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 All I want for Christmas..... is a new Engine |
4RRS
 1st May 2024 3:47pm
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Forum: Technical (L405) · Replies: 40 · Views: 4157 · Subject: All I want for Christmas..... is a new Engine |
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If you need any info or have any queries, happy to help. If you decide to rebuild, we can sort out the tool hire. I've also a spare block, rods and pistons, but lets hope it ... |
| All I want for Christmas..... is a new Engine |
4RRS
1st May 2024 3:47pm
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Forum: Technical (L405) · Replies: 40 · Views: 4157 · Subject: All I want for Christmas..... is a new Engine |
| If you need any info or have any queries, happy to help. If you decide to rebuild, we can sort out the tool hire. I've also a spare block, rods and pistons, but lets hope it doesn't come to that! |
| Another broken 4.4 TDV8 Engine |
4RRS
1st May 2024 3:45pm
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 6 · Views: 397 · Subject: Another broken 4.4 TDV8 Engine |
| Pop the oil filler cap and see if the simplex chain is still intact. |
| Cylinder head bolt tool 303-1653 for Petrol V8 |
4RRS
1st May 2024 9:38am
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 10 · Views: 406 · Subject: Cylinder head bolt tool 303-1653 for Petrol V8 |
| Think it was just over a week when I applied. Pretty much all tooling is in stock and ships DHL 48hrs. |
| Cylinder head bolt tool 303-1653 for Petrol V8 |
4RRS
30th Apr 2024 9:22pm
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 10 · Views: 406 · Subject: Cylinder head bolt tool 303-1653 for Petrol V8 |
| The bosch warehouse is in Germany but the goods are invoiced from Bosch Automotive in Manchester and they request payment to their UK bank account. I've used them frequently over the years with no pro ... |
| Recommendations for Engine replacement or rebuild? |
4RRS
30th Apr 2024 8:57pm
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Forum: Dealership & Service Feedback · Replies: 3 · Views: 217 · Subject: Re: Recommendations for Engine replacement or rebuild? |
Local dealer has quoted me more than the value of the car... cant really afford that
Is that a LR main dealer, as shortblock or full stripped engines are no longer available, hence probably a rid ... |
| Seat Arm Rest Fix Anyone? |
4RRS
28th Apr 2024 3:57pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L405) · Replies: 23 · Views: 4424 · Subject: Seat Arm Rest Fix Anyone? |
| The leather top trim slides forwards and then lifts off. Just give it a good tap from the back. Don't think the sides can be removed. |
| 4.4tdv8 Engine Seize |
4RRS
26th Apr 2024 12:39pm
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 15 · Views: 908 · Subject: 4.4tdv8 Engine Seize |
I've got a spare block rods and pistons in std size, but I fear you'll be looking for a crank too, and genuine are pretty impossible to find.
Incidentally I've still got a shortblock on order since ... |
| 4.4tdv8 Engine Seize |
4RRS
24th Apr 2024 9:59pm
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 15 · Views: 908 · Subject: 4.4tdv8 Engine Seize |
Hi DM
In that case I'm very glad I didn't! My friend who skimmed my 448 heads knew of a company called Motorcast who NWS bought and they turned out good work apparently.....
When I was looking I ... |
| 4.4tdv8 Engine Seize |
4RRS
24th Apr 2024 7:01pm
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 15 · Views: 908 · Subject: 4.4tdv8 Engine Seize |
| I did a lot of research into this before deciding to rebuild my own as per the thread link Alistair has posted above. One company I was impressed by was NWS Motor Services of Whitchurch. They have bea ... |
| Rear exhaust pipe |
4RRS
19th Apr 2024 12:58pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L405) · Replies: 1 · Views: 176 · Subject: Rear exhaust pipe |
I seem to recall 60mm, I fitted new backboxes to the original centre section (they are marked with 2 dimples on the pipe where to cut) and the clamp LR part no. WCL500040 wsa 60mm diameter.
Hope th ... |
| 4.4 SDV8 /TDV8 Engine Failures? |
4RRS
27th Mar 2024 9:38pm
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 56 · Views: 3069 · Subject: 4.4 SDV8 /TDV8 Engine Failures? |
| I rather sadly watch my Gap IID tool like a hawk. Having an Android 12" head unit helps as I run the IID app on that to save being distracted looking at my phone based app. |
| 4.4 SDV8 /TDV8 Engine Failures? |
4RRS
27th Mar 2024 7:32pm
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 56 · Views: 3069 · Subject: 4.4 SDV8 /TDV8 Engine Failures? |
| I didn't find anything definitive during the rebuild and looked at everything. I bought the car at 90k miles and although it had MD service history I've no idea how it was treated. I was having dpf re ... |
| 4.4 SDV8 /TDV8 Engine Failures? |
4RRS
27th Mar 2024 7:01pm
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 56 · Views: 3069 · Subject: 4.4 SDV8 /TDV8 Engine Failures? |
Spun no.3 cylinder big end bearings, see here;-
https://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic68615.html |
| 4.4 SDV8 /TDV8 Engine Failures? |
4RRS
27th Mar 2024 6:06pm
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 56 · Views: 3069 · Subject: 4.4 SDV8 /TDV8 Engine Failures? |
Mine was getting oil changes under 6k miles and well before reaching 7% dilution and it still went bang.
Interestingly when the engine was pulled apart it was showing just over 3% dilution via my ... |
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