Intake Leak Test - DIY Smoke Generator - Land Rover Discovery 3 - LR3 -LR4 

Oh Vera! Baby oil, a "device", your giggle ... priceless 😊😊😊😊

Oh Christian and Vera you two are fantastic , entertaining and you bring a smile to everyone 😂😃 just love your video blogs ,))) 🇬🇧

Education with innuendo 😆 Best video ever.

You two are the best! A very enjoyable and practical video this week. I couldn’t stop laughing 😂 😂 😂

You guys "crack me up!" very amusing, make me look forward to your weekly videos. Vera you are very patient with your Husband "playing" with your Disco....🤣🤞

Love your videos your a great team and Comedy thrown in 👍

Well done Vera, proud of you.

Just so funny. Great video. You guys are just so good together

Brilliant & love your improvised smoke generator & plug device ;)

Very entertaining. Top marks again 👍

That was lots of fun. Thanks. 👍🏻🙏🏽😷🦘

Good work Vera 🤛

you guys are great🤗 all the best from down under

Bit of a pain in the butt but got the desired results, great video you two love the content hilarious and informative.

You both are amazing. Hilariously funny, yet so to the point. Thank you so much for bringing a smile.

So good. Great video.

Another hilarious video, i actually cried laughing when Christian showed his plug as we had one explode on a drain test the other day. Thankfully i just missed the resulting detonation of detritus, two lads didn't..

You two guys, really had a good laugh at you two guys having a laugh at your new "tool" Keep up the good work..

Good as always :)

Another great video! I've no desire to own a D3 or D4, but love watching your videos on them!

When you change the transfer case oil be sure to recalibrate the clutches and the position sensor. This can be done with the GAP IID tool. The LR shop manual doesn’t include this step, but it it’s necessary with the electronic center differential or you’ll have issues with the diff partial locking in normal driving.

This is so funny! Love it😂😂❤❤

Cracking pins there Mrs Vera.

you guys make the most entertaining videos.very funny and informative.Your sense of hummer is wicked.i love it.keep it up.As i have said before i used to have a 08 d3 which i think was the best car i have owner.cheers Greg in Oz

Now I'm the first contributor to one of your videos, wow. My god, where do you come up with these maintenance needs? I found your inflatable tool hilarious, in the UK we have an expression 'blowing smoke up his/her arse', it means to falsely flatter someone and I couldn't help but think of this.

Your videos are a joy to watch and quite often Vera sees/understands things that you miss (air filter gasket) - delightful!

Great video, again! Got me up in stitches with your plug and baby oil. 😂😂😂

Most hilarious and entertaining video yet 🤣

Vera's Discovery is good for testing. 😂 A hug from Portugal.

Love your channel. I have learned so much, as in Australia the Ford Territory has the same 2.7L V6 Diesel.

Your laughter is infectious. Think I'll look for a plug on Amazon looks useful. And now complete change of heart and considering getting a D3 but maybe a V8 version.

Good evening Vera and Christian. How much laughter on such a simple thing like a plug and baby oil 🤣 I can just see your face Christian when you put in the search engine rubber plug 😆😆😆😆 Love your videos guys & thanks for some Sunday evening entertainment. For Vera ❤️x

You guys are too funny..😂 that plug is definitely worth all the money, just in laughs!

I don't even own a Discovery. I friend needed a wheel bearing replaced so I do a youtube search. Now I'm watching repairs on vehicles That I will never own! You two are GREAT!!!

ha ha brilliant ! one of your best videos

Danke für das tolle Video. Habe zwar keinen Landy, ist aber seit Kindheit mein „Dreamcar“. Diesmal sehr unterhaltsam und vor allem das hilfreiche Gerät haben mit und meiner Frau die Tränen vor Lachen ins Auge getrieben. Weiter so!

German baby oil and plugs!! So very German, you guys crack me up so funny. Love your channel informative and fun.

Excellent very enjoyable

That's the most laughing I've done at any of your videos.. and I've laughed at them all👍

I will be ordering that gasket, thank you for highlighting this.

I Love Kristian and Vera, Jedi engineer, and Vera is amazing helping. You ate both absolutely hilarious too. The best channel on RU-vid, I don't even have a Disco, I have a Freelander 2, but I'm upgrading now! 😃

One of your funniest videos ever😂🤣

👌👌👌👍.....Landrover time for Adults!

That special purchase looks more like an exhaust device 👍😂

You Guys are so funny, i was crying with laughter with your new Amazon "Toy" PMSL 😂😂😂😂

I nearly fell out of my seat with laughter! Looks a bit strange to me too! You’re such a naughty girl Vera! 😂😂😂😂

It’s funny how the small things make for a big laugh 😆

Wer von Euch beiden kommt immer auf solche Ideen? :-) Es ist herrlich informativ, einfach fantastisch.

Danke schon Vera and Christian for your helpful, fun and inspiring videos. Bought a 2008 disco 3 tdv6 se a few months ago in excellent condition and loving it. A few issues here and there but nothing that I can't educate myself on through your videos though. Only remaining issue is the slight rev up and down, like a loss of power that occurs always between high 70,s and 80km/hr thats a bit irritating. If you put your foot down it goes away after 80kms. I have been advised that the gearbox needs a flush, transmission oil clean, but no guarantee though. Gruss aus Kapstadt. Oliver

Wunderbar!

Truly one of the best. Thank you both. Looking forward to the glow plug video. I’ve heard (worth some research of your own) that the plugs are easier to remove from a warmed engine (in spite of the complications of working with hot components) Cooling each plug with compressed air immediately prior to extraction decreases the likelihood of breakage. Though should one break it would be interesting to see how the conversation would go where Christian then has to explain to Vera that ‘her’ car must now go to the scrap yard… 😱 I feel the ‘bung’ could make a further appearance 😵‍💫

🤣🤣🤣🤣 that device was not designed for automobile use 😂 another great video, thanks.

Hi from Australia🤟🇦🇺 You two are such good value, very entertaining. I bought one of those smoke testing plugs a year or so ago and it works great. I also made my own smoke machine from assorted 6 inch pvc pipe fittings, normally used for sewer access + inspection openings. I used an LPG gas bottle regulator as my ultra low pressure 0.5psi air control, and I use a normal air pressure regulator for checking for leaks that require higher pressures, like boost leaks etc. I also use baby oil, and a fibreglass wick from a garden mosquito lamp, wrapped with nichrome resistance wire. I bought a variable PWM voltage controller off eBay for $4 to control the supply voltage and current, which is a handy way to control the smoke output. I also fitted a pressure/vacuum gauge, and a floating ball manometer to my tank so I can monitor the tank pressure/vacuum and it also confirms when I have flow, and/or no leaks. The manometer also has a control valve so I can regulate air flow/volume before it goes into the tank... It's such a handy machine for all sorts of uses... I'm off to check my snorkel for leaks right now🤣👍🇦🇺

Very amusing! 😂

😂😂😂 pure genius! 👌

Hahaa!! Brilliant. First I wondered about the baby oil, then Christian showed us his plug and I thought where's this going.......An idea about your air intake, surely the air entering the snorkel would be thinner as it enters at a higher altitude ;-) Well done with the wheel changes, impressive. Take care you two, can't wait until next week!

Thanks for the laughs 😂

Just the smoke generator was enough for the thumbs up. Now, that I picked up the popcorn bucket I'm ready to continue watching your video. I must to edit the comment. OMG! The connecting tool, that made me take off my hat. If you want to get a better price on that tool you might find some on ebay (I haven't checked yet) but I'm concerned that they are a bit used, as there are a lot of Land Rovers out there.

Great hack and really had me laughing 😂, good Idea regards snorkel bypass I've been told thay reduce power due to air restrictions ,seems the air box is a weak point same on the D2 drain device fixed with silicone sealant

really amazing, next time i'll bring pop corns & beer 😂😂😂 but i'm now curious about the Amazon device location in your house 😂😂😂

Great video. Most of us landy nuts would never think of smoking our engines to find faults like this.

As always sat here cackling with laughter 😂. Looking forward to your review of the TDV6, love this engine even though they snap tensioners off the oil pump, spin bearings and snap cranks..not happened to me yet🙏

Another endearing, fun video! Thank you. If you're looking for an idea for a future video, here's a quick and simple one: How to change the windscreen washer pump. Dealer charges about 160 Euros to do this but parts only cost about 20 Euros. I could not find a video on how to do this (which is why I thought it might make good content) I did the job last week and had to take off the front grille, headlamps, wheel guards and front bumper before I could remove the washer bottle to change the pump. Apparently, it can also be done if you simply remove the wheel arch liner and get to the pump from the back. Be interesting to know if that's true.

someone should do a "Vera says OMG"-compilation :D love you 2

How to turn your disco into a steam engine - part 1 ......... Excellent video - as always - thanks. I really do love your videos and watch every one. By the way, turning the snorkel intake backwards should not affect the airflow, but will certainly stop pretty much all of the bugs getting in and clogging the air filter. Seeing the wheel-change reminded me ... For info: PowerfulUK have just uploaded a video showing a modification to allow the opening of the tailgate from the inside. Not only good if you need to open the tailgate when you are inside, but also enables you to open the tailgate if the solenoid fails, which you cannot do otherwise - something LR really should have done from the start.

C’est incroyable de génie 🧞‍♂️💪👍

Awesome video definitely making me want to do this test 🤣 My crankcase oil separator seals are leaking also its a bit of a pain to get to but you've done worse so will be a walk in the park for you 2

Oh Christian you're going to be the Butt of a few jokes now, still its good to plug on with getting these jobs done.... amazingly good video as always guys! I'm on my 5th week of LR3 ownership, this weeks fault is a bit weird, the AC blower fan makes loud screeching noises but only when I go round a corner, the tighter the corner, the louder the screech. It seems centrifugal force is somehow pushing the fan blades over or something. Have to drop the glovebox and find out what's loose maybe. Keep up the great work you two!

Thanks

I'd love to see a video on a DIY Transmission Flush using the transmission cooler hoses.

Nice and informative video. Please do video on differential and transfer case fluid change. Thank you!!

Hi Vera & Christian, well done! Really enjoy your videos. I have a LR4 at the moment, but i noticed recently the idle was a bit hesitant and lumpy and a grey smoke seems a lot from the exhaust. I did the intake test and found smoke coming out a hole on the top of the plastic manifold where the oil filler cap sits (it’s got a bolt in the hole) and i was wondering could a air leak in the plastic manifold be causing the engine to be not so smooth and emit more smoke than normal from the exhaust. Thanks for any help. David

Nice work guys! 🤣🤣. Christian you wil soon be obsolete!

Hi there a fantastic video once again very funny just make sure Philip dont look on the websites that Christians been going on lol🤣 . And vera your one fit lady not easy checking the spare wheel in the back of the Land Rover . Ralph

Vera is pretty strong for her size - definitely in great shape. You ought to try lifting 35" tires - another disadvantage to installing such large tires on a Jeep.

Now that I’ve stopped laughing, the reason for the increased fuel consumption is because all of the snorkel piping adds air resistance, decreasing the airflow slightly. And yes we do need snorkels in Australia!

German bloke builds hi tech smoke generator. UK bloke hooks car up to charcoal BBQ. lol

Thanks for another great video. Now I think I need to do this test on our D3, but on the other hand, I don't want to know if there are leaks as I will need to fix them. The snorkel fuel consumption is interesting as I was going to fit one to our car. 0.8 is a pretty high loss. We were hit with a 0.9 increase with our new more aggressive tyres, so not keen on more loss in ecconomy.

The car gets all the attention😂👍

Thoroughly enjoyed this episode, so funny and informative at the same time 😊 Do you have the Landrover part number for the seal on the air intake pipe as I'm definitely replacing this one to begin with 😊👍

Hi Vera and Christian, with regards to your snorkel they do I believe enhance the look of the vehicle but I am sceptical as to there efficiency. I believe Land Rover say that they are a high level air intake rather than a snorkel. However I have been considering fitting one to help keep my air filter cleaner in dusty conditions and normally take a spare air filter with me. My Freelander 1 used to clog up with dust fairly quickly, however with the Discovery 3 I have not had to replace the filter on a trip due to dust clogging the filter even in very dusty conditions. I presume this is due to the intake being mounted in the side of the wing . I was very surprised just how little additional dust had accumulated during the off road trip. Possibly the snorkel would be more effective in drawing clean air over a longer period.. Another enjoyable and informative video. This was a test which is definitely worth undertaking however I would not recommend ordering a plug on a work laptop or you may have some explaining to do to HR lol. Regards Peter

Vielen dank Christian und Vera. Ihr machen die besten Videos mit ihrem Discovery. Ganz wunderbar Bilder und Landschaften aus Deutschland in anderen Videos. Sorry, practicing my German. Generally what region are you in? My family come from Stuttgart and Calw but moved to Australia. Love your videos, always a brilliant mix of information and laughs. Love to get you over some real offroad tracks ;) :)

Did you buy the plug and the baby oil in the same shop ? 😂😂😂

You guys make me laugh every week , but this week you cracked me up so much when I laughed my wife thought I was having a fit when you produced the rubber bung 😂😂😂 On another point , do you guys get to choose your number plates as they both spell DI RT then some numbers , also thank you so much for the stickers , my Freelander 2 no proudly wears one Have you any idea why my car sometimes does not recognise my remote key ? It’s been to 2 garages and I have had the recommended parts replaced but it keeps doing it from time to time

Won’t having the snorkel forward create a forced air intake as in ram air as used in certain American cars and 1970’s Suzuki motorcycles? Whereas turned round the airflow won’t change with speed?

Great “wideo” thanks Christian, although l now l have something to worry about that l wasn’t worried about before l watched it. Not being able enough to do my self anymore l think l will have to have all my hoses changed at next service. I have been worried about the hard to get to hoses since l watched your video and the trouble you had just getting to them -The intercooler down pipe split after l had a remap which could have just split anyway - lv just started seeing some smoke again so l might have another split coming or leak somewhere

Hi Christian and Vera, very interesting as usual :) did you finally changed the mid section between the upper tube and the lower tube ? I suspect mine is leaking too but can t find the part number on Internet :/.

Brilliant Video Christian and Vera, many thanks! Please, can you give me an advise how to get to your intake plug tool? I am really lacking of fantasy to get the right keyword for an amazon search. By the way, your snorkel causes a pressure drop in your airpath of around 30mbar more or less. This is significant. A snorkel is, in principle, a NoGo for such a sensible and well balanced airpath. You need an additional inlet into your airbox and if you want to wade really some day you can close this inlet.

Great video! Any chance to a link on Amazon for the "Plug"?

I just couldn't stop laughing. 🤣🤣🤣

The snorkel could be restricting the airflow a little, so it's really trying to 'suck' harder than usual..? Could you bodge a way for the MAS to be on the snorkel and see if that runs any different?

Christian/Vera, great video! Do you have the part number for the rubber grommet? I can find it anywhere!

Hi Vera and Christian I think your high fuel consumption has something to do with the extra weight you are carrying and everything that is on the roof. Love the channel keep it up. Kind regards Guy

You can probably get that green flammable expanding foam off the engine cover with a jet wash. If it catches fire and insurers find out that it was a modification you probably wouldn’t be insured.

😜🤣🤣🤣Great entertainment 🤘🏻probably the higher fuel consumption is a direct result of changing the aerodynamics of the car for the most reason, all other explanations are there in the smallest marge I guess

Vera has been watching too many specialised movies 😎

Hi, C. V. I AM WONDERING ? if one can get addicted to baby oil smog ? inhalation of exotic smoke ? . The banter between you two must relieve the stress of L R ownership . Built and designed in Britain to occupy the minds of the rest of the world . Thanks for your video , keep calm and carry on .

We bought a 2011 Discovery 4 HSE landmark 5L V8 couple of months earlier. We love that car. Is it a Limited edition model ? And is it valuable than the HSE luxury?

Lol.. Quite the plug... I would love to know what search term you used to find that. I guess normally "also sold with the baby oil". I wonder if this also a worthwhile test for normally aspirated V8 gas engine.

Hi Christian and Vera is the hifgher consumption due to the more dense air from to the ram effect of the snorkel so the ECU is injecting more fuel for of air????