Member Since: 21 Jun 2024
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 6
Hello all, against better judgement and all advice I acquired a disco 3. There are issues but to be honest I always wanted one and fancied a new challenge. I have limited car knowledge but in the past have changed a cylinder head on a Bongo and made some mechanical mods to the car, I've done brakes, belts and body work. I'll have go at anything. I got the car to pull my caravan around but before all that, does anybody have any links, recommendations for workshop books etc. What are must haves? Also is there a comprehensive check list or fault finding cheatsheet. I have an Ancel VD700 obd 2 but this is a bit VW, do I need a more bespoke fault reader? Any recommendations, hints, tips etc. Thanks
21st Jun 2024 5:59 am
Integralekid
Member Since: 21 Jun 2024
Location: Lakes
Posts: 2
Welcome thread hello.
Hi, I've had my D3 for around 3 years now, battled through gearbox gremlins mostly but hopefully cured that now. Other than that it's a great vehicle for what we use it for and also my work. This forum has provided plenty of great info on faults over the years, long maybit continue.
21st Jun 2024 3:50 pm
Kickyfeet
Member Since: 28 Jun 2024
Location: Colorado
Posts: 1
Hey all,
Dustin here from Colorado. Previously I owned a 2006 LR3, and now own a 2013 LR4. Some mods I've done
-Voyager spare tire swingout
-Rocky road rock sliders
-2.5 Johnson rods and SYA Kit
-18 inch compomotive with 265/65 KO2
I love the platform and doing my own work. Last summer I replaced all cooling pipes and hoses. No leaks yet!
28th Jun 2024 3:39 am
mezlozna
Member Since: 05 Jun 2024
Location: Dundaga
Posts: 4
Martin here from Latvia. Always have been fascinated by Discos, but always have been scared by the reputation and it was always out of my price range. Finally decided to fluff up the nuts and just go for it, so about a week ago parked my old xc90 and got a 2006 diesel with auto, euro 3 engine with no DPF and 200k on the odometer. After a day I finally managed to get the diagnostic tool working properly and found out the car has magically lost 100k somewhere along the way, but that was not a big surprise.
The interior is quite ratty, quite a few scuffs on the outside too, but seems to be mechanically sound and maintained (belts changed, including the rear one, oil pump changed, compressor changed, gearbox oil change with all those rubbers and gaskets, etc..). Also this is the first one I saw that did not put up a light show of warnings and errors on first connection...
First week has been great - goes like a tank on the forest trails even on the chinese 255/55/19 winters it came with, comfortably sleeps me, wife, kid and a labrador. So - slowly starting to sort out the niggles and hope to have a long journey with this one.
28th Jun 2024 7:53 am
Clint1969
Member Since: 30 May 2024
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 2
New owner
I’ve only had my D3 a few days now, and I’m loving it.
When I had my D2, we had a thing whereby most D2 owners would wave, or put their hand up if passing another D2. A silly little thing, but I quite enjoyed it. Do D3 owners do the same?Discovery 2 TD5 (sold)
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30th Jun 2024 10:29 pm
zig
Member Since: 09 Sep 2005
Location: Scotland
Posts: 630
The simple answer is no.
However, if I were to notice another D3 giving me a wave I would wave back in response.
30th Jun 2024 10:46 pm
PROFSR G
Member Since: 06 Mar 2017
Location: Lost
Posts: 4816
Re: New owner
Clint1969 wrote:
When I had my D2, we had a thing whereby most D2 owners would wave, or put their hand up if passing another D2. A silly little thing, but I quite enjoyed it. Do D3 owners do the same?
Where I live if they know you they'll acknowledge with a "raised" finger, if they don't you'll get two fingers!
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Member Since: 02 Jul 2024
Location: Gonten
Posts: 1
Find some good stuff
Hi guys, I'm from Switzerland and have been driving my D3 for four years. Now the chassis is scrap and I bought a new (old) one. I have a colleague nearby with a workshop. So now I will make one D3 out of two. That's why I'm here. The first job is that I have to install the EGR valves from the old car into the other one. Are there any good and clear instructions here? I am a mechanic by trade. Nevertheless, I am looking for good information on removal and installation. Tips and tricks.
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