Member Since: 05 Sep 2015
Location: Limburg
Posts: 16
Cleaned the inside of my chassis using a karcher with a pipecleaner.
24th Jun 2016 8:57 pm
ronnie12342003
Member Since: 20 Jun 2016
Location: london
Posts: 55
DN wrote:
Thank the Lord that these jobs are over.
.......
Also thanks to all who have given their snippets of information on how to do these critical tasks , things went surprisingly well,(although it took me all day yesterday, and a couple of hours this morning), even removing the starter to lock the drive plate, and fitting the new oil pump, front crankshaft seal and pulley ...It started first flick of the key, and after bleeding and topping up the coolant, I took it for a run, and so far no leaks or anything untoward
whats the lr part number for the scaffold pipe LOL
26th Jun 2016 3:49 pm
DN D3 Decade
Member Since: 24 Jun 2006
Location: W.London.
Posts: 2293
Yep it's LR0SERIOUSGRUNT7710 .....no, really, that pipe was invaluable (used with a 3/4" drive breaker bar), cannot undo or do the bolt up adequately without it, or something similar. D3 owned from new, P017 brake recall, BAS FBHIC, new FBH, LR013487 oil pump, new water pump. RRS front lower suspension arms. New suspension compressor/ relay. New Denso alternator. CuNifer rear brake pipes. New GKN rear propshaft. New HPFP belt & tensioner. New A/C Condenser.NO WARRANTY for many many years.
26th Jun 2016 7:51 pm
oldskoolskater
Member Since: 31 Mar 2016
Location: Gateshead
Posts: 234
Today I used my newly acquired airbag removal tool (thanks Hess!) to take my steering wheel apart to track down an intermittent cruise control issue.
There were questionable wires but not CC related...
but had a fettle and all seems well on the test drive, but that's the nature in intermittent problems - only time will tell!
If i have further problems I'll just order a new wiring loom to remove all doubt about the loom
I also sorted my bonnet catch issue where one side kept popping open, so thanks to Narpy and others for posting this as a common fix/resolution. A few mins filing and all is now well 8)
I may get around to washing it one day, but once a year is enough surely?
2nd Jul 2016 1:59 pm
comedyharvey
Member Since: 04 Jul 2010
Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 1727
Brought the Forward Control back, had a couple of jobs done on it and the MOT done whilst it was there. Passed with no advisories
Arthur.
Comedy was a horse, Harvey a dog, both sadly gone. Thought I was choosing a password!
Currently;
Discovery 3 HSE 2009
101" Fwd. Control 1976
Nuffield 10/90 Tractor (10/60 with 6 cylinder conversion) 1964
Previously;
Series III Lightweight. 1976.
2nd Jul 2016 3:02 pm
sailorboi
Member Since: 26 Oct 2012
Location: Bristol
Posts: 2020
Love the Forward control!!
Always wanted one and will one day 07 Java Black TD V6 D3, EGRs Blanked, Tow bar, Full dog guard & divider, LED Spots , DRLs, GG ATs, RLD Sump guard, RLD Spare Wheel Protector, D4 LED Rear Lights, Limo tints on boot and Midnight tint on rear windows, Kenwood screen with Garmin nav, Rear cameras, D4 Steering wheel with flappy paddles, T-max split charge system, Tree sliders, Prospeed roof rack & Ladder, Alisport fast road inter cooler,
Massey Ferguson 35x
Sankey Narrow Track Camping Trailer (Gone but to a great home)
Risky using an extension bar in any turning tool....
DN wrote:
Yep it's LR0SERIOUSGRUNT7710 .....no, really, that pipe was invaluable (used with a 3/4" drive breaker bar), cannot undo or do the bolt up adequately without it, or something similar.
Have a look at one if these:
http://www.powerhawk.com/products_swench.html
I have access to one.....incredible pieces of kit....I first used these in ships engine roomsBREXIT - done properly.
Right now ...We need Government - not Politics
Save the Dipstick Flagbearer-keep it simple, less likely to fail campaign-agenda items:Starting Handles, Acetylene Lamps.
Founder: Dipsticks-R-Us Inc
D3 HSE-perfectly formed, passenger friendly...has real DIPSTICK
Jag XK-but sadly no DIPSTICK...HUGE design fault
FL2 has DIPSTICK..."real comfort in rear seats"
VW Golf wondermobile (?)..has real DIPSTICK
Morris Minor..original DIPSTICK technology..and a real KEY.
2nd Jul 2016 7:05 pm
Pete199
Member Since: 21 Feb 2016
Location: Preston, Lancashire
Posts: 187
Gave her a wash, polish and wax, scrubs up well for 10 years old.
3rd Jul 2016 5:11 pm
LandRover725
Member Since: 05 Jul 2016
Location: Texas
Posts: 1
Headlight Mod
I have been doing a lot of online research on how to modify the Lr3 Headlights to give it a more modern look and feel. I think I nailed it and wanted to share. I actually did this Saturday, I opened the light using the heatgun method. I used a small rotary tool to cut the amber signal reflector and sanded the cut for a smooth finish, leaving only the side marker. I then followed the grille and body line and painted the inside of the lense housing the color of the body, giving the illusion of a more squintier <--- not a word I know ..... look in the front closer to the lr4. I also added the lr4 style grille. I couldn't be happier with the result. *** If you do this I highly recommend you paint the inside of the light, because the glass or plastic lense (if you will) will give it a natural gloss finish and an overall factory look** I'm not saying this was easy but in my opinion well worth the effort.
5th Jul 2016 1:30 pm
Iguana
Member Since: 14 Oct 2013
Location: 'Sunny' Zomerset
Posts: 9402
Fitted rear and front light guards a few weeks ago, but today I drove 3 or so hours (and back) to pick up and fit my new to me Prospeed Rack - VERY happy indeed
Click image to enlarge
Iggy/Ieuan
Current LR =
2015 RR Sport Autobiography
&
1992 Land Rover Defender Camper
- Gone but not forgotten:
MY10 D4 GS
MY05 Disco 3 'S'
MY14 FL2 HSE manual in Blue
MY15 Disco 4 HSE Lux in Santorini Black
MY08 Disco 3 SE manual in Buck Blue
1960 Series 2 88" (No idea why I sold it!)
6th Jul 2016 2:47 pm
dadon
Member Since: 06 May 2015
Location: Northants
Posts: 482
This week/end was busy with maintenance and pre MOT checks.
First the breaks:
Replaced discs and pads at the front
Before
After
Two days forward and the rear was on the menu, discs, pads, hand break shoes.
Before
After
Disco 3 HSE (55) - gone
BMW x3 (62) x30d MSport - current
6th Jul 2016 3:27 pm
Iceman08
Member Since: 22 Sep 2014
Location: Hereford
Posts: 2284
Re: Headlight Mod
LandRover725 wrote:
I have been doing a lot of online research on how to modify the Lr3 Headlights to give it a more modern look and feel. I think I nailed it and wanted to share. I actually did this Saturday, I opened the light using the heatgun method. I used a small rotary tool to cut the amber signal reflector and sanded the cut for a smooth finish, leaving only the side marker. I then followed the grille and body line and painted the inside of the lense housing the color of the body, giving the illusion of a more squintier <--- not a word I know ..... look in the front closer to the lr4. I also added the lr4 style grille. I couldn't be happier with the result. *** If you do this I highly recommend you paint the inside of the light, because the glass or plastic lense (if you will) will give it a natural gloss finish and an overall factory look** I'm not saying this was easy but in my opinion well worth the effort.
I must admit I really like that 8)
Never been a fan of the de tango but I like what you've done with yours!
6th Jul 2016 7:13 pm
T140
Member Since: 11 Sep 2015
Location: ayrshire
Posts: 42
broke it
well only part of it but a major part nonetheless, the crank, driving at a steady 55-60 and a bang and no drive recovered to the garage and had it checked, the front crank pulley is at angle and block is cracked , so i think it will be for sale as spares or repair.nobody is perfect but being Scottish is a start
13th Jul 2016 11:23 am
dadon
Member Since: 06 May 2015
Location: Northants
Posts: 482
Yesterday I have adjusted the EPB shoes as per Bodsy's Bible. Than I took it for a spin around Morrisons carpark to complete bedding in procedure, first time round success.
Today I took it for the MOT and passed it with flying colours and no advisories.
Happy now. Till next year.
PS. Ian, thank you very much for your constant evolution of a breaks manual (Breaks Bible).
Fantastic job!!!!Disco 3 HSE (55) - gone
BMW x3 (62) x30d MSport - current
15th Jul 2016 5:30 pm
nearlee
Member Since: 15 Dec 2012
Location: where the sheep are scared
Posts: 1777
How long for the spelling / grammer police ^^^^^^Just remember:-
Amateurs built the Ark
Professionals built the titanic
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, things went surprisingly well,(although it took me all day yesterday, and a couple of hours this morning), even removing the starter to lock the drive plate, and fitting the new oil pump, front crankshaft seal and pulley 
...It started first flick of the key, and after bleeding and topping up the coolant, I took it for a run, and so far no leaks or anything untoward 
..... look in the front closer to the lr4. I also added the lr4 style grille. I couldn't be happier with the result. *** If you do this I highly recommend you paint the inside of the light, because the glass or plastic lense (if you will) will give it a natural gloss finish and an overall factory look** I'm not saying this was easy but in my opinion well worth the effort. 
^^^^^^
