Other what have u done on ur disco today

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Finally got around to fitting a split charge system! Ordered the battery tray from Devon 4x4 yesterday and set about getting the t-max kit I got a few months ago from on here fitted and just as I got to the point of going no further until the try arrived, FedEx pulled up with it!
Got a battery from Halfords and now all fitted and functioning.
 
Despite no obvious symptoms I thought I would remove the ECU and inspect the infamous injection harness for oil, I know from the service paperwork that the harness and oils seal were replaced four years/20k miles ago.. however, the plug and socket pins were wet with oil. Thorough clean with carb cleaner and elec contact cleaner to buy time but I'll monitor it and put a new harness and seal on my shopping list.
 
I've made the most of this warm spell in totally undersealing my Emily (discovery 1 v8 es) and doing some welding around the rear wheel arches. So the bad **** can come now as she is totally protected underneath.
 
Today I received the parts I bought on eBay for Myrtle...
Viscous fan wrench set for £18 ($23)... https://www.ebay.com/itm/Land-Rover-Viscous-Fan-Tool-Spanner-TDV6-Range-Rover-Sport-TDV6-Discovery-3/142730785002?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
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Gwyn Lewis' Discovery 1 Rear Spring Retainers for £39 ($50)... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Land-Rover-Discovery-1-Rear-Spring-Retainers-Heavy-Duty-challenge-suspension/171121160714?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

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I finally put my multimeter to work on the contact wires for my dashboard clock...and to my surprise got a respectable reading of 11.35 volts. I was surprised, because when I originally got the Disco I thought that I'd checked and found that the bulb was okay, so for the last 2.5yrs I've suspected a wiring fault (so I've always managed without a light, because it all seemed like too much faff to sort).
However, on sticking the bulb under a magnifier (it's sooo small and my eyesight is not what it used to be) I've now found that the filament has actually become detached from its pole at one end!!! o_O
New bulb ordered and...what with the new clutch going in tomorrow...this may be a good week for finally sorting some frustrating niggles.
Why do I not just do even the smallest things right first time? :(
 
biketeacherdave said:
Hi gary
I did say id pop up some time with the polisher treat ur car to a make over. Here you go best iv found for the arches
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Hi mate

Many thks and U did indeed, but have to admit I totally forgot, oooops , with being laid up I’ve not been able to do anything

Desperately need to change the oils on the motor inc the diffs ATF and transfer case

That would be awesome please when summer comes along if i may be able to book u in for some help with the paintwork plse and will also be nice to meet a fellow LZ member

Thks again and soooooooooooo grateful :D:D
 
gstuart said:
Hi mate

Many thks and U did indeed, but have to admit I totally forgot, oooops , with being laid up I’ve not been able to do anything

Desperately need to change the oils on the motor inc the diffs ATF and transfer case

That would be awesome please when summer comes along if i may be able to book u in for some help with the paintwork plse and will also be nice to meet a fellow LZ member

Thks again and soooooooooooo grateful :D:D
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No probs as soon as the weather improves need at least a whole day todo the car justice
 
biketeacherdave said:
No probs as soon as the weather improves need at least a whole day todo the car justice
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Bless u kind sir, that would be awesome plse

Once I can get back on my feet I’ll get the ATF oil etc done so all the dirty work is out of the way , then give u shout after I’ve changed them if i may please , engine is done, just got to do both diffs, transfer and autobox

I can’t even begin to say how much I appreciate it, Thk u so much
 
Bought it a heated seat cover thing as mine doesn't have the heater elements.
Haven't had a chance to fit it yet, but hopefully it'll take chill off the leather in the mornings.
 
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