TDV6 Home maintenance

[jimbob]

Hi there all. I need to get a wagon, so im looking at the D3 with the tdv6. I am big on doing all my mechanical work my self. I currently have a 130 td5 that I maintain my self.

So im interested in getting peoples thoughts and opinions about these vehicles in regard to doing their own maintenance and repairs.

Also is there much info about on how to do specific repairs on these engines?

I am not a mechanic but have done head gaskets on td5s and some fairly major mechanical repairs on various vehicle's in the past.

I am very interested in these vehicles but am a little scared off by the technology and complexity of them.

Thanks Jim

[sheerluck]

Don't be scared. You need to adapt your toolkit, and your way of thinking, but ultimately it's not as complicated as you're imagining.

If you've not read my repair thread, take a look, and see what can be done.

[sheerluck]

And the bit I forgot, yes there is lots of information on repairs, from workshop manuals to troubleshooting, both here and on Disco3.co.uk

[LandyAndy]

Do find Daves Zombie Rover thread,its a bloody good read.Im a DIY mehanic,and it inspired me to look at a few damaged auctions.
Andrew

[jimbob]

Thanks d
Dave, Sounds like great reading, I just have one problem,,, I cant seem to find it. Do you know where I can find it quickly??

Cheers Jim

[sheerluck]

Maaaaaaybe. :angel:

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/d3-d4-rrs/168610-sheerlucks-project-d3.html

[jimbob]

Wow now that was some reading!!!! What a mammoth effort Dave. Fantastic job. It surly makes the d3 a little less daunting when you see what you have done.
How do you go about fault finding the electrical items? Do you have a nanacom type device for the d3?

Thanks Jim

[sheerluck]

Once you know where everything is, and can see how it's all connected together, the mystery really does go away. That's why I mentioned in post 2 about needing to adapt your toolkit, as much more of the diagnosing you'd be doing would be with a multimeter and a fault code reader (and you can get a Nanocom for the D3, I've got a Faultmate).

After the body had been lifted, trying to fault find the gearbox/handbrake/suspension issues was very straightforward. It had to be something left disconnected, so was just a case of being methodical.

Also, having a neighbour with a hoist is very handy. :D

[olbod]

Just a quick one and I havent read up on the subject
but do you have to lift the body on D4 to stuff like you do with the D3 ?

tenjewberrymud.

[sheerluck]

Just a quick one and I havent read up on the subject
but do you have to lift the body on D4 to stuff like you do with the D3 ?

tenjewberrymud.

Yes. There's only a few repairs that require a body lift, such as a turbo replacement, but yes, the D4 is the same as a D3 in that respect.