Second hand LR3 issues??

neilly said:

Hello,

You want to be speaking to these two reprobates........ @gstuart and @biggeeeee

Cheers

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neilly said:

Hello,

You want to be speaking to these two reprobates........ @gstuart and @biggeeeee

Cheers

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CraftySniper said:

Hello, I have a Series 2 Discovery TD5 and I am loving it. I just love the whole Land Rover experience (just not the bills) Now even though my TD5 has had its fair share of garage time I am still loving it and the Discovery range, I like them so much I am considering purchasing a second hand LR3!!!

Now onto the serious stuff, I have learnt about most of the issues with the Series 2 Disco's but I have not really got a clue about the LR3's. I know about the timing belts but what else am I looking for on a LR3? What work do I have to check has been done on a second hand LR3?

Any help would be very helpful,

David

Photo.........My TD5 in its element
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ifloochies said:

@gstuart...tell me more about the oil pump. I suppose we're talking about TDV6 engines, right? Is it the same unit in use on the LR4?....sounds scary

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gstuart said:

hi david

as @biggeeeee has already mentioned , make sure the belts etc have been replaced

they need to be done 7 x years or 105,000 miles, allow 1k for them to be replaced

also very important ref the oil pump, they leak and do fail

check list

full service history

put into access , normal and off road height , ensure the arrow in the display goes out at each level

listen out for the compressor to stop at each hei

new compressor , allow £4-500 quid

check every switch and button

with engine running , remove oil filler cap, put ur hand over the hole and ensure u feel a vacuum , make sure there's no white/ water on inside if cap

check terrain response system works ok in each setting

driving along on tickover , gently tap the brakes , ensure there's no knocks

check spare wheel is there

look for any leaks underneath

check seats trim etc, if electric that they work

rear parking sensors work

if fitted check info screen

higher the model u go, more expensive the ins is

if an auto, get in a hill, leave in drive, take ur foot off the brake, it should not roll back, regardless of gradient

make sure all doors line up

sunroofs leak if the drain pipe arnt cleaner out regular

if u buy one , get an iid diagnostic reader, allow £400 , will pay for its self very quickly

hope that helps a little bit

gary

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johnlad said:

http://nwsmotorservices.com/en/land-rover-servicing/43-land-rover-discovery-timing-belt-change.html a better price for timing belt change, also competative on service cost.
Also if its an automatic check for vibrations at a steady speed and revs fluctuaating as torque convertor problems are common in 80k miles and above, allow £1-1.5k to fix

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biggeeeee said:

That price is only for a belt change, however the Oil Pump MUST be done on the first belt change or you run the risk of total engine failure. Genuine pump is around the £200 mark
Also no mention of the 2nd belt at the rear of the engine

Same company - https://www.yell.com/biz/nws-motor-co-whitchurch-6403577/

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Mr S1 said:

Nice Gary

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Mr S1 said:

Perfecto glad it's all sorted now

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Mr S1 said:

Always good to get stuff like that done mate, sense of satisfaction having everything as it should be. Likewise with mine - most of it's done now, just got the rad to replace (I think it's that anyway)

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