ringoosmeg
Member Since: 16 Aug 2008
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 51
  
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I had to vertake a JCB the other day on a uphill grade, no problem but at the top of the hill, had the problem of no gear selection indicator, brake warning light up etc!
Reset it as per the brilliant notes in here, but it did it again last night.
So, here I have:
2006 D3,
36,000 miles, no aggresive driving, no clutch riding, and rarely pull a caravan, (twice a year and relatively short distances) (I have a manky old 90 for dragging rubbish about)
Has had full main dealer service history.
So armed with the knowledge of the great here, went to my local dealers, the ones who normally service the D3, described my faults and the answer was that will be £1.1k sir......and possibly more if its a flywheel too.
I asked about the prodict change on the quality of the compound of the material used in the clutch, he said he didnt know of any problems with the compounds, and the item they fit is the same as they have always fitted with the part No. so I sent him to look for the 2006 bulletin, he came back sometime later and stated that there had been a bulletin, and guess what the part numbers were different.....down to compounds and the fact that the new clutches are of a heavier duty???/
Anyway, he wouldnt budge on price, and suggested that I talk with LR customer care, but dont expect mutch out of them he quoted!
I will try the warrenty company Im with to see what their stance is (Warrenty direct, and Ive included the premature wear on it, so it may be hopefull......but im not counting chickens yet)
I love my D3, but every week there seems to be another annoying problem with it, to the point that when I change it, i will seriously look at other manufacturers models!
So....two questions fellow D3/4ers:
1, Who could be recommended to do a clutch change on the D3, and how long would it take?
2, Not too worried where they are located (well within reason of Staffs/Shropshire), and what ball park figure would I be looking at, If I can get Warrenty direct to pay for it then they would need to be VAT registered i suppose. If I end up having to foot the bill, then it would be a cash deal, (wink wink).
Bringing it over shouldnt be a problem, but if it was to take a coupleof days then I could my caravan with me and leave it at a local van park, and make a small holiday of it.
Thanks in advance for any help you all can give.
Best regards
Ringo. Discovery 3 "Black Bear II"
Defender 90 "Joe" Having a 200tdi conversion at the moment
Series One "Grommet" Now re-homed......
Whats yours called?
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adam
Member Since: 20 Sep 2005
Location: Home and Happy
Posts: 6917
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Try Land Ranger
492 King Street
Fenton
Stoke on Trent
ST4 3DJ
Contact: Paul
Phone: 01782 342379
Fax: 01782 594898
WORKSHOP FACILITIES AVAILABLE
Unit 7 Benbow Business Park
Harlescott Lane
Harlescott
Shrewsbury,
Shropshire
SY1 3AT
Contact: Andy
Phone: 01743 466335
Fax: 01743 464347
I nearly used them when I was going to have ball joints done when I was planning on keeping D3 - Gareth (one of the Mods) I think has used on another LR- he recomended to me and when I called- seemed to know what they where doing
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| 22nd Mar 2010 4:26 pm |
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Bill Wright
Member Since: 03 Nov 2007
Location: Glorious Devon
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If you get no help from LR and your warranty I would suggest that you next port of call should be Ten for Cash (TFC) on this site. At least he'll give you an honest appraisal. 
Bill Wright Never take life too seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway.
D4 SDV6 SE Tech Kaikoura Stone MY15.
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| 22nd Mar 2010 4:29 pm |
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adam
Member Since: 20 Sep 2005
Location: Home and Happy
Posts: 6917
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TFC helped me - top bloke
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| 22nd Mar 2010 4:40 pm |
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ringoosmeg
Member Since: 16 Aug 2008
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 51
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Cheers Gents,
I thought that TFC would be the right man, especially having read many of his posts of wisdom....
And Derby is easy for me to get to!
Cheers
Ringo Discovery 3 "Black Bear II"
Defender 90 "Joe" Having a 200tdi conversion at the moment
Series One "Grommet" Now re-homed......
Whats yours called?
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