Thread: I need some educating . . .

Hello and welcome. Great vehicle choice!

I'd recommend adding an IID tool from GAP to the toolbox.

And the 3.0 doesn't have a sump plug - it's a pump out job!

Originally Posted by Salt grinder

I come from another brand of 4x4, then I wised up and bought the 2012 D4, second hand with just 24K on the clock.
My other 4x4 was easy to work on and I did many modifications, as needed.


So I need some educating. To start:
1. Is there any reference manual to help the bush mechanic.

Here's a link to a site that sells cd copies of the workshop manual.

Dave's Interesting Things

2. Looking at the list of suggested spares to carry bush (listed in Stickies) . . . .


Here's a recent thread about tools. As you said there is a sticky thread about spares.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/l319-disco...group-d-4.html

Welcome to the permagrin club.
Martin

Originally Posted by Tombie

the 3.0 doesn't have a sump plug - it's a pump out job!

Yes it does!

Originally Posted by Salt grinder

I come from another brand of 4x4, then I wised up and bought the 2012 D4, second hand with just 24K on the clock.
My other 4x4 was easy to work on and I did many modifications, as needed.

The D4 . . . . the best 4x4 I have ever driven. I point to that sticker on the back window when my mates with those other makes, try to bag my D4.

But I crawl round under the D4 and can't even see the engine or sump plug. I see so many sensors etc . . . but I do like what I see. Under the bonnet I can't even see what I used to call an engine.

So I need some educating. To start:
1. Is there any reference manual to help the bush mechanic.

2. Looking at the list of suggested spares to carry bush (listed in Stickies) . . . .
wheel speed sensors / height sensors + rods / brake switch / emergency air kit . . . . etc etc etc ????? I have the GOE booklet . . . is this all there is ??

I'm not sure of what I'm touching on the wagon. Where is the BEST reference?

And BTW I am capable of doing most things mechanically, just that this 4 wheeled computer leaves me scratching my head. I feel vulnurable.

Appreciate your input. Ta

Welcome to the forum and D4 ownership. You could start with this:

https://www.davesitshop.com/emporium...2-manuals.html

Found by using the 'Shop' link at the top of each forum page.

The other thing to go with the manuals is a diagnostic tool. The two most popular seem to be the IID Tool and the Nanocom.

https://www.gap-diagnostic.com/

Welcome - NANOCOM Diagnostics

These may help you go from to

Definitely recommend the booklet from greenovalexperience.com best 30 bucks I've spent on the car to date. Lives in my glove box. Will give you a taste of all the info you need to know before taking a Landy off-road.

Oops scratch that just re read the post and noticed it's the one thing you have...

The next thing I purchased was the Gap Bt iid as mentioned above...

Originally Posted by Graeme

Yes it does!

Thanks. I did say it was 2012 D4

And the 3.0 doesn't have a sump plug - it's a pump out job![/QUOTE]

Thanks Tomb . . . . . but are you talking 3.0Lt D4 ?

Originally Posted by Salt grinder

And the 3.0 doesn't have a sump plug - it's a pump out job!

Thanks Tomb . . . . . but are you talking 3.0Lt D4 ?[/QUOTE]



Yes.

I've seen a "plug" but that's not intended for regular use..
There's a pipe to pump from - makes it very quick and clean to do an oil change if you have a pump...