where an experienced member demonstrates the job (probably on a car that actually needs it doing!) whilst others observe, make tea and offer encouraging banter. The whole process could be videoed and made available via the wiki. Followed by pub lunch and "whip round" for the "mechanic" and "host"?
Possibly combine with a camping / caravaning weekend. (I recall that at least 2 members who where on the Old Coach Road trip had farms or some land)
Is it a daft idea or would it work?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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14th Jan 2014 9:42 pm
tomtom86
Member Since: 09 Mar 2013
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Good idea farmer but most of the jobs that are 'DIY-able' already have a 'how to' on here somewhere created by some of the extremely clever people who frequent this forum.Videos would possibly help but some people just don't feel confident enough to tackle certain jobs even with a guide to go by. Just my 2 cents
14th Jan 2014 9:47 pm
Robbie
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I think it is a great idea.
From some of the stuff I have done with other forum members it is amazing what little snippets you learn from each other. Simple cheats to get the access required, correct tool selection, how to recover things when things don't go to plan and some hard-earned sympathy!
There are many out there that have never been shown how to do 'simple' checks such as battery and alternator testing. Like all simple things they are only simple once you have been shown.
I'd look to help, contribute or make tea.
Land Rover - Turning Drivers into Mechanics Since 1948
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Location: Perthshire
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Live demo of a disco_mikey body off for example
It's a good idea in principle however I favour asking our resident experts here and paying them for there time and effort, whether it's getting advice from the guy's on what the fault is, ordering parts and getting parts advice from Nick to mikey carrying out the diagnostics,labour and know-how to keep it running sweet.
My capacity to actually fix mechanical or electrical faults is somewhat lacking compared to others and will end up breaking the car so would never step up to attending.Defender 90 CSW MY06
Discovery 3 SE MY05 (Gone but still on the forum )
Defender 90 CSW MY02 ( Gone)
Discovery 3 GS MY08 ( Gone)
14th Jan 2014 9:56 pm
SWR
Member Since: 07 Nov 2013
Location: Warwickshire
Posts: 840
I would be very interested in one of these events. I think it's a great idea.
Although I would most definitely be a tutee.
Si
14th Jan 2014 10:01 pm
Disco_Mikey
Member Since: 29 May 2007
Location: Dundee, Scotland
Posts: 20731
Get your arses up here. Got a D3 with the body coming off very shortly My D3 Build Thread
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Location: Gloucestershire
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Mikey, where's here?
14th Jan 2014 10:06 pm
Narpy
Member Since: 18 Jul 2011
Location: Stockport
Posts: 7830
Grill mods out in the field................hell yeah!!
I'll have some of that. Mods:
Front Fogs + Halos
FBH Remote Control
The 1st Ever RRS Modded Grill
Garmin Nuvi + D4 Surround + Reversing Camera.
D4 Steering Wheel.
Rear Boot Spoiler.
Twin Brake Lights.
Wing Mirror Indicator Repeaters.
Long Roof Rails
Make your own Narpy grill thread
I'm not scared, I'm outta here.
14th Jan 2014 10:07 pm
Disco_Mikey
Member Since: 29 May 2007
Location: Dundee, Scotland
Posts: 20731
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Get on the phone to easy jet and see if you can get a group buy going on flights to Scotland Mike
14th Jan 2014 10:13 pm
farmerboy
Member Since: 09 Dec 2013
Location: warrington
Posts: 303
I would be all in favour of making sure that the "mechanic" was suitably rewarded £££££. It would certainly have to be a "sensible" arrangement that could be sustained. May even discourage DIY ers when we see what is involved!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)
14th Jan 2014 10:14 pm
farmerboy
Member Since: 09 Dec 2013
Location: warrington
Posts: 303
Disco_Mikey wrote:
Get your arses up here. Got a D3 with the body coming off very shortly
Would you not mind having a small audience (helpers)?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)
14th Jan 2014 10:16 pm
tomtom86
Member Since: 09 Mar 2013
Location: Here and there
Posts: 590
For those that are willing to work on their own cars it's a good idea, as Robbie says knowing a technique and which is the right tool to use can make the difference between a job being relatively easy or an absolute nightmare
14th Jan 2014 10:18 pm
Bev
Member Since: 28 Apr 2011
Location: Perthshire
Posts: 741
I think the problem I have is I'm not the right tool for the job Defender 90 CSW MY06
Discovery 3 SE MY05 (Gone but still on the forum )
Defender 90 CSW MY02 ( Gone)
Discovery 3 GS MY08 ( Gone)
14th Jan 2014 10:22 pm
tomtom86
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