Thread: D3 TDV6 clunk, bang stop

Originally Posted by DiscoDB

Whilst the body is off, a simple mod you may want to consider is to drill out and replace the turbo studs with bolts. Details can be found if you scroll down the post from the disco3.co.uk forum.

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Not that you will be wanting to change a turbo out, but with this mod it is claimed that it makes it an easier job in future without needing to remove the body.

And of course any other preventative maintenance that can be done at the same time, I would do now.

thanks but my budget is blown as is.

Originally Posted by PeterOZ

thanks but my budget is blown as is.

just a note to say that the D3 is fixed with the "new" engine. A 12,000km 2.7 out of a territory and seems to be running sweetly, certainly a lot more pull than the old one with 201,000km on it.


I got the silicon intercooler hose done, radiator fixed up, coolant header tank replaced and washer bottle replaced. Came in within the quoted price even with the extras.


Only issue is the body now makes lots of squeaks and groans.
Any thoughts on those? I was thinking the body bolts might need easing then re-tightening?


It goes in this Friday for it's 1000km checkover so will ask them then.
Fuel economy is abit higher than previous engine as well. Might be still bedding in with only 12,000km on it.
cheers
Peter

Originally Posted by PeterOZ

just a note to say that the D3 is fixed with the "new" engine. A 12,000km 2.7 out of a territory and seems to be running sweetly, certainly a lot more pull than the old one with 201,000km on it.


I got the silicon intercooler hose done, radiator fixed up, coolant header tank replaced and washer bottle replaced. Came in within the quoted price even with the extras.


Only issue is the body now makes lots of squeaks and groans.
Any thoughts on those? I was thinking the body bolts might need easing then re-tightening?


It goes in this Friday for it's 1000km checkover so will ask them then.
Fuel economy is abit higher than previous engine as well. Might be still bedding in with only 12,000km on it.
cheers
Peter

How much did it end up costing, and is there a parts/labour breakdown?

$13.1k. I do have a breakdown on the quote.

Originally Posted by PeterOZ

$13.1k. I do have a breakdown on the quote.

OUCH!!!!
I hope she now treats you well for a long time.
Andrew

Originally Posted by LandyAndy

OUCH!!!!
I hope she now treats you well for a long time.
Andrew

Thanks mate, I hope so too. I have just donje up a parts shopping list for susepnsion and steering bits including the air struts. Struts I will fit myself but all the other stuff I will have to get fitted.


About $4k in parts and who knows how much for them to install everything.

Originally Posted by PeterOZ

Thanks mate, I hope so too. I have just donje up a parts shopping list for susepnsion and steering bits including the air struts. Struts I will fit myself but all the other stuff I will have to get fitted.


About $4k in parts and who knows how much for them to install everything.

Make that a BLOODY long time!

Yes indeed. At least it will be nice to drive again.

Love my D3 so all good.