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'''Air Suspension Compressor replacement''' - See [http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/member2622.html Disco_Mikey]'s instructions in [http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic67721.html this topic]
 
'''Air Suspension Compressor replacement''' - See [http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/member2622.html Disco_Mikey]'s instructions in [http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic67721.html this topic]
  
'''Compressor Housing Cleaning''' - [http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/post799075.html#799075 Publicised] by site member [http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/member510.html DG] & compiled in a [http://www.disco3.co.uk/gallery/albums/userpics/11102/Cleaning%20Compressor%20Cover.pdf Downloadable PDF] by site member [http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/member1102.html DiscoDunc] .Compressor can become noisy as a result of mud & crud building up around the suspension compressor
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'''Compressor Housing Cleaning''' - [http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic11652.html Publicised] by site member [http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/member510.html DG] & compiled in a [http://www.disco3.co.uk/gallery/albums/userpics/11102/Cleaning%20Compressor%20Cover.pdf Downloadable PDF] by site member [http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/member1102.html DiscoDunc] .Compressor can become noisy as a result of mud & crud building up around the suspension compressor
  
'''Compressor Renewal & Cleaning''' - [http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic11652.html Publicized] by site member [http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/member-stephandv.html StephanDv] On his first post, he knocks it out of the park. Compressor can begin to run more and seem labored. This leads to overheating and eventual failure of the compressor.
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'''Compressor Renewal & Cleaning''' - [http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/post799075.html#799075 Publicized] by site member [http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/member-stephandv.html StephanDv] On his first post, he knocks it out of the park. Compressor can begin to run more and seem labored. This leads to overheating and eventual failure of the compressor.
  
 
'''Alternator Diode Replacement''' - See [http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/member-flack.html Flack]'s instructions in [http://www.disco3.co.uk/gallery/albums/userpics/11480/Replacing_the_Diode_Pack_on_A_Denso_Alternator.pdf PDF]
 
'''Alternator Diode Replacement''' - See [http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/member-flack.html Flack]'s instructions in [http://www.disco3.co.uk/gallery/albums/userpics/11480/Replacing_the_Diode_Pack_on_A_Denso_Alternator.pdf PDF]

Revision as of 02:21, 27 July 2012

Air Suspension Compressor replacement - See Disco_Mikey's instructions in this topic

Compressor Housing Cleaning - Publicised by site member DG & compiled in a Downloadable PDF by site member DiscoDunc .Compressor can become noisy as a result of mud & crud building up around the suspension compressor

Compressor Renewal & Cleaning - Publicized by site member StephanDv On his first post, he knocks it out of the park. Compressor can begin to run more and seem labored. This leads to overheating and eventual failure of the compressor.

Alternator Diode Replacement - See Flack's instructions in PDF

Body Removal - See Disco_Mikey's instructions in this topic How to separate the Body from the Chassis with pictures.

Sunroof Drain Tubes - See Gareth's instructions in this topic. In addition, flexible net curtain wire (coiled steel with plastic coating) has been found to be useful to clear out the drain tubes.

Bodsy's Brake Bible - The complete Brake replacement guide - See Bodsy's topic

Changing Front Brake Pads - Transcribed from Gareth's instructions and lr1's updates in this topic

Changing Rear Brake Discs, Pads and EPB Adjustment - See Disco_Mikey's instructions in this topic

TDV6 Oil Change - Transcribed from d3matt's instructions in this topic

Seized Auto Box Lever Pivot - auto box gear lever stiff, difficult to get into gear or jumping out of Drive? See Disco_Mikey's instructions in this topic

Front Belt Tensioner Bearing Replacement - See ridgeback_moor's instructions in this topic

Fitting Anti Roll Bar Bush Spacers - See Disco_Mikey's instructions in this topic

Fixing Seized Autobox Gear Lever Pivot - See Disco_Mikey's instructions in this topic

Front Lower Ball Joint Replacement - See Disco_Mikey's instructions in this topic

EGR Valve Replacement - See Disco_Mikey's instructions in this topic

Transfer Box Seal Replacement - Guide written by Iain G. See this topic

TDV6 Timing & Drive Belt Replacement - See Disco_Mikey's instructions in this topic

CV Boot Replacement - See disco_steve's instructions in this topic

Ashtray Panel Replacement - See J@mes' instructions here

Airbag Removal - See tanters' instructions (for stereo control button fitting) and wiggs' video for assistance

Airbag removal tool dimensions tool.jpg

Maintenance Checksheets - kindly linked by sitemember Slimer -


MAP (Manifold Absolute Pressure) Sensor Cleaning - reportedly a simple maintenance task to keep your Discovery running smoother - See forum post

Rear ARB (Anti Roll Bar) Bush Replacement - See ridgeback_moor's instructions and photos in this topic

Front ARB (Anti Roll Bar) Bush Replacement - See ridgeback_moor's instructions and photos in this topic

Fuel Filter and Diff Oil Changing - See ridgeback_moor's instructions and photos in this topic

Manual Gearbox Oil Change - See Phil1644's instructions and photos in this topic

Tailgate Actuator Fix DIY - See chocolademan's pictorial instructions in his PDF if the angled end has broken off from your tailgate actuator cable