1. tyregeezer

    Discovery 4 Sdv6 engine removal

    terrafirma discs, toyed with brembos but unsure of transmission costs, but will most likely use them on my sdv6, have standard size brembos and ebc pads on my 2.7
  2. tyregeezer

    Discovery 4 Sdv6 engine removal

    Put sport on stands today and removed the haldex was about 50% clogged sludge no chunks put a multi meter on ohms should be 5-8 ohms I believe this one reads 11.8 so I'm thinking at this point pump is long gone, so ordered oem today Looked at replacing the haldex if necessary but will go the way...
  3. tyregeezer

    Discovery 4 Sdv6 engine removal

    Interesting journey to work and back drove starts and drives fine, for about two miles the you can feel a strange resistance from the wheels accompanied by hdc not available and aed not available I think didn't have glasses then two wheel drive only but continues to drive fine didn't have...
  4. tyregeezer

    Discovery 4 Sdv6 engine removal

    Started on tdv6 then it stopped raining so moved on to sport brakes, seemed quite straightforward as the fronts lots of rust and muck good clean up and pistons pushed back easily, handbrake pistons sit back beyond hydraulic pistons in service position, pumped up calipers seems to be no binding...
  5. tyregeezer

    Discovery 4 Sdv6 engine removal

    Thanks mate your a star will go through the information you sent, its always the finding of information i find most difficult bless you sure I'll be pestering you to clarify bits for me Lol 7mm allen key turned up so can get on with brakes later when it warms up a bit cold this morning Going to...
  6. tyregeezer

    Discovery 4 Sdv6 engine removal

    Think you were spot on @Firebobby1 handbrake diagnostic twice said not satisfied third time heard the motors run, got a successful message checked and pistons are indeed retracted I reckon they were indeed a little stuck all the best
  7. tyregeezer

    Discovery 4 Sdv6 engine removal

    Fitted front brakes this morning all went ok nothing seemed particularly seized all cleaned up and looks much better Was going to fit rears but 9mm allen key never turned up, took three attempts to put park brake into service mode, may have indeed been seized but pistons retracted now will be...
  8. tyregeezer

    Discovery 4 Sdv6 engine removal

    Bless you mate think I have found a sump will get you to check it out before I buy Yes I bought the same discs as you had ceramic rears but ebc front sorry for copying Lol if they were good enough for you Was too cold today decided to leave brakes until tomorrow so plucked up courage and...
  9. tyregeezer

    Discovery 4 Sdv6 engine removal

    Tailgate today still waiting for brakes turned up at 4 this afternoon Removed the panel, struts and latch loosened the top two 13mm bolts both were loose and moved the hinges back to their paint marks bit of fettling (about an hour) and lined up spot on refitted latch and new struts from...
  10. tyregeezer

    Discovery 4 Sdv6 engine removal

    Thanks will check it out too, local garage owe me a favor or two so may get a lesson on epb calipers too, new brakes and pads on the way
  11. tyregeezer

    Discovery 4 Sdv6 engine removal

    Hi mate just got in from work all the brakes got hot fronts were probably hottest but stopped before too extreme free as a bird now, discs are fairly shot so will replace all and pads on order from maltings ebc pads, been informed that the sliders will seize without use so will check it all over...
  12. tyregeezer

    Discovery 4 Sdv6 engine removal

    Been a bit distracted over last day or two bought another project Discovery sport run sweet has gearbox overheating issue, tail gate not closing issue well fully anyway, brakes started to get hot last night so stopped and got my mate to collect me in his truck apart from gearbox passenger head...
  13. tyregeezer

    Overheating gearbox

    Thanks mate what would I do without you Pictures of new project home last night looking and assessing brakes today Only other issues apart from gearbox are tailgate ordered new struts and latch/servo Passenger head light has moisture inside Brakes most likely discs and pads, then will get onto...
  14. tyregeezer

    Overheating gearbox

    Got home safe and sound yes I bought it @Stanleysteamer What a night Drove it 12miles slowed at junction could smell brakes lucky had window open stopped in next layby brakes hot too hot to continue couple at light smoking stage so onto plan b missis my lift over abandoned me for KFC on way...
  15. tyregeezer

    Unidentified component in the engine bay

    Looks a bit like and old gas regulator
  16. tyregeezer

    Overheating gearbox

    Hi all bought it quite nice photos tomorrow waiting in a layby as brakes binding friend coming with truck as getting hot nice general condition speak to you all later
  17. tyregeezer

    Overheating gearbox

    Yes mate great fun will let you know how it goes
  18. tyregeezer

    Discovery 4 Sdv6 engine removal

    Yes nice and easy to do on a stand, really enjoy it cleaned up timing area and sorted leak hopefully Waiting for tensioner bolt forgot to order Been a bit distracted by something else Lol Thanks for your kind words, chairs still here
  19. tyregeezer

    Overheating gearbox

    Really in two minds I said Couldn't view until Wednesday to give myself some thinking time thanks for your input mate much appreciated At the end of the day it's a gamble of which I am used to could need flush but on the other hand could be expensive but sport itself is cheap and is hse I only...
  20. tyregeezer

    Overheating gearbox

    Let's hope service/flush cures it Lol Just finished a mini did timing chain a couple of weeks ago removed sump and oil pump has a electrical connection too