Just become the owner of a 03 HSE 1 owner from new with full main dealer service history, so to say I'm quite chuffed would be an understatement and as this is the make I've been promising myself since a kid is another bonus. so just in case this is of any use to anyone, I noted that the exhaust box was looking a bit scabby where the paint had peeled off so I rubbed it down lightly and spayed it with matt black BBQ paint (which says it's good to over 600 deg) and again I'm chuffed with the result.

Welcome Discofish, best forum for FFRRs. Lots and lots of knowledge on here, enjoy

Thank you, just been looking around and already picked up a few nuggets that may come in useful. also have a discovery 2 so I'm only too well aware how useful these forums are when your vehicle decides to have a teddy out the pram moment.

Welcome to the site, mate. Loads of great info and advice in here, hope you don’t need most of it! 😉🙏 L322 TDV8 4.4 - current
L322 TD6 - sold
Disco 2 TD5 - sold
Suzuki Grand Vitara XL7 - sold
Mitsubishi Pajero 2.8 - part ex'd
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.0 td - sold
Mitsubishi Pajero 2.8 - sold

First job for a td6 has to be blank the EGR and change gearbox oil and filter  2011 4.4 TDV8 Vogue SE Buckingham Blue with Ivory and clear glass = "Rory"
New Defender D300 90 on order so "Rory" will be going to a new home....!
1974 Series 3 Lightweight = "Millie"
My preferred specialist: www.glenrands.co.uk
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sounds like a plan, although getting to grips with the brakes this coming weekend really cheap pads are making a noise so their going in the bin to make room for decent quality ones....

Highly recommend site sponsor Advanced Factors for parts. Paul Redding runs a tight ship there  2011 4.4 TDV8 Vogue SE Buckingham Blue with Ivory and clear glass = "Rory"
New Defender D300 90 on order so "Rory" will be going to a new home....!
1974 Series 3 Lightweight = "Millie"
My preferred specialist: www.glenrands.co.uk
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A big thumbs-up for Rob at Duckworths, another site sponsor - he’s been very helpful 👍 L322 TDV8 4.4 - current
L322 TD6 - sold
Disco 2 TD5 - sold
Suzuki Grand Vitara XL7 - sold
Mitsubishi Pajero 2.8 - part ex'd
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.0 td - sold
Mitsubishi Pajero 2.8 - sold

yes Duckworths are excellent.

Yes, Robin Hall at Duckworths is someone I use too. Best done via email and not PM on here
robin.hall@duckworth.co.uk
Mention forum to get discount  2011 4.4 TDV8 Vogue SE Buckingham Blue with Ivory and clear glass = "Rory"
New Defender D300 90 on order so "Rory" will be going to a new home....!
1974 Series 3 Lightweight = "Millie"
My preferred specialist: www.glenrands.co.uk
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