Member Since: 29 Oct 2021
Location: London
Posts: 55
Had the Disco on stands for almost two weeks while struggling to find the solution for an issue with the suspension, to sort this out I checked the fuses box under the bonnet and behind the glove box for fuse blown, corrosion, voltage drop, relays, replaced a bunch of fuses anyway; checked A pillar control module; check height sensors contact; rebuild compressor and dryer unit, all seals, desiccant, filters, piston seals and valves;new compressor bracket; replaced almost all the screws and retaining clips of the compressor enclosure and support; air valves clean.
While I was waiting for spares and when I was fed up with some of this stuff I did:
Blanked EGR and cleaned throttle body, intake manifold, pipes and radiator; removed butterfly valve; cleaned filters and MAP and MAF sensors.
Checked all fluids levels and cleaned air and pollen filters.
New Brembo break pads, sliders pins and bolts.
New lock and general overhaul for swan neck removable tow bar.
New parking rear camera connected to dash monitor and rear camera for dashcam.
New nuts for all the wheels to replace old swollen ones.
Replaced trim pins for exterior door trim.
Replaced all interior light bulbs with LED ones.
Partial under seal waxoil.
New insulation for engine cover.
I’m surely leaving something out but that’s the bulk of the stuff I managed to do in between job, family, pets and weather. I feel superhero!
27th Jun 2022 3:59 pm
nigethecat
Member Since: 11 Sep 2016
Location: Marnoch
Posts: 4153
Puts the rest of us to shame
I thought I was doing well fitting my new DRLs (from PFUK) to replace very foggy fog lights and replacing the old drivers door seal (have to wait on that one as the seal provided was damaged !)... and also the easy silicone hose from the air intake (I'll save the other two for a relaxing day )
I want to see the sweets before I get into your windowless van... I'm not stupid!
Corris Grey D4 Commercial SE 2016
Zermatt Sliver 2007 D3 SE manual (gone)
Indus Silver D4 HSE 2015 (gone)
Bonatti Grey D3 HSE 2006 (gone)
White D3 S (LHD) 2007 (gone)
Firenze Red D4 HSE 2014 (gone)
Black RRS 3.6TDV8 2008 (gone)
Rusty Green Defender 110 1997 (gone)
Black FL2 HSE 2013 (gone)
27th Jun 2022 4:42 pm
Lumi
Member Since: 29 Oct 2021
Location: London
Posts: 55
It really helped that I’m mostly working from home this days!
How do you value the DRLs from PFUK? I have the same problem with my fog lights and I’m thinking to buy those as well. They looks good on YouTube but are they good in real life?
27th Jun 2022 8:26 pm
nigethecat
Member Since: 11 Sep 2016
Location: Marnoch
Posts: 4153
They are very good in reality, they dim when the headlights come on and turn off when you use the indicators. They are extremely bright and I really miss having DRLs as despite its size so many people can’t seem to see the Disco.I want to see the sweets before I get into your windowless van... I'm not stupid!
Corris Grey D4 Commercial SE 2016
Zermatt Sliver 2007 D3 SE manual (gone)
Indus Silver D4 HSE 2015 (gone)
Bonatti Grey D3 HSE 2006 (gone)
White D3 S (LHD) 2007 (gone)
Firenze Red D4 HSE 2014 (gone)
Black RRS 3.6TDV8 2008 (gone)
Rusty Green Defender 110 1997 (gone)
Black FL2 HSE 2013 (gone)
27th Jun 2022 8:38 pm
maccers
Member Since: 08 Dec 2012
Location: SE Kent
Posts: 273
Not used it for a couple of weeks, so gave her a check over today. All oils and fluids good.
Did find bonnet gas struts have decided to give up and found some rust beginning to peer through the rear sills/wheelarches - that's definitely next on the list!
28th Jun 2022 4:56 pm
Shealesy
Member Since: 09 May 2021
Location: Caithness
Posts: 221
Topping up the swear jar today! New shoes on the EPB as one wheel had a minor squeak (and had no material left at all. All cleaned up and new parts installed, adjusted as per the bodsy brake bible. 60Nm to turn, 8 clicks back, rubber mallet etc.
Wheels back on, back on the ground, quick test and it screamed until I pushed off again.
Wheels off, readjusted, back on the ground and now getting a very small screech right at the end of the on-motion, but it stops itself immediately.
Brew time, find an empty swear jar to fill then check again and readjust. Thinking I might only back it off 6 clicks instead of the 8 clicks the bible suggests, I’ve seen that written somewhere.D3 HSE - MY05 - Java black
Vauxhall Insignia Country Tourer
GAP IIDBT G3
2x Colliewobbles and a Kelpie
29th Jun 2022 5:01 pm
qcnr
Member Since: 23 Nov 2017
Location: Norway
Posts: 108
I drove it to work today.
30th Jun 2022 6:24 am
will.i.am
Member Since: 05 May 2016
Location: hertfordshire
Posts: 250
Got out the polisher and gave the disco an hour of love. Can't believe how good it looks when its all polished up.
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30th Jun 2022 7:53 am
discott
Member Since: 24 Sep 2010
Location: Harrow
Posts: 132
Reflections
Good work. You could start a new thread "Landscapes reflected from a Disco".
30th Jun 2022 10:40 am
Lee Trinder
Member Since: 12 Aug 2018
Location: Henley in arden
Posts: 515
It’s invisible!
30th Jun 2022 8:55 pm
nigethecat
Member Since: 11 Sep 2016
Location: Marnoch
Posts: 4153
Busy day replacing the front discs and pads for the uprated V8 size... new carriers (painted), also painted the calipers and greenstuff pads should help when towing the trailer... now just need to get the wheels refurbed in black I want to see the sweets before I get into your windowless van... I'm not stupid!
Corris Grey D4 Commercial SE 2016
Zermatt Sliver 2007 D3 SE manual (gone)
Indus Silver D4 HSE 2015 (gone)
Bonatti Grey D3 HSE 2006 (gone)
White D3 S (LHD) 2007 (gone)
Firenze Red D4 HSE 2014 (gone)
Black RRS 3.6TDV8 2008 (gone)
Rusty Green Defender 110 1997 (gone)
Black FL2 HSE 2013 (gone)
1st Jul 2022 7:51 pm
matlandy
Member Since: 17 Jul 2013
Location: Somewhere in the UK
Posts: 63
It was the other day but got the decals replaced. The old ones were looking tiered.
2nd Jul 2022 3:14 pm
KevinD3
Member Since: 05 Aug 2020
Location: Sutton Coldfield
Posts: 1209
Not quite done to, but for Dennis. Picked up a new to me replacement fridge. Gone from 25l to a 40l fridge
Was pleasantly surprised when I went to pick it up to find a modified D3 on the drive of the seller with the Disco3 sticker in the back. Nice guy, not active on here anymore but still got his D3 2008 HSE Stornoway Grey
My Wife thinks the D3 is a hobby, The D3 thinks the wife is 💕
3rd Jul 2022 6:08 pm
gstuart
Member Since: 21 Oct 2016
Location: kent
Posts: 13670
nigethecat wrote:
Busy day replacing the front discs and pads for the uprated V8 size... new carriers (painted), also painted the calipers and greenstuff pads should help when towing the trailer... now just need to get the wheels refurbed in black
Hi buddy
Looking good mate and I see what you’ve done there , , painted them with the luck of the Irish colours
May i ask how do the V8 brakes now compare please
3rd Jul 2022 8:39 pm
KevinD3
Member Since: 05 Aug 2020
Location: Sutton Coldfield
Posts: 1209
I’ve been looking for a method of powering the fridge when it’s in the awning without using extension leads etc through doors so decided simple was the way to go. Ran a supply from my aux battery fuse board down and along to the centre of the step the drilled and fitted a marine waterproof 12v socket the socket is just shorter than the depth of the step so doesn’t extrude below,
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made sure it’s fused and switched so not live normally but give me a fixed supply in the awning 2008 HSE Stornoway Grey
My Wife thinks the D3 is a hobby, The D3 thinks the wife is 💕
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