Member Since: 02 May 2017
Location: Angus
Posts: 68
GFE wrote:
So had its main dealer service today and as the Trans K9 box was out thought I’d fit my Raw Jack for the spare wheel. Looked like I’ll need to get a new wheel winch as I have the this one !
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Unless there is another adapter ?
Mine was supplied with a slotted socket to fit over the winch drive lug.01 Discovery2 V8 LPG - Drowned
96 Discovery 300 V8 LPG - Drowned
91 Discovery 200 TDI - Sold
71 Range Rover (Perkins 4.203) deceased
15th Sep 2024 2:26 pm
GFE
Member Since: 11 Nov 2018
Location: Dorset
Posts: 119
So was mine but it’s more of a lug with a ring on the top if that makes sense
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15th Sep 2024 4:44 pm
disco chris
Member Since: 25 Apr 2022
Location: London
Posts: 280
MOT time, she passed first time, with 258k on the clock
A couple of advisories for rust (front anti-roll bar and 'vehicle structure' but overall very happy to have another year ahead with the beast.
17th Sep 2024 8:29 am
skunk38
Member Since: 05 Jan 2024
Location: South Wales
Posts: 113
Front lower wishbones
I bought a pair of front lower wishbones last week as the NS swivel was shot, so I replaced the NS one today, luckily with no drama, as it looks like they have been replaced at some point. (The previous owner 'lost' the service history, so I don't know when) The bushes are splitting but would have lasted at least another year.
I'll be doing the other one tomorrow, then getting the tracking done as the steering wheel is now off centre, even though I put the new bolts in the same places as the old ones.Volunteer driver with 4x4 Response South East Wales
Volunteer Rider for Blood Bikes Wales
Land Rovers owned -
Disco 1 - 300 Tdi - dead
Disco 1 - 200 series - 3.5 V8 on LPG - dead
Disco 2 - TD5 - sold
Disco 1 - 300 series - 3.9 V8 on LPG - sold
Disco 3 - TDV6 HSE - current
17th Sep 2024 3:53 pm
DN D3 Decade
Member Since: 23 Jun 2006
Location: W.London.
Posts: 2344
Well, it was yesterday actually. I drove my D3 for the last time , round the M25 to the other side of London, to a parking lot, prior to it going to the Ukraine. Yes, I have donated it, ( via the tfl scrappage scheme ) to assist in humanitarian aid etc. there. Whilst I was a little sad in doing this, I know that it has reached a point, where if any problems arise in the future, it will just not be worth spending any more on it. In some ways I feel that a weight has been lifted from my shoulders, a feeling that I would imagine DSL would have felt, when he relinquished his long standing Land Rover ownership Farewell my trusty D3 ( yes, it never let me down, (as in stranding me by the roadside) in all its nigh on 19 years ).
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D3 owned from new, P017 brake recall, BAS FBHIC, new FBH, LR013487 oil pump, new water pump. RRS front lower suspension arms. New suspension compressor/ relay. New Denso alternator. CuNifer rear brake pipes. New GKN rear propshaft. New HPFP belt & tensioner. New A/C Condenser.NO WARRANTY for many many years.
17th Sep 2024 8:31 pm
skunk38
Member Since: 05 Jan 2024
Location: South Wales
Posts: 113
Front lower arms and tracking
I managed to replace the right lower arm this morning with no drama, just like the left one luckily. The worst bit was getting the shock bolt hole lined up, and torqueing the rear pivot bolt due to access.
I took it for alignment straight after checking everything was torqued up right and only the Toe adjustment was way out - by 23* (the steering was terrible driving the 2 miles to the garage, and the tyres were squealing at every turn)
They said the camber and castor were almost spot on, although I'm not convinced as they only had a regular garage alignment kit.
When I replace the rear lowers, I'll see about getting a Hunter alignment, although there's not one very close.Volunteer driver with 4x4 Response South East Wales
Volunteer Rider for Blood Bikes Wales
Land Rovers owned -
Disco 1 - 300 Tdi - dead
Disco 1 - 200 series - 3.5 V8 on LPG - dead
Disco 2 - TD5 - sold
Disco 1 - 300 series - 3.9 V8 on LPG - sold
Disco 3 - TDV6 HSE - current
18th Sep 2024 2:42 pm
M3DPO
Member Since: 22 Sep 2010
Location: Notts.
Posts: 8221
Lucky you, when I last did mine I had to cut both off as for a morning it took me a week on and off to do both.It can when others can't,
It will when others won't,
It goes where others don't.
18th Sep 2024 4:02 pm
M3DPO
Member Since: 22 Sep 2010
Location: Notts.
Posts: 8221
GFE wrote:
So was mine but it’s more of a lug with a ring on the top if that makes sense
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Step backwards IMHO, with the hexagon you could leave a 1/4” drive socket on and access it with a long extension without touching the rear seats or in my case the sliding floor.It can when others can't,
It will when others won't,
It goes where others don't.
18th Sep 2024 4:13 pm
gasdisco
Member Since: 02 May 2017
Location: Angus
Posts: 68
This is the socket supplied with the RAW winch - fits over the spare wheel winch drive lug
Member Since: 08 May 2022
Location: Wirral
Posts: 32
Fitted a new internal lock release cable, forgot to take a picture of the number on the lock actuator for future reference Doh!!
Longest part of the job was fitting the outside handle mechanism back, due to the cables continuing to get stuck on the window guide.
Pete
21st Sep 2024 10:51 am
Grunders
Member Since: 30 Apr 2011
Location: Manchester
Posts: 2329
Just replaced the upper near side rear suspension arm…. What a t*at to get off, took me most of today, the top bolt was fully seized and took ages to cut through with a recip saw, or the easiest to access, the one near the compressor undone no problem, the one connected to the hub… well fully seized, ended up drilling the centre out and then knocking the remainder out, new one now on, brakes bled and all done… the rain didn’t help either
I couldn’t believe how worn to top bush was, no rubber left in it
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I might attempt the front lowers tomorrow… we’ll see how I feel 🤣If it ain't broke... Take it apart anyway, how else you gonna find out how it works
28th Sep 2024 7:18 pm
KevinD3
Member Since: 05 Aug 2020
Location: Sutton Coldfield
Posts: 1272
Programmed a spare key
After ordering 2 key blanks from two separate suppliers, both refusing to be recognised by the car, the third and final one worked programmed in seconds using the Autel. I now have two keys 2008 HSE Stornoway Grey
My Wife thinks the D3 is a hobby, The D3 thinks the wife is 💕
'tother day after walking to dogs, i trundled into to 45 deg driveway started the accent then the poor truck stopped and teh dash yelled gear box over heating and stopped all forward motion, made some awful noises and then rolled back wards. To my embarrasement i had to abandon the truck at teh bottom of the drive and call out my brother in law with his ford ranger to tow me up my own drive!!
We drained the gearbox oil which odly had no smell and only gave 1.5 litres. Next day i refilled the oil and used a lovely pump to push it in. ( i did try to drain the old oil from the gearbox by running it up etc).. that was not cheap oil!
Put her in reverse an she just sat there... I got out of the car with it running in reverse and it wasnt moving but there was some less than enjoyable noises from the O/S rear. When I looked under i could see the shaft spinning with no movement. took me a moment to work out that was wrong
So anyway - ordered a replacement shaft from GOS (just in case this didnt fix it) removed and refitted very easily. and she lives ... very pleased with myself and I shall order a NEW shaft in the coming months.
Looks like the shaft is swiveling in the CV joint connection.. I'm assuming the "flutes" are destroyed.
15th Oct 2024 1:28 pm
mezlozna
Member Since: 05 Jun 2024
Location: Dundaga
Posts: 18
Pulled the parking brake by accident and was greeted with a massive squeal and error message. Ok, restart - seems to have released, all lights go off. As soon as I started driving, it was obvious the shoes are still sticking with a nice grinding noise. Decided to try and apply/release a few times with the same result - squeal and errors on apply, “releases” on restart, but shoes still sticking. Thought to pull the emergency release, but figured it wouldnt help, if the shoe mechanism is just stuck… A few panicky minutes and a bright idea to try the “drive to mounting position” with diagnostics. It worked!
Ordered new shoes, all hardware and off we go. The brake shoes were completely stuck on drivers side, was hard to get the disc off
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Looks like these havent been touched in ages. Drivers side done, went to have a peek into the EPB module. Of course the bolts just shear off, but ok. If you are on a lift, no biggie - hammer, chisel, four new bolts. The EPB module has clearly been opened before, but all gears looked fine. Risked to give it a go with one side shoes replaced - all works perfectly, smooth and quiet. Ok - off to passengers side then. Would been a quick and easy fix, if I hadnt discovered that the wheel bearing was obviously shot… Wonky as hell, surprised how it didnt make any noise… So part ordered, waiting for tomorrow for it to arrive and replace…
EDIT - bearing changed. Actually really surprised now about it. Had the alignment done about 4k ago, all was fine. Now the bearing was completely busted, almost burned looking. No idea how it can deteriorate so fast and not make any noise
24th Oct 2024 3:14 pm
skunk38
Member Since: 05 Jan 2024
Location: South Wales
Posts: 113
Rear lower arms
I finally got around to changing my lower rear arms and toe links this weekend after buying them about a month ago.
I did one yesterday and one today about 5 hrs each side, and luckily the bolts all undone fairly well. I struggled with one rear pivot bolt and one droplink was a pig yesterday so had to cut the nut through. I was expecting a battle and had the recip saw ready, as the top ones were fcucked.
I'm hopefully going to get a Hunter alignment this week too.Volunteer driver with 4x4 Response South East Wales
Volunteer Rider for Blood Bikes Wales
Land Rovers owned -
Disco 1 - 300 Tdi - dead
Disco 1 - 200 series - 3.5 V8 on LPG - dead
Disco 2 - TD5 - sold
Disco 1 - 300 series - 3.9 V8 on LPG - sold
Disco 3 - TDV6 HSE - current
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but overall very happy to have another year ahead with the beast.
Farewell my trusty D3 ( yes, it never let me down, (as in stranding me by the roadside) in all its nigh on 19 years ). 
ford ranger to tow me up my own drive!!
