Thread: What happened to your D3/D4 today?

Got the restricted performance error for the first time in the D4.
Of course I didn't have the Nanocom with me. Called by Indie for diagnosis and cracked driver side intake manifold.
Left the car with them as happily they can start on it this week.

Will get them to do the coolant block thingy as well as it is the original.
Deciding whether to do both manifolds as planning on doing some serious towing and remote travel in the next 2 years.

Originally Posted by jwb

Got the restricted performance error for the first time in the D4.
Of course I didn't have the Nanocom with me. Called by Indie for diagnosis and cracked driver side intake manifold.
Left the car with them as happily they can start on it this week.

Will get them to do the coolant block thingy as well as it is the original.
Deciding whether to do both manifolds as planning on doing some serious towing and remote travel in the next 2 years.

If you’re keeping it, do it for peace of mind as odds on, it’ll go at the most inopportune time. Mine were 60,000km apart, but still …..

Definitely do both, the other side will split. especially towing.

Depending on K's it would also pay to do all belts and tensioners, alternator, possibly air struts and desiccant as well as driveline oils including auto if not already done.

Carry spare fuel filter and brake switch at the minimum

obviously there's more potential problem areas but the above are the most common show stoppers for D3/4 owners here on Holidays

print out a copy of this if you haven't already

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachmen...d-problems.pdf

I'd also advise taking out top cover for recovery.

Originally Posted by discorevy

Definitely do both, the other side will split. especially towing.

Depending on K's it would also pay to do all belts and tensioners, alternator, possibly air struts and desiccant as well as driveline oils including auto if not already done.

Carry spare fuel filter and brake switch at the minimum

obviously there's more potential problem areas but the above are the most common show stoppers for D3/4 owners here on Holidays

print out a copy of this if you haven't already

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachmen...d-problems.pdf

I'd also advise taking out top cover for recovery.

Thanks for the advice:
Have opted to do both manifolds
Plan major travel in mid 2024 so a bit of time to do more, I'll do the belts and tensioners myself and get the alternator done in the next 12 months
Filters and changes I do myself, all fluids.

Did a wheel swap which included washing brake dust off the fronts. I also inserted new centre caps that someone gave me a couple of years ago. New Akebono pads ordered for the front for the next service at the end of January too.
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Originally Posted by Narangga

Did a wheel swap which included washing brake dust off the fronts. I also inserted new centre caps that someone gave me a couple of years ago. New Akebono pads ordered for the front for the next service at the end of January too.
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You missed a spot


How do you like the Duelers? Tossing up between them and Open Countries next time

Originally Posted by John_D4

You missed a spot


How do you like the Duelers? Tossing up between them and Open Countries next time

Well um er spotted!!! Have had Duelers on it since I got it 7 years and 135K ago. I'm more than happy with them. They never feel uncertain on the black stuff during tropical downpours. Happy with the performance on dirt roads too.

I note that in recent times many have gone away from them as they are 'noisy'- something I have never experienced. I find the wind noise from the snorkel outside the driver's window is louder than whatever the tyres throw up.

That said, I am thinking of changing to Maxxis when these need replacing but only due to Bridgestone being in town (I'm not a fan of the particular business) and Maxxis are available locally at Humpty Doo.

Originally Posted by Narangga

Well um er spotted!!! Have had Duelers on it since I got it 7 years and 135K ago. I'm more than happy with them. They never feel uncertain on the black stuff during tropical downpours. Happy with the performance on dirt roads too.

I note that in recent times many have gone away from them as they are 'noisy'- something I have never experienced. I find the wind noise from the snorkel outside the driver's window is louder than whatever the tyres throw up.

That said, I am thinking of changing to Maxxis when these need replacing but only due to Bridgestone being in town (I'm not a fan of the particular business) and Maxxis are available locally at Humpty Doo.

Don’t get the Maxxis 980 if you’re discussing noise. God awfully noisy. I went to the Duratrac for a break from the noise and won’t look back.