LeoC
Member Since: 29 May 2013
Location: Very South
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Hi All,
Just bought a D3 TDV6 with 55K.
As I live in Argentina but travel a lot around the World, was wondering if you have any advice on what spares can I bring in a suitcase and preventive maintenance can I do availing of a fully equipped workshop.
Going to Ireland and South Africa next month and was thinking to get the following:
- IID Tool
- BAS remap interface.
- Compressor repair kit
- K&N performance air filter.
I know I can ebay some stuff to an address in Ireland but know nothing about buying LR parts in SA
Would appreciate any advice.
Cheers
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 29th May 2013 6:01 pm |
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bigdave
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Location: Cornwall
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I would recommend;
Original brake light bulbs,
Tailgate cable with the upgraded L end.
EGR blanking kit from BAS
Forget the filter, I had one and it makes No difference.
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| 29th May 2013 6:54 pm |
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LeoC
Member Since: 29 May 2013
Location: Very South
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Cheers Bigdave...
Was thinking about the filter as it is a permanent washable one, not so much for performance...
Thought you could not blank the EGR valve on 8 vin D3's...
Also, are you aware of any tool that can void the 50km limit for off road height...over here is more like OZ and SA...
Thanks a mil
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| 29th May 2013 7:07 pm |
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bigdave
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Leo,
Didn't realise it was an 08 so yes they can't be blanked I'm afraid.
The filter has received mixed reviews and there was some evidence the oil can mess about with the MAF sensor.
Search the site chap.
Not sure about the tool that's way over my technical capacity I'm afraid. 
Let me know if you want a hand with the shipping.
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| 29th May 2013 7:33 pm |
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bigdave
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Also get an Original fuel filter, some aftermarket ones can cause problems.
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| 29th May 2013 7:34 pm |
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sheerluck
Member Since: 11 Feb 2013
Location: Brisbane
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LeoC wrote:......Also, are you aware of any tool that can void the 50km limit for off road height...
Yep. Try LLAMS. http://www.llams.com.au/
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| 29th May 2013 8:29 pm |
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LeoC
Member Since: 29 May 2013
Location: Very South
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Thanks sheerluck,
I am thinking about Llams...it is tempting...what puts me off is that with the IID tool i can also do faults diagnostics...also a cheaper option...
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| 30th May 2013 1:42 am |
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sheerluck
Member Since: 11 Feb 2013
Location: Brisbane
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Leo, LLAMS is not a tool as such, it is an add on for the suspension ECU that allows different height settings compared to standard, including the removal of the speed restriction at >50km/h.
As you say, Argentina is more like Australia or SA than the UK, so go take a look at the AULRO forum, and see how many D3/D4 owners have it installed.
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| 30th May 2013 1:58 am |
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LeoC
Member Since: 29 May 2013
Location: Very South
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Thanks, I had a look, Llams seems the way to go...will see how can I get it...
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| 30th May 2013 2:44 pm |
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LeoC
Member Since: 29 May 2013
Location: Very South
Posts: 9
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Hi guys, do you know where can I order the Llams kit if I am in the UK/ Ireland? Thanks
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| 31st May 2013 10:26 am |
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GraemeS
Member Since: 17 Mar 2008
Location: NSW
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Hi Leo,
I make the Llams kits. There is no UK reseller with the nearest in Germany or Belgium as shown on my web-site. I post anywhere but can't say if one would arrive in Ireland in time for your visit. Email me for more details if you're still interested.
Graeme Home of LLAMS, for LRs and Jeep GCs
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| 1st Jun 2013 3:06 am |
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sheerluck
Member Since: 11 Feb 2013
Location: Brisbane
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I assumed you were a member on here Graeme. Someone obviously got to the username Graeme before you here. 
Dave
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| 1st Jun 2013 4:24 am |
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GraemeS
Member Since: 17 Mar 2008
Location: NSW
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Thanks for the reference Dave. Another member did indeed draw my attention to this thread as I only occasionally log onto this forum, already spending too much time online.
It was short-sighted of me to use only my first name on the other forum when there were or would be others with the same name, possibly leading to confusion. Home of LLAMS, for LRs and Jeep GCs
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| 2nd Jun 2013 12:11 am |
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sheerluck
Member Since: 11 Feb 2013
Location: Brisbane
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No problem Graeme. I'll be sending some cash your way myself as soon as I'm able to. 
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