Joe McCobb
Member Since: 28 May 2007
Location: Oxford
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I have had my Discovery 3 for 18 mths now and its by far the best of the 30 or so cars I have had, with a very active life and business as well as 3 kids it's perfect- I have still not found anywhere I can't take it (well where I can't take it and I have the guts to go). So it's a bit embarrassing but I think I may have crushed my compressor. I would love to say I did it off road but sadly was actually whilst trying to replace the back left (off side) tyre in the rain on Lower Regent Street with cars flying all around me. With rain on me specs I could not see where the correct jack point was and I mistakenly jacked on the housing under the compressor. Now it makes a rattling noise- this is not good but the self levelling suspension works pretty well but noisy. I assume that this is a garage job- can anyone offer any advice- anyone else been this stupid (and willing to admit it!!!).
Cheers
Joe Joe McCobb
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 28th May 2007 5:47 pm |
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Slimer
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Member Since: 06 Jan 2005
Location: Last Exit to Nowhere
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Welcome to the site Joe
I'd suggest taking off the plastic cover and taking a look, you may have just dislodged/misaligned it and may be able to remedy it easily, if not sounds like a trip to a dealer is required  The End
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| 28th May 2007 6:00 pm |
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Joe McCobb
Member Since: 28 May 2007
Location: Oxford
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thanks!
maybe I have the wrong place but the cover looks decidedly metal- I have a chunk of it!! The location is just in front of the correct jack point in front of the rear left wheel.
Joe Joe McCobb
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| 28th May 2007 6:03 pm |
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NoDo$h
Member Since: 02 May 2006
Location: Finding new and exciting ways to milk badgers.
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That's the compressor alright. Various pictures of the cover as it is removed and cleaned here http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic11652.html
Three bolts and some clips hold the cover on. Watch the one on the inboard rear; I'd recommend you undo that first as it's a sod to do once the cover is hanging down when you've undone the other two and disengaged the clips, thinking there's only 2 bolts....  I know it's not considered "kind" to say no these days, but no. Just no, ok? And if it's not ok, still no.
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| 28th May 2007 8:08 pm |
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Joe McCobb
Member Since: 28 May 2007
Location: Oxford
Posts: 6
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Thanks!!
splendiferous- a task for mysefl and my 8 yr old son me thinks
Joe Joe McCobb
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| 29th May 2007 8:04 am |
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Joe McCobb
Member Since: 28 May 2007
Location: Oxford
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was a trip to the dealer- and a £400 bill 
However they uploaded the very latest engine management software for me 
now it drives smoother than a well oiled, teflon coated baby's bottom!!
just as well because there are no more V8 petrols!!
Thanks again
Joe Joe McCobb
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| 2nd Jun 2007 1:54 pm |
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NoDo$h
Member Since: 02 May 2006
Location: Finding new and exciting ways to milk badgers.
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Sorry to hear that it cost you, but glad to hear the sofware is worthwhile. Mine has just had the new software installed, but the car is still in the dealers waiting for the handbrake to be fixed. Should have it back on Tuesday  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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| 2nd Jun 2007 10:20 pm |
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simon
Member Since: 11 Jan 2005
Location: Shropshire
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Is that the same engine management software as the one from the enhancement program some time ago ?
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| 2nd Jun 2007 11:52 pm |
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bkehoe
Member Since: 25 Feb 2006
Location: Wexford
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Curious too as I didn't see any mention in the release notes for the latest ids patches. Mine is going to be getting an air suspension sw upgrade next week so will enquire about the rest. IE - 05 D3 TDV6 HSE - Zambezi Silver
SA - 07 VW Golf TDI - White - Sold!
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| 3rd Jun 2007 12:16 am |
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NoDo$h
Member Since: 02 May 2006
Location: Finding new and exciting ways to milk badgers.
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LRA guy just mentioned that the newest patches had updates to improve auto box smoothness and improve drivability/performance. The patches only arrived with him on Thursday or Friday last week.
What's the betting it get's over-written with older software at the dealership? I know it's not considered "kind" to say no these days, but no. Just no, ok? And if it's not ok, still no.
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| 3rd Jun 2007 12:32 am |
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navydevildoc
Member Since: 04 Aug 2005
Location: San Diego, California
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That's the same software that generated a TSB about 2 months here in the States. We have a big problem with this odd "rumbling" noise when driving down the freeway and press on the gas after cruising. As far as I know, it was only the V8s. 2005 LR3 HSE - ARB Bumper, Warn XD9000, Custom Rock Sliders and Skid Plates, BBS Faultmate MSV-2 Extreme, Kenwood TMD-700, etc, etc,
1965 Series IIA
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| 3rd Jun 2007 3:38 pm |
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simon
Member Since: 11 Jan 2005
Location: Shropshire
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Thats OK then  Didn't want to miss an update that would put any of the tuners out of business 
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| 3rd Jun 2007 7:02 pm |
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NoDo$h
Member Since: 02 May 2006
Location: Finding new and exciting ways to milk badgers.
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The LRA guy was adamant it was for the TDV6 and was a new patch in the last 2 weeks. I'll see if the dealer is prepared to talk details when I pick the car up tomorrow. (fingers crossed) 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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| 4th Jun 2007 9:42 am |
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Joe McCobb
Member Since: 28 May 2007
Location: Oxford
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just read all the responses, well guys all I can say is that this thing is soooooooooo smooth it's scary, on the moterway (freeway for our American friends) gear changes are almost inperceptable. The Oxford dealer said that it was brand brand new- I was the first recipient - was not even on his parts list. I am dead jealous of the US still having the V8, I run the EU subsiduary of a company headquartered in Long Island so I'll try and chat up the Finance VP to rent me one next time I go......... looking forward to the 3.8 V8 deisel here in the UK on the discovery 3 tho. Joe McCobb
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| 4th Jun 2007 5:52 pm |
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craig
Member Since: 08 Aug 2006
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You might be waiting a while for a V8 diesel Disco Joe....
AFAIK 
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