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 Whats wrong with getting a TDV8 Vogue? |
Clive603
 13th Aug 2019 9:43pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 9 · Views: 3394 · Subject: Whats wrong with getting a TDV8 Vogue? |
Thanks for the advice gentlemen. About what I figured. No real differences just, as ever, buy a good one.
As she normally "Drives like she stole it" and it will get regular decent runs ... |
| Whats wrong with getting a TDV8 Vogue? |
Clive603
13th Aug 2019 8:55pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 9 · Views: 3394 · Subject: Whats wrong with getting a TDV8 Vogue? |
So her ladyship has decided to give up on the TD6 "money pit" and move up to a TDV8 4.4.
She has been advised to steer clear of the Vogue versions so only a 2011 or 2012 Westminster or Au ... |
| TD6 Dashboard "light show" in the wet |
Clive603
7th Aug 2019 12:58pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 0 · Views: 685 · Subject: TD6 Dashboard "light show" in the wet |
Looks like I have a moderately sick TD6, 2004 model, visiting during the first week of September and will be expected to try and do something about it.
Reported symptoms are occasional appearances ... |
| Still squealing after replacing tensioner |
Clive603
23rd Jan 2019 6:17pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 17 · Views: 3521 · Subject: Still squealing after replacing tensioner |
rik has a point about the risk of belt breakage after its been running out of line.
But the $64,000 question is how long has it been running out of line and how much effect has the offset stress ha ... |
| Leaking steel brake lines to the rear fix |
Clive603
12th Dec 2018 11:13am
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 35 · Views: 11352 · Subject: Leaking steel brake lines to the rear fix |
| The important issue with flaring tools is that they have a firm but gentle and non marking / non distorting grip on the pipe so that the flaring end has a firm base to work against. I have a couple o ... |
| Upper control arm ball joint spining |
Clive603
24th Oct 2018 6:50pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 13 · Views: 3085 · Subject: Upper control arm ball joint spining |
Try a driving a Torx or spline bit driver into the hex socket. Sometimes the extra points find just enough grip for the nut to wind on.
Obviously you have given the tapers a really good clean befo ... |
| TD6 Temperature Gauge goes Hi-Low then Car won't Start. |
Clive603
17th Oct 2018 7:14pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 0 · Views: 559 · Subject: TD6 Temperature Gauge goes Hi-Low then Car won't Start. |
| Her Ladyships Independent Land Rover specialist garage is reporting intermittent starting failure issues with her TD6 subsequent to flushing the fuel system and draining the fuel tank after she put ab ... |
| Cheaper alternative to Ctek? |
Clive603
12th May 2018 9:56pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 5 · Views: 2320 · Subject: Cheaper alternative to Ctek? |
| Can't recommend the LiDL one for long term use. Bought two primarily due to the motorcycle mode which was, allegedly, safe for smaller batteries. Not sure about that. They killed the two batteries ... |
| Where do you find part numbers? |
Clive603
19th Apr 2018 9:51pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 10 · Views: 3866 · Subject: Where do you find part numbers? |
Top link in Marks post above goes to the older version of LRcat.
Latest version is at http://new.lrcat.com . Some changes in layout I think and goes up to model year 2015.
English version of ne ... |
| 3.6 tdv8 egr valves - how often and how much? |
Clive603
4th Mar 2018 3:26pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 7 · Views: 5082 · Subject: 3.6 tdv8 egr valves - how often and how much? |
Reckon rvbush has the right of it.
Turbo warm up and cool down warnings have been prominent in the handbooks ever since SAAB started the fashion. OK that were petrol I know but same difference.
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| Torx socket sizes? |
Clive603
27th Feb 2018 11:51pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 7 · Views: 2433 · Subject: Torx socket sizes? |
I bought a US Pro branded 17 piece impact set covering E5 to E24 for under £25 last year.
Seemed a good bang for buck ratio in and a half decent box too. Savings on smaller or less well packaged ... |
| A/C Compressor Noise? - Changed to Other Noise! |
Clive603
26th Feb 2018 6:20pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 8 · Views: 2802 · Subject: A/C Compressor Noise? - Changed to Other Noise! |
| OK its Captain Obvious speaking but surely you have checked that the electromagnetic clutch and pulley assembly are still firmly attached. I've seen the odd report of the centre bolt working loose or ... |
| A/C Compressor Noise? - Changed to Other Noise! |
Clive603
26th Feb 2018 12:32pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 8 · Views: 2802 · Subject: A/C Compressor Noise? - Changed to Other Noise! |
Sounds like clutch & pulley assembly problems. Likely the pulley bearings have gone west so its not properly aligned even when the clutch is engaged.
Unhitch the belt and try wiggling the pull ... |
| Rear seat release mechanism fix |
Clive603
15th Feb 2018 7:40pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 9 · Views: 5105 · Subject: Rear seat release mechanism fix |
Well fixed.
But those round, internal tabbed clips (spire nuts?) are generally one time use beasties. Assuming they are the right size and have been fitted properly the only reason for them workin ... |
| Transmission slipping when hot, 2006, L322 Td6 Vogue |
Clive603
4th Nov 2017 2:41pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 19 · Views: 7557 · Subject: Transmission slipping when hot, 2006, L322 Td6 Vogue |
| As you are doing reasonably serious annual miles and the car mileage is in the zone where engine and gearbox radiator trouble can be expected its not worth messing about. Change both radiator and tra ... |
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