Geoff at Drym
Member Since: 18 May 2015
Location: Cornwall
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This is to say many thanks to Disco_Mikey for the supply of the genuine FoMoCo oil pump and cam belt etc. I had fitted a Bearmach pump but had the crankshaft seal pop out after a self inflicted overheat of the engine. Also the plastic cooling housing that sits in the 'vee' had split and was leaking badly. So I replaced the housing and fitted a new seal to the Bearmach. But I was concerned that this may not last, so got the genuine stuff from Mike. I spent all day Saturday(31st.) fitting the new pump, belt, tensioner, etc., and am now more at ease with the set up. Biggest time consuming problem was the pigging starter motor. Amazing how sometimes it goes in and out no problem, and sometimes it takes forever!!  The crankshaft seal was in fact still in place on the Bearmach pump, but as some of you have had the seal come out after about 2000k and I was getting up to that mileage, I'm glad that I have now done what is, I hope, a more permanent fix. 
Again, many thanks Mike for supplying proper parts at a competitive price. 2007 Disco3 2.7 tdv6 SE
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Disco_Mikey
Member Since: 29 May 2007
Location: Dundee, Scotland
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No problem at all 
It would seem that EVERY Bearmach pump I have fitted had the seal fall out afterwards 
No such issues with the FoMoCo pump, I'm sure you can sleep easy now  My D3 Build Thread
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| 2nd Nov 2015 12:21 pm |
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Geoff at Drym
Member Since: 18 May 2015
Location: Cornwall
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Never had a problem with sleeping  Only problem I've had is the starter motor removal Unless........ of course......... you guys in the know have a short cut to removing the crankshaft bolt......? 8) 2007 Disco3 2.7 tdv6 SE
gvif with reversing camera
V8 brakes with new EPB module and shoes
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| 2nd Nov 2015 12:27 pm |
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Flack
Member Since: 06 Sep 2006
Location: Preston Lancashire
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Quote:Unless........ of course......... you guys in the know have a short cut to removing the crankshaft bolt......? Cool
Yes
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| 2nd Nov 2015 1:39 pm |
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Geoff at Drym
Member Since: 18 May 2015
Location: Cornwall
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I b....y thought so, especially when you said you could do the whole job in 4.5 hours. Crafty sod!!  2007 Disco3 2.7 tdv6 SE
gvif with reversing camera
V8 brakes with new EPB module and shoes
Later D4 grille
Alive tuning remap
Mazda MX5
Ferguson ted20 tractor
Hyundai Getz 1.4 (wife's )
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| 2nd Nov 2015 2:36 pm |
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Rich84
Member Since: 26 Jun 2013
Location: South Australia
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The job is pretty straightforward if you don't fully remove the starter. I swung mine out the way enough to get the locking tool in and out without fully removing the starter.
I have removed the starter as well for another reason and yeah, that really is a to maneuver into that exact position. 2008 RRS TDV6 - Chawton White/Black/Lined Oak - 20's, h/k, sunroof - 350K KM.
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| 2nd Nov 2015 10:28 pm |
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Geoff at Drym
Member Since: 18 May 2015
Location: Cornwall
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Disco_Mikey wrote:Both belts and the pump can still be done in 4.5 hours taking the starter out
Crikey!  I suppose it's a case of practice makes perfect. If you're doing this particular job frequently then you'll know all the angles. Still, 4.5 is pretty impressive. 2007 Disco3 2.7 tdv6 SE
gvif with reversing camera
V8 brakes with new EPB module and shoes
Later D4 grille
Alive tuning remap
Mazda MX5
Ferguson ted20 tractor
Hyundai Getz 1.4 (wife's )
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| 3rd Nov 2015 10:50 am |
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Flack
Member Since: 06 Sep 2006
Location: Preston Lancashire
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Quickest time I have done a rear belt is 40mins 
As you say if your doing them day to day, the job becomes easy and just flows, 4.5 hours is not rushing, That time was a while ago when I am down with my mate Geoff on a Cambelt week end we have done 5 belt changes and Oil pump casings in a day..
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| 3rd Nov 2015 11:05 am |
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Geoff at Drym
Member Since: 18 May 2015
Location: Cornwall
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40 mins for a rear belt!!! Now you really are rubbing it in. 2007 Disco3 2.7 tdv6 SE
gvif with reversing camera
V8 brakes with new EPB module and shoes
Later D4 grille
Alive tuning remap
Mazda MX5
Ferguson ted20 tractor
Hyundai Getz 1.4 (wife's )
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| 3rd Nov 2015 11:27 am |
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Irwin
Member Since: 04 Aug 2015
Location: Internet
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Do you have to drain the oil and coolant if you are replacing oil pump casing and water pump?
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| 3rd Nov 2015 11:56 am |
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Flack
Member Since: 06 Sep 2006
Location: Preston Lancashire
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Just the coolent needs draining if your changing the water pump, Oil pump casing does not effect the oil level.
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| 3rd Nov 2015 12:03 pm |
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longclose
Member Since: 07 Mar 2015
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Flack wrote:Quickest time I have done a rear belt is 40mins
As you say if your doing them day to day, the job becomes easy and just flows, 4.5 hours is not rushing, That time was a while ago when I am down with my mate Geoff on a Cambelt week end we have done 5 belt changes and Oil pump casings in a day..
Flack
Crikey looks like this is now becoming a national sport... "and now after the long jump comes new to the Olympics the D3 - changing belts and oil pumps" - in lane one Flack... in lane 2 Mikey" Owning a Discovery 3 is like dating a model.. a firm body and shape, wow.. the ride is fantastic > for this your wallet can take a pounding and you worry about being deflated at any time...
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| 3rd Nov 2015 12:42 pm |
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Flack
Member Since: 06 Sep 2006
Location: Preston Lancashire
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I think DM would win, he's a lot younger than me ...  lol
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| 3rd Nov 2015 1:57 pm |
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