gethro
Member Since: 10 Jul 2007
Location: canberra
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Hey Rob, sorry to hear that  . Mine started knocking again after 24hrs. Also had other issues (see how worried should I be...sorry, cant do the link thingy  ). Now lots of little intermittant faults (stero, c/c, suspension), don't think they loaded the s/ware properly. They were kind enough to install a few new rattles in the dash though  ......as well as not removing the one I asked them too.
Have spoken to Alto (where I purchased it), seemed genuinely concerned, and when I'm able, will take it up there for a few days to get everything sorted......hopefully
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 21st Nov 2007 6:38 am |
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Willem
Member Since: 23 Oct 2007
Location: Letsitele
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Hallo Rob, my LR has 40000km on the clock and has the exact same noise on the steering when going over bumpy road. LS have replaced steering rack, steering column and front diff and still no improvement. Need to take in to dealer but since in Africa no dealer in 200 km radius. Going to take mine to independent suspension specialist, maybe they can pinpoint the noise, because I definitely think this is a problem on some Disco 3. Will let the dealer check out the suspension bushes RichardK (don’t know name) suggested, maybe we’re lucky. Will keep you posted if, when problem is solved. Good luck
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| 21st Nov 2007 10:16 am |
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RichardK
Member Since: 18 Jan 2006
Location: Western Australia
Posts: 295
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Tis coming back............I think they were the control arm bushes.............
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| 21st Nov 2007 12:18 pm |
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Rob Bruce
Member Since: 18 Jun 2006
Location: Canberra
Posts: 687
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Gethro & RichardK
Dealer phoned, now its controle bushes, this is one of the components I mentioned to them, and you were corect Richard as well, Gethro how is yours going ?
I do not know why dealers do not at least listen a little bit to customers, In my case this may have been fixed ages ago, but we are only customers and how would we know, they obviously have no idea of the way Disco owners comunicate through the web.
Eneyway they say I can pick it up tomorrow, lets hope that is the last of it. Fingers crossed 
Rob
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| 22nd Nov 2007 7:03 am |
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gethro
Member Since: 10 Jul 2007
Location: canberra
Posts: 46
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I'm just tolerating it at the moment......till I can arrange a few days to get myself to Sydney. Basically the car came back worse than what it went in last time . So I'm gonna try my luck elsewhere 
Hope yours is all good when u pick it up tomorrow mate 
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| 22nd Nov 2007 7:26 am |
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Rob Bruce
Member Since: 18 Jun 2006
Location: Canberra
Posts: 687
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Gethro,
When warrenty expires there is a workshop in Mitchel that specialises in LR, Normal serviceing by them much cheeper and wont void warrenty, but they cannot do warrenty work. They have been recomended very highly.
Rob
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| 22nd Nov 2007 7:55 am |
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gethro
Member Since: 10 Jul 2007
Location: canberra
Posts: 46
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who would that be Rob, the only other LR specific/specialist I was aware of was Morwood motors in Fyshwick
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| 22nd Nov 2007 8:09 am |
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RetiredBob
Member Since: 23 Feb 2006
Location: New South Wales
Posts: 183
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G'day Rob & Gethro
just got my vehicle back after having the tail shaft replaced. There was a small vehicle shudder at varying speeds (not in the steering). Will have to see how it goes now. Not able to fully test yesterday due to the rain and water all across the roads - and I am not complaining.
When I had my Rangie a few years ago I always used the bloke in Mitchell and always had excellent service from him. The only reason I stopped was when I changed to a new TD5 and was mostly away from the area when servicing was due. Now live on the opposite side of town and a bit difficult to get to him.
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| 22nd Nov 2007 9:27 pm |
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Rob Bruce
Member Since: 18 Jun 2006
Location: Canberra
Posts: 687
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Gethro,
A frend of mine uses him , I will let you know as soon as I can find it.
My D3 is not back yet  a week is a bit much, but if it is abslutely fixed I can put up with the time 
If its not back fixed this week I will be realy p  d off.
Rob
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| 26th Nov 2007 11:31 am |
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gethro
Member Since: 10 Jul 2007
Location: canberra
Posts: 46
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 the worst of nightmares.....the unspecified return date of your car!!! I really hope all works out well Rob, but without sounding too pessimistic.............I'd brace myself too be really, really off, just to be on the safe side , I find it quite often avoids dissapointment!
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| 27th Nov 2007 9:53 am |
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RetiredBob
Member Since: 23 Feb 2006
Location: New South Wales
Posts: 183
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As mentioned earlier got my Disco back with a new tail shaft etc and did not notice any shudder on the way home. But alas after a few small trips it is still there. Booked in again next week. Will check to see if your Disco is still there Rob!!!!!
Wonder how long or if they will be able to find out what my problem is......
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| 27th Nov 2007 11:27 am |
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Rob Bruce
Member Since: 18 Jun 2006
Location: Canberra
Posts: 687
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They inform me now they have to order steering ball joints, starting to get off 
So more delays, I dont think they know whats wrong, just keep fitting new parts and lets see if it works.
Rob
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| 28th Nov 2007 3:14 am |
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gethro
Member Since: 10 Jul 2007
Location: canberra
Posts: 46
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Sorry to hear that mate.......out of curiosity, have they given/offered you a loner car??!?
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| 28th Nov 2007 11:05 pm |
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Rob Bruce
Member Since: 18 Jun 2006
Location: Canberra
Posts: 687
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Gethro,
No loan car, I did not ask for one as takeing the D3 in coinsided with picking up another vechle in Fyshwick that was haveing work done on it, so dident bother, by the way they will only rent you a hard riding little buzz box which I cant be bothered with. It would be a diferent matter if I was offered a D3, Defender or even one of those baby Landys.
Just called the dealer and they cant find the workshop foreman so no update so not sure what is going on but one thing is for sure I am now getting realy p d off now,
Usually fairly pachent but its running very low
So waiting for a call back when they find the foreman, What a three ring circus
Rob
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| 29th Nov 2007 6:41 am |
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Rob Bruce
Member Since: 18 Jun 2006
Location: Canberra
Posts: 687
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Its back now so far so good  but two weeks was too long
Rob
PS. Gethro, sending you a PM.
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| 4th Dec 2007 12:01 pm |
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