Looks amazing - I am thoroughly jealous. I have a Volvo V70 and a Freelander 2, but I would love a disco 3. I'm still not brave enough to take on a project like this, but Autotrader is winking at me... 😂
Really good to see some really practical fixing of an LR3. Been hooked on Its LR Time for a long while and am fairly certain I’ll be hooked to you to. Most of us are not really able to do the stuff that Christian and Vera do. But we can certainly do what you do to our LR3’s. Thank you so much.
this is gold. thank you for inspiring me. I'll be tackling the rear window regulators on my disco4 commercial without delay. I want to upgrade the infotainment system to the HSE spec plus add the cameras option - visibility aft of the B pillar is a problem that I still struggle with.
I'm really enjoying the Disco 3 videos, thinking about add-on. What about a roof mounted light bar, split battery power to power the light bar, and fridge , extra interior storage, ie, pull out draw system mounted in rear, extra power points,
I've been wanting a D3 for ages now but can't afford one at the moment but getting closer :-) How about the Mantec wheel spacers for it and putting bigger front disks and 4 or 6 pot callipers and get rid of the bellows as they seem to get stuff a lot. Great series so far.
We bought an LR3 and immediately the injectors needed replacing - how much !!!, then spurious warning lights would pop up, then like yours the suspension needed fixing. We eventually threw in the towel and bought a very reliable (and cheap) Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2. Of course it's not as pretty as the LR but at least we can go places without stressing out. Underneath the Hyundai is rust free unlike the LR which looked tired and rusty. If only LR could go the extra mile and protect these cars and make them reliable..... if they did, they would rule the world
Excellent video. I recently fitted bars and a roof top tent. Unfortunately I didn’t think it through first, as I wished I’d fitted the roof rail attachments I got from powerful uk, so they had to go on in between the bars. I would have preferred them on the outside. This will enable be to attach a bar(old roof rack bar), which I’ve fitted rivnuts at either end, and, one on the opposite side to hold a light. This will then go under the tent, and will enable a tarp, or with a kadar rail, a drive away awning to be fitted
That looks really fantastic! It looks like a really upmarket Discovery now, I have found that the plastic rejuvenators the t few weeks, then quickly revert to dull lifeless things, but if you hit them with a hot air gun they stay looking good for months,(mine have not yet gone back to dull after 3 months of 35 deg heat), so I will be using the heat gun from now on, the Magwires products I have found after extensive trials to be totally useless, nothing more than scented water it appears! Stay safe ,Chris B.
My only suggestion. Is there an aftermarket "Wind Deflector" that can be placed in front of the roof box, to cut down wind resistance. Thus improving fuel economy 🤷♂🤷♂ See you in the next one.
As far as the plastics, most trim restorers only last a few weeks and the heat gun method will make your plastics brittle after repeated use. Best to use some of the more expensive restorers, and follow the instructions in detail. Some I would recomend are malco epic revice, solution finish and owatrol polytrol
These are brilliant vehicles and a lot simpler than the D4, you are doing a super job and I think you should rescue more commercials and make a few bib selling them
When I cleaned a defender so that I could drive it to prom, literally straight motor oil immediately restored the plastics to black so worth trying if you have some lying around 😂
Liking these videos, have you checked the sills under the plastic covers? I hear they can rot out. Perhaps some rust converter and waxoyl type treatment before the winter? Also, a spruce-up of those wheels would tidy the exterior looks. Not that I'm trying to find you work to do ;-)
Interesting video, making good progress. How do you stand from an MoT perspective with the EGR delete ? Just had our Mazda rebuilt for carbon build up and can’t help thinking feeding sooty air back into the intake doesn’t help…
It will still need to pass emissions. I believe if the tester sees the delete he could fail it. But they're not allowed to remove the engine cover so hopefully that won't happen!
You must change your oil pump and do the belts. You are playing Russian Roulette if you don’t. This needs ti take priority over all the cosmetic jobs. Mind you if the oil pump does let go it will make interesting TH-cam content.😱
Stupid comment. He's a professional who has obviously inspected the tyres. Your family only ever gets in a car with brand new tyres? Hire cars, friends cars?
Looks amazing - I am thoroughly jealous. I have a Volvo V70 and a Freelander 2, but I would love a disco 3. I'm still not brave enough to take on a project like this, but Autotrader is winking at me... 😂
I'm a big fan of the V70, the Disco3 is a great truck but does always have a slight issue of one sort or another. A bit like the V70 and ABS!
@@LRLiveUK I can't ever see me without a V70, unless it's to go for an XC70 😂
Really good to see some really practical fixing of an LR3. Been hooked on Its LR Time for a long while and am fairly certain I’ll be hooked to you to. Most of us are not really able to do the stuff that Christian and Vera do. But we can certainly do what you do to our LR3’s. Thank you so much.
this is gold. thank you for inspiring me. I'll be tackling the rear window regulators on my disco4 commercial without delay. I want to upgrade the infotainment system to the HSE spec plus add the cameras option - visibility aft of the B pillar is a problem that I still struggle with.
I'm really enjoying the Disco 3 videos, thinking about add-on. What about a roof mounted light bar, split battery power to power the light bar, and fridge , extra interior storage, ie, pull out draw system mounted in rear, extra power points,
I've been wanting a D3 for ages now but can't afford one at the moment but getting closer :-) How about the Mantec wheel spacers for it and putting bigger front disks and 4 or 6 pot callipers and get rid of the bellows as they seem to get stuff a lot. Great series so far.
Looking forward to seeing the EGR removal. you could do a video on adjusting the handbrake and changing the filter for the air compressor.
Please tell us where to change the filter for the air compressor
Love the disco 3, really inspiring. Am looking forward to you sorting the wheels out, whether they remain standard or something different. We'll done
We bought an LR3 and immediately the injectors needed replacing - how much !!!, then spurious warning lights would pop up, then like yours the suspension needed fixing. We eventually threw in the towel and bought a very reliable (and cheap) Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2. Of course it's not as pretty as the LR but at least we can go places without stressing out. Underneath the Hyundai is rust free unlike the LR which looked tired and rusty. If only LR could go the extra mile and protect these cars and make them reliable..... if they did, they would rule the world
Excellent video. I recently fitted bars and a roof top tent. Unfortunately I didn’t think it through first, as I wished I’d fitted the roof rail attachments I got from powerful uk, so they had to go on in between the bars. I would have preferred them on the outside. This will enable be to attach a bar(old roof rack bar), which I’ve fitted rivnuts at either end, and, one on the opposite side to hold a light. This will then go under the tent, and will enable a tarp, or with a kadar rail, a drive away awning to be fitted
Check your throttle body for air leaks and the flap is not sticking
That looks really fantastic! It looks like a really upmarket Discovery now, I have found that the plastic rejuvenators the t few weeks, then quickly revert to dull lifeless things, but if you hit them with a hot air gun they stay looking good for months,(mine have not yet gone back to dull after 3 months of 35 deg heat), so I will be using the heat gun from now on, the Magwires products I have found after extensive trials to be totally useless, nothing more than scented water it appears! Stay safe ,Chris B.
Well I watched it all and I think you have that touch that simply makes what you do enjoyable to watch so keep it up !
My only suggestion. Is there an aftermarket "Wind Deflector" that can be placed in front of the roof box, to cut down wind resistance. Thus improving fuel economy 🤷♂🤷♂ See you in the next one.
That's a good shout.
How about adding rear aircon and a dvd player?
As far as the plastics, most trim restorers only last a few weeks and the heat gun method will make your plastics brittle after repeated use. Best to use some of the more expensive restorers, and follow the instructions in detail. Some I would recomend are malco epic revice, solution finish and owatrol polytrol
Nice video . Hope you get the fuel issue sorted.
Also check if the sunroof is leaking
These are brilliant vehicles and a lot simpler than the D4, you are doing a super job and I think you should rescue more commercials and make a few bib selling them
*bob*
Try black boot polish
When I cleaned a defender so that I could drive it to prom, literally straight motor oil immediately restored the plastics to black so worth trying if you have some lying around 😂
Have you considered trying Lanoguard on the underside? There’s a lot of surface rust and this may tidy it up?
Yeah, this will be a project soon before the winter.
Yes I saw its rusty, need to be taken care of
Jenny chem has some great products for cleaning, restoration etc
Liking these videos, have you checked the sills under the plastic covers? I hear they can rot out. Perhaps some rust converter and waxoyl type treatment before the winter? Also, a spruce-up of those wheels would tidy the exterior looks. Not that I'm trying to find you work to do ;-)
I'm going to have a look when I do the underbody seal.
Have you checked the (plastic) inlet manifold for a tiny hairline crack? Our D4 had same issue and only popped the limp on under heavier load?
I looked into this but apparently it's more common on the 3.0 D4 that the 2.7 D3. Cheers for the advice though - made me do some research!
Oil underneath and get rid of surface rust
Did the black restorer work on the rubber door seals?
Coil over kit on it
Interesting video, making good progress. How do you stand from an MoT perspective with the EGR delete ? Just had our Mazda rebuilt for carbon build up and can’t help thinking feeding sooty air back into the intake doesn’t help…
It will still need to pass emissions. I believe if the tester sees the delete he could fail it. But they're not allowed to remove the engine cover so hopefully that won't happen!
You must change your oil pump and do the belts. You are playing Russian Roulette if you don’t. This needs ti take priority over all the cosmetic jobs. Mind you if the oil pump does let go it will make interesting TH-cam content.😱
It has the strengthened pump but the belts would be a good idea.
@@LRLiveUK that’s great news, given it’s history I imagined it would not have been changed.
Are these LR3’s worth putting money into?
Yes, but you will need a diagnostic tool and one that's been regularly serviced!
my god...the underneath is quite rusty😵💫
It's very scabby. Should probably try and underseal it before winter.
@@LRLiveUK maybe a good idea to do a Lanoguard longterm test
Hi, D3 is why I subscribed to your channel, I WANT TO SEE MORE ;) I use a Makita DCW180Z Fridge/freezer in my D3, check it out.
Lots more coming!
Why is it, er, erm every other word, very off putting.
I try to keep it natural and unscripted but sometimes words fail me!
Won't stick a £1500 roof tent on £70 roof bars but puts his family in a car with second hand tyres.
Stupid comment. He's a professional who has obviously inspected the tyres. Your family only ever gets in a car with brand new tyres? Hire cars, friends cars?
Aren't all tyres second hand/used?