Thread: What happened to your D3/D4 today?

Originally Posted by SimmAus

From some interweb videos I thought the kit came with a “map” for the balls….is it unclear / not present? Can’t believe anything on the web now….:-)

Just rewatched video and looked at Sonnax instructions…looks like video guy marked ball locations with a highlighter on some of the instructions..

Thanks for heads up…I’m having mine done soon.

Beware! IIRC not all the balls are the same size.

Originally Posted by Tins

Beware! IIRC not all the balls are the same size.

That’s perfectly normal…

I’ve been a longtime lurker on the forum and haven’t posted a lot but I just want to thank everyone for the information that is available via a little bit of searching. I was away earlier this week around 700km from home and suddenly my low coolant light came on so I topped it up but couldn’t find a leak but could smell coolant. Long story short I made it home used 7 litres of coolant ended up removing the coolant bottle cap as with it left on I would need to top up every 30km but with the cap removed and taking it easy I got around 150km. So a quick search of the forum when I got home lead me to look in the valley and it was full of coolant so yesterday I replaced the thermostat housing manifold. I’ve had my D4 SDV6 for 9months it’s frustrating at times but there is nothing else like it and I’ve found quite a bit of information off this forum that has been very helpful. Thanks again everyone.

Originally Posted by Tins

Beware! IIRC not all the balls are the same size.

From all the videos i have watched they are the same, how would you know anyway ?

Originally Posted by drivesafe

Exact same physical size, and yes, around $150 cheaper but it is a 60Ah battery compared to the Optima D34s 55Ah.

They are proving to be very reliable as well.

Saw this a bit late but I got a D34 from Challenge battery's in Osborne Park for $390. Came equipped with a lifting strap as well to make things easier to do the job but didn't realise it would come off the new one easy and could be fitted on the old battery in place to do that.
But I managed and put the new one on charge with the C-Tek now we should be OK for our trip next week.
AlanH.

Originally Posted by SimmAus

From some interweb videos I thought the kit came with a “map” for the balls….is it unclear / not present? Can’t believe anything on the web now….:-)

Nope. And the balls are in different spots depending on the valve body variant, hence photos are your best friend [emoji106]

Originally Posted by loanrangie

From all the videos i have watched they are the same, how would you know anyway ?

My only experience is with the 4HP, but it was a clear warning. Been three years now, but I "think" the colour was different. There's always a micrometer, Nick.
This one was a blueish colour.
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This one was closer to black.
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I don't care if you choose not to check, I simply posted what I was told.