Member Since: 11 Aug 2017
Location: Helsinki
Posts: 6575
Changed engine air and cabin air filters.
The cabin one was surprisingly dirty.
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12th Jan 2019 12:28 pm
Paddington
Member Since: 30 May 2013
Location: Southampton
Posts: 280
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Been a busy few days new upper and lower rear arms and brake lines , had to cut both upper rear bolts out and one hub bush , made a bush puller out of a old scissor jack .
Previous cars
Discovery 200 tdi
Discovery 300 tdi
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13th Jan 2019 7:16 am
syngress
Member Since: 13 Aug 2018
Location: Roxwell
Posts: 37
Another Saturday spent under the car looking at leaks
Gearbox is leaking from the mechatronics plug, so will order up a new plug and metal sump, still has the plastic one installed.
Rear Prop middle bearing is shot to pieces so new prop on order as well.
So that will be next weekend taken up under the car again
Mike
13th Jan 2019 6:21 pm
Rsneil
Member Since: 12 Aug 2017
Location: Derby
Posts: 30
So today went well.. changed the wheel hubs and they just fell off also changed front disks and pads....
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13th Jan 2019 9:43 pm
tut_gareth
Member Since: 10 Dec 2018
Location: West Byfleet
Posts: 135
Gave my D3 a good thrashing / clear out down the M3 to work....... seems to be running better now.... Still got that squealing noise though... and the egr mil light on....08 D3 TDV6 SE
17th Jan 2019 1:19 pm
Littlewill
Member Since: 14 Sep 2015
Location: Lincolnshire
Posts: 484
I put a bottle of Sea Foam fuel line cleaner through it today and its actually made a noticeable difference. Was sceptical when first poured in but after 10miles lots of black smoke on acceleration and a real chemical smell if that makes sense? This continued for about 50 miles then the smoke died down and just the smell remained. Anyway after a three quarter tank of diesel and a long drive to see some relatives its responding much better (or at least seems to be). I'd give it a go if you haven't run a cleaner through before.
17th Jan 2019 4:42 pm
life - live it
Member Since: 14 Apr 2017
Location: Behind you
Posts: 1022
Wheel / Tyre upgrade
Got hold of a set of 5 19” alloys with duratrc tyres fitted. Two of the tyres were brand new. Just put them on the D3.
The verdict is still out on if I like them or not.
What do you guys think
22nd Jan 2019 4:48 pm
kajtzu
Member Since: 11 Aug 2017
Location: Helsinki
Posts: 6575
Vehicle passed inspection. No complaints, notices or anything. Very light surface rust in some places underneath, the guy inspecting said it shouldn’t be of any concern.
28th Jan 2019 12:21 pm
npikey
Member Since: 10 Feb 2013
Location: Louth lincolnshire
Posts: 101
Last night I towed a 16 tonne tractor unit and trailer out of a field, the driver was desparate so I said I would give it a go ( I didnt think it would but I'd give it a try) well it only bloody well did it, he was well chuffed ( probably as he didnt have to call out a recovery truck ) but didnt offer anything for my trouble Just shows how tuff and versatile these vehicles are 8)
29th Jan 2019 12:20 pm
ClassikFan
Member Since: 02 Nov 2016
Location: Surrey
Posts: 1027
were you in the field too, or on tarmac?Just 'cause you got the power... that don't mean you got the right.
29th Jan 2019 6:37 pm
cleland72
Member Since: 16 Sep 2016
Location: Cambridge
Posts: 79
Passed the MoT with no adviseries 😁 The afternoon of swearing at the ARB bush bolts was well spent!
30th Jan 2019 7:46 pm
Ceekay
Member Since: 17 May 2009
Location: Bury
Posts: 2057
npikey wrote:
Last night I towed a 16 tonne tractor unit and trailer out of a field, the driver was desparate so I said I would give it a go ( I didnt think it would but I'd give it a try) well it only bloody well did it, he was well chuffed ( probably as he didnt have to call out a recovery truck ) but didnt offer anything for my trouble Just shows how tuff and versatile these vehicles are 8)
Being a good Samaritan and always wanting to be a good boy scout I'd like to be able to offer the same service to someone in need someday. I have rescued a few cars and loaded vans with ease up steep slippy hills but nothing much bigger. What on earth type of towing gear are you carrying? I have plenty of 2,3 ,4 and 5 tonne straps and same rated shackles and I think I have a 10 tonne strap and appropriate shackle that's not in the vehicle so what is strong enough to do this without too much risk involved? Ive seen D3 and D4's pulling artics before now D4 HSE Lux MY16 Club Waitomo
D3 HSE MY06 missing her still…
30th Jan 2019 7:52 pm
Utred
Member Since: 19 Nov 2017
Location: Northwest
Posts: 89
2/3 jobs completed (bloody freezing too!)
1) fitted towing electrics (and checked the worked!)
2) fixed my heated steering wheel - not sure how, but the connector had come out, do nice and quick fix😀
3) Dab radio still isn't working and I've replaced the module and amplifier...🤔
1st Feb 2019 10:46 pm
kajtzu
Member Since: 11 Aug 2017
Location: Helsinki
Posts: 6575
Engine oil and oil filter change, put in Shell Helix Ultra Professional AF 5W-30 just like last time.
9th Feb 2019 11:43 am
fino
Member Since: 28 Feb 2014
Location: Middlesex/ Surrey
Posts: 163
Engine oil and filter change and using the same make of oil as above! Change every 6k miles.
Also took the winter tyres off and put back the PDs. Kind of hope we don't have any more 'winter weather' as last lot was a damp squib round here.
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