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Diff Guard Worked OK
Here are some pictures of the experimental Discotech Rear Diff guard that was fitted to The Red Pearl. I have just removed it from the car after the trip to Morocco. As you can see it has suffered, however it has protected the underside of the car so as far as I am concerned its done its job.
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5th Nov 2007 5:32 pm
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very smart move on your part....................presume that was damage caused when Marie was driving 2004 Discovery 3 - gone
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5th Nov 2007 5:37 pm
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It looks like it certainly saved the diff from a good hammering......
Out of interest, looking at the damage, what material is/was it made from?2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE AutoBuckingham Blue 2007 Golf GT DSG
5th Nov 2007 5:44 pm
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She was not driving but she caused it by overloading the car with shoes
5th Nov 2007 5:48 pm
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Are you gonna get it if she reads that last post
5th Nov 2007 5:52 pm
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PaulP wrote:
It looks like it certainly saved the diff from a good hammering......
Out of interest, looking at the damage, what material is/was it made from?
Only 6mm ally plate. And it did get some stick at one point we rolled over a rock that was hidden in the in soft sand at the bottom of a dune, luckily I hit it centre of the car and it rolled as we travelled over it. The rock/boulder was big enough to actually lift the rear wheels off the ground.
5th Nov 2007 6:00 pm
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AndrewS wrote:
She was not driving but she caused it by overloading the car with shoes
you're for it now.2004 Discovery 3 - gone
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5th Nov 2007 6:16 pm
christyler
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They do do a good job dont they, Here's what was left of my 8mm steel one after Marocco. Imagen if it wasent there. And i had no shoes on board !!
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5th Nov 2007 6:40 pm
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is your D3 under the sand Chris??
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5th Nov 2007 6:43 pm
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SPOTTER wrote:
is your D3 under the sand Chris??
yip, upside down under the sand, well it was for a while. The guard was so bent it was actually pushing the diff up and causing the propshaft to rub on the tank heatshild. So it had to come off.CLUB "Ah Shor it'll be grand"
First D3 in the World with a Hydraulic Winch.
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Diff Locks, Turbochipped, Raised Air Intake, 220volts Onboard, Onboard Compressor, Large Bore Exahust, Underbody Protection, One or two Other Mods as well.
Other toys include, Argo Avenger 8x8, Tatra 6x6 Motorhome (Being Built)
5th Nov 2007 6:52 pm
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...ah...you don't live on a tropical beach then?
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I will never moan about my diff guard catching mud again
I will never moan about my diff guard catching mud again
I will never moan about my diff guard catching mud again
I will never moan about my diff guard .........
I know it's not considered "kind" to say no these days, but no. Just no, ok? And if it's not ok, still no.
5th Nov 2007 7:12 pm
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you said that out loud NoDo$hend of an era ....... maybe a Defender when it appears.......
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mmm, food for thought eh.
Worth putting diff protection on the christmas list IMO
Andrew - do you have any pics of the unit installed? I am searching for a solution for my "hanging pipes" after fitment of the long range tank and removal of the plastic shields.
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very smart move on your part....................presume that was damage caused when Marie was driving 
