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Weldy · Jan 20, 2018

Howdy doo!!
I have recently learned on here that my beloved Haines manuals have been lying to me for years!! So just like busters bus! I will show step by step instructions on "how too"

So the first on the list is" how to remove the wing mirror off a disco"

Step 1
You need quite a sturdy crow bar. Screw drivers just arnt adequate for this job..
Insert the crow bar as shown in fig 1.a

this seemed to loosen it but I tried from a different angle . Fig1.b

the stubborn thing refused to move, so I decided a few gentle chaps with a hammer might get it on its way!!
Using precise blows to the top being careful not to break the glass. FIg1.c

this gave me slight separation... it shows how well built these discos are...
Anyhoo.. the housing has slightly separated from the car which means I can get the reciperakaty saw thing in..
If you don't have one of these a hacksaw will be ok!! Just it will Tek ages.. fig1.d

when you get to this stage fig1.e it's advisable to have a pen and paper so you can write down what wires gan where!!! Fig1.e

this is how it should look after the job is complete!

Refitting is nothing like removal .. you will need duct tape and electricians tape!!
Come back next week for tips on windscreen removal

Weldy

Jamiegreen · Jan 20, 2018

Thanks for the guide mate, theres just not as many quality step by step threads being made now. I like the simple use of tools, im sure a hand saw could be used instead for those without.

Cant wait for the windscreen, but I found a good way to remove the left wing mirror and front windscreen at the same time is to gently nudge a tree at 40mph

..and yes thats a different landy

Weldy · Jan 20, 2018

Thanks. yes a simple handsaw would do!! But I'm lazy!!
I like your picture of windscreen removal. And I may use your idea if you don't mind.. looks a lot quicker than what I have in mind.. by the way didn't do that yourself? Did you??? Just with your track record

The Mad Hat Man · Jan 20, 2018

I found it easier to undo 3 screws

Jamiegreen · Jan 20, 2018

Weldy said:
Thanks. yes a simple handsaw would do!! But I'm lazy!!
I like your picture of windscreen removal. And I may use your idea if you don't mind.. looks a lot quicker than what I have in mind.. by the way didn't do that yourself? Did you???

Uh.. of course I didn't.... I swear... maybe.... yes.
Had ACE fluid on the rear tyres, swerved slightly for a fox and caught a tyre in the ditch (country lanes) and in I went

Weldy · Jan 20, 2018

I didn't trust the manual!! That's what that said as well!!! Still proof is in the pudding and my idea still worked. What 3 screws anyhoo? Just for future reference

Weldy · Jan 20, 2018

Jamiegreen said:
Uh.. of course I didn't.... I swear... maybe.... yes.
Had ACE fluid on the rear tyres, swerved slightly for a fox and caught a tyre in the ditch (country lanes) and in I went

Me thinks you should have lorned ya lesson by now!!
Can't wait to see what happens to your next disco

Jamiegreen · Jan 20, 2018

Weldy said:
Me thinks you should have lorned ya lesson by now!!
Can't wait to see what happens to your next disco

3rd time lucky mate

thinking on it, when I pass through near Kent wanna let me have a drive of your disco?

Weldy · Jan 20, 2018

Jamiegreen said:
3rd time lucky mate
thinking on it, when I pass through near Kent wanna let me have a drive of your disco?

If I was in Kent mate I still wouldn't!! So I'm glad I'm miles away!! I'm moving to Poland!!
And then it's a no.. sorry mate!! I really would, but erm.. it's just the insurance thing you know.. it doesn't let anyone else drive it.. that's all.. or else I would !!

Jamiegreen · Jan 20, 2018

Weldy said:
If I was in Kent mate I still wouldn't!! So I'm glad I'm miles away!! I'm moving to Poland!!
And then it's a no.. sorry mate!! I really would, but erm.. it's just the insurance thing you know.. it doesn't let anyone else drive it.. that's all.. or else I would !!

Got me confused where ya from then, my bad that was gstuart I asked last night

Insurance, I drove to fukin Romania with no ins... oops shh

I promise I ain't a bad driver its just im unlucky I swear

so in that case... where ya from?

Weldy · Jan 20, 2018

Jamiegreen said:
Got me confused where ya from then, my bad that was gstuart I asked last night
Insurance, I drove to fukin Romania with no ins... oops shh I promise I ain't a bad driver its just im unlucky I swear
so in that case... where ya from?

He probably said I'm Duke of Kent or Sumik.
I'm from wallsend in Newcastle mate!!
And me thinks your fooling yourself!! Unlucky and bad driving are pretty similar!!

Jamiegreen · Jan 20, 2018

Weldy said:
He probably said I'm Duke of Kent or Sumik.
I'm from wallsend in Newcastle mate!!
And me thinks your fooling yourself!! Unlucky and bad driving are pretty similar!!

And to think I was starting to like you

I do a lot of mileage every day, and a lot of country roads

gstuart · Jan 20, 2018

Jamiegreen said:
3rd time lucky mate
thinking on it, when I pass through near Kent wanna let me have a drive of your disco?

have u ever driven a D3 , if not , don’t know what ur missing

gstuart · Jan 20, 2018

Weldy said:
He probably said I'm Duke of Kent or Sumik.
I'm from wallsend in Newcastle mate!!
And me thinks your fooling yourself!! Unlucky and bad driving are pretty similar!!

who needs a haynes manual, lol , remind me to move my landy quick if u offer to remove the mirrors

ur pics of subtly removing the mirrors was bloody funny though

Discokids · Jan 20, 2018

The Mad Hat Man · Jan 20, 2018

Weldy said:
I didn't trust the manual!! That's what that said as well!!! Still proof is in the pudding and my idea still worked. What 3 screws anyhoo? Just for future reference

Jamiegreen · Jan 20, 2018

gstuart said:
have u ever driven a D3 , if not , don’t know what ur missing

Whats the difference?

All I know is a lot of work requires body off...

also... do I go back to manual or stick with auto.... when I drive auto I miss manual and when I drive manual I sorta miss the auto

gstuart · Jan 20, 2018

Jamiegreen said:
Whats the difference?
All I know is a lot of work requires body off...
also... do I go back to manual or stick with auto.... when I drive auto I miss manual and when I drive manual I sorta miss the auto

the d3 and range rover sport have the same chassis and running gear , buts it’s the air suspension that makes discoveries nice to drive and very quiet

was going to buy a D2 first but alas couldn’t find one with a decent chassis m know there around, i just could find a decent one for sale, also looked at the L322 rangie but ins was through the roof

may i ask if u don’t mind out of curiosity, what jobs do u think the body needs to come off for, ust get rid of some of the myths and will be honest if it does or not for certain jobs

mines an auto and personally prefer the auto

gstuart · Jan 20, 2018

Discokids said:

well that’s one way to get the window out, scary really

Discokids · Jan 20, 2018

gstuart said:
well that’s one way to get the window out, scary really

MIne have the seals inside out so the only way unless you're inside it.

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