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Stevosull
 


Member Since: 23 Aug 2021
Location: Wicklow
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Ireland 
D3 engine surging/rusty rear crossmember

Hi All,

New to the forum and currently looking at buying a D3.

I went to look at one today and overall it drove fine and looked ok but there were two issues.

It was a manual 2.7 and at idle it had a very low level surging form the engine. I could hear it and feel it but there didnt seem to be any increase in revs.

Also the rear crossmember was quite rusty - no holes that I could see but quite flaky.

I would appreciate any input on the surging and is the rear crossmember a big job to replace?

Thanks
Steve
  
Post #22501527th Sep 2021 3:45 pm
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PROFSR G
 


Member Since: 06 Mar 2017
Location: Lost
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Ukraine 2009 Discovery 3 TDV6 Commercial XS Auto Stornoway GreyDiscovery 3

Walk away, there are plenty of good ones out there!

Engine should be rock steady with no variation in idle speed. Rust is a killer for these cars, if it's in the rear crossmember chances are it's elsewhere too.

Personally, I'd recommend the Auto transmission over the manual as it's a better "drive", unless you plan very heavy towing. Look for proof of service / maintenance receipts! These cars are around a long time and would have accumulated a considerable file by now.

Good luck Thumbs Up
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Post #22501537th Sep 2021 3:55 pm
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Stevosull
 


Member Since: 23 Aug 2021
Location: Wicklow
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Ireland 

Thanks PROFSR G,

I am having trouble finding the good ones though bar a few that are at crazy prices.

Am I being unrealistic at finding a decent one at 5-7k euro?

Regards
Steve
  
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G3Z
 


Member Since: 16 Dec 2018
Location: South Wales
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Wales 2007 Discovery 3 TDV6 GS Manual Zambezi SilverDiscovery 3

Better off buying the expensive one, as the cheap one will be expensive by the time you’ve sorted it.
 Defender 110 2.4 TDCi Utility Station Wagon.

2007 Disco 3 GS TDV6 Manual
200,000+ mile club 😎 
 
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