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 3.6 TDV8 air flow related problem |
Baben
 18th Sep 2015 5:19pm
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 28 · Views: 24963 · Subject: 3.6 TDV8 air flow related problem |
| On the TDV8 the manifold temperature and pressure sensor is combined. Take off the plastic engine cover and you will see them toward the front of the engine, one on each intake manifold. You should pu ... |
| TDV8 Turbos |
Baben
18th Sep 2015 11:51am
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 64 · Views: 31802 · Subject: TDV8 Turbos |
Took 2 minutes 40 seconds to cool down from about 350 to 200
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| TDV8 Turbos |
Baben
18th Sep 2015 11:46am
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 64 · Views: 31802 · Subject: TDV8 Turbos |
On the long road today with the wife driving so I have time to take measurements.
With the current setup (big cooler, coated manifolds,remapped for 610nm on the wheels) cruising at a steady 130kph
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| TDV8 Turbos |
Baben
1st Sep 2015 11:10am
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 64 · Views: 31802 · Subject: TDV8 Turbos |
In light of these actual EGT readings, it seems prudent to quote myself from the previous page, just to remind ourselves... 
If you were running a race car into the pits then YES that s ... |
| TDV8 Turbos |
Baben
1st Sep 2015 11:08am
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 64 · Views: 31802 · Subject: TDV8 Turbos |
| Last year when we renewed both turbos I fitted EGT probes to each manifold of the wife's RRS TDV8. Probes are fitted in the manifolds (which are ceramically coated inside and out) before the turbo.... ... |
| TDV8 Turbos |
Baben
31st Aug 2015 7:44pm
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 64 · Views: 31802 · Subject: TDV8 Turbos |
I have reason to believe the coated manifolds make the readings slightly higher though. I saw the same in my D2 TD5 where I ceramically coated the manifold too.
Anyway, good advice - let them cool ... |
| TDV8 Turbos |
Baben
31st Aug 2015 6:03pm
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 64 · Views: 31802 · Subject: TDV8 Turbos |
Last year when we renewed both turbos I fitted EGT probes to each manifold of the wife's RRS TDV8. Probes are fitted in the manifolds (which are ceramically coated inside and out) before the turbo.
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| What Did You Do In Your Full Fat Today |
Baben
30th Aug 2015 6:20pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 5558 · Views: 1595055 · Subject: What Did You Do In Your Full Fat Today |
Fitted the EBC YellowStuff pads
DP42064R fits the 2010 5.0sc by the way. It was a bit of a mystery apparently.
Not sure yet how they perform. Gonna bed them in properly tomorrow. Even weet-bix ... |
| The odd chirrup 4.4tdv8 |
Baben
30th Aug 2015 6:09pm
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 45 · Views: 18675 · Subject: The odd chirrup 4.4tdv8 |
with our 3.6 TDV8 we had a warped exhaust manifold that caused a chirping on power. Not sure if thats the issue with the 4.4 but the symptoms sound similar.
NOt an easy fix, so I hope your cause is ... |
| *** FRONT BRAKE HOSE RECALL *** |
Baben
26th Aug 2015 11:04am
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 206 · Views: 84610 · Subject: *** FRONT BRAKE HOSE RECALL *** |
| Confirmed that the recall applies to Africa too. Had it done at Waterford LR while I waited and had 2 cups of coffee. No fuss |
| Chrome trim on air vents falling out |
Baben
6th May 2015 2:04pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 4 · Views: 2035 · Subject: Chrome trim on air vents falling out |
| Thanks Craig, but you really shouldn't trouble yourself about it. I am on the other side of the world. I bet I can find a spare at a scrapyard somewhere |
| Chrome trim on air vents falling out |
Baben
6th May 2015 10:12am
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 4 · Views: 2035 · Subject: Chrome trim on air vents falling out |
Thanks Craig, yes I bet its the harsh sun.
I am confident I can glue the little  in to stop them falling out again, but i need to find a replacement for the one that went AWOL, or maybe mak ... |
| Chrome trim on air vents falling out |
Baben
6th May 2015 8:58am
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 4 · Views: 2035 · Subject: Chrome trim on air vents falling out |
http://www.fullfatrr.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10796/normal_image~0.jpg
I searched and couldn't find any other reference to this issue, but if there is please could someone point me in the right di ... |
| Problem with climate seats |
Baben
20th Jan 2015 3:57pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 7 · Views: 3758 · Subject: Problem with climate seats |
| It would be great to get a new part in, thats for sure. Although driving the car the last couple of days, I can't feel much oaf a difference to be honest. I should have checked that the fan actually w ... |
| 3.6 TDV8 EGR options? |
Baben
17th Jan 2015 8:23pm
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 71 · Views: 69264 · Subject: 3.6 TDV8 EGR options? |
@ziggy
regarding improvement after blanking, yes but I have no measurements to prove it.
It feels a lot better at low RPM's, less turbo lag. Up here we are at 1500m above sea level, so the lag on ... |
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