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Ajpf5
 


Member Since: 13 Jul 2013
Location: Manchester
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2005 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Bonatti GreyDiscovery 3
Tow bar

Morning all,

My new to me disco 3 has a LR towbar. I wasn't given a key. <edit>

Thanks

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http://www.disco4.com/wiki/Replacing_the_Tow_Bar_Lock

  
Post #113715728th Jul 2013 9:18 am
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Washwipe
 


Member Since: 19 Apr 2013
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It's actually easier to buy a new lock, the removal process will all become apparent Thumbs Up  
Post #113715928th Jul 2013 9:23 am
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Ajpf5
 


Member Since: 13 Jul 2013
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2005 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Bonatti GreyDiscovery 3

Thanks that was the plan. But can't get on till next week now and wanted to take it off today

Cheers

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Post #113716028th Jul 2013 9:25 am
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You need to get the new lock Thumbs Up 21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021  
Post #113716128th Jul 2013 9:27 am
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Ajpf5
 


Member Since: 13 Jul 2013
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2005 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Bonatti GreyDiscovery 3

Ok chaps I have sussed the lock, however, the shaft will not rotate - I have covered it with penetrating oil - is the internal cog seized? And thus how can I remove the towball?

It's obviously been on the car for a number of years. How can I get the internal release mechanism to budge? Mole grips on the shaft aren't moving it?  
Post #113719728th Jul 2013 10:56 am
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Ajpf5
 


Member Since: 13 Jul 2013
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2005 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Bonatti GreyDiscovery 3

Further update stripped the horizontal shaft out ie across the back of the car and found its a rusted worm gear than locks the assembly onto the car. All day with penetrating spray but still solid. Even fond a oil hole and penetrate that too.

Any ideas welcomed.

Big Cry  
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Australia 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 S Manual Buckingham BlueDiscovery 3

You're not going to get anyone to post this info on a public forum. Either take it to a dealer or ask one of the site sponsors to help. The Bearded Dragon  
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