Member Since: 15 Apr 2015
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Newbie Mechanic.....
Hi
I am somewhat in awe of people who can carry out any sort of maintenance on their vehicle. I can fill up the washer bottle and that's about it.
I'd like to get a basic understanding of how to look after my car a bit better, rather than always relying on a garage to fix basic and simple problems. I'm not looking to be able to strip an engine down.
Any suggestions as to where I could start?2014 - D4 2010 HSE Nara Bronze
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18th Apr 2016 9:10 am
geoffsnook
Member Since: 13 Jun 2014
Location: south wales
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start by reading up on how to do it and maybe buy yourself an old bmc or ford engine cheap as chips if you can as they are pretty simple in construction for you to learn the basicsDiscovery 3 se gone
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18th Apr 2016 9:52 am
dgardel
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or offer a gooooood beer to your closest Disco4.com gurus ..... (I personally know the italian one )
better!!
D3 and D4 aren't "simple" car.....
and you need a lot of "correct" tools ......Discovery 5 tdv6 HSE Corris Gray Outback Engineering Limited Edition IID Pro MV License
18th Apr 2016 10:00 am
dgardel
Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
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geoffsnook wrote:
start by reading up on how to do it and maybe buy yourself an old bmc or ford engine cheap as chips if you can as they are pretty simple in construction for you to learn the basics
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Dooh think you missed the point a bit but never mind there's always tomorrow Discovery 3 se gone
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18th Apr 2016 10:12 am
jim4244
Member Since: 05 Oct 2012
Location: UK
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A lot of routine maintenance jobs are shown on various tutorials on YouTube.
Jim
18th Apr 2016 10:16 am
Scott #55
Member Since: 15 Apr 2015
Location: Glasgow
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Thanks.....I think.......
Is there a Dummies guide or equivalent which you'd recommend?2014 - D4 2010 HSE Nara Bronze
2012 - FL2 2009 GS Stornoway Grey
2001 - VW Passat Estate Inky Blue
1999 - Ford Mondeo Light Blue
1998 - Rover 25 Red
18th Apr 2016 10:18 am
geoffsnook
Member Since: 13 Jun 2014
Location: south wales
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Night school maybe or like already said look on you tube as there is plenty of tips on there and you will always get help in some form or another on here Discovery 3 se gone
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18th Apr 2016 10:25 am
Scott #55
Member Since: 15 Apr 2015
Location: Glasgow
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Thanks. I'll look at night school options.
I'm also well aware of the help and advice offered on this forum - but I dislike displaying my child-like ignorance of my vehicle...... 2014 - D4 2010 HSE Nara Bronze
2012 - FL2 2009 GS Stornoway Grey
2001 - VW Passat Estate Inky Blue
1999 - Ford Mondeo Light Blue
1998 - Rover 25 Red
18th Apr 2016 10:38 am
Robbie
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For an in depth understanding of diagnostic techniques and how modern engine controls work then ScannerDanner on YouTube provides excellent tutorials. For videos of the mechanical side try ericthecarguy.
For D3/D4 try a project with a guide on here (eg the Brake Bible). These will aid you knowledge and confidence, plus you can ask the author or others for advice as you go along.
Hopefully there is someone nearby who can show you the ropes too - I have taught many a forum member what I know (doesn't take long!).
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