Member Since: 27 Dec 2013
Location: Kent
Posts: 951
Today with sheer determination and some easy start to get it to start the first time, it started and stayed running, it even drove under its own steam to the new yard. However, shredded a tyre as it drove out of the yard.
So the verdict is….
My LR collection is only shrinking slightly and this is staying for now.
10th Jan 2023 9:11 pm
disco-nut
Member Since: 27 Dec 2013
Location: Kent
Posts: 951
Starting issue, poor running issue etc... all sorted. Blanked the EGR valves and found the butterfly in the throttle body had seized. Butterfly is removed now. And this beast now launches. But I stole the battery again which is now on my 6 series so the D3 has to be jump started again.
But following a minor bump in my life, I have put a few vehicles including this one up for sale. Don't want to sell it really, but needs are a must.
16th Feb 2023 11:32 am
disco-nut
Member Since: 27 Dec 2013
Location: Kent
Posts: 951
I am shock about this Discovery. A previous owner got in contact and revealed some information.
It turns out that 56000 Miles ago, It has a brand new (not recon) from main dealer Land Rover engine fitted! And it has had 3 gearboxes and 2 torque converters in its life.
Now knowing this, I am going to carry on restoring it. So my very high mileage car is actually a very low mileage one
21st Feb 2023 10:50 pm
disco-nut
Member Since: 27 Dec 2013
Location: Kent
Posts: 951
Well, a poltergeist thief stole half the bolts for my Freelander 2 turbo job and I had an apprentice for the day with me, so while I was off buying new bolts, I got him to get the fuel tank off of this Discovery for me. I was going to replace the fuel pump until I got underneath myself and spotted a ridiculous bodge.
An independent wire with a corroded push connector fitting exposed to the elements underneath the car running from the fuel pump to somewhere in the car.
I had to take another car for an MOT at this point which finished the day off, so I haven't traced the wiring route yet.
I don't normally work on a Sunday, but I have no choice, so tomorrow I will be in to finish the Turbo on the Freelander and trace this wire. I have the plug and a long length of wire from my blue discovery so hopefully I can put this right easily.
4th Mar 2023 9:34 pm
disco-nut
Member Since: 27 Dec 2013
Location: Kent
Posts: 951
I bought a used identical grill to the one on my Green D3 which came with the black LR badge already on it, so that went on my Green D3, and the one with broken clips from my green D3 has now gone on to this.
I have managed to repair half the loom for the fuel pump, but today I had to attend 3 breakdowns spanning from North London to Maidstone and then service a customers VW, so by the time I got back, it was already passed my business hours, so did 1 outstanding job on another customers car and fitted the grills before calling it a day and heading home.
I am actually going to be working tomorrow anyway, but with no customers due, I plan on getting the wiring finished on this Discovery so I can get the fuel tank back up and get the car back on the ground properly and moved out of the way.
The next mod is going to be painting the internals black and de-tangoing the headlights.
1st Apr 2023 8:56 pm
disco-nut
Member Since: 27 Dec 2013
Location: Kent
Posts: 951
It finally happened, The D3 is back on all 4's My thinner and stronger other half got under the car and bolted the tank back in place. The tank now always read the same level and doesn't seem to drop as it pleases. It will go for a small drive tomorrow to see if it is fixed. Had to use jump leads, but the engine started without struggling.
18th May 2023 5:43 pm
disco-nut
Member Since: 27 Dec 2013
Location: Kent
Posts: 951
I painted and re-fitted the dull side vent. Now can't get the suspension to raise But I am going to take it for a drive either this week or next week to its MOT test, so fingers crossed that I will finally get this on the road.
6th Jul 2023 7:20 pm
Moo D3 Decade
Member Since: 13 Aug 2010
Location: UK
Posts: 14383
Still not convinced by your choice of wheels
Anyway, hope I all goes well for you. Its been an exhausting journey New Defender L663 110 SE (known as Noddy!)
Sold Volvo XC90 R-Design (known as Basil)
Sold - D4 HSE (Known as Gerty)
No longer the Old Buses original owner
231,000 miles and counting
05 S manual owned from March 2005
D4 Face lifted
Still original injectors and turbo
V8 Front brakes
BAS Remap, Allisport Intercooler and deCat
EGRs blanked
T-Max split charge
Hanibal Expeedition rack
Prospeed ladder
Duratrac tyres
IID BT
BAS FBH control
6th Jul 2023 8:42 pm
disco-nut
Member Since: 27 Dec 2013
Location: Kent
Posts: 951
Health and recent events have actually delayed this poor beasty getting back on the road
I had planned on putting it in for its MOT recently, but just haven't had time. I am hoping to get it in before middle of September. But we shall see.
It has now developed a problem with the suspension height control switch signal so won't rise until I am driving over 30 mph for a set amount of time
28th Aug 2023 8:53 pm
disco-nut
Member Since: 27 Dec 2013
Location: Kent
Posts: 951
Now sold this one on. I did most of the repairs, but needed another vehicle to use for a charity I help, and was offered a swap deal. So took it as I knew this was not going to be finished until next summer, the person who took it off me, somehow broke the engine on it, so it then got sold on again as spares or repairs. The engine was perfect when it went. But never mind.
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