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stapldm
 


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United Kingdom 2007 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Stornoway GreyDiscovery 3
Bits and bobs

I changed my front brake pads today (30 mins per side) - the instructions in Bodsy's gallery are top notch; thanks for all that contributed to them Thumbs Up My Shiny Moose jack adapter is also the dogs Thumbs Up

I just wanted to add a tip to this; my local DIY store had coppergrease in a spraycan. It's inspired! You can spray the backs of the pads and the spring clips with a really light coating without any overspray ending up on the pad surface. I also sprayed the contact area inside the alloy wheel to stop it corroding to the hubs. I gave the steering lock stops a quick squirt whilst I was at it and didn't once get the Midas finger.

I also fitted a D-ring to the upper bolt of the lower tailgate spring pulley. I keep a lot of kiddie cr@p in the back, and was unhappy that it was difficult to secure the load in the back as for some unfathomable reason, LR didn't include high level retaining points. My V40 has a seatbelt type restraining strap built in, yet LR only provided floor D-rings. Weird. I had been using the third row seatbelt as a partial solution, but my fuel can has frayed it Evil or Very Mad Now I have a high level D-ring I can stop everything sliding around and my replacement seatbelt won't get destroyed Smile
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Post #40054911th Jan 2009 6:56 pm
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cdodkin
 


Member Since: 18 Aug 2008
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United States 2008 LR3 4.4 V8 SE Auto Chawton WhiteLR3

coppergrease in a spraycan - awesome idea!

Copaslip is the dogs do dabs for preventing brake squeal and keeping things from binding-up Thumbs Up
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Post #40275815th Jan 2009 3:29 pm
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Bodsy
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United Kingdom 2007 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Java BlackDiscovery 3

No problem, I just put it together Thumbs Up
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Post #40279315th Jan 2009 4:29 pm
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JimH
 


Member Since: 17 Nov 2009
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United Kingdom 2014 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 XS Auto Corris GreyDiscovery 4
Carrying Dogs the load area.

What's the best options for carying dogs in the load area? Land Rover Parts seem very expensive.
  
Post #55575024th Nov 2009 6:16 pm
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dogexplo
 


Member Since: 23 Oct 2009
Location: Milton of Campsie
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Scotland 2007 Discovery 3 TDV6 XS Auto Buckingham BlueDiscovery 3
carrying dogs in the load area

hi Jim'I've get a "Petzden" carrier.I think it is the largest one available and facing towards the rear door I reckon that two could be fitted side by side.They are made of heavy duty canvas .and fold flat when not in use.Much better than a cage as they dont rattle and keep all the dog snot and hair out the car. They are well ventilated.If interested just use google to find stockist.I bought mine a year ago and use it regularly with no probs.Hope this helps. Thumbs Up
  
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BrumLee
 


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United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Bonatti GreyDiscovery 3

Be very careful using copper grease spray on brake pads as it impregnates the friction material and squeals when brakes get warm. Can also cause juddering when braking Neutral Much safer to use the tubes or tub of copperslip Wink
  
Post #55580924th Nov 2009 8:20 pm
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irl32
 


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Ireland 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 Base 5 Seat Manual Tonga GreenDiscovery 3

Smile In need of help,I see that there is a blank plate where i can fir a power point to, just inside the rear door on the left, is it a big job to fit any pics if possible. Thumbs Up
  
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Spain 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Buckingham BlueDiscovery 3

It's a very simple job - just buy the aux power socket from a LR dealer and fit it - the wiring/connector is already there....


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