Oillybob55
Member Since: 12 Jul 2020
Location: Bradford
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Hi All
Had my first MOT today since I bought the D3, it has failed on the following:
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside rear upper.
I have been out and I can’t feel any play in it, which of the 3 bushes is this referring too? How easy is the bush to replace looking at it it doesn’t look too bad. Should I replace the bushes in pairs on either side?
Had minors on the following:
Play in steering rack inner joints near side front
Play in steering rack inner joints offside front
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside rear outer
Any advice on repairing the minors please. Discovery 3 XS 2008 Manual Zambezi Silver
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 6th Dec 2020 4:19 pm |
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eightfoot
Member Since: 12 Apr 2015
Location: sunny essex
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do a search on the forum all are standard item to change at some point,your choice if you go for cheap or expensive parts but don't scrimp if your going to be keeping it please excuse any grammer/punctuation mistakes,i'm thick,thankyou
current vehicles 2005 d3 2013 d4
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| 6th Dec 2020 4:45 pm |
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Oillybob55
Member Since: 12 Jul 2020
Location: Bradford
Posts: 42
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Has anyone replaced the bushes instead of fitting new arms? I have fitted bushes to previous cars. Discovery 3 XS 2008 Manual Zambezi Silver
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| 6th Dec 2020 5:08 pm |
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aja4x4
Member Since: 14 Apr 2019
Location: Westbury
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I replaced my bushes but would just buy complete arms next time.
They are a complete pig to get the arms off. its far easier to cut them up so you can get the angle grinder to the securing bolts, then replace everything with new.
It could also be the bush in the knuckle thats worn and you will need a bush puller set to replace those.
Dont want to put you off but this is worth watching
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| 6th Dec 2020 5:40 pm |
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OldPOP
Member Since: 15 Apr 2017
Location: Newbury
Posts: 117
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You make it much harder on yourself if you try to rotate the seized nut clockwise (20mins 30 seconds in) or using saw blades with grit for ceramics not teeth for metal
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| 6th Dec 2020 7:16 pm |
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motorworks
Member Since: 14 Nov 2019
Location: Usk
Posts: 401
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I have replaced a few rear arms with bushes. It is likely that you will need an electric saw or angle grinder to cut each end of the mounting bolt above the driveshaft. If the bolt is not seized on the bush, arm replacement is relatively easy.
The outer arm to hub (rose) joint may also have a seized bolt, but enough room to use an air chisel or SDS hammer so cutting probably not necessary.
Make sure you buy arms with new bolts. Chris
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| 6th Dec 2020 7:34 pm |
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pagoda
Member Since: 13 Aug 2009
Location: Not London Anymore (or the US for that matter)
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eightfoot wrote:do a search on the forum all are standard item to change at some point,your choice if you go for cheap or expensive parts but don't scrimp if your going to be keeping it
Buy new arms. Forget trying to do the bushes. PAGODA
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| 6th Dec 2020 7:52 pm |
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Oillybob55
Member Since: 12 Jul 2020
Location: Bradford
Posts: 42
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Should you do both sides or can you do them individually?
Could I do one side to get it through the MOT then the other side after Christmas maybe? Discovery 3 XS 2008 Manual Zambezi Silver
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| 6th Dec 2020 9:00 pm |
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aja4x4
Member Since: 14 Apr 2019
Location: Westbury
Posts: 2459
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I would do both as you will need to get the alignment done afterwards
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| 6th Dec 2020 9:02 pm |
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Oillybob55
Member Since: 12 Jul 2020
Location: Bradford
Posts: 42
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Will I need a bush tool to do the bush into of the hub? As that doesn’t come with the arm so will have to get that separate Discovery 3 XS 2008 Manual Zambezi Silver
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| 6th Dec 2020 9:06 pm |
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aja4x4
Member Since: 14 Apr 2019
Location: Westbury
Posts: 2459
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Yes you will or use a couple of large sockets and some m12 threaded bar.
If your having your alignment done its worth replacing your tear tie rods as they will be siezed and there not expencive.
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| 6th Dec 2020 9:12 pm |
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Alex3025
Member Since: 14 Oct 2020
Location: Striling Scotland
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Changed my upper rear arms today pig of a job ,got all done now have a suspension fault come up on dash 
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| 6th Dec 2020 9:51 pm |
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aja4x4
Member Since: 14 Apr 2019
Location: Westbury
Posts: 2459
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You will need to check the height sensors
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| 6th Dec 2020 10:00 pm |
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charlietortoise
Member Since: 29 Oct 2011
Location: Staffordshire
Posts: 502
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You can change the track rods on the steering rack. They are not overly expensive or hard to do. Discovery 4 3.0 HSE 2010 year. I like it a lot. Now with winch 😂
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| 9th Dec 2020 5:47 pm |
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bcleugh
Member Since: 02 Mar 2013
Location: Newcastle
Posts: 144
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this video is also useful, did mine last week. Great service from Advanced Factors for the parts. D1 200TDI 3 Door (Most expensive Land Rover ever as it got me hooked)
D1 300TDI 5 door
D2 TD5
D3 100,000+ Club
D4 XS
D4 Landmark
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| 10th Dec 2020 9:11 am |
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