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Woolmeister
Member Since: 26 Mar 2007
Location: Chandler's Ford
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| Planning for Component Failure |
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My D3 is getting to "that sort of age" now where bits and pieces are getting worn out and starting to need replacing. 
It's a 2006 D3 S on an 07 plate with around 85k on the clock. All road miles. It spends the majority of its life ploughing up and down the M3.
I wondered if it was worth attempting to list the most common component failures and the age/mileage at which they typically fail to give owners some idea as to what sort of repairs they are going to have to expect in later years of D3 ownership.
I recognise that everybody's driving style/vehicle usage is completely different but it would seem that we should be able to identify an age, or mileage range, within which certain components begin to fail as an aid to both potential new buyers and existing long-time owners.
The most common failures (off the top of my head, and from reading this forum for far too long) seem to be:
Front Wheel Bearings
Rear ARB Bushes
Front ARB Bushes
Intercooler Hoses
Front Lower Wishbones
Turbos
Batteries
Alternators
Suspension Compressors
I'm sure there are plenty more bits and pieces that are prone to failure, so would it be worth attempting to list them and their average life expectancy on here?
Is this more of a Wiki thing, Martin?
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 25th Jan 2013 3:01 pm |
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wee-man
Member Since: 19 Nov 2012
Location: IP14 4PP
Posts: 389
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Good idea,
Would it also be possible to list preffered suppliers, potential upgrades, discount codes and any other useful info ?
E.g Battery : 5 years or on xxxx symptom : exide xxx : euro car parts : discount ukpass25 :
Bushes are a good example, couple of interesting threads mention upgraded poly bushes, some good, some bad.. Gone but far from forgotten 55' plate HSE.
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| 25th Jan 2013 3:06 pm |
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euangibson
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Good supplier recommendation is Nick aka TLO ! "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
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| 25th Jan 2013 3:44 pm |
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NJSS
Member Since: 06 May 2009
Location: Catherington, Hampshire.
Posts: 10793
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Goes without saying that TLO's the best
Quote:Good supplier recommendation is Nick aka TLO !
http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/member-the-large-one.html
except for batteries & tyres.
In the South of the country there's no one to touch Andy at site sponsors AJS:-
http://www.ajstyres.co.uk/
for tyres & advice on wheels & tyres.
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| 25th Jan 2013 4:21 pm |
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Woolmeister
Member Since: 26 Mar 2007
Location: Chandler's Ford
Posts: 3464
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Today's candidate for component failure is the trusty intercooler hose...
When did your intercooler hose fail (how many miles/what age)?
Where, along the hose, should I be looking for any sign of potential damage (appreciate delamination on the inside would probably not be visible)?
Did you replace it with OEM or silicone?
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2019 Škoda Kodiaq 2.0 Tdi 190 DSG Sportline in Quartz Grey. Excellent vehicle. Gone.
2017 Discovery Sport HSE Auto in Carpathian Grey and Ebony Leather. Modern JLR Junk. Gone.
2007 Discovery 3 TDV6 S Manual in Zermatt Silver with Ebony Cloth (143k) Gone, but now patrolling the Asia section of the West Midlands Safari Park!
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