Thread: "D3/D4 Remote Area Repair Training Day" - Is this a good idea?

When I got my D3 I was thinking same about a training day for remote repairs. Wasn’t able organise anything. So in the end with help from this forum, YouTube and a Haynes manual I ventured into the great unknown. The more you do the more you learn and the more confident you get. A lot of it is unbolting and bolting up again. Granted some of those bolts are in the most awkward places possible. So as they “patience is a virtue” and doubly so working on a Land Rover. A good set of tools really helps.

My first adventure was changing the alternator. In the process you learn how to change the viscous fan, change the serpentine belt and access some to hard reach coolant hoses.

Next was the front right hub assembly. You also learn how to change brake rotor, pads and wheel speed sensors.

I’ve replaced the eas compressor, valve blocks and air springs. Also the upper water housing, which meant removing the throttle body which needed a good clean.

Learned how to bleed the fuel system while doing a service. Done diff and transfer case oils.

Next is a coolant system flush. Not so long ago my mechanical skills consisted of dropping the car off and picking it up at the mechanics.

Basically if I can do it anyone can. Don’t be scared give it a go.

As they say “Land Rover making drivers into mechanis for 50 years”

Originally Posted by DazzaTD5

Sometimes its better to sit here, think that and say nothing, than to risk the wrath of D3 / D4 owners

On some forum they were talking about preparing your vehicle for remote touring. There was all the usual things, then some smart **** wrote “ If you drive a Land Rover got to the App Store and download the latest apps” I must admit I did find it amusing.

Well I too would be keen on a remote area training day. I’m in Melbourne but am happy to find a way to wherever it’s held. Preferably not in the heat of battle - Simpson etc!