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| Both struts loose |
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6% |
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| Left strut loose |
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0% |
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| Right strut loose |
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37% |
[105] |
| Both struts tight |
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55% |
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bashir
Joined: 04 Jan 2005
Location: Shell Cove, Australia
Posts: 141
 
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LH is tight, but RH is loose - about 2mm out ... washer moving freely.
Will need to get it fixed before it's too late ...
Thanks guys for the info !! 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE (Apr '05 Build)
Adriatic Blue with Alpaca Leather
SatNav, Sunroof + Alpine, Steel Bar and Driving Lights, Door protector strips, LH & RH Weathershields
Disco3.co.uk stickers front and rear
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LeighW
Joined: 31 Jan 2006
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 472
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Right side loose about 3/4 turn - manufactured 08/05 - glad that this forum exists and members are so diligent.
Checked door stays also but they are tight. TDV6 Auto - Bonatti Grey - 18' Bushtracker offroad 'van
'Birthdays are GREAT! The more you have the longer you live...'
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| Tue Mar 28 2006 4:31am |
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k1w1
Joined: 02 Jan 2006
Location: High Wycombe
Posts: 90
 
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Another loosie. Right side. Nut about 1-1.5mm away from body.
Nice one. Thx.
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| Tue Mar 28 2006 7:36am |
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Red Dragon
Joined: 11 Nov 2005
Location: Perth
Posts: 6
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Checked mine Rht one loose, thanks for the info and remedy, its now tight.
mike  Still Smiling, No Promblems
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| Tue Mar 28 2006 9:00am |
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Bernie
Joined: 22 Sep 2005
Location: North Yorks
Posts: 42
 
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Just checked mine, Aug 05 build, RH 1 full turn loose, LH 1/2 turn loose.If L.R. don't do a recall it will cost them dearly.Many thanks for advice boys!
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| Tue Mar 28 2006 9:51am |
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Andy4467
Joined: 25 Nov 2005
Location: Kent - England
Posts: 192
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RH side loose - hats off to Gareth and the forum.
Cheers guys. Some say the glass is half full. Others that it is half empty. I say 'Are you drinking that?"
Cairns Blue, Ebony Leather, SE
BMW 320d M sport
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| Tue Mar 28 2006 9:57am |
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Matt.y
Joined: 02 Jan 2006
Location: Herts
Posts: 36
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In keeping with the thread my right strut is loose ( about a turn and a half )
pardon my ignorance but when you are all talking about applying "loctite" to the thread, are you talking about plain old super glue or is there some special automotive equivalent  Oh and I seem to have the same "fat" spanners as some others!! will have to take the strut off first.
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| Tue Mar 28 2006 11:11am |
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Andy4467
Joined: 25 Nov 2005
Location: Kent - England
Posts: 192
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Loctite - thread lock or equivalent compund would be recommended.
I've used some 'Loctite' 638 retaining compound that we use at work.
If you haven't got some why not try your LR dealer for their recommendation!! Some say the glass is half full. Others that it is half empty. I say 'Are you drinking that?"
Cairns Blue, Ebony Leather, SE
BMW 320d M sport
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| Tue Mar 28 2006 11:20am |
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csory
Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Location: 50% Pomaz, H - 50% Falls Church, VA, US
Posts: 47
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| Tip collection for new owners |
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Just thinking about a handy collection of these "what to check first and then frequently when you pick up your new disco" tips... Mine will arrive in April and would find such a checklist very useful. Maybe a sticky thread in the "Technical" forum with links to these discussions
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| Tue Mar 28 2006 1:37pm |
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nigelpugh
Joined: 31 Jan 2005
Location: West Midlands , UK close to LR Solihull!!
Posts: 131
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| Right strut loose on mine |
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Guys,
Checked mine today, just the right hand one that needed several turns, it was about 2mm out from the body.
Used old style 1/2 inch thin spanner which worked fine!!
Nige. Nige - 2005 Disco 3 TDV6 HSE
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| Tue Mar 28 2006 3:31pm |
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Matt.y
Joined: 02 Jan 2006
Location: Herts
Posts: 36
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Guy & Andy,
thank you for the advice re "loctite"
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| Tue Mar 28 2006 4:28pm |
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neil P
Joined: 24 Feb 2006
Location: Worcestershire
Posts: 13
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LH tight, RH about two turns loose. Seems to be a trend.
Tightened without problem, but I'll give it about a week and check to see if the tailgate action is working it loose.
Booth red rusty, so obviously no lubricant applied when it was serviced in January  Discovery TDV6 S Silver
BMW Z3 Blue
MGB GT Red
Aston DB6 Blue
When it's good it's very good, but when it's broken I want my money back.
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| Tue Mar 28 2006 5:12pm |
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afp001
Joined: 23 Nov 2005
Location: Forest Of Dean, Gloucestershire
Posts: 151
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Mine too, 3/4 turn to retorque. Will apply thread lock next week. TDV6 SE auto, Java / Alpacca
Audi TT S Tronic / Silver, Black roof, Magma Red Leather.
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| Tue Mar 28 2006 6:09pm |
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Uncle Ray
Joined: 18 Jul 2005
Location: lancs
Posts: 3413
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i do hope these never need to be removed as with this stuff you will have a job it would be beter just to keep an eye on them. is it me your looking for i am back now but for how long is anybody's guess
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