Servicing of Disco 3

[V8 Disco]

Hi Other Disco owners,
Just a quick question to ask if anyone knows of and can recommend a reliable, well equipped service centre for Discovery 3, that is NOT a Land Rover dealer in the Brisbane area?
I am now out of warranty and getting very tired of paying for the unnecessaries and the pettiness of those anal retentive at Land Rover.

There a few places on the web which I have not yet contacted, as I thought something like this comes better from word of mouth. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers V8 Disco

P.S. Just realised I need to update my profile pic to the D3!

[Neil P]

$256 standard service . Wait there or sit in the BP with a coffee
like me :) You can watch them work if you wish , too !
I'm there this Thursday for the 42monther . It's not far up the Bruce ;)

Phone Andrew on 07 5445 1094 !

[RANDLOVER]

I can recommend Paul from Rovercare 6 Monte St Slacks Creek on 3209-1970. Not sure what it'd cost $256 from the previous post sound like a bargain, must've to supply own oils,filters, etc ?

[Rockylizard]

Gday...

Slightly off topic (coz it ain't near Brisvegas) ... but I just had my 96,000km service at Bundaberg Land Rover (against advice from this forum :angel:) ... and it cost $315.
I was satisfied with the service (staff etc as well as to vehicle) and I found out that, whilst their trained mechanic is well versed in his job, he is the only one who really knows much about LRs.
The Service Mgr freely admitted that he did not know anything about LRs - they rely on the kid who has been trained to service.
Not sure I would recommend them unless it was for no more than a standard service which is unlikely to have anything extra.
Cheers
John

[101RRS]

... but I just had my 96,000km service at Bundaberg Land Rover (against advice from this forum :angel:) ... and it cost $315.


I would almost say that is too cheap - normal cost is between $700 - $800.

2.5 hours labour - $250 - $400
Oil Filter $20
Fuel Filter $ 90
Pollen Filter $ 40
Air Filter if required $40
Oil $100
Bits and pieces $10-$20

On the price you were charged I would be concerned that they left things out of the service.

Garry

[V8 Disco]

Many Thanks for the intros, names and numbers. My 108,000 service is due next and it is only a minor service (oil & filters etc) according to the service schedule I picked up somewhere from this site but will definitely try these recommendations. Cheers Gary (V8 Disco)

[400HPONGAS]

As someone who can do their own servicing , I recently rang around Perth for a Filter Kit for my TDV6 . Prices ranged from $285 , up to $395 from the stealers .This was for the 4 filters , Fuel,air,oil,and pollen ,with sump plug and Fuel filter bracket . I then came across a mob on Ebay that was selling exactly the same kit for $150 !! The only difference in the Kit was that the stealers claim that there pollen filter was a activated charcoal type , and thats if you actually ask for it !! So add in the 5W30 Synth for $72 (6 litres ) from local KMART > So Total cost to me $220 plus 1 to2 hours of my own sweat.(oops ,fergot the Hydrocarbon Disposal Levy $5 for 20 litres)

[bigcarle]

greg tunstall at cleveland does work on the land rover and triumph brand i do my own work so i personally do not know what his work is like. i deal with the mechanic there called andrew who has treated me well there

[101RRS]

I recently rang around Perth for a Filter Kit for my TDV6 . Prices ranged from $285 , up to $395 from the stealers .This was for the 4 filters , Fuel,air,oil,and pollen ,with sump plug and Fuel filter bracket .

Fourx4 in Kotara sell a filter kit for $165 for the TDV6 doesn't have a fuel filter bracket - i don't think there is one from late 06 on. It is a charcoal pollen filter.

Garry

[400HPONGAS]

Thanks Garrycol , the Ebay Kit I ended up buying was from 4 x four for $150 !

[101RRS]

They didn't charge you GST or postage :)

Did you get the right fuel filter for your engine?? The pre 07 TDV6s have a fuel filter that looks like most diesel fuel filters - aluminium case - pipes in and out of the top. 07 on has a fuel filter that looks something like a screw in oil filter and does screw in.

I know because I bought a Cooper filter locally and it was the former when I needed the latter - the Cooper book only has the one listing for the TDV6.

Thankfully 4x4 have two different kits for the TDV6.

Garry

[400HPONGAS]

Funny you should mention that garrycol .The original Egay add said "2006 on" .So I queried that saying that my TDV6 took the early model filter 2005/6 . They replied saying that the Kit was definately for the 2005/6 models only due to the fuel filter . They since went into their add and changed it to reflect that .
Filter Kit Land Rover Discovery 3 2.7litre TDV6 to 2006 | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Filter-Kit-Land-Rover-Discovery-3-2-7litre-TDV6-2006-/280587789802?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item415455e5ea)

[Ean Austral]

I would almost say that is too cheap - normal cost is between $700 - $800.

2.5 hours labour - $250 - $400
Oil Filter $20
Fuel Filter $ 90
Pollen Filter $ 40
Air Filter if required $40
Oil $100
Bits and pieces $10-$20

On the price you were charged I would be concerned that they left things out of the service.

Garry

2.5 hrs labour seems along time to do just a oil & filter change, which I am assuming is all that was done.

This could be where the cost's are so different, as I am sure L/R has a base time/service that all dealers use. The independants may cut that down, hence the viariation in prices.

Just a thought.

Cheers Ean

[101RRS]

2.5 hrs labour seems along time to do just a oil & filter change, which I am assuming is all that was done.

This could be where the cost's are so different, as I am sure L/R has a base time/service that all dealers use. The independants may cut that down, hence the viariation in prices.

Just a thought.

Cheers Ean

There is a bit more than just an oil and filter change.

1.Check condition and security of seats and seatbelts
2.Check operation of all lamps, horns and warning indicators
3.Check operation of front/rear wipers and washers and condition of wiper blades
4.Select the LOW range gears and drive the vehicle 3 to 4 vehicle lengths then re-select HIGH range gears
5.Replace pollen filter
6.Biennial corrosion/cosmetic inspection - Using annual corrosion inspection sheet
7.Check tyre pressures, condition and tread depth.
8.Remove road wheels
9.Inspect brake pads for wear, calipers for leaks and disks for condition
10.Replace Brake Fluid (Every 3 years)*
11.Renew fuel filter element
12.Drain fuel sedimentor
13.Install road wheels to opposite sides of the same axle (Use anti-sieze compound on spigot bore
14.Check operation of door checks, bonnet catch & fuel flap and lubricate door checks
15.Check anti-freeze specific gravity
16.Check condition of ancillary driving belts
17.Check/top up brake, PAS, Dynamic Response and clutch fluid levels and screen washer reservoirs
18.Check/top up battery electrolyte level
19.Renew engine oil and filter
20.Check for free play in all suspension and body mounting rubbers
21.Check condition of all suspension, driveshafts and steering boots and gaiters
22.Check visually brake servo hose, brake, fuel, PAS and Dynamic Response pipes, unions and electrical harnesses for chafing, leaks and corrosion
23.Remove any debris from between the Dynamic Response valve block and the integrated body frame
24.Adjust the electric park brake shoes
25.Check for fluid leaks
26.Check exhaust system for leaks, security and damage
27.Check steering rod ball joint fixings and condition of ball joints and dust covers
28.Check torque of tie rod end nuts - M12 tie rod end nuts only - 76 Nm
29.If fault lamp(s) are illuminated, interrogate that system using T4/IDS and report findings*
30.Carry out road test
31.Reset service interval announcement indicator
32.Endorse service record
33.Check for any applicable outstanding service actions or recalls
34.Report any unusual features of vehicle condition and additional work required