Member Since: 31 Oct 2009
Location: Carluke
Posts: 2832
Wasn’t an easy decision but it had to be done.
The reality was the underside was rotten beyond repair.
You can’t fix stuff if you can’t find clean metal to weld to.
Shame as I owned it 12 years and I’ve a lot of memories with that car.
The D4 is getting Dinitrol coated to protect it to stop it rusting away.
22nd Jul 2024 1:30 pm
miniman8
Member Since: 22 May 2017
Location: Wantage
Posts: 94
What I did on my d3 today
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Had the 2 front wheel bearings replaced at my local Indy as he advised passenger side was quite worn & drivers side was showing signs of wear as well, it did not get rid of the noise but it drove a lot smoother, they advised noise was either transfer box or front diff moaning, I changed both front discs & pads with Brembo as she failed MOT on thin brake pads 10 days ago I’ve had it 7 years & done about 60,000 miles & not changed either oil, I got the transfer case oil a couple of weeks ago & today I finally got round to draining & refilling, undid fill plug bloody hell it was tight had to use a breaker bar to shift it, drain plug was same, dropped the hex bit in the drain can ( not impressed ) the oil that came out was the same colour as used engine oil so I have no idea if or when it’s ever been changed ( odometer currently on just over 180,000 miles) refilled ok after I retrieved the hex bit, took it for a quick spin, noise is still there but much reduced, went out again this evening & gear changes seem smoother & quieter.
So that’s a result as far as I’m concerned, I used Ravenol DTF -01.
Next will be both diffs this time Ravenol VSG will be used, thinking about adding one of those friction reduction additives to see if it will completely quieten all down.
No plates need removing to do transfer case as it’s behind removable chassis crossmember.
Had a quick kook at rear diff & it appears if you take out spare wheel it should be visible to see & work on.
“Warning I know most of you will do this but please remember to put axle stands under the chassis & not the suspension when working underneath, you don’t want it coming down on top of you.”
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25th Aug 2024 8:00 pm
sbh
Member Since: 22 Sep 2010
Location: Wales
Posts: 17
Stuck a sticker on it
25th Aug 2024 8:33 pm
sbh
Member Since: 22 Sep 2010
Location: Wales
Posts: 17
Specifically, this sticker
25th Aug 2024 8:34 pm
sbh
Member Since: 22 Sep 2010
Location: Wales
Posts: 17
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25th Aug 2024 8:34 pm
leeh1306
Member Since: 14 Feb 2015
Location: Porthcawl
Posts: 109
replaced prop central bearing. bolts were ridiculously tight to get it offCurrent........
2010 D4 3.0 TDV6 XS AUTO
Previous.......
2005 D3 2.7 SE AUTO
2008 RR V8 Vogue AUTO
2006 FL 2.0TDI HSE AUTO
2006 FL 2.0 TDI GS MAN
2000 D2 TD5 GS MAN
1997 D1 300TDI GS MAN
26th Aug 2024 8:39 pm
kajtzu
Member Since: 11 Aug 2017
Location: Helsinki
Posts: 6668
A new prop shaft. Couldn’t get hold of GKN so got Febi instead. We will see how long it lasts.
Rear LCA, UCA replaced on both sides. The right side was the problematic one but left got done for good measure and because if the right side lasted this long the left would probably eventually go soon, too.
New knuckles, knuckle bushes, bearings, hubs on both sides. And one outer CV joint since the old one was kind of destroyed on the right. And new brake disks, pads, shoes, etc. and an alignment as well as mandatory inspection as it failed the first time.
There is an insane difference in how it handles compared to previous.
27th Aug 2024 6:07 pm
Maddpuk
Member Since: 25 Aug 2023
Location: Barnard Castle
Posts: 35
P0033-00 (2F) then P010D-00 (27) Restricted Performance
First code & restricted performance appeared last week.
Managed to extract the TSOV to inspect and all looked to be OK, with only a small amount of oil coming out.
Then tracing wiring back found cable join (top-right of engine bay) likely coming apart.
Reassembled.
P0033 code now gone, but replaced with P010D-00 (27) Mass or volume air flow B - circuit high and restricted performance still.
Could I have knocked something? Just bad luck?
Charging battery just in case, while I have a think.
Any ideas?2014 Discovery 4 HSE
2013 Insignia Sports Tourer BiTurbo 4x4 SRi
2004 S2000
Honda FourTrax TRX300
- Paul
30th Aug 2024 12:00 pm
mezlozna
Member Since: 05 Jun 2024
Location: Dundaga
Posts: 14
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Thought the AC was weak - only 220g was left in it. Topped up to 550 and now it starts to resemble a functional unit…
30th Aug 2024 7:26 pm
kajtzu
Member Since: 11 Aug 2017
Location: Helsinki
Posts: 6668
Might be a good idea to try to figure out where it all went. Just an idea…
30th Aug 2024 8:00 pm
mezlozna
Member Since: 05 Jun 2024
Location: Dundaga
Posts: 14
A time will come for that task too When it hits over 29 outside, you get the cheap fix and move on
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When it hits over 29 outside, you get the cheap fix and move on
