Since selling my Discovery 2 and buying a Toyota 4Runner 😱 my coffee tastes better on Sunday mornings watching your videos. Because I know I no longer have to do maintenance on the LR on the weekends. Funny and informative video as always! You two are great!
Doing maintenance on weekends has always been an English car owner thing, tuning the SU's , checking the oil level in the carbs, making sure the brass tube from the engine to the Smith temp gauge hasn't sagged onto something hot.
I took your advise Christian and bought a Toyota Hilux SR5 2013.I have to look hard to find anything to fix, so usually revert to having a coffee. Enjoy your videos.Based in Western Australia.
My Discovery Series 2 is extremely reliable because I built it that way. Now I have over 4 in lifted suspension travel with no sway bars and Johnny joints with all Polly bushings and adjustable shocks. The Toyota 4Runner has no articulation in the front and doesn't have traction control that works worth a damn😂 so you just got something easier since you don't like to make things more reliable you just fix them when they brake. Owning a Land Rover is making it reliable not working on it constantly because you're unaware of how to make it reliable. Some people can handle them some people can't but the people who can enjoy them much more because they perform much better off and on Road
Hi guys. Christian and Vera. I've been watching your videos for a year or so and really enjoy both your humour and skill you display., I am based in Oz. Sometimes smile when you mention your 16 year "old" Disco, I'm a proud owner of a 25 year old P38, 1/3 my age, which I've been maintaining for some 13 years and everything still works 100%, 202,000km How great these units are if you look after them and as you say, keep on top of service. Someday I might go the LR3 but but as mine is still so good, no hurry.
😳...OMG...Thank you so very much. 💪🙏Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your familiy. Send me an email please if you want a patch. I'll be more than happy to send you one. 😊🙋♀️Vera
I hope this makes you smile - I suffered several strange HDC errors on my 2011 Range Rover - I then discovered that if I leave the front door open (for maintenance) that my dog jumps in the car and crosses to the passenger seat to sleep in peace. The process of crossing over often means a paw on the HDC button. The problem is not entirely solved but is now an easy fix. Thanks again for another great video.
Hi Vera and Christian, You either love a Land Rover or you don’t . My dad owned a short wheel base series 1 , in which my brothers , sister and myself were taught to drive . It had no comforts , but I loved it . The gearbox had no synchro rings , thus made changing gears a tad different , but she was very powerful. Owning a Land Rover , either you trust the workshops , and have a “ big “ bank balance , or you love a Land Rover , as the both of you do and are able to do all repairs , plus machining , and improvising ( as we say in South Africa , “ n boer mask n plan “ - translated “ a farmer makes a plan “ ) Thanking you Vera and Christian
I've never owned a landrover and never will but I watch these videos for the excellent creative content. For two native Germans making their videos in English along with the comedy humour makes this channel the best
I’ve had a few Landrovers and loved them. I now have a Toyota. Christian and Vera, I love your videos and came to the channel because I was starting to forget how to fix vehicles😂
How did you know ? that we Toyota/Lexus techs are watching your channel. I don't know who's crazier, we Lexus techs owning land rovers or being a full time land rover tech!! Both Nuts I guess. Then there's a guy ( christian) who works on them for fun :)). Great video as always, Thanks Christian & Vera
love your guys videos i have been working at an independent land rover shop for 8 years and have run across many of the same problems that you find. its a pleaser to watch other people that can figure out and repair problems with the land rover . i also like the way you dont give up but continue to diagnose and repair the problem .
Hi again Christian and Vera, just a quick message to let you guys no my Disco 1 R Reg 5 door 7 seat is now 25 years old and Stihl going strong . Last year fitted my 4 th timing belt, all New hoses,New clips, New Thermostat, New coolant, Before the winter 2022 i serviced just the Engine and had my radiator rebuilt by a specialist 😊 Now it's 2023 change both axle oils, and both gear box oils . Iv had mine since it was 11 month's old, love this old Diesel burner , Stan .
I really enjoy your lecture videos. Today, people purchase things that are disposable or they are just to lazy to maintain their purchase. Nobody wants to get dirty anymore. Maintenance and repair is a lost art.
Nice tip on periodically changing the vehicle height to keep the valve blocks fresh. I experienced this issue a couple of years ago but the leak was much slower and took overnight to see any difference. Could never identify the leak so I took the expensive shotgun approach. Ended up being a bad air line from the block to the drivers front strut. The helmet is a nice touch. You win a safety award!
Great video!! Shame that this didn't happen last year as I had spare Original LR valve bodies. Sadly I gave them away. :( Christian... well done... you have taught Vera really well!! She is learning to diagnose her own LR3. She will be replacing you soon.
Although we are driving a 1974 Puch Steyr Pinzgauer as hobby car, we still love your weekly videos as they are full of hints and tricks and fun to watch ! Thanks for this and keep on going in the same way !!
Just bought my first land rover 3 weeks ago 140,000 mile 2006 lr3. I have wanted a Land Rover since I was 15yrs old only took me 17 yrs to buy one after 3 Toyota pickups and 2 3rd gen 4 runners...I've had the lr3 for 3 weeks now and still have not driven it..just replaced all 4 air struts , compressor and valves, pcv, egr, and waiting on a thermostat housing...and even with all that I do not regret my purchase.
From OZ 🇦🇺 Always such a delight and Christians comment about a high end car that’s 16 years old is completely valid, like the Merc it’s a lovely car but you need to acknowledge that you will have to work on it, or as he says, get your wallet to do the work. Another great episode, now please excuse me as I have to Google what a Snowflake ❄️ is. 👍🏿
Two thumbs up! Great advice as to who shouldn't own a Discovery or any other Land Rover product. Andy McKane, 9 January 2023, Maunaloa, Molokai, Hawaii
As always, I just love your analysis, your diagnostics and your solutions. Christian and Vera; you are a “Tour de Force”. Merry Christmas to all who enjoy LR Time.
Oh that is too bad. 😢TH-cam Algorithm takes it as negative response if vidoes are not watched through, which results in less exposure and for the video from TH-cam. That goes for any Creator. But still glad you liked it, maybe next time. 😃👍🙋♀️
I agree with you 100% about doing your own research before going directly to a forum and asking questions that have probably been answered 1000 times already. In fact, doing research is how I found your channel! Love it!
@@Vera_and_Christian I use the Hayes Manuel for repair purposes. Have a manuel for every car I own. Going to pick up a Gap tool in a couple weeks. Would have liked to have it before I purchased my LR3. So far the only repair I've had to do was to take care of the corrosion issue on the TCCM and connector pins. I actually found your channel looking at the different Android head units that are out there.
I feel terrible, I lost track of my owners manual for a while and was posting questions like that on Facebook...I'm ok now, my wife found it... we watch all your videos and it's so entertaining and helpful
Hi guys I drive a Toyota hilux Revo in Thailand, I can confirm it has no gas struts on the bonnet , but I never need the bonnet up so I’m guessing that’s why Toyota don’t fit them , don’t need winter tyres here the lowest temperature I saw in the cold season was 19c , it’s now 35 36 37c every day and the app says feels like 41c today, I only have iced coffee or iced lemon tea daily, I’m new to your channel ( only a few days ) but it enjoy the content and the chat between you two , I was a mechanical engineer in the past and retired early (59) to Thailand almost 2 years ago , in Scotland I drove a Honda CR-V , I just love good reliable cars, Keep up the great content, this is the second idea in a row that Vera don’t don’t swear it in 🤣🤣🤣 , I’m going to have a swear box here and every time she swears I’ll put 100 baht ( 2.5 € ) in it , I think I will I’ll have enough money to replace my Toyota Hilux by mid 2025 😂😂😂 Regards Davy 🏴🇹🇭🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Hi Guys! Yes I do have a Toyota (Land Cruiser 150- Prado) but I still watch ALL your videos and love them! My dream car was a Discovery (2 or 3) and wanted to buy a Disco 3 but decided not to because of the lottery of the crank shaft failures. Can't afford that. The Toyota has to have preventative maintenance as well but it's WAY easier than your magic. Keep up the great content. Peter
Christain and Vera, you could make replacing a number plate screw look interesting, thank you ................happy i found LR TIME "oh my god " Happy Christmas 🙂🌲
What your working on is one of the reasons I gave up wanting the new Defender. I considered ordering a basic 2 door with only coil springs, but thanks to TFL's youtube on the one they got that was exactly like the one I wanted that killed the whole thing. At 150 miles they had check engine light come on and they took it to Land Rover/Jaguar of Denver, Colorado and after a few week the brilliant factory engineers could only recommend that the 4 cyl. turbo engine be replaced.. So now I have a 2018 Honda CRV that I drive to Walmart and the doctor and being 76 years old I don't need to deal with any Land Rovers.
So glad I stumbled across your channel. I´m currently looking for a disco 3 since my 2008 Corolla is not fit enough to make it to the cabin in the winter time. Also these sorts of videos are the sorts I want to see. Never have i seen a toyota related channel. Keep up the good work!
Christian and Vera as a Toyota driver and ex LR Discovery D1 driver, I like to watch your channel. Because now, being too old to deal with the many maintenance issues that seem to plague the LR's I like to see what the Toyota has saved me from. I loved the D1, for the 10 years we had it, it was a most capable off roader, but it got old and me too, and would constantly have little niggly issues, (just like me).
Hi. I own a toyota with 230k km on the odo meter it has cost me many weekends and money for parts and yes Christian you are right Video for fixing toyota is mostly coffee and not relevant for my faults. I was tired of driving a boring toyota and not the last repairing it when it is so boring (7 seats 14 model Verso) I bought a LR4 because the car is amazing to drive and i like trying something hi end (before toyota i only driving Lada witchis better than toyota in my opinion) Thanks for your interesting and good videos. I especially like that the bad tires goes in the front. I find your videos informative and correct.
Great video. German people with a sense of humour ! I like the feeding baby anology, you can fix it but it will be hungry again ! Just sold my Disco 2 2004. Great car but getting a little hungry. Also too busy with other things to have your commitment. If I was rich I would get a TD4 Euro 6, I have great specialist garage to look after it. Currently have Hyundai Tucson AWD, quite nice and smooth. But I do sailing, IT, DIY all sorts. I used to fix anything, and still do plumbing / electrics.
Good content as always. Nice gesture from your subscriber regards the Haynes manuals. A Discovery 1 restoration project would be really interesting and probably easier than maintaining the Discovery 3 and Mall Crawler 😅
Sunday's are Christian & Vera video days! No if's or but's you have to watch this space for great Discovery 3 maintenance information. I'm going to a mate of mine who lives in France near to the German border he works for Ford in Saarlouis at his home he has a lift and a pit too and I'm going there in January to do my underbody. Sandblast and primer and MB paint according to C & V's video about underbody maintenance, just look at their videos and you'll see it. I have a TüH/MOT inspection in February...
Great work. Yep. Front right valve a past hangout of mine..best capable LR I had was a L322. No suspension worries but in winter the door seals would freeze so hard, could not open doors..and on the windy beach one time, sand in the door seals squeaked like mice so bad I had to pull over and use wipes to clean them! True. The best 4x4xfar !
I love your videos. It always makes me laugh and you guys do not sugar coat anything. The real deal D3 which gets hammered with suspension fault. I think 1 important thing before you buy a D3 is to make sure you have a local independent Land Rover mechanics, not only that they repair Land Rovers, they also owed them. Luckily I have a trusted mechanics here in Huntington Beach CA " CARRS4X4. I have a 2006 HSE.
I've been watching your videos i think they're great & i also drive a Toyota so your videos make me laugh i really enjoy them & I'm contemplating on getting a land rover Discovery sport but I'm no enthusiast hence why i drive a CH-R 😂👍👍
Great video. Suspension maintenance is so important with these Land Rovers. Some owners remove the air suspension an install coil! They should be ashamed. The factory air system is one of this cars redeeming qualities!! My I suggest more videos on air suspension. Maybe replacing Desiccants. I know you can see the air pump working with the gap tool but I always thought it would nice to have an on-board to know when it is running. That could be cool!! Thanks for your hard work.
Love your content, well done. Just so you know I changed the front value block on my disc03 2005 today and when I undid the tubes to the value block nothing happened, so undid the other two pipes and still nothing. The suspension stayed up. So just put new block in its all working fantastic.
Hi both, love your chat, laughs, and serious talks, It makes the world go round.. Talking about rounds, I owned an early 2-door plus back door turbo diesel Discover 5 speed, I did extensive welding underneath when I got It but had It for 10 years as my daily driver.. It was a 1991 model so had very little (Landrover word) ELECTRICKERY in It, Loved that car, but still ran happily at 240.00 miles had to sell It as It had a clutch and my bad left leg got worse in traffic using the clutch.. Where possible I made my own service tools for cam belt changes getting diesel pump Injection timing spot on so it drove very well. After a few years and looking at many Landrovers I ended up with a "HIPPO" a 2004 model Freelander automatic HSE spec that I now love except it's quite small to get in and out of but once In very comfortable to drive.. Has the BMW turbo diesel power plus its FBH (fuel-burning heater) to speed up engine and cabin temperatures.. Thanks again, Ian - UK..(aged 74 & 3/4s) lol
Thanks for the video Vera and Christian, I emailed you a link to some photos of our Disco in the snow here in Australia, pretty much the same as German snow, just upside down :D :D Thanks for the walkthrough, I'm going to follow it very closely as soon as I find some time around doing family stuff, renovations and gardening.
Had to do front airbags on my L322, the only difficult part was freeing the strut hub pinch bolt that had rusted and seized solid. This was worse of course on the nearside. Needed a day soaking in penetrating fluid and then application of heat to finally free it. Repairs always seem to take longer than they should on Land Rovers! It’s just a shame that nowadays Land Rover engineers are more interested in design and attracting city buyers than investing time to ensure that the vehicles are easy to maintain. The engine bays are not designed with enough space to allow easy access. Great channel - always look forward to your Sunday videos.
My lr3 just got a suspension fault! ...I've changed the relay and now on to what I think maybe the wheel suspension height sensor...I'm new to all this but I think I need a diagnostic tool! But I still love my lr3 and love your videos! Thanks for sharing the info..hopefully get it sorted soon!
This video is absolutely brilliant and hilarious. I love it! I am the idiot to panics when something flashes on my new to me range Rover L322 (4.2 Supercharged). It’s 15 years old and I want to keep it for another 15 years!!! So I am not going to buy a Toyota, I’m going to push through the anxiety watch videos like this, read some manuals, and get with the program! I actually opened the bonnet for the first time since buying it two months ago yesterday to put some washer fluid in and somehow the way everything is bolted together makes sense so I’m here for it. More videos please this was just soooooo entertaining and useful! And yes, it is bad a** 🎉 Namaste 🙏
I also had a suspension related fault which took up my whole Saturday this week. Had that issue where the abs kicks in and the front suspension drops and you get the HDC error. What a pain but after going through the 6-8 possibilities I got it fixed. Ended up having to re calibrate the suspension with the Autel, find and fix a water leak, charge the battery, inflate tyres with a digital compressor and reset steering angle and just like that sorted. So so easy 🤣 I think I need to repair my Pajero so I can have it ready to go on days like this.
Another great video guys you did miss one thing one of your number plate lights was out only the one side was working you guys don't miss most things take care
lol I am a toyota driver that is the custodian of an elderly Mercedes sl500 with dreaded ABC suspension and just getting familiar with a 2013 Range Rover sport with a similar issue, thanks for the video
Love it, excellent video as always, you two! Air related problems can be such a headache. I'm currently chasing an electrical gremlin - a faulty rear height sensor (wheel dropped on the 4x4 screen). I replaced the sensor... no result, replaced the harness to the sensor... nadda, now I'm tracing it over the fuel tank to the driver's side. One day I'll find it!
Another great video guys! I’m a new RR sport 2006 owner and these videos are proving invaluable to me..thank you and keep up the good work, entertaining and informative videos 🙌🏼
You are correct on the maintenence, I work on a few Defenders, people buy them thinking they are a Ford Focus, they don't maintain them, they fail to realise that they are a specialist vehicle requiring the correct servicing. It also annoys me how people say that they rust, yes, they do but most are getting old, check out some of the Audi A8's that have their rear axle rusted away at 7 years old. Great video as usual 👍
From Australia we’ve noticed that you guys up there that the tyres are round.😮 we have oval tyres because it work better with the Corrugation on dirt roads. Makes for a smooth ride.😊
Great video as always. One thing that slightly worries me is using detergents and degreasers near electrical connections and switches. As long as you quickly rinse them with clean water, you should be ok. However, I have had problems with degreasing detergents on the upper rear door opening switch, because the seal between the metal door and the plastic handle had deteriorated on my 16 year old Discovery 3. I replaced the switch twice before I realised that the seal was the problem, allowing the detergent to short it out when I washed the vehicle. A simple bead of clear silicon cured the problem. But it did highlight the damage these detergents and degreasers can cause to electrical components.
Good tip. I soak in WD40 any bare wires I find outside, and there are lot, especially on the height sensors. I've never had any go green yet, which happens a lot on UK cars.
I don't think we will do that. We work on several different cars and any one of those repairs can happen at any given time. Each Discovery owner should know the maintenance schedule anyway. Can be found on the disco3.co.uk website. Or they can sign up to our Patreon account. Our Patrons get a indepth help. 🙋♀️Vera
Great start to a Sunday as always. Come on, what did Christian forget to maintain..... ? Spill the beans 🤣😱Vera, maybe you should take your D3 to good old Tim McKnight, he'd never let you down or let your D3 to fail your TUV 🤣🤣
Hi all great video.great to see vera assessing the problem.she knows her landrover.great great show.till next sunday take care.p.s got my lr times sticker in the post.thank you very much vera👍
Hoping you can use this to buy yourself a coffee, sit down, and watch videos of Toyota owners drinking coffee too.
😂 Lol. 👍
Since selling my Discovery 2 and buying a Toyota 4Runner 😱 my coffee tastes better on Sunday mornings watching your videos. Because I know I no longer have to do maintenance on the LR on the weekends. Funny and informative video as always! You two are great!
Well, Disco 2's were crap anyway. You did well to sell that thing.
Doing maintenance on weekends has always been an English car owner thing, tuning the SU's , checking the oil level in the carbs, making sure the brass tube from the engine to the Smith temp gauge hasn't sagged onto something hot.
I took your advise Christian and bought a Toyota Hilux SR5 2013.I have to look hard to find anything to fix, so usually revert to having a coffee. Enjoy your videos.Based in Western Australia.
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My Discovery Series 2 is extremely reliable because I built it that way. Now I have over 4 in lifted suspension travel with no sway bars and Johnny joints with all Polly bushings and adjustable shocks. The Toyota 4Runner has no articulation in the front and doesn't have traction control that works worth a damn😂 so you just got something easier since you don't like to make things more reliable you just fix them when they brake. Owning a Land Rover is making it reliable not working on it constantly because you're unaware of how to make it reliable. Some people can handle them some people can't but the people who can enjoy them much more because they perform much better off and on Road
Hi guys. Christian and Vera. I've been watching your videos for a year or so and really enjoy both your humour and skill you display., I am based in Oz. Sometimes smile when you mention your 16 year "old" Disco, I'm a proud owner of a 25 year old P38, 1/3 my age, which I've been maintaining for some 13 years and everything still works 100%, 202,000km How great these units are if you look after them and as you say, keep on top of service. Someday I might go the LR3 but but as mine is still so good, no hurry.
Better to get a Disco2. Much less complicated.
Another great video!
I have recently bought a Discovery 4, and your channel has become an invaluable resource.
😳...OMG...Thank you so very much. 💪🙏Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your familiy. Send me an email please if you want a patch. I'll be more than happy to send you one. 😊🙋♀️Vera
Good point about older Mercedes. Someone once said to me that "quality is expensive but old quality is even more expensive".
That clearly explains why Chinese is cheap.
I hope this makes you smile - I suffered several strange HDC errors on my 2011 Range Rover - I then discovered that if I leave the front door open (for maintenance) that my dog jumps in the car and crosses to the passenger seat to sleep in peace. The process of crossing over often means a paw on the HDC button. The problem is not entirely solved but is now an easy fix. Thanks again for another great video.
😅👍🙋♀️Vera
Quality content as always, “Bosch is Brembo spelled wrong” totally gonna use that next time!
The Discovery 1 workshop manual is a sign from the LandRover gods, you definitely need one in your life.
Hi Vera and Christian, You either love a Land Rover or you don’t .
My dad owned a short wheel base series 1 , in which my brothers , sister and myself were taught to drive . It had no comforts , but I loved it .
The gearbox had no synchro rings , thus made changing gears a tad different , but she was very powerful.
Owning a Land Rover , either you trust the workshops , and have a “ big “ bank balance , or you love a Land Rover , as the both of you do and are able to do all repairs , plus machining , and improvising ( as we say in South Africa , “ n boer mask n plan “ - translated “ a farmer makes a plan “ )
Thanking you Vera and Christian
My Sundays not complete without a visit from Vera and Christian. Thanks guys! ❤️❤️❤️
😅👍🙋♀️Vera
I've never owned a landrover and never will but I watch these videos for the excellent creative content. For two native Germans making their videos in English along with the comedy humour makes this channel the best
I’ve had a few Landrovers and loved them. I now have a Toyota. Christian and Vera, I love your videos and came to the channel because I was starting to forget how to fix vehicles😂
😂👍🙋♀️Vera
How did you know ? that we Toyota/Lexus techs are watching your channel. I don't know who's crazier, we
Lexus techs owning land rovers or being a full time land rover tech!! Both Nuts I guess. Then there's a guy
( christian) who works on them for fun :)). Great video as always, Thanks Christian & Vera
Without Toyota, we LR people would think that our cars are reliable. Thanks for watching. Christian
love your guys videos i have been working at an independent land rover shop for 8 years and have run across many of the same problems that you find. its a pleaser to watch other people that can figure out and repair problems with the land rover . i also like the way you dont give up but continue to diagnose and repair the problem .
👍🙏Thanks, appreciate your comment 🙋♀️Vera
As a Toyota driver from Namibia, I enjoyed your video.
Hi again Christian and Vera, just a quick message to let you guys no my Disco 1 R Reg 5 door 7 seat is now 25 years old and Stihl going strong . Last year fitted my 4 th timing belt, all New hoses,New clips, New Thermostat, New coolant, Before the winter 2022 i serviced just the Engine and had my radiator rebuilt by a specialist 😊 Now it's 2023 change both axle oils, and both gear box oils . Iv had mine since it was 11 month's old, love this old Diesel burner , Stan .
That is awesome. Christian
I really enjoy your lecture videos. Today, people purchase things that are disposable or they are just to lazy to maintain their purchase. Nobody wants to get dirty anymore. Maintenance and repair is a lost art.
Christian, you are a very clever and talented man. You are also both very entertaining.
Thanks for sharing
😀🙏🙋♀️Vera
From Downunder: Thanks for explaining Snow. Love the videos.
What a brilliant video guys. So entertaining and educational from a Hyundai driver! It brightens up a dull cold day in Northern Ireland. 🙂
😀🙏🙋♀️Vera
Its like Christmas every time i get one of your posts VERA I ADORE YOUR ACCENT
Nice tip on periodically changing the vehicle height to keep the valve blocks fresh. I experienced this issue a couple of years ago but the leak was much slower and took overnight to see any difference. Could never identify the leak so I took the expensive shotgun approach. Ended up being a bad air line from the block to the drivers front strut. The helmet is a nice touch. You win a safety award!
Great video!! Shame that this didn't happen last year as I had spare Original LR valve bodies. Sadly I gave them away. :(
Christian... well done... you have taught Vera really well!! She is learning to diagnose her own LR3. She will be replacing you soon.
😅👍 That's ok 🙏🙋♀Vera
I am in South Africa and have a 07LR3 3.0 and this helped me to know where to look. Front right drops while i go downhill
Although we are driving a 1974 Puch Steyr Pinzgauer as hobby car, we still love your weekly videos as they are full of hints and tricks and fun to watch ! Thanks for this and keep on going in the same way !!
We love that rig👍. Christian
What you said about ownership of luxury cars like Land Rover and Mercs is bang on esp ones with high milage.
Just bought my first land rover 3 weeks ago 140,000 mile 2006 lr3. I have wanted a Land Rover since I was 15yrs old only took me 17 yrs to buy one after 3 Toyota pickups and 2 3rd gen 4 runners...I've had the lr3 for 3 weeks now and still have not driven it..just replaced all 4 air struts , compressor and valves, pcv, egr, and waiting on a thermostat housing...and even with all that I do not regret my purchase.
😀👍💪💪💪🙋♀️Vera
You 2 are a great team, Happy Christmas
I own 2 Landcruisers (HJ61 , VDJ79) and I don't own a landrover but I love your channel and it's great to be appreciated haha :)
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Thank you for the entertainment on a cold and boring sunday.
From OZ 🇦🇺 Always such a delight and Christians comment about a high end car that’s 16 years old is completely valid, like the Merc it’s a lovely car but you need to acknowledge that you will have to work on it, or as he says, get your wallet to do the work. Another great episode, now please excuse me as I have to Google what a Snowflake ❄️ is. 👍🏿
You guys are brilliant. Very funny too. The Toyota gags are killing me.
Next project. Building a grab handle under the hood for Vera 😂. Great content as always. Also didn’t know M&S made snow tyres😂😂😂.
Two thumbs up! Great advice as to who shouldn't own a Discovery or any other Land Rover product. Andy McKane, 9 January 2023, Maunaloa, Molokai, Hawaii
I love you guys you are saving my lots of headaches 🎉
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As always, I just love your analysis, your diagnostics and your solutions. Christian and Vera; you are a “Tour de Force”. Merry Christmas to all who enjoy LR Time.
Love your funny videos...
You two should do a video on packing a dish washer and I'm sure you'd still have everyone watching
Christian you have perfect sense of humor..I came to read Toyoda comments
Never seen this channel before, but you guys are great. I did not need to watch the whole video but I just loved your humour.
Oh that is too bad. 😢TH-cam Algorithm takes it as negative response if vidoes are not watched through, which results in less exposure and for the video from TH-cam. That goes for any Creator. But still glad you liked it, maybe next time. 😃👍🙋♀️
Vera, I really enjoyed and enjoy pawing through car manuals and reviewing how it all goes together.
Good to see that you finally went off road in the Disco 4 😆
So glad I found your channel. Just bought a 2005 Land Rover LR3 and am learning a lot here. Thank you!
I enjoy your informative content- thank you!
I agree with you 100% about doing your own research before going directly to a forum and asking questions that have probably been answered 1000 times already. In fact, doing research is how I found your channel! Love it!
Google-ing it does not count 🙄. Christian
@@Vera_and_Christian I use the Hayes Manuel for repair purposes. Have a manuel for every car I own. Going to pick up a Gap tool in a couple weeks. Would have liked to have it before I purchased my LR3. So far the only repair I've had to do was to take care of the corrosion issue on the TCCM and connector pins. I actually found your channel looking at the different Android head units that are out there.
I feel terrible, I lost track of my owners manual for a while and was posting questions like that on Facebook...I'm ok now, my wife found it... we watch all your videos and it's so entertaining and helpful
Hi guys
I drive a Toyota hilux Revo in Thailand, I can confirm it has no gas struts on the bonnet , but I never need the bonnet up so I’m guessing that’s why Toyota don’t fit them , don’t need winter tyres here the lowest temperature I saw in the cold season was 19c , it’s now 35 36 37c every day and the app says feels like 41c today, I only have iced coffee or iced lemon tea daily,
I’m new to your channel ( only a few days ) but it enjoy the content and the chat between you two , I was a mechanical engineer in the past and retired early (59) to Thailand almost 2 years ago , in Scotland I drove a Honda CR-V , I just love good reliable cars,
Keep up the great content, this is the second idea in a row that Vera don’t don’t swear it in 🤣🤣🤣 , I’m going to have a swear box here and every time she swears I’ll put 100 baht ( 2.5 € ) in it , I think I will I’ll have enough money to replace my Toyota Hilux by mid 2025 😂😂😂
Regards Davy 🏴🇹🇭🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Your right Lightbulb from the Nummernschildbeleuchtung aka Kennzeichenleuchte isn´t working ;-)
Hi Guys! Yes I do have a Toyota (Land Cruiser 150- Prado) but I still watch ALL your videos and love them! My dream car was a Discovery (2 or 3) and wanted to buy a Disco 3 but decided not to because of the lottery of the crank shaft failures. Can't afford that. The Toyota has to have preventative maintenance as well but it's WAY easier than your magic. Keep up the great content. Peter
It’s easy to see why Vera loves her disco so much it’s fantastic 👍
Christain and Vera, you could make replacing a number plate screw look interesting, thank you ................happy i found LR TIME "oh my god " Happy Christmas 🙂🌲
What your working on is one of the reasons I gave up wanting the new Defender. I considered ordering a basic 2 door with only coil springs, but thanks to TFL's youtube on the one they got that was exactly like the one I wanted that killed the whole thing. At 150 miles they had check engine light come on and they took it to Land Rover/Jaguar of Denver, Colorado and after a few week the brilliant factory engineers could only recommend that the 4 cyl. turbo engine be replaced.. So now I have a 2018 Honda CRV that I drive to Walmart and the doctor and being 76 years old I don't need to deal with any Land Rovers.
I enjoy watching your videos while making & drinking coffee in my Toyota Sequoia
😅👍That's all we want. 🙋♀️Vera
So glad I stumbled across your channel. I´m currently looking for a disco 3 since my 2008 Corolla is not fit enough to make it to the cabin in the winter time. Also these sorts of videos are the sorts I want to see. Never have i seen a toyota related channel. Keep up the good work!
Evening Vera & Christian. That was a fantastic chatty video on Vera’s LR 😀
Both mine and my daughters 05 plate disco 3's still have the original air struts, they look a little crusty but they still work fine and hold air.
Christian and Vera as a Toyota driver and ex LR Discovery D1 driver, I like to watch your channel. Because now, being too old to deal with the many maintenance issues that seem to plague the LR's I like to see what the Toyota has saved me from. I loved the D1, for the 10 years we had it, it was a most capable off roader, but it got old and me too, and would constantly have little niggly issues, (just like me).
Bump hat is new to me.very useful.i like the carhart jacket too. Only jacket the zip didn't break I owned.
Hi.
I own a toyota with 230k km on the odo meter it has cost me many weekends and money for parts and yes Christian you are right Video for fixing toyota is mostly coffee and not relevant for my faults.
I was tired of driving a boring toyota and not the last repairing it when it is so boring (7 seats 14 model Verso)
I bought a LR4 because the car is amazing to drive and i like trying something hi end (before toyota i only driving Lada witchis better than toyota in my opinion)
Thanks for your interesting and good videos.
I especially like that the bad tires goes in the front. I find your videos informative and correct.
Vera great job at diagnosing! Christian, good job, Now I have to go film a cup of coffee......PS only 1 of your plate lights is working.
I’m enjoying these videos and thanks for being transparent about everything I don’t have a discovery yet but I’ll get it ❤️
Great video. German people with a sense of humour ! I like the feeding baby anology, you can fix it but it will be hungry again ! Just sold my Disco 2 2004. Great car but getting a little hungry. Also too busy with other things to have your commitment. If I was rich I would get a TD4 Euro 6, I have great specialist garage to look after it. Currently have Hyundai Tucson AWD, quite nice and smooth. But I do sailing, IT, DIY all sorts. I used to fix anything, and still do plumbing / electrics.
Good content as always. Nice gesture from your subscriber regards the Haynes manuals. A Discovery 1 restoration project would be really interesting and probably easier than maintaining the Discovery 3 and Mall Crawler 😅
Vera: “You’re getting me OEM NOT aftermarket this time”
Christian: “But they make such nice, cheesy, cheap ones”.
I love this couple.
👍And I did not get the OEM one. But he tried at least. 😅🙋♀️Vera
Sunday's are Christian & Vera video days! No if's or but's you have to watch this space for great Discovery 3 maintenance information. I'm going to a mate of mine who lives in France near to the German border he works for Ford in Saarlouis at his home he has a lift and a pit too and I'm going there in January to do my underbody. Sandblast and primer and MB paint according to C & V's video about underbody maintenance, just look at their videos and you'll see it. I have a TüH/MOT inspection in February...
Oh that is great. Hope you get all your parts until then. I also registered for the Land Rover Club Meet Up in March. 😀👍🙋♀️Vera
Correct we don't change our tyres for winter in Australia but we do know what snow is Christian! Another great video thank you Christian and Vera.
Great work. Yep. Front right valve a past hangout of mine..best capable LR I had was a L322. No suspension worries but in winter the door seals would freeze so hard, could not open doors..and on the windy beach one time, sand in the door seals squeaked like mice so bad I had to pull over and use wipes to clean them! True. The best 4x4xfar !
I love your videos. It always makes me laugh and you guys do not sugar coat anything. The real deal D3 which gets hammered with suspension fault. I think 1 important thing before you buy a D3 is to make sure you have a local independent Land Rover mechanics, not only that they repair Land Rovers, they also owed them. Luckily I have a trusted mechanics here in Huntington Beach CA " CARRS4X4. I have a 2006 HSE.
SPOT ON I HAVE 008 S CLASS, AND EVERYTHING NEEDS MAINTAINING, KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK GREAT VIDEOS HAVE GREAT CHRISMAS MICK
I've been watching your videos i think they're great & i also drive a Toyota so your videos make me laugh i really enjoy them & I'm contemplating on getting a land rover Discovery sport but I'm no enthusiast hence why i drive a CH-R 😂👍👍
Hi Guys, new to the channel and absolutely love the way you both come across on film. Great content on your videos.
😀👍That is great, welcome🙋♀️Vera
Great video. Suspension maintenance is so important with these Land Rovers. Some owners remove the air suspension an install coil! They should be ashamed. The factory air system is one of this cars redeeming qualities!! My I suggest more videos on air suspension. Maybe replacing Desiccants. I know you can see the air pump working with the gap tool but I always thought it would nice to have an on-board to know when it is running. That could be cool!! Thanks for your hard work.
The is a Facebook group „coil sprung Discovery“ 😳🙄. Christian
Another brilliant video from you Vera and Christian. I love you your great sense of humour. I can't wait for the next one. 👏🙏🙏
Im learning so much from your videos, it is inspiring me to bypass my new car warranty and dealer performed repairs to perform the repairs myself
😅👍 🙋♀️Vera
Love your content, well done.
Just so you know I changed the front value block on my disc03 2005 today and when I undid the tubes to the value block nothing happened, so undid the other two pipes and still nothing. The suspension stayed up.
So just put new block in its all working fantastic.
Hi both, love your chat, laughs, and serious talks, It makes the world go round.. Talking about rounds, I owned an early 2-door plus back door turbo diesel Discover 5 speed, I did extensive welding underneath when I got It but had It for 10 years as my daily driver.. It was a 1991 model so had very little (Landrover word) ELECTRICKERY in It, Loved that car, but still ran happily at 240.00 miles had to sell It as It had a clutch and my bad left leg got worse in traffic using the clutch.. Where possible I made my own service tools for cam belt changes getting diesel pump Injection timing spot on so it drove very well. After a few years and looking at many Landrovers I ended up with a "HIPPO" a 2004 model Freelander automatic HSE spec that I now love except it's quite small to get in and out of but once In very comfortable to drive.. Has the BMW turbo diesel power plus its FBH (fuel-burning heater) to speed up engine and cabin temperatures.. Thanks again, Ian - UK..(aged 74 & 3/4s) lol
Once again a great video love your enthusiasm and humour, from a mechanic with a 195000 mile disco 3 -and aToyota hi-lux owner
😅👍It's really too bad that the Land Rover is not in the Pickup Market with their modern vehicles. We'd love owning one. 🙋♀️Vera
Thanks for the video Vera and Christian, I emailed you a link to some photos of our Disco in the snow here in Australia, pretty much the same as German snow, just upside down :D :D
Thanks for the walkthrough, I'm going to follow it very closely as soon as I find some time around doing family stuff, renovations and gardening.
😀👍got it and looke at the pictures. I actually zoomed into the license plates to check that you are indeed in Australia with all that snow. 😅🙋♀️Vera
Had to do front airbags on my L322, the only difficult part was freeing the strut hub pinch bolt that had rusted and seized solid. This was worse of course on the nearside. Needed a day soaking in penetrating fluid and then application of heat to finally free it. Repairs always seem to take longer than they should on Land Rovers! It’s just a shame that nowadays Land Rover engineers are more interested in design and attracting city buyers than investing time to ensure that the vehicles are easy to maintain. The engine bays are not designed with enough space to allow easy access. Great channel - always look forward to your Sunday videos.
Loving the content C and V 😂 you’ve helped me with some many problems I’ve had so far with our D3… I’ll have to check our air valves now🥺
👍😀🙋♀️Vera
My lr3 just got a suspension fault! ...I've changed the relay and now on to what I think maybe the wheel suspension height sensor...I'm new to all this but I think I need a diagnostic tool! But I still love my lr3 and love your videos! Thanks for sharing the info..hopefully get it sorted soon!
Yeah, a diagnostic tool is one of the most important tools to own. Then check out this video here th-cam.com/video/fy_0ym793-8/w-d-xo.html 🙋♀️Vera
This video is absolutely brilliant and hilarious. I love it!
I am the idiot to panics when something flashes on my new to me range Rover L322 (4.2 Supercharged). It’s 15 years old and I want to keep it for another 15 years!!!
So I am not going to buy a Toyota, I’m going to push through the anxiety watch videos like this, read some manuals, and get with the program!
I actually opened the bonnet for the first time since buying it two months ago yesterday to put some washer fluid in and somehow the way everything is bolted together makes sense so I’m here for it.
More videos please this was just soooooo entertaining and useful!
And yes, it is bad a** 🎉
Namaste 🙏
😅👍🙏🙋♀️Vera
Loved your video a lot guys and also your humor 😅👍
I also had a suspension related fault which took up my whole Saturday this week. Had that issue where the abs kicks in and the front suspension drops and you get the HDC error. What a pain but after going through the 6-8 possibilities I got it fixed. Ended up having to re calibrate the suspension with the Autel, find and fix a water leak, charge the battery, inflate tyres with a digital compressor and reset steering angle and just like that sorted. So so easy 🤣
I think I need to repair my Pajero so I can have it ready to go on days like this.
👍💪🙋♀️Vera
Another great video guys you did miss one thing one of your number plate lights was out only the one side was working you guys don't miss most things take care
In point Christian. I have Mercedes w221 and it's pain in the ass for maintenance but still love to drive it. Good scan tool is the key :-)
Well done both another great video, I have the same problems when I have my Discovery MOT in the UK.
lol I am a toyota driver that is the custodian of an elderly Mercedes sl500 with dreaded ABC suspension and just getting familiar with a 2013 Range Rover sport with a similar issue, thanks for the video
😀👍🙋♀️Vera
Hey that Toyoda tool looks familiar. Enjoy you guys' videos great job Leskinen 👷
Was this your tool before? I don´t remember how it ended up in my tool box. I use it very often. Lol. Do you want it back? Christian
Love it, excellent video as always, you two! Air related problems can be such a headache. I'm currently chasing an electrical gremlin - a faulty rear height sensor (wheel dropped on the 4x4 screen). I replaced the sensor... no result, replaced the harness to the sensor... nadda, now I'm tracing it over the fuel tank to the driver's side. One day I'll find it!
Another great video guys! I’m a new RR sport 2006 owner and these videos are proving invaluable to me..thank you and keep up the good work, entertaining and informative videos 🙌🏼
Excellent video guys very enjoyable watch, i'll start functioning my suspension more for sure. Keep up the good work.
You are correct on the maintenence, I work on a few Defenders, people buy them thinking they are a Ford Focus, they don't maintain them, they fail to realise that they are a specialist vehicle requiring the correct servicing.
It also annoys me how people say that they rust, yes, they do but most are getting old, check out some of the Audi A8's that have their rear axle rusted away at 7 years old. Great video as usual 👍
Absolutely. Most people who write that have never looked underneath their own car, or are Australiens. 😅👍🙋♀️Vera
From Australia we’ve noticed that you guys up there that the tyres are round.😮 we have oval tyres because it work better with the Corrugation on dirt roads. Makes for a smooth ride.😊
I was always wondering what the secret is to get a smooth ride. Hopefully your mates will not be mad for telling us this well kept secret. Christian
Oh my god. When he was explaining snow... 😆🤣
Once all the repairs to the LR are done, they can start a new business as comedy stars! Oh, I forgot: the first part will never happen 🙂
Great video as always.
One thing that slightly worries me is using detergents and degreasers near electrical connections and switches. As long as you quickly rinse them with clean water, you should be ok. However, I have had problems with degreasing detergents on the upper rear door opening switch, because the seal between the metal door and the plastic handle had deteriorated on my 16 year old Discovery 3. I replaced the switch twice before I realised that the seal was the problem, allowing the detergent to short it out when I washed the vehicle. A simple bead of clear silicon cured the problem. But it did highlight the damage these detergents and degreasers can cause to electrical components.
Good tip. I soak in WD40 any bare wires I find outside, and there are lot, especially on the height sensors. I've never had any go green yet, which happens a lot on UK cars.
I really enjoy your smart vids. Did you ever consider to show us a list of all your repairs on the D3 and D4, in order of date and kilometers done?
I don't think there's enough paper in the world to write all of that down on.
@@dumanimjo609 May be😀
I don't think we will do that. We work on several different cars and any one of those repairs can happen at any given time. Each Discovery owner should know the maintenance schedule anyway. Can be found on the disco3.co.uk website. Or they can sign up to our Patreon account. Our Patrons get a indepth help. 🙋♀️Vera
Great start to a Sunday as always. Come on, what did Christian forget to maintain..... ? Spill the beans 🤣😱Vera, maybe you should take your D3 to good old Tim McKnight, he'd never let you down or let your D3 to fail your TUV 🤣🤣
You will have to wait for the video. It will be a good one. 😅👍🙋♀️
Thumbs up.Another enjoyable,friendly vid.
Thanks.
Hi all great video.great to see vera assessing the problem.she knows her landrover.great great show.till next sunday take care.p.s got my lr times sticker in the post.thank you very much vera👍
😀👍That is great 🙋♀️Vera
Sorry I don't drive a Toyota or a land rover , your content is fantastic 👍👍👍