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justmark
 


Member Since: 08 Jun 2021
Location: Derbyshire
Posts: 25

United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Zambezi SilverDiscovery 3
EAS valve blocks

Refurbished the front and centre valve locks on Saturday and that "sinking feeling" every morning seems to have gone away Very Happy Just the difficult rear one to do now when the weather permits and the glass back settles down Confused
  
Post #233092822nd Mar 2023 4:43 pm
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sarumlight
 


Member Since: 06 Nov 2008
Location: Off the Plain
Posts: 1589

United Kingdom 2008 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Tonga GreenDiscovery 3

Impressed SWMBO by stacking these bad boys in the kitchen

  
Post #233105623rd Mar 2023 7:08 pm
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KevinD3
 


Member Since: 05 Aug 2020
Location: Sutton Coldfield
Posts: 1192

England 2008 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Stornoway GreyDiscovery 3
Poorly Dennis

During call outs in the snow the other week, I rapidly learnt that the term “all season” is more an advertising slogan rather than a description of a tyres capability Very Happy

Going sideways to try and prevent hitting a colleague in the rear or a 40 toner head on, poor Dennis took the hit on the rear door Sad



After a false start with recieving the wrong door, I managed to source and fit a replacement door. It turned out to be a Pretty simple job, even when needing to swap out the wiring loom, door motor etc, but really pleased in the result, getting Dennis looking healthy again



Also went and replaced all four corners with AX7 A/Ts so all ready for more bad weather Smile

 2008 HSE Stornoway Grey

My Wife thinks the D3 is a hobby, The D3 thinks the wife is 💕 
 
Post #233147027th Mar 2023 12:31 pm
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HairyFool
 


Member Since: 04 Jan 2023
Location: Essex
Posts: 503

United Kingdom 2016 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 Landmark LE Auto ZanzibarDiscovery 4

Made a new door for the pollen filter. Turns out the reason why the old one was missing is the bit it locks on to is broken.

Fitted a replacement shift lever surround along with the tambour style gaiter. The original had been plastic welded together because the clips were broken, of course it broke again getting it off.
 A visitor from the dark side, my other vehicle is an MG5 EV  
Post #233151227th Mar 2023 9:52 pm
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DIY Ace
 


Member Since: 06 Feb 2019
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 853

United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Bonatti GreyDiscovery 3

Taken a trip to Port Lympne Reserve in Kent. A lovely drive over from Hampshire and a very welcome dinner upon arrival. The 'tents' are certainly the most luxurious canvass houses I've ever stayed in, and the animal park/safari reserve is excellent. Very kids friendly too, so a perfect short break for those of you with a family.

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Post #23319721st Apr 2023 6:56 pm
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HairyFool
 


Member Since: 04 Jan 2023
Location: Essex
Posts: 503

United Kingdom 2016 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 Landmark LE Auto ZanzibarDiscovery 4

Last trip out the parking brakes were screeching like mad at low speed

Stripped down the rear brakes to get at the shoes, quite a lot of dust of course. I couldn't find the nearside adjuster through the hole to back it off. After much jiggling and twisting managed to get the disk/drum off.

The clip that holds one shoe was missing allowing the shoe to tilt, one reason why the disk was difficult to remove. I couldn't find the adjuster because the missing clip was locked onto the star teeth hiding them.

Of course the pin for the clip was missing so had to make up a new one out of a long machine screw.

One curiosity was several guides mention an allen bolt at the other side from the adjust but mine didn't have them.
 A visitor from the dark side, my other vehicle is an MG5 EV  
Post #23352892nd May 2023 5:22 pm
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kajtzu
 


Member Since: 10 Aug 2017
Location: Helsinki
Posts: 6538

Finland 2005 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Cairns BlueDiscovery 3

Another 10k km driven, changed oil and and all the filters. Replaced the oil drain plug with a quick drain plug from Femco. Hopefully it makes things slightly less messy the next time around. Used Mannol oil this time.

In other news, one set of car keys have a refreshing air around it as they went through the washing machine for an hour or so…… Rolling Eyes Censored


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Post #23360089th May 2023 6:46 pm
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Busby330
 


Member Since: 18 Jun 2020
Location: Warwickshire
Posts: 11

United Kingdom 2007 Discovery 3 TDV6 XS Auto Barolo BlackDiscovery 3

Pulled the tank out due to some questionable fuel and no longer starting. Changed the filter and got this lot out of the old filter.

pulled the fuel pump out the tank and found loads of sludge and gunk at bottom of tank. Pumps gause filter black and blocked up.
awaiting new pump monday now from maltings 4x4. hopefully hasnt damaged injectors or hpfp. so currently sat up on a 2 poster looking sorry for itself
  
Post #23385213rd Jun 2023 7:42 pm
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sarumlight
 


Member Since: 06 Nov 2008
Location: Off the Plain
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United Kingdom 2008 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Tonga GreenDiscovery 3

Wasn’t all today, but in the last couple of weeks my D3 has taken me and dog camping in the Lake District, pulled a tree stump out of the garden, and taken kids to the beach in half term. #Best4x4xFar
  
Post #23385433rd Jun 2023 10:07 pm
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daillama
 


Member Since: 17 May 2023
Location: Haverfordwest
Posts: 12

Wales 2009 Discovery 3 TDV6 GS Manual Zermatt SilverDiscovery 3
Mechanic mode

New owner of a D3 2.7 TDV6 MY09 and within 2 weeks of getting it realised there were problems with the rear brakes binding and that the previous owner had no idea how many years ago it was he had it serviced.

So I’ve spent a lot of time this past week reading this forum, watching videos and collecting together parts.

So today I finally had it all together and set out on my first Disco maintenance adventure. I have today changed one of the rear callipers, and the disc pads on the rear. Done an engine oil and filter change including the fuel filter, a manual gearbox fluid change and changed to LED sidelights and white dipped and main beam headlights.

Funds exhausted for this month, but it feels like a different car to drive it already. Next month I reckon l’ll change the transfer case fluid. Anyone think it’s worth changing the front and rear diff fluid too? It’s done 90k miles which isn’t very much for a D3 it seems but I don’t think it’s been cared for very well in the past.

Anything else I should be saving to do? Any ideas welcome as I plan on owning it long term.
  
Post #23389158th Jun 2023 8:10 pm
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Captain Crosscheck
 


Member Since: 03 Sep 2021
Location: Oslo
Posts: 302

Ukraine 2008 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Stornoway GreyDiscovery 3

Got it through the first EU-check up, (equivalent to an MoT) in my ownership. Replaced rear LH side wheel bearing, rear drop links and blanked off the fog lights.
Now I'll keep it for at least two more years Laughing
  
Post #234001521st Jun 2023 11:24 am
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KevinD3
 


Member Since: 05 Aug 2020
Location: Sutton Coldfield
Posts: 1192

England 2008 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Stornoway GreyDiscovery 3

Passed His MOT with flying colours Thumbs Up

They found the oil tears that he’s had for 5 years to to show they looked.



As he’s passed his exam, I also hit “buy” on a load of new toys for him as a treat (and a way to spend the money I’d put aside for a failure)
 2008 HSE Stornoway Grey

My Wife thinks the D3 is a hobby, The D3 thinks the wife is 💕 
 
Post #234043426th Jun 2023 1:26 pm
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KevinD3
 


Member Since: 05 Aug 2020
Location: Sutton Coldfield
Posts: 1192

England 2008 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Stornoway GreyDiscovery 3

New rack Smile

Went up to the nice people at flatdog yesterday to have fitted, 2 hours each way but worth it, didn’t spend “too” much in their shop while I waited Very Happy



Also finally fitted a centre arm rest fridge today
 2008 HSE Stornoway Grey

My Wife thinks the D3 is a hobby, The D3 thinks the wife is 💕 
 
Post #23409511st Jul 2023 12:03 pm
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sparkysteve
 


Member Since: 08 Jul 2017
Location: cheshire
Posts: 126

United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Cairns BlueDiscovery 3

MOT passed.
and the SWMBO has agreed to keep him and sell the mondeo
 D3 HSE 2.7 TDV6 named Calvin with him stuffed Tiger Hobbes sat in the back  
Post #23473658th Sep 2023 6:22 pm
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sparkysteve
 


Member Since: 08 Jul 2017
Location: cheshire
Posts: 126

United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Cairns BlueDiscovery 3

new track rods and tie bar at the back
to get the MOT advisories sorted.
now off to James Hanshall engineering in Cheshire to get the tracking done
whilst there book him in for timing belts and upgraded oil pump
then order new boots and new suspension airbag all round.

blooming expensive month this has turned out to be, but worth it as he'll be
perfect again.

oh and the joy's of owning a blooming D3, spare wheel cable system is now fubared too
more expense
 D3 HSE 2.7 TDV6 named Calvin with him stuffed Tiger Hobbes sat in the back  
Post #234771513th Sep 2023 12:49 pm
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