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  1. 18th January 2006, 07:50 PM #1
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    D3 owners, what is this bracket for?

    Does anyone know what this bracket on top of the TDV6 is used for :?: :?:

    I am trying to find a good location for a hydraulic pump bracket for my winch.



    That one :!: :!: :!: ops: ops: ops:
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  2. 18th January 2006, 07:55 PM #2
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    What bracket??

    Not that I'd know anyway, but what bracket?? :? :?
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  3. 18th January 2006, 07:59 PM #3
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    <span style="color:blue">looks like an engine lifting bracket used during the manufacture of the car....</span>
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  4. 18th January 2006, 08:04 PM #4
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    [quote=DEFENDERZOOK]<span style="color:blue">looks like an engine lifting bracket used during the manufacture of the car....</span>

    I don't think so as the holding bolts appear to be too small in dia, but I will stand corrected.
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  5. 18th January 2006, 08:41 PM #5
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    Richard,

    I tend to agree with Defenderzook.

    When I first saw this bracket it appears not to have any purpose.

    I wonder also if the factory drop the engine in from the top. My guess is that the engine with transmission is fitted from below the D3. Just a guess. So then what would the bracket be used for ?

    Richard, you could ask on http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/. There are a few guys who know a lot about the D3.

    Chris.
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  6. 18th January 2006, 08:46 PM #6
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    Thanks Chris I will do that
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  7. 18th January 2006, 08:56 PM #7
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    Just one question...are we looking from radiator in foreground to back of engine at back?

    Also, does the D3 have an massive engine cover on it and this is its mounting point?

    I reckon that two questions...so take your pick :wink:

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  8. 18th January 2006, 09:26 PM #8
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    It's the bracket put on to inspire much comment as to what it's for....you can remove it with a left handed screw driver....


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    Originally posted by Feral
    Just one question...are we looking from radiator in foreground to back of engine at back?

    Also, does the D3 have an massive engine cover on it and this is its mounting point?

    I reckon that two questions...so take your pick :wink:

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    Question 1. Yes

    Question 2. Yes it has a big plastic cover and no it's not a mounting point for it. It uses 4 plastic posts plus the oil filler hole.

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  10. 19th January 2006, 10:42 AM #10
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    This bracket is new to me. I have never looked under that big plastic cover. I just assumed there was an engine in there somewhere. Maybe I should have a look some time.

    I've checked the two smaller plastic covers. One over the standard battery and one over where I put the AUX Battery.

    Never needed to look any furter
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