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Dickydisco
Member Since: 03 Feb 2009
Location: Colchester
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So after many an hour on the internet searching, also many an hour talking the better half round to letting me have one. I picked up my 05 HSE TDV6 On thursday night. I can't seem to get this smile off my face, I think you guy on here call it a permergrin. whatever you call it, I love it. 
just a few little niggles I have to sort, The steering wheel is sticky so Im going to replace it and there is a knock at the front. Its only small but I dont want it, nobody else can feel it but I want it right. any ideas? bushes? it has done 88K
Cheers
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 29th Aug 2009 1:09 am |
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Frodo
Member Since: 25 Oct 2008
Location: Pennsylvania
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Congratulations!!! I have owned Land Rovers since 2000 and hope to continue owning one for many years to come.
I had the sticky steering wheel issie as well. 2000 Discovery 2 Kent Green (totaled) R.I.P.
2006 Discovery 3 HSE Bonatti Grey
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| 29th Aug 2009 3:47 am |
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caverD3
Member Since: 03 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
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The steering wheel is easy to change for a new smooth leather one (ask TLO)
What sort of knock from the front and under what circumatances? “There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
Ernest Hemmingway
D4 3.0 Active Diff, Adaptive Lights, High Beam Assist, Surround Cameras, Privacy Glass.
D3 2.7:Adaptive Headlights,Electronic Rear Diff,ARB Bar,Blaupunkt Speakers,JVC Powered Subwoofer,Removable Snorkel,Mitch Hitch,Pioneer After Market Head Unit,Steering Wheel Control Adaptor,Remote Adjustable Supension Rod System, Taxside Dual Battery System.
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| 29th Aug 2009 7:05 am |
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caverD3
Member Since: 03 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
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There was also an issue with the steering which caused a noise over uneven surfaces. “There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
Ernest Hemmingway
D4 3.0 Active Diff, Adaptive Lights, High Beam Assist, Surround Cameras, Privacy Glass.
D3 2.7:Adaptive Headlights,Electronic Rear Diff,ARB Bar,Blaupunkt Speakers,JVC Powered Subwoofer,Removable Snorkel,Mitch Hitch,Pioneer After Market Head Unit,Steering Wheel Control Adaptor,Remote Adjustable Supension Rod System, Taxside Dual Battery System.
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| 29th Aug 2009 8:13 am |
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Dickydisco
Member Since: 03 Feb 2009
Location: Colchester
Posts: 501
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The noise is a little bit like a rattle and a knock. That sound silly I know but it seems to be quick like a rattle but as loud as a knock. Sounds like it could be Anti roll bar bush. its a smooth ride until you are on uneven ground then it can be heard. sounds like front near side more so.
Ive read a lot of threads on the ARB bush's, think I may try putting them on 1st see if it cures it.
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| 30th Aug 2009 7:23 pm |
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adam
Member Since: 20 Sep 2005
Location: Home and Happy
Posts: 6917
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Welcome - suspect knocking is down to track rod ends / ball joints wear - common fault
I had mine replaced at c. 75K
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| 30th Aug 2009 10:27 pm |
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90BHP
Member Since: 18 Oct 2006
Location: Half way along the road on the right
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Welcome - with your location I would be contacting iain Tenforcash on here http://www.offroad-essentials.com/
He travels, will diagnose and fix whatever is causing the knock / rattle / vibration etc
Best get it covered in mud as soon as possible "To finish first, one first has to finish ...."
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| 30th Aug 2009 10:37 pm |
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adam
Member Since: 20 Sep 2005
Location: Home and Happy
Posts: 6917
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Get a Tesco warranty NOW!!!!!!! - not that you have bought a problem, but it will more than cover cost of repair(s) now or in future - by the way - enjoy your new car - simply the best car I have ever had 
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| 30th Aug 2009 10:41 pm |
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Dickydisco
Member Since: 03 Feb 2009
Location: Colchester
Posts: 501
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been looking at warranties, Is tesco good then?
I'll go with it being the best car I've ever had. It just makes me smile all the time plus I want to always go out in it. Went out for the hell of it today. weired hey.
Hey 90bhp would love to get it in the mud, gotta keep working on the lady. She wont let me yet.
will get in touch with TFC, I want to get tgis sorted asap.
cheers for all the info guys. Current: D3 commercial
Past: but not forgotten D3 HSE x2, 5 TD5 disco2's, 1 200tdi disco1, 2 300tdi disco1 one of which was a commercial, Off roader with a rather large spec, ARB's and big travel suspension to name a few.
Pajero SWB 2.8 for off road playdays
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYBx3SCl8vs check this for laughs
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| 30th Aug 2009 10:48 pm |
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adam
Member Since: 20 Sep 2005
Location: Home and Happy
Posts: 6917
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Tesco seems to be best - had my brake vacum replaced by TFC - no hassle - Tesco picked up the £540 bill
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| 30th Aug 2009 10:57 pm |
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Dickydisco
Member Since: 03 Feb 2009
Location: Colchester
Posts: 501
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gonna give tesco a look i think. as you say, it will pay for itself in the long run.
How do I get in touch with TFC? cant seem to find a place on the site to search for members. Current: D3 commercial
Past: but not forgotten D3 HSE x2, 5 TD5 disco2's, 1 200tdi disco1, 2 300tdi disco1 one of which was a commercial, Off roader with a rather large spec, ARB's and big travel suspension to name a few.
Pajero SWB 2.8 for off road playdays
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYBx3SCl8vs check this for laughs
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| 30th Aug 2009 11:01 pm |
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90BHP
Member Since: 18 Oct 2006
Location: Half way along the road on the right
Posts: 3706
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Number on the website link I posted  "To finish first, one first has to finish ...."
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| 30th Aug 2009 11:07 pm |
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Dickydisco
Member Since: 03 Feb 2009
Location: Colchester
Posts: 501
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silly me, sorry Current: D3 commercial
Past: but not forgotten D3 HSE x2, 5 TD5 disco2's, 1 200tdi disco1, 2 300tdi disco1 one of which was a commercial, Off roader with a rather large spec, ARB's and big travel suspension to name a few.
Pajero SWB 2.8 for off road playdays
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYBx3SCl8vs check this for laughs
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| 3rd Sep 2009 7:26 pm |
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ramblinrookie
Member Since: 29 May 2009
Location: Kent
Posts: 8
 
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Doppelganger or what.
Bought mine 2 weeks ago, cannot believe the difference between it and the 300tdi disco it replaced. Even seems to be better than the old 3500 RR V8 when it comes to pulling power.
Had convinced myself to wait until D4 was shipping in numbers prior to buying but the salutory experience of a day at Blackbushe (try to imagine a more boring way to spend the day than at a car auction if you're only buying 1 car - then imagine going there with the wife......  ) couplesd with some autotrader surfing and a bit of haggling led me astray.
Dealer sold me it with a bundled warranty that looks naff, will be going to tesco when that runs out in ten weeks time (its the old double jeapordy get out - never insure twice!). Warranty direct apparently think they're financing it rather than warrantying it (should I be worried??)
Money well spent, good investment? Don't know, great car though! 06 Discovery 3 HSE
95 Discovery 1 tdi300 Gone but not forgotten
89 Range Rover 3500 V8 Ditto
Addictive blighters these Landrovers....Thought I had the bug bad - obviously just a beginner.
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