Reply With QuoteBefore replacing the speed sensor remove it and clean it off. It's magnetic and gathers filings.
Warped manifold might be cheaper to replace than machine. But that's a diesel thing.
Master
Hey guys. Got Hunter Cuthill to look at my electrical issues today and good news was it was the relay linkage ($130) that was causing all my electrical problems. AC fan clutch wasn't even attached :s ($50) to fix. Warped manifold (as I already knew), been smelling exhaust for a while and wanted this fixed ($1100) to remove, machine, bolts, gaskets etc. Front right speed sensor intermittent requiring new sensor ($380), to remove shuttle valve issue with 3 amigos ($500). I believe this is just option B and I have read MUCH about this and it isn't something I would want to do myself.
I didn't realise electric CDL was uncommon? He says he hasn't seen it and is usually a lever. He thinks, and I agree, it's probably failed because of water, mud, dirt etc messing with the electric motor above the transfer case. Anyways he doesn't want to tackle this but will clean up contacts etc to see of that's the problem.
Anyways was $2300 but got down to a quote of $2000 for all of the above. I do think it is a bit more expensive but I know I'm paying for specialist knowledge. What this guy found out today would take my regular mechanic 3 times as long. In any case, is $2000 a massive rip off or not so much?
Trev.
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Before replacing the speed sensor remove it and clean it off. It's magnetic and gathers filings.
Warped manifold might be cheaper to replace than machine. But that's a diesel thing.
Master
Thanks bud. I did give the sensor a good cleans while ago but didn't so much. Same error came up a few days later. I was thinking that a new manifold would be cheaper but I would suppose these guys should know what they're doing? They do seem knowledgable and fair but when we're talking about 2k you have to question it.
Oh well, I suppose if I wanted a car that didn't require attention all the time I wouldn't of bought a disco... But I don't regret it.
YarnMaster
SupporterTo give you some perspective:
I recently paid a local Land Rover mechanic approximately $650.00 to remove my exhaust manifold, repair some damaged threads, replace the manifold with another second hand one that had been machined, and refit.
Thats with my VNT and a dual battery in the way.
Wasn't keen to do the threads myself on the head.
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Don't waste your time with another electric CDL, they're crap.
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Originally Posted by Judo
Master
Thanks for that. So $1000 for just machining my manifold, gaskets, bolts (and addressing a coolant weeping near the manifold) is a bit steep. I suppose when I return I will debate this with them and see what happens.
Thanks for the input mate.
Master
Agreed. But don't want to fork out the $900 for the alternative. Will definitely look at it in the future though.
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Drop that by a couple of hundred, anyone offering a CDL kit for $900 is a rip off artist.
The Phantom - Oslo Blue 2001 Td5 SE.
Half dead but will live again!
Nina - Chawton White 2003 Td5 S
Slowly being improved
Master
That's what hunter Cuthill want. Getting the feeling that there's more room to move than I initially thought in the quote.
For THE best CDL lever/Linkage replacement for the D2 without. www.discovery2.co.uk / D2 CDL levers..... THE BEST!!
This would have to be the best alternative setup I have seen, Just like factory!And well under 900 smackaroonies!
Cheers Scott
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