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Member Since: 01 Jan 2008
Location: wiltshire
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ahh that enjoyment will last only a few weeks, once the gearbox has re-learnt your driving style (when the linkage is replaced the battery needs to be disconnected), then its back to normal on pick-up 
Got me complete gear selector/cable from a D3 that had only 10 miles before being broken down, normal price £150 plus vat without the cable....... £50 inc vat. Being fitted this Friday then off to 4tec to have em flushed 
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atlecm
Member Since: 08 Feb 2009
Location: Kristiansand
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Thanks a lot for an excellent article! You saved my sleep this night. I sold my car today, and OF COURSE it started slipping out of Drive this evening. Luckily I looked at this forum before pulling all of my hair out. I know what to do tomorrow before handing it over to the new owner...  Atle Coward Markussen
My cars: 06 D3 TDV6 HSE PP, 75 109' 2,25 ex-mil, 70 88' S2a 2,25 and 69 FC 2b 2,25
Before: 88 RR 3,5 V8 EFI
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| 27th Feb 2011 11:56 pm |
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kett
Member Since: 03 Sep 2010
Location: Carmarthen
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Thanks Disco_Mikey for this great contribution.
My Disco's been faultless until now, but it's funny how things start going pear-shaped for the sake of such a small component.  I'm just waiting for the part to arrive at TLO's. 
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| 6th Mar 2011 12:11 pm |
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1964landyman
Member Since: 21 Jan 2008
Location: Leicestershire
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Many thanks for the great info on this forum. I had major problems yesterday, had to hold the lever in the 'D' position by hand whilst driving - good jobs it's an Auto!!
This started happening a few weeks ago on and off, I dismanted the lever cover etc in the cabin and saw the cable from above. I sprayed WD40 down it which did ease it off but only for a short while - Looks as as though I was tackling it from the wrong end!
Just ordered all the spares form a very friendly chap at Beadles Landrover (shop4landrover.co.uk) and parts should be with me in a day or two. Looks like a job one evening this week 2007 Series 3 HSE
2000 Series 2 ES
1997 Series 1 GS
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| 27th Jun 2011 11:23 am |
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1964landyman
Member Since: 21 Jan 2008
Location: Leicestershire
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Job done Forgot how easy the auto lever was to move 
Now onto the EGR Valves to clear the  warning light on the dash. 2007 Series 3 HSE
2000 Series 2 ES
1997 Series 1 GS
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| 30th Jun 2011 9:46 am |
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Bodsy
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on your 07, you'll have to change the EGR's you can't blank them (well you can, but you'll still get the light)
Drivers side is OK, but passenger side is a bit of a bitch! Bodsys Brake Bible
D4/D3 Remote FBH heat kits
BAS Remaps/ EGR Blank
Transmission Flush
Software updates/enabling
Clock/ SNOTM /3Flash / 4x4Info /BT Update /Service Reset/Error Codes / Gearbox Reset
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| 30th Jun 2011 9:54 am |
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1964landyman
Member Since: 21 Jan 2008
Location: Leicestershire
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Bodsy, yes I'm aware thanks, I've read a few posts on this forum.
It has been into my local garage (Not a L/R dealer) twice and on both occasions they cleaned them up and extingushed the light for me, but it only last a few weeks before the problem re-occurs.
The light is now on permanently but with no detectable loss of power so I think one of the valves must be stuck closed 
I need to check my Chassis number to ensure I order the correct ones, and then aim to buy genuine L/R parts off of e-bay.
I am towing a caravan to France at the end of July so consider it might be best to fit them before hand. I am concerned that the faulty valve may release and then stick open which would put me into limp home, although I am not sure of the likelyhood of this  2007 Series 3 HSE
2000 Series 2 ES
1997 Series 1 GS
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| 30th Jun 2011 11:04 am |
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Dunny1
Member Since: 18 Jun 2011
Location: Aberdeen
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Hi Guys
Just a quick note to say thanks to Mikey for this ( How To Info ) I did this tip on Friday night and hey my disco is a total new motor when selecting from park Weldone Mikey and many thanks, if no one has attempted this yet with thier Auto i would say it a must to do.
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On another note doe,s anyone know what the sensor is behind the rod as while taking the tray off to do this i noticed the brkt was corroded and snapped got to fix it now as may jam the movement is this hard to do or just a strait frwd job ?.
Thanks Dunny1
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| 3rd Jul 2011 7:38 am |
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Disco_Mikey
Member Since: 29 May 2007
Location: Dundee, Scotland
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Hey neighbour!
There was a thread on that little box a while back. I think the general consensus is that little box is some sort of interference suppresor, IIRC...
Would try a search and see what it brings up My D3 Build Thread
TDV8 Retrofit Build Thread
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| 3rd Jul 2011 8:07 am |
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Dunny1
Member Since: 18 Jun 2011
Location: Aberdeen
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Thanks Mikey for the info i,ll take a look.
Only discovered this forum a couple of weeks ago and hey I wish i had found it earlier, I used Bodsy,s info yesterday that he wrote ( Brake Bible ) and will make sure i,m using all the great info you guys take time to put together for any future work on my motor that i need to do prior to putting it into a LR garage or waiting 3 weeks plus before it can get booked in.
This is a brill site for a novice like me.
Much appreciated Dunny1
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| 3rd Jul 2011 8:59 am |
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Bodsy
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Dunny1 wrote:Hi Guys
Just a quick note to say thanks to Mikey for this ( How To Info ) I did this tip on Friday night and hey my disco is a total new motor when selecting from park Weldone Mikey and many thanks, if no one has attempted this yet with thier Auto i would say it a must to do.
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On another note doe,s anyone know what the sensor is behind the rod as while taking the tray off to do this i noticed the brkt was corroded and snapped got to fix it now as may jam the movement is this hard to do or just a strait frwd job ?.
Thanks Dunny1
It is the gearbox suppressor, very easy to change. ISTR was either £12 or £17 Bodsys Brake Bible
D4/D3 Remote FBH heat kits
BAS Remaps/ EGR Blank
Transmission Flush
Software updates/enabling
Clock/ SNOTM /3Flash / 4x4Info /BT Update /Service Reset/Error Codes / Gearbox Reset
See It Here
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| 4th Jul 2011 10:54 am |
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BLFarrar
Member Since: 02 Aug 2006
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the gearchange quadrant complete (the assaembly that has the gear change lever, display, with flexi cabkle to the gearbox lever....
I have one that was changed out on my Disco...there was nothing wrong it except the flexi cable end in very slightly "bent"....easlily fixed
Its here with me in Halifax...so could be collected or could send on through post.
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| 4th Jul 2011 11:11 am |
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outofyorkshire
Member Since: 27 Apr 2009
Location: Emigrated to Notts
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Came across this post other day and thought ..mmm selector is getting a little stiff..will take a look..
Have just finished having followed the instructions, and cleaned everything up & applied the old copper grease. What a difference! You just dont realise how stiff the thing has got until you have cleaned it up and everything moves freely again.
Would recommend everyone doing this easy bit of maintenance !!
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| 8th Jul 2011 10:50 am |
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discobob
Member Since: 22 Jun 2008
Location: East Anglia
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Just like to add my agreement to outofyorkshire.
Had this done and wow what a difference!
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