I've done it, I brought a D3

[shanegtr]

That's it, my land cruiser days are now officially behind me. I've agreed to buy a D3, all going well I should pick it up wednesday. I reckon I got a reasonable deal as well and it's got all the fruit that I'd stick on apart from a front bar. So she's got a kaymar twin wheel carrier, long range tank, UHF, dual batts and winch. There's a couple of things I need to tidy up so it's too my liking, mainly some of the wiring requires neating up, both the plastic covers over the battery's could do with replacing and there's an external speaker for the UHF mounted on the b pillar near the drivers head. So that's got to move and I'll put a replacement trim panel on as the old on will have a few screw holes (personal hate of mine).

Any goood wreckers in Perth that have d3 parts for reasonable costs? Also I'm a big home mechanic so where is the best place to get hold of repair manuals - do land rover have printed versions available or is there PDF versions available online (like there's plenty available for land cruisers)

[winaje]

Congratulations, welcome to the club.

Have a look at this ebay listing for a good workshop manual that covers most of what a home mechanic can do.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Haynes-Land-Rover-Discovery-Series-3-Diesel-2004-2009-Manual-2-7-litre-Engine-/361009775691?pt=AU_Clothing_Merchandise_Media&hash=item540ddc044b&_uhb=1

[LeighW]

Welcome to the world of D3 ownership. Hope you get half the pleasure that mine provides...

Now to one of your questions.


That's it, my land cruiser days are now officially behind me. I've agreed to buy a D3, all going well I should pick it up wednesday. I reckon I got a reasonable deal as well and it's got all the fruit that I'd stick on apart from a front bar. So she's got a kaymar twin wheel carrier, long range tank, UHF, dual batts and winch.
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Also I'm a big home mechanic so where is the best place to get hold of repair manuals - do land rover have printed versions available or is there PDF versions available online (like there's plenty available for land cruisers)

There is a link to manuals that may be suited to your needs on this website. I haven't used them so can't vouch for quality, accuracy, etc. but might just help you for little cost.

>>>>>>>> Click here to see details of LR3 Manuals Collection (http://www.davesitshop.com/emporium/index.php?_a=product&product_id=6) <<<<<<

Called an LR3 Manuals Collection (even though the Aussie versions of the car are called D3) and the vast majority of it is in PDFs. Also says that it is sold for $18.50 so that is a bargain compared to standard LR dealers' charges per hour (us. $100+ ph - not that I have anything against dealers) <g>.

I can also supply a copy of the official service maintenance schedule in PDF if you want or you may prefer to search disco3.co.uk or aulro.com for it.

HTH

[LandyAndy]

That's it, my land cruiser days are now officially behind me. I've agreed to buy a D3, all going well I should pick it up wednesday. I reckon I got a reasonable deal as well and it's got all the fruit that I'd stick on apart from a front bar. So she's got a kaymar twin wheel carrier, long range tank, UHF, dual batts and winch. There's a couple of things I need to tidy up so it's too my liking, mainly some of the wiring requires neating up, both the plastic covers over the battery's could do with replacing and there's an external speaker for the UHF mounted on the b pillar near the drivers head. So that's got to move and I'll put a replacement trim panel on as the old on will have a few screw holes (personal hate of mine).

Any goood wreckers in Perth that have d3 parts for reasonable costs? Also I'm a big home mechanic so where is the best place to get hold of repair manuals - do land rover have printed versions available or is there PDF versions available online (like there's plenty available for land cruisers)

Goodluck with the purchase,I hope it treats you well.
We wont want your cruiser mates saying I told you so,lets see you convert some of them over;);););););).
ENJOY
Andrew

[shanegtr]

Thanks for that link. I failed to mention in my original post that it's a TDV6, sitting on 165,000 so I need to do the timing belt, but I cant do it straight away as im currently physically unable to do it due to a current injury. On the up side I have some time to order in all the required parts and special tools to get the job done

[nat_89]

Welcome to the Disco life can't comment to much on the D3s as I've never owned one but I'm sure they are just as awesome as the D4s so welcome and hope you have some awesome fun with it!!

[crawal]

well done my cruiser mate just got a new sahara and my Disco rides better and doesn't need a step ladder to get in.(similar bits added as your new ride)
I have found lots of use full stuff here and on disco3 from the uk , so check out that site .:)

[Epic pooh]

Welcome to the Disco life can't comment to much on the D3s as I've never owned one but I'm sure they are just as awesome as the D4s so welcome and hope you have some awesome fun with it!!


They are the original awesome, all others are imitators with strangely located cup holders :-)

[CaptAwsm]

Welcome to the D3 Club Shane. I've just had mine a week, so I share the enthusiam as well as feeling of "what does this do". As has been mentioned disco3.co.uk is a fantastic forum that I believe you will find most useful being a home mechanic.

Ben.

[shanegtr]

I've had a bit of a browse thought the disco3.co.uk site so I'll sign up for that one as well

[LandyAndy]

Make sure you post here if you have any problems you need sorting,the brains trust have probably alread have had to deal with it.
Will send you a PM
Andrew

[shanegtr]

well, big thanks to everyone for their input so far. Definatly been a big help. Picking the new to me D3 up tomorrow so can hardly wait - on the downside I can't drive if for another 2 months:mad:

[Wobblyman]

Hey Shane,

Good to see I'm not the only one who saw the logic in jumping from an 80 to a disco 3.

I was still hoping you might buy my old cruiser (you sent me a message about it on lcool)

Welcome to the land of discos, I've been loving mine so far, especially out on the open road, it's so much nicer to drive than the 80. Can't wait to get it out bush!!

Cheers

Dale.

[RichardK]

Thanks for that link. I failed to mention in my original post that it's a TDV6, sitting on 165,000 so I need to do the timing belt, but I cant do it straight away as im currently physically unable to do it due to a current injury. On the up side I have some time to order in all the required parts and special tools to get the job done

I did mine on my first D3, took me around 16 hours but I took it slow and was very careful, very aware to get it right otherwise................... mind you there was plenty of cups of tea.............
Its not a hard job but methodical.
Got the current D3 to do, around Xmas
PM me if you need any info