I put a bottle of Sea Foam fuel line cleaner through it today and its actually made a noticeable difference. Was sceptical when first poured in but after 10miles lots of black smoke on acceleration and a real chemical smell if that makes sense? This continued for about 50 miles then the smoke died down and just the smell remained. Anyway after a three quarter tank of diesel and a long drive to see some relatives its responding much better (or at least seems to be). I'd give it a go if you haven't run a cleaner through before.
What is this miracle potion you speak of & where can i procure such witchcraft?
Cheers n Gone Nick MY16 D4 Landmark SDV6 (The Ice Maiden)
Uncle Ray's spare wheel protector
MY08 D3 HSE Stornoway (Miss Moneypit) The money tree withered......
Got hold of a set of 5 19” alloys with duratrc tyres fitted. Two of the tyres were brand new. Just put them on the D3.
The verdict is still out on if I like them or not.
What do you guys think
I went to look at a set of these last week for my HSE & struggled with whether i liked them or not. I walked away as they weren't in great condition. In hindsight, I think they just didn't look robust enough compared to the standard issue HSE wheels on Moneypit as a MY07.
I like the simplicity of the originals. I decided to keep mine & will get them refreshed at some point when moneypit's not calling for a spare £400 to be spent on her.
Just my personal opinion. Others will love them i'm sure.
She's costing me more than a mistress at the moment....i'm sure. Dunno which would be more fun!
Cheers n Gone Nick MY16 D4 Landmark SDV6 (The Ice Maiden)
Uncle Ray's spare wheel protector
MY08 D3 HSE Stornoway (Miss Moneypit) The money tree withered......
Last night I towed a 16 tonne tractor unit and trailer out of a field, the driver was desparate so I said I would give it a go ( I didnt think it would but I'd give it a try) well it only bloody well did it, he was well chuffed ( probably as he didnt have to call out a recovery truck ) but didnt offer anything for my trouble Just shows how tuff and versatile these vehicles are 8)
Lovin the profile picture, although i'm sure my Fiat 131 Sport spat a few of those out for breakfast back in the day
Ah Janspeed exhausts, twin 40 Delortos, Kent high lift cams & a Abarth LSD to boot...lovely sound, great raw performance.
Cheers n Gone Nick MY16 D4 Landmark SDV6 (The Ice Maiden)
Uncle Ray's spare wheel protector
MY08 D3 HSE Stornoway (Miss Moneypit) The money tree withered......
10th Feb 2019 1:01 am
willydisco
Member Since: 05 Nov 2018
Location: Exeter
Posts: 15
Put mine up for sale
14th Feb 2019 2:19 pm
Fitzy73
Member Since: 09 Feb 2014
Location: Truro
Posts: 2407
I’ve driven mine
After 6 months it reminded me just how much I have missed it and how it really is the best car I have ever owned and am ever likely to own.
Equally important was the fact the nice people at the DVLA let me have my licence back!!! Andy
19th Feb 2019 5:56 pm
kajtzu
Member Since: 11 Aug 2017
Location: Helsinki
Posts: 6568
Had:
- coolant expansion tank replaced due to low coolant warning
- replaced all coolant at the same time
- brake fluid change
- brake hoses were in good shape, no need to change
- cooling blower was screaming, it got replaced with a new one
- a shield was built to prevent water/snow from entering the cabin air intake (there hadn’t been but it sounded like a good idea)
- not all interior lights worked and that was traced to a blown fuse
(I thought had ruled out the fuse...)
21st Feb 2019 4:13 pm
life - live it
Member Since: 14 Apr 2017
Location: Behind you
Posts: 1022
Replacement front bumper
21st Feb 2019 8:52 pm
Rsneil
Member Since: 12 Aug 2017
Location: Derby
Posts: 30
Are you planning on painting the arches ?
22nd Feb 2019 12:07 am
pjm-84
Member Since: 04 Oct 2016
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 2432
Washed mine at the weekend as it was getting dirty.
Gave it a bit of a thrashing on Saturday (late for an event) but mindful of the Duratracs.
22nd Feb 2019 12:34 am
life - live it
Member Since: 14 Apr 2017
Location: Behind you
Posts: 1022
Will hopefully get round to having the arches painted, or not
22nd Feb 2019 7:52 am
Matt
Member Since: 15 Jul 2006
Location: Lost in Space
Posts: 456
Cleaned the windscreen and all the side/rear windows inside & out..Discovery 4 SDV6 XS Firenze Red Ebony Leather
Club DuraTrac BLACK POWDER COATED 19 hse wheels
Disco 3 gone but not forgotten
22nd Feb 2019 6:04 pm
Andy500
Member Since: 27 Aug 2018
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 228
Fitted heated and electric front seats a cubby cooler and new heater panel to my GS. I will make a HSE out of it yet😂
22nd Feb 2019 6:20 pm
Ambo
Member Since: 28 Jun 2010
Location: Ventnor Isle of Wight
Posts: 262
Replaced the burner unit in the FBH, just over 2 hours from start to finish, FBH now working correctly.Nick
2009 D3 SE
Isle of Wight Steam Railway
23rd Feb 2019 1:26 pm
Sea Raider
Member Since: 01 Nov 2016
Location: None
Posts: 4450
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For the Shell Helix
) but didnt offer anything for my trouble 
Just shows how tuff and versatile these vehicles are 8)
