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Recommended Disco3 spares for outback touring
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Rob Bruce
Joined: 18 Jun 2006
Location: Canberra
Posts: 568
 
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Great list 
This should be made a STICKY for easy future reference.
Cheers
Rob MY05 TDV6 SE, dirt colour, Now cremated !!!!!!!
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 Sun Aug 10 2008 9:12pm |
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eran48
Joined: 10 Dec 2007
Location: Sydney
Posts: 124
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Hey redsails,
1) A complete tool kit - especially a full set of Torx, screw and nut drivers - I think all the bits in the D3 are metric. Can somebody confirm?
2) A decent wheel wrench - note that the LR wheel nut size (22mm for the D3) is NOT common. Most other brands use smaller nut sizes. If you need help cracking loose a wheel nut, anybody (other than a D3 owner) stopping to help will probably not have the correct size wheel wrench.
3) Spare bulbs
Below might be off-topic? Not exactly spare parts
4) Multimeter and spare wiring, connectors. With all the electrical bits in the D3, this will help in diagnosing any electrical problems.
5) A can of the good old WD-40
6) A plastic tarp or three - multi use from ground sheet to shade to river crossing hood blind to emergency blanket to privacy screen for the shy 
7) At least one good reliable torch with fresh batteries - I find a head lamp most convenient. It is not much fun changing a tyre while trying to hold a torch in your mouth!
 Depending on how much you will be relying on GPS navigation - have a spare GPS. You can get a decent basic unit for around $200.
9) A separate Emergency food/water and first aid (disaster kit) - in a easily accesible location. In case of a vehicle fire, this is the FIRST thing you pull out of the car. This is not so essential if you are travelling in a convoy.
10) Spare beer
Cheers
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| Mon Aug 11 2008 1:16am |
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TDMP
Joined: 16 Jul 2006
Location: South Gippsland
Posts: 359
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eran48 wrote:
10) Spare beer
Does such a thing exist  Tristan
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| Mon Aug 11 2008 6:34am |
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ianv
Joined: 20 Dec 2007
Location: Murrumbateman
Posts: 286
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Hi Tristan,
I think the only way to describe it will be "adequate" beer.
IAnv TDV6 S. Air Susp, locking Diff, Warn Winch, ARB bar, IPF lights, dual bats, G4 ladder, Frontrunner roofrack, rear wheel carrier, long range tank, Hannibal awning, 240V inverter, Cooper ST's, UHF, HF-VKS737 N3559
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| Mon Aug 11 2008 7:42am |
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simon_arch1
Joined: 10 Apr 2006
Location: Melbourne Australia
Posts: 468
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I would definitely include the EPIRB, even with a sat phone...
All the best.
Simon D3 - Buckingham Blue, SE, TDV6, 06 model;
Underbody armour, Mickey Thompson ATZ 275/65-18; rear wheel carrier from 4x4intelligence.com; iPOD aux connection! GME 3200 UHF - aerial mounted on wheel carrier  ; LR roof rails/cross bars; rated cargo barrier, Safari Snorkel; Traxide - aux battery; ECB nudge bar; Lightforce 240 XGT driving lights
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| Mon Aug 11 2008 10:09am |
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caverD3
Joined: 02 Jul 2006
Location: Sydney
Posts: 2121
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One of these?
http://www.exploroz.com/Shop/SafetyBeacons...enger.aspx
and some shortened suspension rods. Getting there is half the fun
TDV6: Adaptive Headlights, Electronic Rear Diff.ARB Bar.Blaupunkt Speakers, JVC Powered Subwoofer, Removable Snorkel, Mitchell Bros Tow Hitch, Pioneer After Market Head Unit, Zenarc Touch Screen, In Car Laptop.
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| Mon Aug 11 2008 10:15pm |
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Rob Bruce
Joined: 18 Jun 2006
Location: Canberra
Posts: 568
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With so many purchasing suspension sensor joining rods the dealers must think we are a cautious lot 
 :rollla
Little do they know 
Rob MY05 TDV6 SE, dirt colour, Now cremated !!!!!!!
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| Tue Aug 12 2008 8:45am |
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caverD3
Joined: 02 Jul 2006
Location: Sydney
Posts: 2121
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Should have a working system of remotely adjusting rods in a couple of weeks. 
Rods are made and system needs to be installed and tested. Getting there is half the fun
TDV6: Adaptive Headlights, Electronic Rear Diff.ARB Bar.Blaupunkt Speakers, JVC Powered Subwoofer, Removable Snorkel, Mitchell Bros Tow Hitch, Pioneer After Market Head Unit, Zenarc Touch Screen, In Car Laptop.
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| Tue Aug 12 2008 9:25am |
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jonesy63
Joined: 17 Oct 2006
Location: Didn't we have a lovely time, the day we went to ...
Posts: 262
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jonesy63 wrote:Hi Jeff,
Regarding the pollen filter... I was wondering if the initial failure was because the owner didn't put the A/C onto recirculate when traveling in dusty conditions? Comments anyone?
Cheers,
Rob
Maybe my question was missed in all the excitement of the Olympics?
Will the pollen filter clog up when you have the A/C set to recirculate (rather than the default "fresh air" setting)?
Cheers,
Rob
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| Thu Aug 14 2008 2:10pm |
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Discoeast
Joined: 19 Feb 2008
Location: Boksburg
Posts: 222
 
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jonesy63 good question, I would assume that it would not if the AC worked the way we
are thinking. Would suggest to post this in the tech forum for wider coverage. Tdi 130 conversion-full house, Disco 2, Freelander, D3 bullbar-spots-roof rack with spots-ladder-long range tank-swing out spare wheel carrier- upgraded tow bar-dash console-internal water tank-duel awnings-drawer system & T T.
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| Thu Aug 14 2008 5:27pm |
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