euangibson
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
Location: Borders
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The time has come......my service reminder came up yesterday for my 105k/7 year service.....any recommendations for further work while they are delving into the darkest corners of my engine bay ? "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
Locking rear E-diff
RLD spare wheel protector & sump guard
Extended roof rails
Series 111 mudflaps
Black side tubes,grill and vents
Timed climate remote
Hids4u interior lights
D4 Firenze my2012 HSE
D3 Java 2005 SE manual (sold,sadly,thanks for the memories)
1966 '88 Series 2a....still starts in the morning better than I do...
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 15th Aug 2012 3:33 pm |
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Flack
Member Since: 06 Sep 2006
Location: Preston Lancashire
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They need to drain some of the coolent off to do the belts so get them to drain it fully and put new antifreeze in at the same time.
Coming up your way tomorrow bud
Flack 
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| 15th Aug 2012 4:06 pm |
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LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
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I had a new water pump fitted as discussed here. Not a lot £'s, for peace of mind.
Also, make sure that the tensioner pulley is changed. Mine was worn so the dealer did it as a matter of course, but not all do.
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| 15th Aug 2012 4:08 pm |
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euangibson
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
Location: Borders
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Thanks all.....selling it to my brother in a month or so,so if I don't do everything it might be a bit frosty round the Christmas table.... 
Will take the recommendation on board
Cheers "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
Locking rear E-diff
RLD spare wheel protector & sump guard
Extended roof rails
Series 111 mudflaps
Black side tubes,grill and vents
Timed climate remote
Hids4u interior lights
D4 Firenze my2012 HSE
D3 Java 2005 SE manual (sold,sadly,thanks for the memories)
1966 '88 Series 2a....still starts in the morning better than I do...
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| 15th Aug 2012 7:23 pm |
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ebygum32
Member Since: 03 Oct 2010
Location: yorkshire - London
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Get the parts from TLO all parts 2xtension pulleys with new bolts and water pump less than £100 delivered ( dealer wanted £200 for water pump alone) then ask how much extra to fit they did mine for free after quoting extra £65 plus get your old parts back that way you know they have changed them. Like you say piece of mind Goodyear Duratracs
Pirelli ATR gone
GG AT Gone
RLD Spare wheel protector
Leeds - London weekly return
Club ctek mxs10
Yorkshire 4x4 Response
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| 15th Aug 2012 7:54 pm |
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euangibson
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
Location: Borders
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Ok that's a thought....so what sort of labour hours are we looking at for the whole job,roughly ?.....Just thinking,to play fair,I may have to do a deal with my Indie to compensate him a little as he would be losing his parts mark-up (assuming he agrees in principal)
He quoted me £600 a few months back for belts and service "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
Locking rear E-diff
RLD spare wheel protector & sump guard
Extended roof rails
Series 111 mudflaps
Black side tubes,grill and vents
Timed climate remote
Hids4u interior lights
D4 Firenze my2012 HSE
D3 Java 2005 SE manual (sold,sadly,thanks for the memories)
1966 '88 Series 2a....still starts in the morning better than I do...
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| 15th Aug 2012 8:08 pm |
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euangibson
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
Location: Borders
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Cheers Mikey...appreciate your input as always... "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
Locking rear E-diff
RLD spare wheel protector & sump guard
Extended roof rails
Series 111 mudflaps
Black side tubes,grill and vents
Timed climate remote
Hids4u interior lights
D4 Firenze my2012 HSE
D3 Java 2005 SE manual (sold,sadly,thanks for the memories)
1966 '88 Series 2a....still starts in the morning better than I do...
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| 15th Aug 2012 8:31 pm |
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ebygum32
Member Since: 03 Oct 2010
Location: yorkshire - London
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Thats what stratstone quoted me £599 for service and belts or £399 for belts only, also check maindealerdiscounts they may have some good deals on the belts and service Goodyear Duratracs
Pirelli ATR gone
GG AT Gone
RLD Spare wheel protector
Leeds - London weekly return
Club ctek mxs10
Yorkshire 4x4 Response
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| 15th Aug 2012 10:02 pm |
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haroosh
Member Since: 16 Nov 2010
Location: Perth & Kinross
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euangibson wrote:Thanks all.....selling it to my brother in a month or so,so if I don't do everything it might be a bit frosty round the Christmas table....
Will take the recommendation on board
Cheers
So what are you replacing her with????
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| 15th Aug 2012 10:11 pm |
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yogi972
Member Since: 05 Jun 2011
Location: Kineton
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Air con for the house by the sounds of it......
It's ok I've got me coat........ 
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| 15th Aug 2012 10:14 pm |
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euangibson
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
Location: Borders
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haroosh wrote:
So what are you replacing her with????
More than likely a D4 .....does everything I ask in a car at this point in my life...... 
wasn't looking to change but my brother is currently setting up an avian pest control business http://www.addhawk.co.uk/ which will require a fair bit of off-roading.....he asked if I would consider selling the D3...at least the old girl will be staying in the family "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
Locking rear E-diff
RLD spare wheel protector & sump guard
Extended roof rails
Series 111 mudflaps
Black side tubes,grill and vents
Timed climate remote
Hids4u interior lights
D4 Firenze my2012 HSE
D3 Java 2005 SE manual (sold,sadly,thanks for the memories)
1966 '88 Series 2a....still starts in the morning better than I do...
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| 16th Aug 2012 7:15 am |
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haroosh
Member Since: 16 Nov 2010
Location: Perth & Kinross
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Unnecessary quote removed
Good move....enjoy looking for one. There's a nice newish one up at Strathearn....
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| 16th Aug 2012 7:21 am |
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