Member Since: 24 Jul 2015
Location: Sheffield
Posts: 62
Welcome from a fellow recent V8 owner. Our mpg might be low but smiles per miles makes up for it. It was recommended to me to change the coolant bleed valve. Simple and cheap, part no. LR027661.
20th Nov 2019 4:46 pm
greg00
Member Since: 08 Dec 2017
Location: Zurich
Posts: 162
Congratulation!
I use my LR3 mainly for family trips, too.
We‘ve been to France, Spain, Italy and this year to Croatia, Albania and Greece.
Travelling with Defenders, Landcruiser, VW camper van and Unimog I wouldn‘t switch with any of them. IMHO long distance driving comfort is unchallenged, but I guess you know that already
I‘ve added a Bush Company aluminium roof top tent, Rhino Batwing, AT KO2, tree sliders, ladder ect.
But the most valuable camping gear is the IIDtool‘s levelling feature for uneven ground since we do some wild camping.
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20th Nov 2019 11:06 pm
MintyHit
Member Since: 25 Jul 2017
Location: Bradford on Avon
Posts: 227
I have a roof tent and an IIDtool, what is this levelling feature you speak of of??
21st Nov 2019 12:32 am
greg00
Member Since: 08 Dec 2017
Location: Zurich
Posts: 162
Service/Test > RLM-Suspension > Test Valves
You can set each wheel or axle individually. Then enable ‚Build mode‘ to keep this position. In the morning disable ‚built mode‘ and you should be back to your default driving settings. I‘m not 100% sure if the whole ‚built mode‘ is really necessary but it works for me.
21st Nov 2019 2:21 am
G15MTS
Member Since: 28 Oct 2019
Location: Stockholm
Posts: 118
Thanks for the tips all! What is the wheel/tyre set up there?
21st Nov 2019 5:23 pm
Charliecloud
Member Since: 31 Jul 2014
Location: Tonbridge
Posts: 980
G15MTS wrote:
I bought this 2005 V8 Petrol last week. 1 owner, 55k miles and FLRSH.
It will be used primarily for camping trips next year with a couple of longer overland trips in the future.
Over the winter I will add a James Baroud roof tent, a cargo barrier, boot organisation, AT tires, dual battery system and a refrigerator as a minimum. Pending decisions are smaller 18" wheels (steel or alloy and only if they fit over the V8 brakes). If I can find them at the right price I'll add a RAI, nudge bar, rear steps and spots but no rush.
It will get an additional service before it's first long trip in the spring (bringing it from the UK to Norway for the Summer). A 'regular' service but was thinking of a gear box flush and a diff fluid change as extra, I'll be picking brains and open to hearing from experienced owners.....
Have a great day!
Graeme.
Congratulations on a pretty unique find. Love the colour. My V8 was also a low mileage one owner car when I got it a few years back.
Things to consider. If you have a sunroof, get the elbows changed for the latest type as the originals will rot away, if they have not already done so. Wet carpets are no fun and the electrics run in the channels that the water gets into.
Clean the throttle body, clean the MAF sensor and change the pcv. All those 3 are easy diy jobs. Keep an eye on the temp gauge and if it sits a bit low as opposed to horizontal you may need to change the thermostat.
Atlantic British have a good range of videos on youtube on this model.
21st Nov 2019 6:09 pm
pjm-84
Member Since: 04 Oct 2016
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 2432
That must be very rare......
Eyes are wandering at the moment for a replacement for mine. However every time I drive it its reprieved. The other constraint is the Wife. Her control over the savings would put Marget Thatcher to shame.
21st Nov 2019 7:07 pm
jamiebrighton
Member Since: 21 Jan 2018
Location: UK
Posts: 2
Hi all - just joined the D3 club with a 2006 V8 HSE in Bonatti Grey with 156k miles on the clock. Not had much chance to play with it but looking forward to giving it a long run at the weekend.
I followed threads on here as to what to look for but I'd really appreciate any tips on things to do straight away as a new owner. I think it's on its original air compressor - wondering whether I should just upgrade now or wait for the original to show signs of going? Also assuming I should have the auto gearbox flushed as a precaution?
Any advice gratefully received - already learned loads from the forum so thanks!
26th Nov 2019 10:50 am
Charliecloud
Member Since: 31 Jul 2014
Location: Tonbridge
Posts: 980
Welcome to the V8 D3 club.
First job - Sunroof, get the drain elbows changed for the latest type as the originals will rot away, if they have not already done so. Wet carpets are no fun and the electrics run in the channels that the water gets into. Lots of threads on here about how to do it. Don't waste your time just cleaning them out.
Clean the throttle body, clean the MAF sensor and change the pcv. All those 3 are easy diy jobs. Keep an eye on the temp gauge and if it sits a bit low as opposed to horizontal you may need to change the thermostat.
Atlantic British have a good range of videos on youtube on this model.
26th Nov 2019 11:22 am
jamiebrighton
Member Since: 21 Jan 2018
Location: UK
Posts: 2
That's great info - thanks Charliecloud - Atlantic British videos look great as well - can feel even more time being spent wasted on disco3.co.uk and their video channel now!
26th Nov 2019 11:37 am
Charliecloud
Member Since: 31 Jul 2014
Location: Tonbridge
Posts: 980
Member Since: 08 Dec 2017
Location: Zurich
Posts: 162
Thanks for the link. Nice read and discussion.
I will swap it with a Jeep Commander asap
16th Dec 2019 10:39 pm
G15MTS
Member Since: 28 Oct 2019
Location: Stockholm
Posts: 118
an 8.6-second 0-62mph time, which would be delivered at the sort of nose-up angle of a climbing Airbus....
18th Dec 2019 10:35 pm
kajtzu
Member Since: 11 Aug 2017
Location: Helsinki
Posts: 6568
The PH write up was hilarious
18th Dec 2019 10:50 pm
disco_v8
Member Since: 22 Oct 2017
Location: London
Posts: 156
I was about to put my v8 up for sale as she is the 2nd vehicle but then i went through the history and all the maintenance that has been done to her...my final decision is i am keeping her forever! May even prepare her slowly for some overland trips...hmm where to start apart now!2005 D3 V8 SE
2005 D3 V8 HSE gone
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