Disco upgrades, part 1.
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A rather large pile of suspension parts...
Given that its 9 years old and 113k, does a bit of towing and gets regular abuse off road with my "I'm sure it can go here" attitude to that.
I think it's time for a refresh.
So, we have the following.
Front upper wishbones with fixings.
Rear upper wishbones and fixings.
Rear lower wishbones and fixings.
Front and rear arb bushes and bolts.
Track rod ends.
All new, all genuine parts and a price that would make you cry..
Means I've went round all the bushes, and wishbones and everything is nice and new. So will drive a whole lot better.
Getting fitted on Saturday and wheel alignment done on Monday.
Part 2 involves the brakes... Watch this space...
Well i'm a few miles ahead.
It works out cheaper to fix it this way, the guy i use had worked on the car before, knows it and knows D3s very well.
To take the car to a garage, remove the rusted in bolts, press out old bushes, press in new ones and refit with new bolts, that would cost £45+ an hour labour plus parts.
Then £80 to get the 4 wheel alignment done. I could change the wishbones bit by bit, but then it would need that £80 alignment every time. More cost.
So chuck everything in one go, get it rebuilt properly and 1 alignment. Cheaper.
Preventative work keeps it good, plus some of the bushes are pretty worn anyway.
It works out cheaper to fix it this way, the guy i use had worked on the car before, knows it and knows D3s very well.
To take the car to a garage, remove the rusted in bolts, press out old bushes, press in new ones and refit with new bolts, that would cost £45+ an hour labour plus parts.
Then £80 to get the 4 wheel alignment done. I could change the wishbones bit by bit, but then it would need that £80 alignment every time. More cost.
So chuck everything in one go, get it rebuilt properly and 1 alignment. Cheaper.
Preventative work keeps it good, plus some of the bushes are pretty worn anyway.
I prefer smart. 
He's got the MSV2 reader so it's getting some software updates done at the same time.
Plus sat nav unlocked and unlocked the fbh to work. Plus some fault reading into my parking sensors and why the headlights are a bit naff despite new bulbs in them.
Plus he knows what he's doing and the labour cost is silly cheap.
He's got the MSV2 reader so it's getting some software updates done at the same time.
Plus sat nav unlocked and unlocked the fbh to work. Plus some fault reading into my parking sensors and why the headlights are a bit naff despite new bulbs in them.
Plus he knows what he's doing and the labour cost is silly cheap.
Well, a mixed bag of results today.
Following items got changed.
Arb bushes all round.
Front upper wishbones,
Rear lower wishbones.
Track rod ends.
Following software updates got done.
3 flash indicators.
Sat nav on the move unlocked.
Clock on dash.
Fuel burning heater cleared and unlocked to work again.
However, ( there is always a however, with my cars for some reason... )
Rear upper hub bushes are gubbed and the bolts need cut off to remove the bush. I didn't have said bushes so the rear upper arms can't yet get changed.
Also, my rear brake pipes need changed, the front right flex hose has a bulge in it so needs changed, the drivers front caliper is sticking and needs sorted.
These will be sorted shortly though.
Plan is to upgrade to Rangey Sport Brembo front calipers and D3 V8 rear disc's and pads so will get the brakes done at the same time.
So, good changes but still a fair few more quid to get it back to full health. Joy.
Following items got changed.
Arb bushes all round.
Front upper wishbones,
Rear lower wishbones.
Track rod ends.
Following software updates got done.
3 flash indicators.
Sat nav on the move unlocked.
Clock on dash.
Fuel burning heater cleared and unlocked to work again.
However, ( there is always a however, with my cars for some reason... )
Rear upper hub bushes are gubbed and the bolts need cut off to remove the bush. I didn't have said bushes so the rear upper arms can't yet get changed.
Also, my rear brake pipes need changed, the front right flex hose has a bulge in it so needs changed, the drivers front caliper is sticking and needs sorted.
These will be sorted shortly though.
Plan is to upgrade to Rangey Sport Brembo front calipers and D3 V8 rear disc's and pads so will get the brakes done at the same time.
So, good changes but still a fair few more quid to get it back to full health. Joy.
Well Part 2 was ordered tonight.
I now have a set of RRS Brembo caliper's bought, with disc and EPC yellowstuff pads.
Also have new rear disc's EPC pads, sensor, and handbrake kit with shoes, springs and clips.
All shall get fitted next weekend.
The Disco is going to corner like a brand new model and now has a brake set up that only 2 other D3's that i know of on the Disco3 forums.
Now to choose a suitable colour for the calipers so they stand out behind the wheels.
I now have a set of RRS Brembo caliper's bought, with disc and EPC yellowstuff pads.
Also have new rear disc's EPC pads, sensor, and handbrake kit with shoes, springs and clips.
All shall get fitted next weekend.
The Disco is going to corner like a brand new model and now has a brake set up that only 2 other D3's that i know of on the Disco3 forums.
Now to choose a suitable colour for the calipers so they stand out behind the wheels.
So, all work today was finished.
I now have new rear brake lines fitted. Common disco issue with age.
My rear upper arms are changed, the old ones had over half inch of slack in the bushes they were that worn!
Plus all new brakes are fitted.
The Brembos are sprayed blue, fitted and bedding in along with my all new rear set up and the handbrakes shoes.
Still a few things needing addressed, I need a new front inner parking sensor to fix the sensor problem.
My intercooler is packed solid with mud ( no idea how that's happened... Some b
d previous owner most likely )Only thing now is to let the bank balance recover as its took a severe kicked to get the car back in shape as again.
There are only 3 other Disco3s that we know of on the forums with Brembos so I'm park of an exclusive club.
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