DG … whilst you are absolutely spot-on, OP has been lurking for over 2 years.
I think he's allowed the "Dominic Cummings" defence for saving a few squid by bumping his post count to be able to post an ad.
" I was posting random posts to see if my eyesight could see my count get to 25 "
27th May 2020 7:04 pm
Gareth Site Moderator
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Well if he hadn’t said he was going to do it, I might not have noticed!
Like I said on the last page, the easy way is to buy an advert then everyone’s happy. I’m trying to be diplomatic, DG will just pull the trigger and exterminate 😉
27th May 2020 8:24 pm
mz mini
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27th May 2020 8:48 pm
DG Site Moderator
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At risk of replying - incase it looks like I’m bumping up post numbers, I’ll look to buy an ad!
27th May 2020 10:21 pm
DG Site Moderator
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Good man, thanks ...Gareths diplomacy pays off 8) ....while sympathising with your circumstance, we must remember that others will have bought an ad in good faith ...it's only a few pounds and it helps support the site 21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
27th May 2020 11:29 pm
Moo D3 Decade
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Location: Wiltshire
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I'd have cut to the chase and contacted Hot Tub. He seems to buy everything and anything. New Defender L663 110 SE (known as Noddy!)
Sold Volvo XC90 R-Design (known as Basil)
Sold - D4 HSE (Known as Gerty)
No longer the Old Buses original owner
231,000 miles and counting
05 S manual owned from March 2005
D4 Face lifted
Still original injectors and turbo
V8 Front brakes
BAS Remap, Allisport Intercooler and deCat
EGRs blanked
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Prospeed ladder
Duratrac tyres
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28th May 2020 12:30 am
RogB
Member Since: 15 Jun 2018
Location: Mansfield
Posts: 1684
Well I am in the market for a cheap detachable tow bar
2011 D4 XS 305 MY12 - gone but not forgotten
28th May 2020 8:02 am
MikeBob
Member Since: 19 Sep 2016
Location: Pretoria
Posts: 114
pity you are so far away, im also looking to buy a dead d3
28th May 2020 8:04 am
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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Never mind the politics section here,, we need a dedicated Stripping Section. Peeps can discuss which items can be stripped, how to strip and in what order to strip. Suitable family friendly photos would be allowed. Even video clips of stripping action. What could possibly go wrong?
Oh, and a different bit for removal of car parts from a stricken Disco.
28th May 2020 8:09 am
Theskidave
Member Since: 11 Feb 2018
Location: Aylesbury
Posts: 30
Not dead yet!
So, where are the adverts to appease the vultures? Well, my LR specialist where the D3 is currently sat gave me a call - they've had a bit more of a dig about out of curiosity.
Coolant system - Thermostat housing blew.
Fuel leak - perhaps not the HP pump, the fuel pipe that goes over the engine seems to have burst / melted.
So we are going to replace those, and see where we go - I'm happy to spend a small amount of money to see if we can salvage her. Still no guarantee that the engine survived the high temps caused by those two items failing.
30th May 2020 10:14 pm
Oswiperus D3 Decade
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Fingers crossed for a good result for you. Stu
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31st May 2020 8:36 am
cobby
Member Since: 05 Aug 2018
Location: Oxfordshire
Posts: 226
I've had my D3 for over 9 years and during all that time I've run it with the coolant cap loose so that the system does not pressurise as I reckon 15 psi is too high on some of the cooling system components.
The engine runs cool regardless even if towing on a hot day and the fan does not cut in at all.
I understand, being a mechanic that coolant systems are pressurised to raise the boiling point of the coolant but these engines seem to struggle to get warm and stay warm, my FBH even runs whilst driving on the coldest days in the winter.
I've seen many an engine over the years destroyed by being overheated when plastic housings,pipes,
hoses and radiators have burst when they get a bit of age about them with the sudden loss of coolant that the driver may not notice until too late.
I run all our other cars in the same manner and never had a problem although I've had long discussions with other mechanics on the subject who say it creates hotspots etc.
Maybe others know different but here is a case with this D3 suffering due to pressure and old plastic components, I'd be very surprised if the head gaskets survived the overheating but hope like the rest of us that it won't be total termination of the whole engine.
Keep us posted on the outcome please.
Thanks,Cobby.
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8) ....while sympathising with your circumstance, we must remember that others will have bought an ad in good faith ...it's only a few pounds and it helps support the site 
