After getting screwed over by warranty direct decided to service the old girl myself. Long time since I was on the tools and much harder lying on your back. Did feel good when job was done, changed the battery as well. Had really good service from AF for the service parts and Tanya for the battery
Just need to change diff oils and get a gearbox flush2006 D3 HSE
Java Black
Clock in Dash
3 Flash Indicators
V8 brake upgrade
3rd Jun 2017 3:20 pm
Mogwyth
Member Since: 03 Oct 2014
Location: Pwllheli
Posts: 3976
Replaced front pads, serviced dryer on suspension, compressor, hopeful no more boings.==================================
05 D3 HSE V8 4.4
04 MG TF 135
03 MG TF 115 Cool Blue Edition
02 MG TF 160
00 Hymer B564 Lionheart
1971 Series III 109
3rd Jun 2017 7:48 pm
LaserTam
Member Since: 31 Aug 2015
Location: Essex
Posts: 828
I'm no oily rag, but decided to do the front pads myself to save a few quid. With kit from AF and a freshly printed Bodsys Brake bible in hand, I set to work this morning.
Success - the car still stops - I did manage to crack the brake sensor though, whilst trying to remove it. But its back on and no warnings, so assume its ok. Was actually fairly easy, most tricky part was retracting the caliper pistons - I didn't have a retraction tool, so just used some wood and a G clamp - fiddly. Will invest in the proper tool next time.MY2012 D4 HSE Nara Bronze with some extra stuff
10th Jun 2017 12:35 pm
UtilityGuy
Member Since: 26 Mar 2016
Location: Northampton
Posts: 343
This weekend, Ive replaced the Discovery bonnet badge with another one, but this time its not wonky,
and Ive also spray painted the top lip of my head lights , my lights seemed to be going a yellowish tint from sunburn, i tried all sorts to fix it, but in the end i decided to just tidy them up with some good old matt black paint,
and Ive had the leaking air con joint fixed and the air con recharged !
beofre it was fixed,
11th Jun 2017 12:32 am
Paddington
Member Since: 30 May 2013
Location: Southampton
Posts: 280
Member Since: 03 Oct 2014
Location: Pwllheli
Posts: 3976
LaserTam wrote:
I did manage to crack the brake sensor though, whilst trying to remove it. But its back on and no warnings, so assume its ok. Was actually fairly easy, most tricky part was retracting the caliper pistons - I didn't have a retraction tool, so just used some wood and a G clamp - fiddly. Will invest in the proper tool next time.
Mine has survived 3 changes of pads even though its only held together by the wire
Always used a g clamp, didn't think about there being a proper tool, and for what they cost i think i'll be adding one to the armory.==================================
05 D3 HSE V8 4.4
04 MG TF 135
03 MG TF 115 Cool Blue Edition
02 MG TF 160
00 Hymer B564 Lionheart
1971 Series III 109
11th Jun 2017 8:33 am
Disgoeshere
Member Since: 06 Dec 2014
Location: North East
Posts: 278
I use this one works well.
Andy
07MY (8A) D3 2.7 TDV6 Manual SE
New oil pump, water pump, cam belt - DM
New prop, new clutch TVLR,Beanie Grille,Black & Silver Badges
All Filters, oil change,clock on dash,4x4 info,RLD Protector,silicone hoses
Front and Rear TRW low Dust dtec V8 brake upgrade,new oil sump
11th Jun 2017 9:31 am
dstevec
Member Since: 07 May 2017
Location: Dundee
Posts: 58
I could have cried with joy. After over an hour of poking, i finally released the clips for the air bag on the wheel. Most excited ive been since i drilled out a snapped bolt on an old bike! (Seized bolts and being unable to fix them have been a sticky subject for many years.
Ive now had the wheel off and swapped for a flappy paddle one! 4x4 Phase:
D4 - GS - Tints - More mods to follow.
Honda CRV 2.2 ctdi - owned 5 Years - Sold
Nissan X-trail SVE 2.2d - Written off after 1 year
Toy - Yamaha xjr 1200
11th Jun 2017 6:57 pm
Johnhiggs
Member Since: 19 Feb 2017
Location: Reading
Posts: 123
Fitted towing electrics today 👍2006 D3 2.7tdv6 SE Zermatt (6A)
Front and rear light protectors
EGR's Blanked
704 rims
LED Interior lamp upgrade
2014/2015 navigation maps
DAB Motion
Parrott Mki9100 Bluetooth
11th Jun 2017 7:18 pm
UtilityGuy
Member Since: 26 Mar 2016
Location: Northampton
Posts: 343
a closer up of the head light top tint,
11th Jun 2017 10:53 pm
nigel207
Member Since: 26 Mar 2009
Location: Nottinghamshire
Posts: 1344
Washed, clay barred, polished with Ultimate Compound, polished with AG Ultra Deep Shine and waxed! I'm cream crackered now, but the old girl scrubs up reasonably well.
13th Jun 2017 7:02 pm
Pete199
Member Since: 21 Feb 2016
Location: Preston, Lancashire
Posts: 187
Had 4 new Pirelli ATR's fitted.
13th Jun 2017 7:15 pm
Red Merle
Member Since: 30 Aug 2014
Location: Liskeard
Posts: 7438
Got it back from 10 days at the LR hospital and handed the RRS2 back. Very happy bunny 2011 - 2015: 3 x FL2
2015 - 2017: 2 x D4
2017 to date: FFRR SDV8
2023 to date: FL2 as a second car
2021 to date: Hinckley built ‘14 Triumph Trophy 1200
2022 to date: Hinckley built ‘14 Triumph Trophy 1200 & sidecar!
(One of only two known to exist in the world!)
13th Jun 2017 7:28 pm
Snow White
Member Since: 16 Aug 2012
Location: Mid Norfolk
Posts: 158
Have air con re-gassed for this lovely warm weather
Only for 'check brake pads' warning message to come up
It's just never ending RRS HSE 2012 Stage 1 remap, timed heater General Grabbers
Blue D3 with winter pack, xenon lights, Geoff's engine performance upgrade, egr's blanked, mega flushed gearbox, 3 new wishbones, RLD sump guard, V8 brakes front and rear, General Grabbers. Rock/tree sliders. Now gone
Defender 90 tray back, 3 winches (with one or two other subtle mods) Now for sale
20th Jun 2017 11:34 pm
professorpool
Member Since: 19 Mar 2012
Location: Woking
Posts: 3213
fitted thule expedition roof rack:
http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic161193.htmlD3 07 SE - still going strong
D3 07 HSE - gone to car heaven
FL1 - gone to Romania
D3 05 HSE - gone to a divorce diet
D1 V8 manual - gone but not forgotten
RR Classic - gone to car heaven
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- I did manage to crack the brake sensor though, whilst trying to remove it. But its back on and no warnings, so assume its ok. Was actually fairly easy, most tricky part was retracting the caliper pistons - I didn't have a retraction tool, so just used some wood and a G clamp - fiddly. Will invest in the proper tool next time.
