Member Since: 14 Jan 2020
Location: West Yorks
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Hi,
I am thinking that at some point I am probably going to have to spend a couple of weeks at home. I am a spark and work is already starting to dwindle, so either way I will probably have some time on my hands. SWMBO will / does have a massive list of gardening stuff she wants doing, but I would rather have a list of things I need to do on the car..
So my list so far bearing in mind I am watching the pennies:
1. EGR Blank - already have the kit just not done yet
2. Gear box and Diff oil change - have the oils just not done yet
3. Bits of surface rust - have some smoothrite and going to get a touch up kit ordered
4. Try the amp bypass wiring loom with a stereo I already have. I dont have the trim, but that can wait
5. Maybe get underneath and start cleaning up the rust and painting with Smoothrite
6. Good clean and polish, inside and out
any suggestions? What are you planning? I want to have as much as possible so I dont have to clean the decking, plant seeds etc
All advice and sensible suggestions appreciatedDiscovery 4 GS 2009 Auto Stornoway Grey
Discovery 3 s 2005 Auto Bonatti Grey Gone
Discovery 3 SE 2005 Manual Zambezi Silver Gone
Range Rover Sport HSE 2006 Black
Aston Martin DB7 VV
19th Mar 2020 1:45 pm
rrhool
Member Since: 28 Aug 2014
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 4538
I had already bought new suspension arms, for all round, and had planned a few days off to do it! Seems it might be a good time to get on with it now!Richard
D3 SE 2007. Triumph 2.5Pi 1973. Ferguson TEA20 1948.
Discovery 2 4.0 ES 2001- Gone
Discovery 1 300Tdi ES '95 - Gone
Range Rover Classic '79 - Gone
19th Mar 2020 2:00 pm
Kilovolt
Member Since: 29 Jun 2015
Location: South Derbyshire
Posts: 1079
Just bought the rear wheel arch rubber trims as one job for me
"Track day running - Don't put your foot back on the accelerator until your absolutely sure you don't have to take it off again"
Current Ride: D4 XS Commercial Baltic Blue SDV6 fully loaded with heated everything
Track Days: BMW E36 M3 Evolution MY 1996 (3.2 Litre 377 BHP sat in 1,250 Kgs of car, with a pro safety cage and some serious braking power)
19th Mar 2020 2:06 pm
pwheeldon
Member Since: 14 Jan 2020
Location: West Yorks
Posts: 1509
Are they the same for the D3? Is it a good cheap job to get out of the way?Discovery 4 GS 2009 Auto Stornoway Grey
Discovery 3 s 2005 Auto Bonatti Grey Gone
Discovery 3 SE 2005 Manual Zambezi Silver Gone
Range Rover Sport HSE 2006 Black
Aston Martin DB7 VV
19th Mar 2020 2:11 pm
Kilovolt
Member Since: 29 Jun 2015
Location: South Derbyshire
Posts: 1079
Follow the links. £20 and 10 minutes each side from what I have read.
I understand they are identical (D3 and D4) "Track day running - Don't put your foot back on the accelerator until your absolutely sure you don't have to take it off again"
Current Ride: D4 XS Commercial Baltic Blue SDV6 fully loaded with heated everything
Track Days: BMW E36 M3 Evolution MY 1996 (3.2 Litre 377 BHP sat in 1,250 Kgs of car, with a pro safety cage and some serious braking power)
19th Mar 2020 2:13 pm
pwheeldon
Member Since: 14 Jan 2020
Location: West Yorks
Posts: 1509
If it somes to it I may even get the D3 on stands and refurb the wheels. Just need to buy some tyre irons and and paint. I was toying with the tyre irons anyway so maybe an option.Discovery 4 GS 2009 Auto Stornoway Grey
Discovery 3 s 2005 Auto Bonatti Grey Gone
Discovery 3 SE 2005 Manual Zambezi Silver Gone
Range Rover Sport HSE 2006 Black
Aston Martin DB7 VV
Learning to weld so I can make some mild modifications to the Freelander
I know it's not considered "kind" to say no these days, but no. Just no, ok? And if it's not ok, still no.
19th Mar 2020 2:15 pm
Hot Tub
Member Since: 15 Aug 2017
Location: Milton Keynes
Posts: 1071
Just so happens I have a Mini Cooper on the drive with a hole in the block & in the garage have a nice shinny painted Cooper engine
SWMBO is talking about painting but doors light fittings get a bit as well doesn't go round with damp cloth whilst it's wet
Get rear view camera completed, fit door mirror covers fitted not chrome ones but do have indicator & puddle lights, fit mud guards, replace front fog light & possibly swap to new to me Gloss black wheels Welsh Collie Chauffeur Service To Barney & Rooney.
19th Mar 2020 2:16 pm
pagoda
Member Since: 13 Aug 2009
Location: Not London Anymore (or the US for that matter)
Posts: 1929
Going to change the two serpentine belts. Also should do a transmission flush. Finally I want to add a BT head unit to my classic car as I've been sitting on this job for 2 years and still haven't got to it.
Need to see if I can still get the serpentine belts and transmission fluid under current conditions. (And I need the fancy tool for taking the tension off the belts...). Amazon here are limiting normal shopping and prioritizing key products so normal kit delivery dates are well into April for some things.PAGODA
19th Mar 2020 2:32 pm
pwheeldon
Member Since: 14 Jan 2020
Location: West Yorks
Posts: 1509
Kilovolt wrote:
Follow the links. £20 and 10 minutes each side from what I have read.
I understand they are identical (D3 and D4)
What are the advantages of swapping these? I dont have an issue yet, but if its an issue that may come up, its a cheap job and less gardening!!Discovery 4 GS 2009 Auto Stornoway Grey
Discovery 3 s 2005 Auto Bonatti Grey Gone
Discovery 3 SE 2005 Manual Zambezi Silver Gone
Range Rover Sport HSE 2006 Black
Aston Martin DB7 VV
19th Mar 2020 2:37 pm
Kilovolt
Member Since: 29 Jun 2015
Location: South Derbyshire
Posts: 1079
Because over time they buckle, distort and let a ton of crud get behind the wheel arch liner (as shown in the second link).
If yours look OK leave well alone "Track day running - Don't put your foot back on the accelerator until your absolutely sure you don't have to take it off again"
Current Ride: D4 XS Commercial Baltic Blue SDV6 fully loaded with heated everything
Track Days: BMW E36 M3 Evolution MY 1996 (3.2 Litre 377 BHP sat in 1,250 Kgs of car, with a pro safety cage and some serious braking power)
19th Mar 2020 3:43 pm
ClassikFan
Member Since: 02 Nov 2016
Location: Surrey
Posts: 1049
I got some Dot4 today so I can change my brake fluid over the weekend.Just 'cause you got the power... that don't mean you got the right.
19th Mar 2020 5:07 pm
Lee Trinder
Member Since: 12 Aug 2018
Location: Henley in arden
Posts: 516
Might have to compile a list as well. Let’s hope advanced factors stays open for business.
19th Mar 2020 5:14 pm
aja4x4
Member Since: 14 Apr 2019
Location: Westbury
Posts: 2463
You can then leave it for upto 9 months before top coating with hammerite but i would leave it a couple of months until we have warm weather.
19th Mar 2020 7:16 pm
pwheeldon
Member Since: 14 Jan 2020
Location: West Yorks
Posts: 1509
Chassis and wire brush is a good one!Discovery 4 GS 2009 Auto Stornoway Grey
Discovery 3 s 2005 Auto Bonatti Grey Gone
Discovery 3 SE 2005 Manual Zambezi Silver Gone
Range Rover Sport HSE 2006 Black
Aston Martin DB7 VV
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