Member Since: 30 Jun 2010
Location: Sligo/ Belfast
Posts: 244
My Discovery Restoration, thus far. 2005 SE
Hello Guys.
As some of you may know I'm currently fixing up a Discovery 3 2.7 TDV6 SE, which has been left in a very poor state of neglect.
It was not abused, if that is what you are thinking. Rather, instead it just seen no maintenance over the past 3 years, not by me but rather the previous owner.
Where to start?
I first fixed the suspension. The air bags were removed and when I purchased the car someone had welded springs into the old air suspension strut with the airbag cut away. I replaced these with 2 x Rears from a D4 and two from a D3 for the front.
The suspension still did not work and upon investigation, I discovered it was the front left ABS sensor. This is what caused the suspension to fail. Upon replacing this the suspension started working.
Next I blanked the EGR valve with a kit I purchased on eBay.
Then I decided to move on and fix the engine system fault on the dash. Upon reading various links on this site, I removed some trim around the battery and with an old clothes hanger got the actuator moving again. Problem Solved! I think this failing was due to the car having only completed 20,000km in two years!
Now for the next job, I sent the car to a Land Rover specialist, as I did not have time to work on it. He replaced alot of bushins, handbrake service, CVs, Track Rods, Ball Joints, Brake Pads and Discs. It now drives alot better.
Along with this he serviced the gearbox and did both timing belts, as these were overdue.
At home, I installed Adaptive Xenon headlamps, the adaptive part does not work - however I do not mind as they function perfectly as normal xenon. Much brighter over halogens. Needed xenons as they were on my old TD6 Vogue.
I also upgraded my sound system from Hi Line to Logic 7, still have to change the CCF file. Contemplating purchase a tool in the near future to do this.
Now, my current problems. The gearbox still shudders, I've been told it's either clutches slipping and or the torque converter! Dr. Tranny/ fluid & filter change helped but did not cure the problem. Also I'm about to stick in a Diff from eBay which I bought for a 100 pounds. As the bearings are gone in my current one and it's whining.
Also I changed the MAF Sensor today, it's still coming up as an error code. More digging I think is required!
That's where I'm currently at. It's safe to say maintenance is key!!
It will be a good Land Rover, now that I'm done with it. Costly, but good!
Ps - Don't mind my spelling and grammar, never was my thing!
15th Jun 2015 10:56 pm
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Sounds like you've taken on quite a project......pictures would be great to see
Well done for being so persistent 8)
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15th Jun 2015 11:34 pm
Barn1e D3 Decade
Member Since: 28 Aug 2006
Location: Mid-sussex
Posts: 2021
As regards the MAF sensor issue, check that you have fuse 17 fitted in the fuse box next to the battery. As very small number of people have had it missing. No idea why.2005, TDV6 S, Auto, 190k miles, owned from new, V8 Brake Upgrade, Nancom Evo, RLD protector, BAS EGR blanking & Remap, separate ATF cooler, changing all the fluids ahead of time.
16th Jun 2015 6:56 am
MarkOne
Member Since: 23 Jul 2011
Location: County Antrim
Posts: 3345
Where do you get your bits down there? Stick some pictures on if you get a chance, you know how everybody likes a picture
Good luck
16th Jun 2015 7:06 am
theanswers
Member Since: 30 Jun 2010
Location: Sligo/ Belfast
Posts: 244
Barn1e wrote:
As regards the MAF sensor issue, check that you have fuse 17 fitted in the fuse box next to the battery. As very small number of people have had it missing. No idea why.
Just checked fuse 17 in the engine bay. Sure enough it's missing! I installed a spare one and the car now has plenty of power and is much more like how it should be! Thanks for the heads up.
I will organise some better pics later today - but the mean time here is two pictures which I took about a month or so ago, before I undertook any work. You can notice the height which the rear is at vs the front, I think this is what damaged the front differential.
Where do I buy parts? I purchase my parts mostly on eBay, Trillick Land Rover and TP Toppings. Great Value and choice!
As I mentioned previously I'm looking for someone who could edit the CCF file for me. It would save me purchasing a diagnostics tool, of which I already have a few basic ones which suit my needs perfectly. I'd only need to edit the CCF file once! Of course, I would pay someone for there time.
16th Jun 2015 10:19 am
theanswers
Member Since: 30 Jun 2010
Location: Sligo/ Belfast
Posts: 244
This is the rear spring setup prior to my change over.
16th Jun 2015 10:19 am
Barn1e D3 Decade
Member Since: 28 Aug 2006
Location: Mid-sussex
Posts: 2021
Quote:
Barn1e wrote:
As regards the MAF sensor issue, check that you have fuse 17 fitted in the fuse box next to the battery. As very small number of people have had it missing. No idea why.
Just checked fuse 17 in the engine bay. Sure enough it's missing! I installed a spare one and the car now has plenty of power and is much more like how it should be! Thanks for the heads up.
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I have just seen your reply - welcome to the very exclusive club of owners with fuse 17 missing! I would love to know if they are missing from the factory or get removed for a reason during a service procedure that I have not yet heard off.2005, TDV6 S, Auto, 190k miles, owned from new, V8 Brake Upgrade, Nancom Evo, RLD protector, BAS EGR blanking & Remap, separate ATF cooler, changing all the fluids ahead of time.
28th Jun 2015 8:56 pm
wyn disco
Member Since: 22 Jan 2014
Location: mold
Posts: 5
Good work so far stick with it the se is a great spec.... 8)
28th Jun 2015 9:01 pm
snailcove
Member Since: 21 Nov 2010
Location: Aberdeenshire
Posts: 460
Keep up the good work
28th Jun 2015 10:57 pm
treeiup
Member Since: 26 May 2015
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 74
Nice one! I've taken on a similar project an 06 with little maintenance since 2010.
It's great seeing a neglected vehicle like this start to love life again!my06 D3
9th Jul 2015 10:26 pm
theanswers
Member Since: 30 Jun 2010
Location: Sligo/ Belfast
Posts: 244
Thanks very much lads and Girls! It's taken along time, but slowly I'm getting there.
Now I'm thinking of installing the Infotainment Display and Heated Seats...
She becoming a spec more to my liking every day!
13th Jul 2015 7:01 pm
midnightsesh
Member Since: 08 Jan 2015
Location: drogheda
Posts: 33
You must have got it at a good price? That is a lot of work!
13th Jul 2015 8:00 pm
theanswers
Member Since: 30 Jun 2010
Location: Sligo/ Belfast
Posts: 244
I picked her up at handy money. But I've nearly spent the same again getting her into this condition.
Would love a UK Spec HSE, but they are very rare here and any you see is mad money.
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