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BIGDAZ1971
 


Member Since: 17 May 2015
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transfer box nerves

hi feeling brilliant now driving round knowing that i've changed all my oils ..gearbox,engine and filter ,front and rear diffs and fuel filter. BUT i am a bit nervous about doing the transfer box because of all the horror stories iv read about.How can just changing the oil make it needing this re-calibration [1] how much does it cost and [2] is it safer to let a garage do it .cheers daz Confused
  
Post #16771074th Jul 2016 8:15 pm
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thorgal
 


Member Since: 26 Nov 2008
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United States 2005 LR3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Bonatti GreyLR3

What ?????
You don't need to do any calibration after changing a T-case oil.1.5 liters goes in and that is it.
Common practice is also change a copper washers on both drain and fill oil plugs.
What horror stories ? what mode lyear of an Disco are you talking about ?
  
Post #16771164th Jul 2016 8:29 pm
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BIGDAZ1971
 


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hi mate its an 06 if you read thru the forum a lot have had knocking and banging from the transfer box right after changing the oil and then cured after having it re-calibrated.
  
Post #16771244th Jul 2016 8:37 pm
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DN
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Ukraine 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 Base 7 Seat Auto Zambezi SilverDiscovery 3

That happened to mine ( and a few others),when a LR dealer changed the txfr box oil on a routine service, (not sure if it was just a coincidence)..... I was concerned that it may happen again when I changed the oil recently, but it didn't, fortunately. Thumbs Up To be fair, this has only happened the once, in the 10 1/2 yrs (72,000 miles) that I have owned the vehicle from new. Wink
 D3 owned from new, P017 brake recall, BAS FBHIC, new FBH, LR013487 oil pump, new water pump. RRS front lower suspension arms. New suspension compressor/ relay. New Denso alternator. CuNifer rear brake pipes. New GKN rear propshaft. New HPFP belt & tensioner. New A/C Condenser.NO WARRANTY for many many years.  
Post #16772034th Jul 2016 10:46 pm
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Barn1e
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United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 S Auto Tonga GreenDiscovery 3

I changed my oil and did not need to calibrate.
 2005, TDV6 S, Auto, 190k miles, owned from new, V8 Brake Upgrade, Nancom Evo, RLD protector, BAS EGR blanking & Remap, separate ATF cooler, changing all the fluids ahead of time.  
Post #16772605th Jul 2016 7:17 am
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Eagle_D4_Conversion
 


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United Kingdom 2008 Discovery 3 TDV6 XS Auto Java BlackDiscovery 3

I also did mine and didn't need any re-calibration and it's fine. Thumbs Up
  
Post #16772755th Jul 2016 7:48 am
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Lost for Words
 


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United Kingdom 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Zambezi SilverDiscovery 3

Should you need a calibration it's a 2 minute job with a diagnostic tool anyway. Thumbs Up
 Current: Discovery 3 06MY (55 reg) HSE Auto Zambezi Silver Zambezi Silver Allisport Fast Road Intercooler, V8 Brakes, Silicone IC Hoses, EGRs Blanked, Remapped, De-Cat pipe, FBHIC
Freelander 2 2007 HSE Manual Tambora Flame
Previous: FL2 56 reg SE Manual Black (written off Sad )
Disco 3 06 reg B7S Manual Rimini Red Rimini Red
Disco 2 TD5 Y reg ES Manual Blue - Chipped Very Happy
Several Discovery 300 TDis
 
 
Post #16772865th Jul 2016 8:16 am
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BIGDAZ1971
 


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if i do it and it needs re-calibrating is it safe to drive to my garage about 6 mile away to get it done .
  
Post #16774015th Jul 2016 2:47 pm
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DN
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Ukraine 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 Base 7 Seat Auto Zambezi SilverDiscovery 3

If you can drive a route without making sharpish turns, you should be ok, mini roundabouts are not recommended Laughing Thumbs Up
 D3 owned from new, P017 brake recall, BAS FBHIC, new FBH, LR013487 oil pump, new water pump. RRS front lower suspension arms. New suspension compressor/ relay. New Denso alternator. CuNifer rear brake pipes. New GKN rear propshaft. New HPFP belt & tensioner. New A/C Condenser.NO WARRANTY for many many years.  
Post #16774105th Jul 2016 3:24 pm
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BIGDAZ1971
 


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cheers DN just hope it doesnt need it Thumbs Up
  
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