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Thanks NavyDiver. It's always good to get the opinion from someone who also has a higher km disco 3. Is yours TDV6?
I've heard Triumph Rover Spares do a good job here in Adelaide, so will get in contact with them on Tuesday to organise inspection.
I've now definitely ruled out the Petrol V6 I looked at.
2.5 years ago I bought the SE with 105000km's on the clock - well looked after vehicle - used as a shopping trolley.
Since then I've put 65000km's on the clock - about 80% blacktop but with some serious off-roading in WA. Had the air suspension go 5000km's after purchase which was thankfully covered by the extended warranty.
Since then had a front bearing go and managed to get water into the electrics after an over zealous engine clean. Funny how every time I walk into the dealer it ends up costing me $700 - they must see me coming.
I paid just under $40k then - the diesel models available on the local market then were almost $10k more. Can't help but feel I paid too much at the time but love the car. If I had the choice now I would go for a diesel. Just seems way too hard to get some after market parts on the petrol mode (after extensive research I'm yet to hear of anyone fit a snorkel to a petrol D3 - I am hoping to be proven wrong).
Take your time (I rushed into mine and regret it) but you'll be happy with your D3 no matter which one you decide to go with.
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Originally Posted by Budron
If you go ahead and purchase and when you do the belts front and rear of the eng also get the oil pump housing changed , this is bit that the timing belt tensioner is bolted to and can break off thus stuffing the engine this is a known problem wit this vintage . At least get the mechanic to check it for cracks etc while the front cover is off . There is plenty of info re this on Aulro and the net . Rgds & good luck you will luv it !!.
Thanks for sharing your experience Jonny Fin.
Fatso, that's some very valuable info a newbie like me wouldn't be aware of, so cheers!
Also, I checked the VIN on TOPix. "There are currently no outstanding Field Service Actions for this vehicle" Does this mean any recalls have been attended to?
Any recall jobs already carried out are usually identified by a sticker on the drivers front door post , just near where the door hinges are .
Mine is a TDV6. Excuse my missing details.Quote:
Originally Posted by Budron
I have also :
Put a new gear box in. Slight shudder and I am sensitive type :D. A new one installed by Ritters (Melb) cost less than reconditioning mine- go figure!
Lower control arms twice
Timing Belt Twice
One bearing (Front right I think)
Two batteries sorry three replaced my dual battery recently as well:cool:
LED Lights for brake lights ( A Must do IMO) see link to Richs very helpful post http://www.aulro.com/afvb/d3-d4-rrs/...ml#post1896767 This eliminated almost all suspension issues I had!
Fun stuff
Light Bar on roof rack ( honestly the lights on my D3 have as good range if not better. would not buy one again)
Rock Sliders from a nice gent on this forum
ARB Bull bar and winch ( Tigerz now- broke my Aldi one using it a a snatch on a very big tree :cool:)
VHF
LLAMS from Graham
17 inch BMW rims with MTs - I only get dressed when going off road properly
18 inch for the more mundane drives - (if there is such a thing in my Disco?)
replaced the cloth front seats with leather
4wds no matter what brand need servicing and maintenance to behave as we want them to. Like you mine was second hand and brought significantly under a new car price. I was trying to buy a D3 and the dealer mucked me around trying to get me to buy a D4 which had just come out. I like the change still left in my pocket after buying, upgrading and maintaining mine over a the new one I was trying to buy.:D I wanted the D3 due to the 17 rubber options it allowed as I do get wet and dirty at times.