Member Since: 03 Jun 2014
Location: Prudhoe
Posts: 864
Air suspension
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New compressor and reservoir fitted. Hopefully the protection will make the tank last many years.
28th Oct 2024 6:43 am
justmark
Member Since: 08 Jun 2021
Location: Derbyshire
Posts: 34
New mot
19 years old 146k and only 3 advisories.
2 rear tyres down to 2.1mm
Rear break discs when pads are changed- a few more miles yet.
Rear lower suspension arms showing heavy rust - job for the spring.
I can live with these.
8th Nov 2024 8:21 am
skunk38
Member Since: 05 Jan 2024
Location: South Wales
Posts: 123
Yesterday and today was spent changing the rear discs and pads with Brembo kit and the parking brake shoes with Apec kit, then front Brembo pads (the warning light was on for the front-oops!)
I haven't completed the EPB bedding in procedure yet, as started to do it then had the screeching noise so abandoned it for now, plus the empty/quiet road in the industrial estate suddenly became busy with wagons parking up for the night.
I'm also having 2 x new Falken AT3W tyres fitted to the rear to compliment the front 2 fitted last month.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
13th Nov 2024 2:23 pm
justmark
Member Since: 08 Jun 2021
Location: Derbyshire
Posts: 34
Auxiliary belt tensioner
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Had lucky escape.
Noticed a metallic sound from the front of the engine yesterday and found the auxiliary belt tensioner was wobbly, fetch a replacement and fitted this morning - just in time I think looking at the pictures.
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14th Nov 2024 10:59 am
kajtzu
Member Since: 10 Aug 2017
Location: Helsinki
Posts: 6769
Replaced the right hand side bonnet latch. Would have replaced the left hand side one, too, but one of the torx screws on that side was so messed up and rusted/tight that the screw head broke because procurement had 20 years ago bought weak metal. FFS.
14th Dec 2024 3:59 pm
sparkysteve
Member Since: 08 Jul 2017
Location: cheshire
Posts: 143
last week end had to replace the front brake disks and pads.
today started the task of replacing the auto gearbox.
planned after that is to replace rear pads
replace front OS caliper carrier
and fit new wear sensors front and backD3 HSE 2.7 TDV6 named Calvin with him stuffed Tiger Hobbes sat in the back
18th Dec 2024 4:14 pm
sbh
Member Since: 22 Sep 2010
Location: Wales
Posts: 34
New discs, calipers, carriers and pads on the front. I think somebody had put red lock time on the caliper retaining bolts. Heat, and a big chisel and hammer, broke the heads off. Then had to learn to sharpen drill bits to get them out 🤣. Overall very happy as I'm new to vehicle maintenance.
18th Dec 2024 5:20 pm
sparkysteve
Member Since: 08 Jul 2017
Location: cheshire
Posts: 143
day three
still not got the blooming gearbox off
and to top it all, the only thing holding it needs a 10mm socket and yes it's disappeared
can't find the thing anywhere.D3 HSE 2.7 TDV6 named Calvin with him stuffed Tiger Hobbes sat in the back
20th Dec 2024 5:57 pm
sparkysteve
Member Since: 08 Jul 2017
Location: cheshire
Posts: 143
Day four
got the gearbox out.
failed to get the new box in, just couldn't manage by myself.
weather tomorrow is horrible so delayed until Monday
But the good news is the 10mm socket has turned upD3 HSE 2.7 TDV6 named Calvin with him stuffed Tiger Hobbes sat in the back
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21st Dec 2024 6:21 pm
bensla
Member Since: 02 May 2023
Location: Trowbridge
Posts: 144
Timing belt changed today. Satisfying job.
21st Dec 2024 10:05 pm
Journeyman
Member Since: 27 Sep 2020
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 298
It was last Friday but had the following done by West 4x4…
Both rear tie rods, both front track rod ends, offside upper rear wishbone and both rear brake pipes on the wishbones.
It’s been an expensive year but every time they have it in, they comment how nice it is and well it drives.Cheers,
Jez
Discovery 3 HSE Stornaway Grey
MY 2008 2.7 TDV6
Discovery 2 2003 - gone
23rd Dec 2024 4:08 pm
sparkysteve
Member Since: 08 Jul 2017
Location: cheshire
Posts: 143
Day 5
Gearbox in starter motor back on
Now which numpty designed that starter positionD3 HSE 2.7 TDV6 named Calvin with him stuffed Tiger Hobbes sat in the back
23rd Dec 2024 6:17 pm
sparkysteve
Member Since: 08 Jul 2017
Location: cheshire
Posts: 143
Day 6
11 hours today
finally finished the gearbox change
had a quick run around the block and all good
tomorrow I've got a long trip so fingers crossedD3 HSE 2.7 TDV6 named Calvin with him stuffed Tiger Hobbes sat in the back
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