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brumbridge.white
Member Since: 14 Feb 2016
Location: Kent
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Just joined the disco3.co.uk forum, so please be gentle with me.
I need someones advice regarding a 2006 Land Rover D3 2.7 TDV6 Auto and a problem that has happened today for the first time.
As I attempted to start the car and after allowing the glow plug light to go out it coughed/spluttered and sounded quite ropey, and felt like it was missing a beat. I turned it off but then struggled to get it to restart. After several attempts and failed starts it eventually coughed and sprung into action, with a massive amount of white smoke.
After it had run for 2 mins there was no smoke, not spluttering, and was running quite nicely.
My initial though was fuel delivery, then glow plugs, or possibly something more sinister.  (hopefully not!). But after this strange episode it appeared to run okay.
To add the outside temperature is about -1 degree today.
Any advice will be really appreciated.
Thanks Stu
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 14th Feb 2016 5:24 pm |
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discoteca
Member Since: 08 Mar 2010
Location: Warwickshire
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Glowplugs would be my first thought. Sadly not straightforward to change, grab a cuppa, use the search function, lots to read on the forum concerning the subject.
Oh and a big welcome 
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| 14th Feb 2016 5:42 pm |
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BLFarrar
Member Since: 02 Aug 2006
Location: Deepest, Dankest, Darkest, Dingiest......Le Halifax, West Yorkshire...with strong links to Ireland
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many miles is your Disco old ?
whats its service history like ?....do you know how its previous owner looked after it
how does it drive when it is on the road ?
what are you intending to do as regards repairs & service ?
with this know others on here will give advice...
also what do you know about the age condition of battery ? BREXIT - done properly.
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| 14th Feb 2016 5:43 pm |
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brumbridge.white
Member Since: 14 Feb 2016
Location: Kent
Posts: 5
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many miles is your Disco old ?
75,000 miles ...ish. 2006
whats its service history like ?....do you know how its previous owner looked after it
FSH, last owner was a Doctor so i would imagine looked after... but who knows!
how does it drive when it is on the road ?
It drives amazingly. Smooth, gears could be better but apparently its normal to act strange in first gear. (according to LR)
Slight whining from the front diff, noted when it was serviced. It sounds more like tyre noise. Will get it looked at if it gets any worse.
what are you intending to do as regards repairs & service ?
It had a 15,000 mile service and cam belt change recently, with all fluids. Going to get it done frequently to ensure longevity of my ownership.
I have a warranty, not that it is much good with most claims, but it will be looked after.
The battery is in good condition. holding a good charge.
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I am realistic when it comes to owning a second hand LRDisco 3, that it may need some TLC.
Last edited by brumbridge.white on 14th Feb 2016 5:55 pm. Edited 1 time in total
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| 14th Feb 2016 5:53 pm |
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sputnixb51
Member Since: 23 Apr 2013
Location: Morayshire
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Almost certainly glow plugs failed or failing, it is cheaper and less hassle to fit a timer to your fuel burning heater to warm the engine up awhile before you wish to start it when temps low which I expect isn't all that often in Kent these days.
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| 14th Feb 2016 5:54 pm |
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brumbridge.white
Member Since: 14 Feb 2016
Location: Kent
Posts: 5
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Its only been cold last few weeks and the ropey starts have been only during cold weather.
Todays episode was the worst. Never a problem when warm above 6 degrees ...ish!
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| 14th Feb 2016 5:57 pm |
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sputnixb51
Member Since: 23 Apr 2013
Location: Morayshire
Posts: 833
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That's definitely glow plugs failing, timer for FBH is the answer or a remote one.
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| 14th Feb 2016 6:12 pm |
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dingdongs
Member Since: 30 May 2012
Location: St. Lawrence Bay Essex
Posts: 186
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Try doing the glow plug light twice then crank in the winter months.seems to work better and cranking is a whole lot less on first start of the day.
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| 14th Feb 2016 8:10 pm |
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Madmedic112
Member Since: 24 Aug 2014
Location: Kent
Posts: 371
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der..... what a dumb bloke coming on here asking such stupid questions!!!
Not sure you deserve a disco if you don't know the basics dumbo! 
About time too Stu, this group/website rocks, all really helpful and genuine people in here too.
(dont freak peeps, I've known Stu for about 10 years and its kinda my fault he now owns a Disco!) lol
One word of caution Stu....... Disco modifications are more addictive than any drug known to man...... and just as expensive! lol, i'll keep an eye out for a roof rack for you...... see, you have succumbed already, and so it begins! lol
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| 14th Feb 2016 8:19 pm |
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