Discovery Td5 spares?

Landshandy · Sep 7, 2016

anyone got any advice on just what spares I should be taking and what tools on my trip to Morocco?

Appreciate that the part I don't take is the part I will need!

Landshandy · Sep 12, 2016

Humpty Bumpty

Landshandy · Sep 13, 2016

Also how easy is it to get parts for a disco td5 in Morocco?

bankz5152 · Sep 13, 2016

I believe there is a Landy garage in Morocco, though they charge a fair bit.

As for spares fan belt, air filter, injector harness, Nanocom/Hawkeye if you have one ( an electrical fault could see you stranded), full size spare tyre. Im sure others will suggest more!

The Gribbin · Sep 13, 2016

I do prefer genuine parts when I can afford them, but I would buy a cheap fuel pump just for piece of mind... I also carry a spare MAF, wheel bearing kit, UJ... and a selection of fluids/oils etc... oh and get your battery tested while you're at it.
Prevention is better than cure, so a thorough check over/service before you go. Often the most reliable vehicles are the ones used as a daily driver, as faults are kept on top of.

Landshandy · Sep 27, 2016

bankz5152 said:
I believe there is a Landy garage in Morocco, though they charge a fair bit.

As for spares fan belt, air filter, injector harness, Nanocom/Hawkeye if you have one ( an electrical fault could see you stranded), full size spare tyre. Im sure others will suggest more!

Will I need these considering the filters and the dan belt were done a few months ago?

Landshandy · Sep 27, 2016

The Gribbin said:
I do prefer genuine parts when I can afford them, but I would buy a cheap fuel pump just for piece of mind... I also carry a spare MAF, wheel bearing kit, UJ... and a selection of fluids/oils etc... oh and get your battery tested while you're at it.
Prevention is better than cure, so a thorough check over/service before you go. Often the most reliable vehicles are the ones used as a daily driver, as faults are kept on top of.

Both batteries are brand new. Pump may be one to have and also alternator. What fluids/oils brands would you recommend?

bankz5152 · Sep 27, 2016

Landshandy said:
Will I need these considering the filters and the dan belt were done a few months ago?

Morocco is very sandy and dusty, could block your air filter pretty sharpish! As for the belt they are all of £10 and hardly take up space, better to have it and not need it.

Grezzer · Sep 27, 2016

After doing the trip twice. From experience an alternator sand gets everywhere with all spare belts. Spare water pump genuine, get a ARB puncture kit, spare wheel nuts, bulbs the rest as been mentioned,
Good luck

Grezzer · Sep 27, 2016

Oh forgot to say take a work mat and a magnetic tray. You'll lose bits in sand,

Landshandy · Sep 28, 2016

Grezzer said:
Oh forgot to say take a work mat and a magnetic tray. You'll lose bits in sand,

Belts and magnetic tray purchased. Did you say a spare alternator?

Grezzer · Sep 28, 2016

Landshandy said:
Belts and magnetic tray purchased. Did you say a spare alternator?

Yes I didn't first time and had just the normal heat shield we got a bad spell of wind and it just knackered the alternator luckily someone was carry one. The next time I took one as a precaution mine was ok but another fellas packed in. For me better to be safe than sorry.
Cheers

The Gribbin · Oct 20, 2016

Landshandy said:
Both batteries are brand new. Pump may be one to have and also alternator. What fluids/oils brands would you recommend?

Millers Trident Semi-synthetic 5w30 is a good oil, and is usually available on eBay for a good price.

MrIFan · Oct 21, 2016

The Gribbin said:
Millers Trident Semi-synthetic 5w30 is a good oil, and is usually available on eBay for a good price.

Not for driving in Moroccan temperatures, you need to be running 5w40 or even 5w50 depending on time of year.

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