Member Since: 22 Sep 2014
Location: Hereford
Posts: 2284
Some new bits for Vinnie turned up this week.............sixteen of them to be exact! Another big to AF, the service is second to none.
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After getting my tyres fitted I was advised to change some of my wheel nuts as they were rounding and swollen. So I thought I'd do all sixteen to be on the safe side!!
I decided it was time to tackle the lower steering column too, I found this a pig of a job lay on my back on the cold ground struggling but I was pleased to get it done. I've only had a quick spin in the D3 since fitting it but instantly it felt a lot better. Old vs new.......
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All I need to do now is research the correct place to put axle stands when removing a wheel! Also does anybody else use a D1 jack and find it's not tall enough? I ended up using two bricks under it but that won't help me if I get a flat out and about!
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29th Jan 2015 9:17 pm
armalites
Member Since: 17 Aug 2013
Location: Herefordshire
Posts: 1918
At this rate you'll have to call him "Vinnie the 2nd" he's been treated to so many new bits
You've proper got the bug now IID PRO
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29th Jan 2015 9:54 pm
Jay666d
Member Since: 11 Feb 2014
Location: Northumberland
Posts: 753
I have been advised to change my wheel nuts too... Same reason!
I must get on to AF.... Reasonable I presume? 07 Land Rover Discovery III HSE
07 BMW 1200 GS Adventure
08 Mercedes Sprinter
29th Jan 2015 11:02 pm
Iceman08
Member Since: 22 Sep 2014
Location: Hereford
Posts: 2284
armalites wrote:
At this rate you'll have to call him "Vinnie the 2nd" he's been treated to so many new bits
You've proper got the bug now
It's getting that way
I'm a bit ocd with my vehicles, I like to try and get them to the condition they left the factory in! Not condition obviously but if somethings on it then it should work! So you can imagine my frustration at the drivers seat heater not working
31st Jan 2015 12:03 pm
Iceman08
Member Since: 22 Sep 2014
Location: Hereford
Posts: 2284
Jay666d wrote:
I have been advised to change my wheel nuts too... Same reason!
I must get on to AF.... Reasonable I presume?
I think they were about £52 delivered, and they arrived super quick! I saw them cheaper on eBay but they were probably cheap knock off's!!
31st Jan 2015 12:06 pm
Jay666d
Member Since: 11 Feb 2014
Location: Northumberland
Posts: 753
No doubt... I'd rather support the forum/sponsors where I can! 07 Land Rover Discovery III HSE
07 BMW 1200 GS Adventure
08 Mercedes Sprinter
31st Jan 2015 1:00 pm
MXB
Member Since: 27 Jan 2015
Location: Staffordshire
Posts: 13
Iceman earlier in your posts you fitted a DE EGR Kit what is that?. I'm completely new to the Disco or any LR so you will have to excuse my ignorance. I have cleaned the MAP sensor which has made a hell of a difference to the pick up under revs and have ordered a an updated diff breather and am enjoying the tinkering
31st Jan 2015 5:30 pm
Iceman08
Member Since: 22 Sep 2014
Location: Hereford
Posts: 2284
Jay666d wrote:
No doubt... I'd rather support the forum/sponsors where I can!
Exactly my thinking
31st Jan 2015 6:26 pm
Iceman08
Member Since: 22 Sep 2014
Location: Hereford
Posts: 2284
MXB wrote:
Iceman earlier in your posts you fitted a DE EGR Kit what is that?. I'm completely new to the Disco or any LR so you will have to excuse my ignorance. I have cleaned the MAP sensor which has made a hell of a difference to the pick up under revs and have ordered a an updated diff breather and am enjoying the tinkering
I'm new to a D3 and to the forum myself, but not to other Land Rovers! EGR is the exhaust gas recirculation valves, it basically means the vehicle runs on recirculated exhaust gas and a little fresh air! Blank the valves and the vehicle runs on fresh air only (and diesel)!!
Here's some instructions so you can see whats involved
Member Since: 27 Jan 2015
Location: Staffordshire
Posts: 13
Cheers Iceman and thank you for the tips on the thread and other members.
I cleaned the MAP sensor and for 229,000 miles it goes exceptionally well on the pick up and has improved but not completely solved the rev hunting I was getting.
31st Jan 2015 7:10 pm
Iceman08
Member Since: 22 Sep 2014
Location: Hereford
Posts: 2284
Today's parcel........
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11th Feb 2015 6:14 pm
Iceman08
Member Since: 22 Sep 2014
Location: Hereford
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Spot the difference......
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I looked at numerous threads with different grills in but decided I liked the Powerful UK D4 look grill. More expensive than a Narpy/Beanie grill but I'm very happy with it and the way it looks 8)
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11th Feb 2015 6:41 pm
Iceman08
Member Since: 22 Sep 2014
Location: Hereford
Posts: 2284
MOT day today........he passed with flying colours and not one advisory
13th Feb 2015 5:32 pm
Ja92mie
Member Since: 16 Sep 2014
Location: Newquay
Posts: 1259
Where did you get that grill from?
13th Feb 2015 6:16 pm
DiscoJake
Member Since: 23 Aug 2013
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Iceman08 wrote:
MOT day today........he passed with flying colours and not one advisory
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to AF, the service is second to none.
