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Disco_Mikey
 


Member Since: 29 May 2007
Location: Dundee, Scotland
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Scotland 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Cairns BlueDiscovery 3
My Disco 3 revival thread!

Watch this space Thumbs Up

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Mr. Green

Day 2: Lots of goodies!

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Re-bushed a pair of front lower arms, using OEM (Lemforder) RRS bushes and ball joints. And a lick of paint to make them look shiny and new again

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Rear arms done today Smile

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Again, using OEM RRS bushes

And fitted a nice new cambelt and pulleys

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The old belt didn't look too bad, but I wasn't taking a chance. Pulleys were a bit rusty too

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BOOM!

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Only had a quick look at the underside of the car last night. General impressions are the body is fairly well protected against rust. The chassis on the other hand, has a lot of flaking paint, and surface corrosion. Nothing structural though. A quick wire brush, and some stone chip to protect it again Thumbs Up

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Inner wings, after 8 years:
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And those leaves get everywhere Evil or Very Mad

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That was yesterday evenings progress Thumbs Up


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Dropped the sump, to swap it, and the ladder frame over...

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After having rinsed the shrapnel, it was even more clear that the old engine was Censored

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The sump and ladder frame got a bloody good clean, and fitted to the new engine Thumbs Up

While the engine was out, the autobox was removed, and the sump/filter changed

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Nice to see there was no issues with this sump Laughing

Some rough cookie replaced 1 brake pipe, but they were both replaced completely anyway

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New front-rear pipes done. Just need a little tidying up

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Now, the car is an 05/05. Rust is not really an issue, it is all surface rust. Again, looks worse in the photos than it actually is, and not bad enough to worry about. While it is in bits though, it will be taken care of, and protected before the rebuild Thumbs Up

This is just above the rear diff:
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In behind the heatshields above the rear silencer:
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Rear chassis crossmember:
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Cleaned and covered in stone chip:
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O/S chassis leg:
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O/S engine mount:
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And for good measure, the front brake pipes were also done Thumbs Up

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New engine was from a Jag, so sump and sensor was completely different Rolling Eyes

Rear wishbones were replaced, along with more new brake pipes:
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Difference between the D3 + RRS bushes:
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There was a little play in the rear ARB bushes, so some shims were fitted:
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Also needed a passenger side upper hub bush
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For any possible future turbo removal to be made as easy as possible, the turbo was removed, the studs were taken out, and the threads drilled out to 8mm. 2x M8 flange bolts were used to refit. This aids turbo removal massively, and is also much quicker. The small silicone hose was also fitted to the turbo at the same time. Big respect goes to robbo770 for fitting this hose with the turbo still fitted to the engine Embarassed

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Same with this hose too. Easy in theory...

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EGR valves have been removed, and blanked at the exhaust manifold. Does away with the valves altogether. Once I have some spare time to compare the difference between EU3 + EU4 cooling systems, I will be doing away with the EGR coolers and associated pipework altogether too Thumbs Up

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The big I/C hose was a doddle to fit Laughing

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The corroded parts of bodywork were wire-brushed down, and waxoyled. The whole car will be done fully, when the colder weather is here (but before the salt goes down Thumbs Up )

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The 2 halves were then joined together, a few connectors rejoined, and it started almost furst turn of the key. The only issue is a faulty oil temp sensor, which is hopefully causing the following problem. This was with no throttle input at all...

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Still have the bumpers to refit, front lower wishbones to do, a few tyres, add some Dr Tranny to the autobox to complement the new oil and filter, replace the front and rear axle, and transfer box oils, a wheel alignment, then send it for an MOT Thumbs Up


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Oil temp sensor was fitted last night, runs like a dream Mr. Green

Rear brakes were stripped, EPB lubed and freed off, just incase

4 wheel alignment also done last night.

Fixed the rear PDC, but apparently the front are on back order, so they will have to wait

Air Con was regassed, and is bloody freezing!

Some of this was added, just for good measure:
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How it currently sits...

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SRS light is currently on, but there is a loose wire underneath the passenger seat. Will have that fixed this morning, and is booked in for an MOT at 4pm today Shocked

Jobs left to do are:

Refit front mudflaps
Clear sunroof drains, and dry out carpets
Bloody good wash and polish
Enjoy permagrin Mr. Green


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The MOT was a success! Passed, with 2 advisories. One for having an engine cover fitted, and one for having an undertray fitted, despite them both being 10 mikes away from the car, next to my toolbox Evil or Very Mad

It was a pretty uneventful drive back from the MOT, and equally so on the drive home (on trade plates)

A decat pipe has been ordered from the group buy, and fitted shortly. Needs the front PDC sorted still, and a bloody good clean

And, not forgetting the obligatory D3 forum sticker :thumbsup:

Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated Mr. Green
 My D3 Build Thread

TDV8 Retrofit Build Thread 


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Disco_Mikey
 


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Secured this post to keep things neat, as there will be lots of photos Whistle
 My D3 Build Thread

TDV8 Retrofit Build Thread 


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DiscoDunc
 


Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
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England 2010 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Auto Aintree GreenDiscovery 4

looks good so far Thumbs Up
 Duncan
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If I'd known I was going to be so thirsty this morning I'd have drunk more beer last night.
FFRR Autobiography 4.4 SDV8 MY17
D4 HSE MY13 SOLD
FFRR 3.6 Vogue TDV8 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D4 SE TECH MY15 SOLD
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D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D3 HSE MY06 - Re-Cycled Worldwide 
 
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euangibson
 


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Location: Borders
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Scotland 2012 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Auto Firenze RedDiscovery 4

That's going to be a very big "How To" guide Mike Whistle Thumbs Up
 "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...

Locking rear E-diff
RLD spare wheel protector & sump guard
Extended roof rails
Series 111 mudflaps
Black side tubes,grill and vents
Timed climate remote
Hids4u interior lights

D4 Firenze my2012 HSE
D3 Java 2005 SE manual (sold,sadly,thanks for the memories)
1966 '88 Series 2a....still starts in the morning better than I do... 


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geoff.
 


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England 

Milestone Thumbs Up
  
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Alan B
 


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Scotland 2007 Discovery 3 TDV6 XS Manual Stornoway GreyDiscovery 3

Bet your glad you hung on before breaking for parts

Glad things are going right again Mikey

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D2 02 commercial silver gone but a great servant and won't be forgotten

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haroosh
 


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Scotland 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 S Manual Rimini RedDiscovery 3

I think the Haynes manual may need updating once Mikey gets stuck in here??
  
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MIke,

did it turn up after a little GBH???

good for you Thumbs Up
 FFRR SC 4.2

Rejected!! RRS2
Fit TDV6 intercooler hoses
Fast Road intercooler
De-Cat pipe
D3 to B4 front end Upgrade
OEM TV/DVD Screens+wireless Headphones! 
 
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orkneydave
 


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United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 S Manual Tonga GreenDiscovery 3

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2018 Outlander PHEV
2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 S (went up in flames)
1972 Series 3 109 200tdi (@alfredthe109)
1972 MGB GT (in bits) 
 
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robo
 


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United Kingdom 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Zambezi SilverDiscovery 3

very best of luck watching this with interest Thumbs Up
 gone not forgotten 2 classics
gone forgotten 2 p38s
current d3 se 2006 td standard for now 
 
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Discoed
 


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Good desicion not to sell or break Thumbs Up ....

Would have been a huge mistake, you'll be enjoying the Izmir Blue soon Thumbs Up
 2023 Ineos Grenadier 3.0 Diesel Commercial
2022 Mini John Cooper Works Hatch
2021 Golf MK8 GTD
1978 Land Rover SIII
1993 Range Rover Classic 3.9 V8

2007- Range Rover TDV8 - SOLD
2020 - Discovery 5 3.0 SD6 Landmark - SOLD
2020 - Defender 110 D240 First Edition - SOLD
2012- Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE - SOLD
2009- Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 XS - SOLD
2007- Discovery 3 TDV6 GS- SOLD
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Russell
 


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Said you should hang in there Thumbs Up
 MY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
MY15 D4 HSE Kaikoura Stone
MY12 D4 HSE Nara Bronze Sold and gone
MY11 D4 HSE Stornaway Grey Sold and gone
D3 S spec Silver Sold and gone
Tow bar, full length roof bars, side steps, tow bar storage unit, surround camers.
D4 camera club 
 
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Razz Bow down Thumbs Up Thumbs Up
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if you cant hold on dont let go , it ill come in handy for something even if you never use it.
D3 SE 05,
110 s wagon 300 tdi SOLD
h top transit
crew cab transit
transit connect
ausa dumper, muck truck .
peljob 2.5 digger
06 L 200 crew cab 
 
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