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 Urgent Mechanic needed Trowbridge, Bath Bristol Area |
Dolphinboy
 18th Oct 2025 9:30am
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 4 · Views: 243 · Subject: Urgent Mechanic needed Trowbridge, Bath Bristol Area |
I had an engine replacement so not the same task as yours (sorry I mean rebuilt as in the whole car, not the engine).
Give him a call, he's very honest and upfront. another member on here bought a ... |
| Urgent Mechanic needed Trowbridge, Bath Bristol Area |
Dolphinboy
17th Oct 2025 6:08pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 4 · Views: 243 · Subject: Urgent Mechanic needed Trowbridge, Bath Bristol Area |
Who is the Trowbridge specialist?
Try Ra Savage in Melksham. 07718 336322. top guy. rebuilt my 2004 4.4 V8.
He's also very busy so may not be able to fit you in. but ask. |
| My ’new’ ride |
Dolphinboy
16th Oct 2025 10:42pm
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Forum: My Range Rover · Replies: 8 · Views: 1194 · Subject: My ’new’ ride |
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| Engine Swap |
Dolphinboy
15th Oct 2025 5:44pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 3 · Views: 244 · Subject: Engine Swap |
4.4L TDV8 (ford) engine (8 speed gearbox) was only introduced in late 2009/2010.
Before that (2007-2009) it was a 3.6L TDV8 (6 speed box) |
| front knuckle cracking |
Dolphinboy
8th Oct 2025 5:33pm
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Forum: Technical (L405) · Replies: 841 · Views: 145954 · Subject: front knuckle cracking |
@abacus
I’ve just had BOTH mine done under recall 2weeks ago. I insisted they replace both. It was put back a few weeks due to lack of parts and the cyber attack but they should have them now.
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| Torque Converter Part Number 6HP26X 4.4 V8 |
Dolphinboy
8th Oct 2025 12:33am
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 4 · Views: 215 · Subject: Torque Converter Part Number 6HP26X 4.4 V8 |
All hail our Lord who is RRPhil! 
Hope all is well Phil and you still enjoying 'retirement'? |
| Torque Converter Part Number 6HP26X 4.4 V8 |
Dolphinboy
7th Oct 2025 7:23pm
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 4 · Views: 215 · Subject: Torque Converter Part Number 6HP26X 4.4 V8 |
RRphil on this forum is the GOD of these gearboxes.
I'm sure he'll be along to help in a bit.
In the meantime you could do worse than look at all his previous posts (search for RRPhil and then ... |
| Looking to take the plunge - L405 SDV8 |
Dolphinboy
3rd Oct 2025 8:58pm
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Forum: General (L405) · Replies: 16 · Views: 1204 · Subject: Looking to take the plunge - L405 SDV8 |
| tax on a 2016 SDv8 is now £430. |
| [sold] - 2011 Range Rover VOGUE SE (PLUS EXTRAS) |
Dolphinboy
29th Sep 2025 12:15pm
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 15 · Views: 6728 · Subject: [sold] - 2011 Range Rover VOGUE SE (PLUS EXTRAS) |
is it in Wales??   |
| Well the time approaches |
Dolphinboy
27th Sep 2025 1:49pm
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Forum: General (L405) · Replies: 8 · Views: 591 · Subject: Well the time approaches |
Having just driven a L460, and with a mate who has actually bought one, I went for a L405 AB. More toys, 4.4. TDV8, full lux spec.
Putting a towbar and steps on will be expensive!
THe 460 has a ... |
| Current Impressions L405 |
Dolphinboy
20th Sep 2025 10:55pm
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Forum: General (L405) · Replies: 2 · Views: 571 · Subject: Current Impressions L405 |
I bought a 4.4 SDV8 2016 L405 end of last year and as a drive, it is a great thing, more toys, better handling and economy.
I drove my L322 (132,000 miles) the other day and it feels a bit more spr ... |
| Low Emissions Zones - L322 4.4 TDV8 |
Dolphinboy
20th Sep 2025 9:08am
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Forum: General · Replies: 47 · Views: 9084 · Subject: Low Emissions Zones - L322 4.4 TDV8 |
| I’ve been in bath, Bristol, Portsmouth and and Scottish ones with not a twitter from the authorities. |
| Low Emissions Zones - L322 4.4 TDV8 |
Dolphinboy
19th Sep 2025 11:31am
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Forum: General · Replies: 47 · Views: 9084 · Subject: Low Emissions Zones - L322 4.4 TDV8 |
Jaygee,
you may well be correct, but this has lived down in the South west most of its life and I don't know of any exemption. it is a pass for all UK ULEZ zones, Bristol, Birmingham etc. Not Lond ... |
| Low Emissions Zones - L322 4.4 TDV8 |
Dolphinboy
19th Sep 2025 9:08am
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Forum: General · Replies: 47 · Views: 9084 · Subject: Low Emissions Zones - L322 4.4 TDV8 |
No L322 diesel is compliant, because none meet the required Euro 6 standard for Scottish LEZs.
Not true. My 2011 TDV8 passes aLL Scottish ULEZs (just checked today 18 Sept 2026 on the official site ... |
| Euro 6 conversion for a 4.4 v8 |
Dolphinboy
18th Sep 2025 10:05pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 2 · Views: 334 · Subject: Euro 6 conversion for a 4.4 v8 |
| not sure why you'd want to - My 2004 V8 petrol is ULEZ exempt everywhere in UK including London- only the congestion charge is applicable (as it is on nearly 99% of private vehicles.) |
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