Fantastic effort you've put into this video chap. I think all DIYers can relate to this! You had me laughing at different bits as it reminded me of past c*** ups! The D3 rear arms we left to a garage in the end after reading up on the forums and after watching this I can see why! Good on you for cracking on, keep them coming!

@WeAreBigKids

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Chris! Really glad you enjoyed it. We've all tightened bolts when we should have been loosening them, but only some of us are brave enough to admit to it. As for making more videos, I'm sure there'll be more, as we both know the Discovery 3s and 4s were all sold broken and stay broken throughout their usable lives. One day mine will work for long enough to take it off road...

@focusbvi

5 жыл бұрын

@@WeAreBigKids looks like you removing last bolt in wrong direction (20min.)

@4x2WagonFamily

5 жыл бұрын

Chris Remoc nice work mate:)👍🏼

19 minutes into the video and not only do I have no idea how I got here... I can't turn away

@WeAreBigKids

5 жыл бұрын

Daria and I both agree that this is the funniest comment so far. We both laughed out loud. Thanks for watching!

@hafiz5014

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks God I came across this video and I change my mind because today I was just going to buy this car 2006 model

Absolutely amazing fella , fixing your disco3 in real life with all the problems us diy encounter , better than any how to video I've ever watched , had a disco 3 for 8 years and i felt that pain you went through , every project i done on my disco3 had broken and stuck bolts , have had a sportage now for 3 years but going back to a disco 4 , the Landrover bug never leaves you !

@WeAreBigKids

5 жыл бұрын

The Sportage looks like a nice car. Thanks for watching, really glad you enjoyed it as a DIY mechanic.

Absolutely brilliant! Laughing all the way through. I have done work on my Landy and you made me realise I should just pay the garage on this one. I am facing the exact same task, thank you for changing my mind! Best!

Brilliant work. This sums up my own experiences of working on cars. You watch a video where the job is done is 17 minutes, so you take it on, only to discover the very first bolt shears and takes you 4 hours to remove. Very enjoyable!

@WeAreBigKids

3 жыл бұрын

You're right. I think it sums up everybody's experience - but some people aren't as honest. We are, however, all in the same boat - Land Rovers break and we have to fix them.

You had me in tears with the pile of saw blades. One of the funniest things I have seen in a while.

@WeAreBigKids

6 жыл бұрын

The saw blades had me in tears too, as I took the money out of my wallet to buy them. Glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching!

ah the joys of being a DIY'er on a Discovery 3...haha. so many pains and swears, yet also somehow rewarding. labor of love indeed

@WeAreBigKids

4 жыл бұрын

I take no joy in fixing it. I do enjoy driving it, however.

Thank you for taking the time to record and post this DIY video. Well worth watching and referring back to! Having done this job myself I know just how frustrating it is to complete! I literally sat here for the full 45mins willing you on to complete it! The part about the rust and its heating point was brilliant!! Thank you for this!

@WeAreBigKids

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for willing me on. It certainly helped. Glad you enjoyed it.

So very happy for you! It's for the love of the vehicle and the love of the labor while knowing that you completed a complex task and have accomplishment under your belt. Bravo! Land Rovers are for real men. 💪🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Well done for continuing to be determined and documenting the frustrations we all experience 👍👍

@WeAreBigKids

5 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear another honest mechanic, who also has occasional difficulties.

Man alive I'm only five minutes in and I'm hooked. I don't even have a Discovery. GREAT VID thank you.

@WeAreBigKids

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks you very much.

THE most awesomely cool car repair video EVER. I have a Disco 3 in NZ and now I will never work on it. Thanks for the warning . You're willpower is awesome!!!

@WeAreBigKids

5 жыл бұрын

Many thanks for a positive review. Really glad you enjoyed it.

Quality job. We run into the exact same issues at the independent Land Rover shop I work at, only difference is the tools on hand. It takes us about a day to rip everything apart then a day to put it back together.

You and my brother are alike. Know nothing about car repairs but managed to finish the job in the end. Congratulations 🎊🍾 👍🏻

You know that bit in Jaws were he says "we are going to need a bigger boat" ? Well I learned when working on my Defender that you need a bigger socket set! Love the Disco3 and am very tempted to buy one.

@WeAreBigKids

5 жыл бұрын

Disco 3's are going for less than £5,000 nowadays, and you've already got your bigger sockets. Go get one! They are really good machines, if you can keep them running. I would prefer if there was a simpler version, without all the electronic gizmos - central locking, electric wing mirrors, electric seats, electric windows, electric parking brake and all that stuff.

How universal all of our struggles are on old rusty parts. I don’t even own a Land Rover, yet I found the video to be easily relatable. It reminded me all to well of my own struggles replacing all the suspension on a 1999 Jeep Cherokee. I thought many times I would just cut the car in half and let it rust away in my driveway. However we continue on until the job is complete. Great video. Cheers from America. Job well done.

@WeAreBigKids

9 ай бұрын

Thank you America. COuld you ask Ford to start selling their new Bronco over here, please. No more Land Rovers for me. I still have it, but guess what - it's broken.

Excellent video. This is the second time I've seen this and it cracks me up .... especially the tightening of the bolt instead of undoing it.😂

@WeAreBigKids

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you keep on enjoying it. Thanks!

i've watched this twice now and I found it just as amusing the second time..bloody marvellous comedy

@WeAreBigKids

4 жыл бұрын

You're the best!

Really enjoyed that and had a giggle when I seen you turn that bolt the wrong way excellent stuff 👍👍

You absolutely hooked me. I have been there over the years & in those days no 24hr screwfix either. Well done. Regards Nick

@WeAreBigKids

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the film. Thanks for watching.

What a brilliant video. I felt your pain with the bolt. When you are under a car everything gets back to front. Reminded me of the ball joints on my D2. Keep up the awesome work. All landrovers need a little love.

@WeAreBigKids

5 жыл бұрын

But they're worth loving. Thanks for watching!

If you’d paid someone to do it you couldn’t have made this awesome video. 👏👏👏👍😁

@WeAreBigKids

4 жыл бұрын

A-ha! You watched to the end! You win a prize. Take the rest of the day off.

Brilliant video and fair play for not giving up

@WeAreBigKids

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

better than a Hollywood movie been watching this for hours hats off to you mate you have far more patience than me

@WeAreBigKids

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, you're right. Hollywood has got a bit formulaic recently. Glad you've watched for hours. Many thanks.

Just bought a D3. Now officially terrified by your video. However, it was informative and entertainingly well done...and you got the job completed successfully. My beloved looked over my shoulder to see why I looked so concerned and said 'Well, at least they can be fixed'. And she is right so, thanks for the demo.

@WeAreBigKids

5 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome. Best damn car that's ever been made. Get used to fixing it, as you'll start to look around for alternatives and realise that everything else is *just a car*. Last of the real off-roaders.

that's what youtube is for, mate ... really every DIY'ler can feel your effort, your strength, your moments of nearly giving up, but then keep going all to the end of it. Next time you will use different tools for speeding up this process, keeping the costs low. Electric grinder with lithium accu got to affordable prices ... keep going (!) and live your joy :-)

@WeAreBigKids

4 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha, I'm not doing again. Not to this car, anyway. Thanks for watching!

You need a medal for your hard work well done

For a gentleman who was turning the bolts the wrong way you did a superb job repairing your vehicle and making your video.

@WeAreBigKids

5 жыл бұрын

Many thanks for your kind words. Glad you enjoyed the video.

Brilliant video and as a DIY Disco 3 mechanic I laughed out loud on a few occasions. Totally empathise with you - top effort

@WeAreBigKids

5 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed watching it. I'm happy the stress I went through is entertaining. I've just swapped the Parking Brake Module on mine. That was even worse. Thanks for watching

@sublimemanx

5 жыл бұрын

@@WeAreBigKids had many a dealing with the EPB!! From ceasing on to repeated calibrations ha ha.

Just seen your video classic mistakes we all make with these bolts appreciated you’re honest approach

@WeAreBigKids

3 жыл бұрын

Yep, its the mistakes that make it entertaining.

Great job. I know from tackling DIY repairs on cars it takes real determination and effort. Multiple times over. But the feeling you get when all is done and you accomplished what you set out to do. It’s well worth the effort plus you understand more and give you confidence to tackle the next job knowing you got through that one. As for turning the nut the wrong way, I think we all have done it. I admire the way you posted the video and showed everyone too. Looking forward to seeing your next video. Cheers Simon.

@WeAreBigKids

5 жыл бұрын

Another honest viewer. Many thanks for watching, we're glad you enjoyed it.

Kudos to you! So impressed with your determination and resourcefulness!

@WeAreBigKids

6 жыл бұрын

Once you start there's no "CTRL + Z" Thanks for watching.

what a great video. Good for you sticking with it. I'm a mechanic and had a disco2 for 13 years ,I drive an 06 L322 now so I know the struggles. I was yelling at my screen when you started going the wrong way on that bolt lol. I look forward to more repair vids from you. cheers

@WeAreBigKids

3 жыл бұрын

I thought I heard something, LOL.

Really great video, not only showing that its basically not worth doing it yourself but also brlliantly documented the whole painful process DOH !!

@WeAreBigKids

3 жыл бұрын

The hardest part was doing it on axle stands in a shared carpark outside of your neighbour's house. If I had a garage and lift it would be much easier. Thanks for watching!

At 32 mins loving the old English style dancing rhythms we've got going on... looking forward to this job on my disco 3 yaaay

Thank you! You are an inspiration. I just bought an 05 and see I too will follow in your pain.... but I love the work! Happy trails from the Lobster Coast of Canada!

@WeAreBigKids

5 жыл бұрын

Enjoy your Disco. They are brilliant, aren't they? Worth all the pain. The Lobster Coast of Canada sounds dramatic and cinematic. From the Beautiful Bit of Wales.

The wife template is the,same everywhere. "Don't relax too much, you have to fix it tommorow'. Just like my precious 😅

@WeAreBigKids

3 жыл бұрын

😁

What did I just watch?? What an epic video. 👏👏👏 Such an accurate depiction of the ups and downs of a project. Great work mate!

@WeAreBigKids

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Really glad you enjoyed it.

Just been through the same palaver. Your video must have saved me 2 days so thanks!!!

@WeAreBigKids

4 жыл бұрын

Two days! Good work. You owe me now, hahaha. Thanks for watching.

LOL, That's just about how any repair I undertake on my LR3 goes. Enjoyed your video.

@WeAreBigKids

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Glad to hear I'm not the only normal person.

Production values are through the roof! I know how you feel, I've been replacing the front diff on my D3 for the last 3 weeks. Looking forward to more videos 😀

@WeAreBigKids

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. Good luck finishing your Diff. I'm dreading the time when I'm making another video about this car....

Just done this job and here is an easier solution to cutting bolts.Ditch power tools,pick up a junior hacksaw and 15mins later all done.Slow and steady cuts metal and all for a 10p junior hacksaw blade.Thanks for video gave us a great insight in to doing the job ourselves

@WeAreBigKids

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you found the video useful. Thanks for watching.

Must admit, when I saw that the film was 43 minutes long, I thought I'd just skip through, but I watched and enjoyed every moment. Again, all credit to you. Your graphics/animation skills are impressive, too. No doubt you had to edit for bad language? I certainly would have. You are more patient then me, as I'd have taken a hammer to it. I did spot that you were tightening that bolt, but confess that I've done the same in the past, and I suspect many have if truth be known. I think a number of key points come out of endeavors such as this ... 1. It is never as easy as it should (or you think it should) be. 2. Rust is a true enemy. 3. Car designers sometimes seem to want to make these jobs as difficult as possible by leaving little room to work in. 4. Rarely do we have all the necessary tools when we first start a job. 5. It nearly always takes longer than anticipated. Perhaps treat your self to an angle grinder! Although it can seem like misery when halfway through this type of job, the feeling of achievement at the end is usually worth it. You are an inspiration my friend. Now, I'm looking forward to seeing you tackle the glow plugs. It's a job that I've been thinking of doing, but I hear they really are a nightmare and typically break. Carry on the good work.

@WeAreBigKids

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the positive review. As for the glow plugs, I'll leave that to someone who knows better. Meanwhile, I'm about to unleash a new video - Replacing the Electronic Parking Brake. Any minute now....

Every single point in the epic job that stopped you in your tracks over the 8 weeks, start to finish....looked like they were totally forgotten once you were in Scotland. Enjoy the comfort until your next repair job. Well done.

@WeAreBigKids

4 жыл бұрын

You are right. Thank you.

You didn't waste that money. You figured out how to do it yourself and you taught the world what to look out for and how to overcome it. Very key ingredients in life. That drive that you took at the end must have tasted so good. Lol

2 mins into the video and there’s already gold with the brake line block to stop losing fluid. Simple genius. So grateful we don’t have salted roads in Oz.

@WeAreBigKids

9 ай бұрын

The salt here kills all the snakes and spiders.

Outstanding content and production. Thanks for putting so much into this.

@WeAreBigKids

5 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome.

Love this video.... a lot can be said for having the right tools but unless you try the job you won't always know what you need... great job....

@WeAreBigKids

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. There's a careful economic balance between buying tools or paying someone else to do it. Like lots of people, if I can do it without buying more tools I will. Also, it's more entertaining without, lol.Glad you liked the video.

This is a fantastic advert for your local garage...

@WeAreBigKids

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed. I used them to replace my front diff and decided to never go back to them again. Nearest proper Land Rover mechanic is 80 miles away now.

Man this video is so well done. I feel like I’m watching an episode of car restoration UK on tv

@WeAreBigKids

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much.

Thoroughly enjoyed watching this video. Excellent quality!!

@WeAreBigKids

5 жыл бұрын

Many thanks for your kind review. Really glad you enjoyed watching. All the best!

You made my day, well done for finishing your task! Great video,

@WeAreBigKids

5 жыл бұрын

It made my day, too. Thanks for watching.

Amazing video, really well done for the perseverance displayed. Using this as inspiration I’ve decided that for my 2006 Discovery I’ll book it into a reputable Indy to get this done. If I tried this it would be on the back of a low loader long before being finished.

@WeAreBigKids

3 жыл бұрын

Hahahahaha. Glad to be of service. Hope the indy treat it nicely - and your wallet.

Well there's one thing I'll say. You never give up easily, a man on a mission. 11 out of 10 mate well done many would have given in, you delivered the goods.

@WeAreBigKids

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. You have to deliver the goods when there is no one to deliver them for you.

Just amazing all the work you did replacing all parts, but even more your will and how much determined you were to finsih the job. I do lots of things on my Disco4 myself but ... having watched you... not sure i want to go through just even the risk of being in the same situation hahaha this short of videos show much more than just how things are done, they also show how bad they can get if things don't roll your way. THANKS THANKS THANKS and congratulations!!!! Gonzo

@WeAreBigKids

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I'm no expert mechanic but I have a good understanding of what jobs I can do myself and what jobs need to go to a mechanic. Getting stuck is the DIY way. And it's much more entertaining too. But once you get stuck, you must get through it and finish the job, no matter what. And remember this - It's better to get stuck taking bits off than get stuck fitting the new parts. If you can't fit the new parts you really are in trouble. All the best. Simon.

@gonzorodri

6 жыл бұрын

FULLY AGREE. Many thanks for sharing!!!! All the best

Great to see a real life video showing all the problems one encounters. Not the pre prepared make look easy vids the garages show. Well done fella you’ve saved yourself ££££s.

@WeAreBigKids

5 жыл бұрын

Good to hear from another honest mechanic that also has the occasional stumbling block. Thanks for watching!

Top video, entertaining right throughout. Got my D3 last July 2008 gs with 130k, decided when i got it i would do as much as i could mechanically myself although ive never worked on cars before (discovery 3 not the best place to start) so had a crack at a full oil and filter service. All went smoothly until i got to the transfer box and instead of loosening the drain plug i was tightening it stripping the thread on the transfer box. I spent the next 3 full days searching for a way to fix the problem so i could make it to whaddon 4x4 day in my new d3 on the weekend. Was pointed in the direction of thread tapping kits on the facebook owners page, having no experience with anything like that i felt way in over my head but like you in the video had no option but to carry on. Said thread tapping was a success, and i was off. Wading through everything whaddon could throw at the D3, it was worth every minute of blood sweat and tears of the previous few days - until the end of the day when i got an almighty squeal from the handbrake. A quick look at the back wheels and i realise that the plugs to stop all the crap getting into the shoes where missing, and i now had to pull the emergency release cable to get the handbrake off. Of course when you do that you then have to re latch the cable, as well as getting the shoes off and cleaned/greased - there began my second d3 DIY job which was just as successful... Ups and downs but you cant beat these trucks. Pick up the tools and get stuck in. Be good to see you take yours offroad (then fix it when you break it)..

@WeAreBigKids

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. I've had my D3 almost five years now and the list of things to fix is growing, despite my best efforts. The idea of taking mine off road just seems like an impossible dream at the moment. My next tool box effort will be finding my electrical problem - Which started as "Rear Parking Sensors Shorted to Ground" and has become tailgate door opens itself, subwoofer shorted, front parking sensors shorted to ground and a slow battery drain. I have filmed fixing a sagging suspension corner / air leak, but not sure whether to edit that and upload it as there's no humour.

Great video with everything in it. Entertainment value, 9 out of 10. Completely reminds me of everything not easily fixed.

@WeAreBigKids

4 жыл бұрын

Glad I'm not the only one who's struggled under a car. Thanks for watching!

Excellent instructional video. Thank you for your efforts. Well done! I knew how hard rears would be so I took it to the mechanics shop so they would deal with it :)

@WeAreBigKids

5 жыл бұрын

Many thanks for watching.

Incredibly satisfying video. It just goes to show what you can do with the right attitude, grim determination, the right tools, inventiveness and the essential good sense of humour. I loved the camera shots, the soundtrack and the editing, all done to perfection. I felt for you when the rain was running down your neck and things just weren't progressing...we've all been there with a Landy :):) Very well done sir.

@WeAreBigKids

3 жыл бұрын

Really glad to hear you and so many others enjoy watching the entertaining videos we make. Thank you for watching.

This video was so helpful. Brilliantly presented and edited. Thanks for taking the time to do this.

@WeAreBigKids

3 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome. I hope you learnt not to do the job and instead just get rid of the Discovery 3 for something made in Japan?

Just watched this from start to finish. Absolutely loved watching it! As a Disco 4 owner, I can entirely relate to all the comedy issues you brought up. Epic video - Keep up the good work!

@WeAreBigKids

5 жыл бұрын

Good to hear you thoroughly enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.

Excellent effort, excellent video. Thank you

Great video I love your never give up attitude & determination,well done sir.

@WeAreBigKids

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind comments. If I would have failed the car fix I would have failed the video too.

You are a man after my own heart. My favourite how to vid yet

@WeAreBigKids

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching.

your disco is quite a good dancer! thanks for the helpfull upload

@WeAreBigKids

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, it dances much, much better now. Glad you enjoyed it.

Yes you probably spent more on travelling by train instead of paying a garage to do it but look at the fun you had and the ACHIEVEMENT OF doing it your self well done a good video..been there my self 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

@WeAreBigKids

5 жыл бұрын

I never intended to catch the train to work. The idea was to get the whole job done in one weekend, hahahahaha. Thanks for watching!

I really enjoyed that! A stirling effort, sir! I think I learned a lot, too.... Cheers! 👍

@WeAreBigKids

4 жыл бұрын

Great to hear you've learned from my mistakes.

What a awesome video! I can relate. Well done!

@WeAreBigKids

5 жыл бұрын

Once you've finished your fuel filter you can start on your suspension. Thanks for watching this as well.

Goodness me!!!!!!!! Brilliant job!!! Very very impressed!! Thank you very much for sharing!!

@WeAreBigKids

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for watching!

Jesus I really felt for you fella. All this running around over 4 weekends. If ever you need any help just message me. It would be a pleasure, I’m very near Swansea, 4 miles. I got a disco 3 too, absolutely love it to bits.

@WeAreBigKids

6 жыл бұрын

They're great cars, aren't they? And no other car fills its shoes. I'll keep you mind when my next endeavour looks like it's coming off the rails. There's no shortage of things on my Disco that need fixing. Just got to find the time in between all my running around. Thanks for watching! Hope you were suitable entertained.

@Landybandy1

Жыл бұрын

Who did you use for the wheel alignment? Going to do my suspension arms, so will need it doing when finished. I can see this was 4 years ago when we last spoke. Have you still got the Disco?

It’s so entertaining can’t stop watching! Seems you have a lot of fun witch Disco 😊 Hopefully there’s more coming up 👍

@WeAreBigKids

4 жыл бұрын

I certainly have fun driving it. Can't say it's fun lying on soaking wet gravel underneath it, though. More in the pipeline.... Thanks!

You did a great job on that video, I have an 2007 LR3 with close to 400K miles on it and I cant kill the beast! But I did have both the front and the rear control arms changed out but I decided to buy the parts and had the local mechanic do the grunt work, I also had them change out the steering rack and main steering shaft that has a linkage that started to freeze up! I watched your video to the end and I enjoyed every bit of it, my truck is driving great again I hope yours is going the same.

@WeAreBigKids

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. I too have a truck that drives great, but it has certainly cost me a small fortune keeping it that way.

@blackbeard1988

4 жыл бұрын

There's a local LR3 I want to buy with 199k miles on it for 3k - now you're making me consider to actually pull the trigger

This is comedy gold sir! I love your dry sense of humour! 😂😎

@WeAreBigKids

4 жыл бұрын

We are your humble servants. Thanks for watching.

A job well done esp for tackling a Land Rover's suspension... Bravo

@WeAreBigKids

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Before I started the air suspension was a bit of a mystery. Since then I have a much better idea of how it works and the areas it might go wrong. The air bit is not that complicated. It's the rust.

That was a mighty and fantastic effort and I loved your enthusiasm and patience! Well done. It was also a n excellent presentation!

@WeAreBigKids

3 жыл бұрын

We are glad you have enjoyed our past misery. Right now we are not miserable, because the car works.... Oh no, I had to go and say it, didn't I......

This is great film making with excellent content and most entertaining! Award winning!!

@WeAreBigKids

3 жыл бұрын

"I'd like to thank...."

@lazosopenmic

3 жыл бұрын

We Are Big Kids and your excellent leading lady has got it just right!

ALSO I agree with your use of goggles .... the amount/number of "bits" I've had in my eyes over the years.

@WeAreBigKids

5 жыл бұрын

Reminds me of Home Improvement and Tim Allen.

Brilliant video. Gives me an insight into what to expect when I get my Disco. Did the front wishbones on my Ssangyong Rexton, thought they were bad enough! That Screwfix is bloody handy when I'm working night shift and need to pick up new tools and bits. You can NEVER have enough tools :-)

@WeAreBigKids

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed it. If you haven't bought a Discovery yet join the Discovery 3 & 4 Owners Group on Facebook : facebook.com/groups/207921512745848/ They have a pinned post that lists all the things to look for when buying a Disco. Depending on your budget you'll be spending quite a bit of time fixing your Disco, as there's lots of little things that got wrong. That's usually the time when people decided to sell them. Having said that, there's no other car that can do everything the Discovery can. They're brilliant. Highly recommended.

@JonnyD3ath

6 жыл бұрын

My disco put an end to me doing my own maintenance work! lmao Thank the lord for warranty is all i can say. Just give it to the proper mechanic who has all the tools and experience, it’s worth the money and saving of your time imo

@WeAreBigKids

6 жыл бұрын

I know what you mean about using a proper mechanic. My D3's warranty ran out years ago. I used to take it to the local Land Rover garages, but they were charging me a fortune for really sloppy work. In fact, they'd often cause more expensive damage than the job it went in for. I got sick of feeling ripped off every time I drove away from there with a repaired car that was worse with each and every visit. In the end I decided I would be better off fixing the D3 myself. At least I now know exactly what bits have been replaced and what'll need doing soon. I will also know exactly what accidental damage was caused. I hastened to add there are some really good Land Rover garages in the U.K. and I would not hesitate in taking my car there, but the closest is about 80 miles away from me.

What a refreshing video. Oh how I know how you have felt!. I am still in the Disco 2 phase

@WeAreBigKids

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video. The more I look at my D3 the more I realise that the D2 will outlive them all.

Nice to see you up in fort William where I’m from good job.

Oh man I feel your pain !!! been there -done that !!.. well done and even more on doing the other side... you carn't beat land rovers..!

@WeAreBigKids

5 жыл бұрын

Many thanks for watching.

Many thanks for your well documented endeavours. I have definitely learned what not to do! All jokes aside though, well done!

@WeAreBigKids

3 жыл бұрын

The biggest lesson is - do not buy a Land Rover.

@blockthesun

3 жыл бұрын

@@WeAreBigKids right, first mistake made then;)

Was screaming at the video when breaking tools on the last bolt...YOU ARE TIGHTENING IT!! 😂 All the way through there would have been beep after beep when I'm doing it 🤣

@WeAreBigKids

3 ай бұрын

I learnt a lot of valuable lessons doing this. Thanks for watching!

Fantastic video, great work! Very entertaining watch!

@WeAreBigKids

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words. Really glad this video is going down well.

Great video and super helpful, must have watched your video about 10 times already! I started the same suspension work on my 06 Range Rover Sport (same platform as the D3) this past weekend and a two day project to do both the front and the rear work turned into a three day project to just do the front! Love my Land Rovers, but man can they be a pain to work on sometimes. Keep up the good work and cheers from Los Angeles, California!

@WeAreBigKids

5 жыл бұрын

Cheers David. Good luck with suspension.

I just started this project yesterday on my 2005 LR3. And the thing that made me say the first swears "who the fuck decides on NOT putting a fucking 18mm wrench in these shit sets!?!?" Also, great visual on the temp points on metal, rust, etc. All stuff you know but never seen visualized before. Really cool. Love your video. You should have a TV show. No doubt!

@WeAreBigKids

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, that temperature diagram took some research. No one on the internet would own up to actually knowing why heating it up works. Took some research. Thanks for watching!

Great video mate, I was thinking to do mine, I've got a range sport 2007 I imagine it's similar, after watching this I feel like I might need to book it in lol but I really wana have a go at it, thanks for the inspiration 👊🏽

@WeAreBigKids

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. I believe the RR Sport is exactly the same. The later ones are different, but your 2007 is the same as my Discovery. Glad I did it myself, but the parts and tools cost me the same, if not more, as taking it to the garage.

I have a same problem n now is watching your video to learn how to fix it,. That great n thank you so much,..

@WeAreBigKids

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Good luck with your suspension swap. It's not so bad, once you've seen the pitfalls. Hardest part is finding an alignment shop that can do a good job on the Discovery. And remember - lefty loosey.

Cheers mate for an excellent video record. I felt every high and low!! I'm in the middle of doing all four corners, upper and lower control arms, followed by the steering rack if I want it to go in a straight line as well smoothly, and you (and your good lady) are an inspiration! I think I've been forwarned about a couple of 'snags' I may not have anticipated and I thought I'd covered every fecin thing! NS REAR penetrating oil and heat, fecin lots...and all loose...so far!! Had to smile at the end 'cos you drove past my house in Fort William on your way up to Blarmachfoldach, pronounced Blar mah fol cha to us locals....If you'd like a spell on the Isle of Skye in Uig, let me know, my cottage is available and cheap!!! Be well and thanks, superb.

@WeAreBigKids

8 ай бұрын

Good luck finishing your project.

This is the best produced video I've seen and it’s for a car!!!!

@WeAreBigKids

5 жыл бұрын

You are too kind. Thanks for watching.

I have just bought a Disco3 and have a feeling that your video will come in useful. I feel your pain. Cheers D

@WeAreBigKids

3 жыл бұрын

Noooooooooooooooooo. I'm so sorry. Just think what you could have spent all that money on.

This is a brilliant video I can absolutely relate to what this fellow is feeling . As I own a disco 3 and know what a pain some tasks can be well done feller like me you don’t give up 👍👍

@WeAreBigKids

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kev!

Great stuff - I'm about to tackle the rear arms on my wife's disco 3. I have a defender and the two absolute essential specialist Landrover tools are : Specialist Tool 1 - Lump hammer, Specialist Tool 2 - Blow torch. Angle grinder or reciprocal saw come in close third. :-)

@WeAreBigKids

5 жыл бұрын

Good luck with the Disco!

Subbed.... epic footage.... and ... funny as. You’ve made me smile sir, good job 👍

@WeAreBigKids

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for Subbing. I'm glad people are smiling. Thanks for watching.

2nd time I’ve watched this,every time mine fights me all day I come in have a beer or more and kinda laugh with you not at you of course,the struggle is very real keep up the great videos 😂

@WeAreBigKids

4 жыл бұрын

Good to see another honest DIY mechanic. There are too many videos out there where people say things like, "I took the body off, and removed the turbo and it only took about 2 minutes for me." lol

great video , well edited and funny too. Good for you for doing it and not given it up! thumbs up and thanks for uploading

@WeAreBigKids

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the review. Glad you spotted the comedy.

This is so hilarous and nice to watch. Great channel. Regards!

@WeAreBigKids

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching.

Loved the edition!

@WeAreBigKids

5 жыл бұрын

You're very kind. Thanks for watching.

Husband is a LR tech, when he did ours he heats them up n uses a air hammer to remove the bolts or cuts them off with a cut off saw. The reason the last bolt wouldn't remove the first time you attempted it is very simple, you were tightening it up not undoing the bolt haha.

@nickh2001

6 жыл бұрын

oh no way!!! lol. this job looks like a right mission to do.

@WeAreBigKids

6 жыл бұрын

+nick h. It's easier when you know what to expect and have the correct tools. Tools. It's always about tools.

@WeAreBigKids

6 жыл бұрын

+Karina Fletcher. I envision an Air Hammer is similar to an Air Guitar, no?

@j0rzeh

6 жыл бұрын

Lol No I use big nasty air hammer from IR lol.

@faroukwasswa3588

5 жыл бұрын

😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 I laughed my head off the whole time, he destroyed spanners, etc on one bolt bt turning it the wrong side bt I learnt from him alot, I own a defender 300tdi bt would wish to get these models too, it's actually been very informative to me Particularly.