DiscoHead
Member Since: 22 Nov 2006
Location: Berkshire
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Hi,
I'm a newbie to the whole offroad thing. Took the D3 out over the weekend and got it pretty muddy. Question is, how important is it to clean all the mud off the underside of the car? Is this something I should do each time I take it offroad or not?
Thanks,
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 24th May 2007 1:33 pm |
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DG
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Member Since: 12 Dec 2005
Location: The Gaff
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Here's what could happen if you don't http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic11652.html
TBH...it's always worth inspecting the underside after each outing  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
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| 24th May 2007 1:38 pm |
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NoDo$h
Member Since: 02 May 2006
Location: Finding new and exciting ways to milk badgers.
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Even if you do clean it, I guarantee at some point several months down the line you'll find yourself under the car removing a panel and thinking "hmmm, that looks like Salisbury Plain"
I'm going to be popping the panel off my compressor this weekend as I have a sneaking suspicion DG isn't the only one with this affliction  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.
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| 24th May 2007 2:17 pm |
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C6REW
Member Since: 10 Mar 2007
Location: Devizes, Wiltshire
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What is most damaging is the grit and stones. I have done radio surveys in the English China Clay (ECCI now Imerys) open mines in Cornwall. This is obviously very extreme, but they used to replace the brake pads every week and the discs about once a month!
This is because the fine clay would wear the parts down.
I will always get a pressure washer under the car as soon as I can and make sure all moving parts have the crud removed.
Regards
Chris
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| 25th May 2007 12:33 am |
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christyler
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: Cork, Ireland
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I have never washed mine since i bought it, i am afraid to. i think the dirt is holding it together CLUB "Ah Shor it'll be grand"
First D3 in the World with a Hydraulic Winch.
2006 Disco 3 TDV6 S Auto,
Diff Locks, Turbochipped, Raised Air Intake, 220volts Onboard, Onboard Compressor, Large Bore Exahust, Underbody Protection, One or two Other Mods as well.
Other toys include, Argo Avenger 8x8, Tatra 6x6 Motorhome (Being Built)
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| 25th May 2007 12:52 am |
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