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 Thinking about a FFRR TDV8. |
Treebor99
 30th Mar 2022 3:12pm
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Forum: My Range Rover · Replies: 52 · Views: 9866 · Subject: Thinking about a FFRR TDV8. |
"Some great advice, amazed by the number of you that have taken the time to respond. Much appreciated."
Just like our cars, this Forum is in a different class! |
| Thinking about a FFRR TDV8. |
Treebor99
30th Mar 2022 12:49pm
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Forum: My Range Rover · Replies: 52 · Views: 9866 · Subject: Thinking about a FFRR TDV8. |
Sounds to me like you won't be happy until you scratch that itch.
So go for it, you've got experience of buying, buy the best you can, probably a good idea to buy one that's had the Turbo's EGR's et ... |
| Doing the Oil Cooler - Thanks to mm289! |
Treebor99
28th Jan 2022 12:34pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 26 · Views: 3850 · Subject: Doing the Oil Cooler - Thanks to mm289! |
Brilliant, sounds like it's sorted 
I was unlucky when I did my gaskets last March, despite being very careful something warped or cracked in the cooler, oil appeared in the header tank, had t ... |
| General Grabber AT3 255 55 R20 |
Treebor99
13th Jan 2022 3:45pm
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 112 · Views: 39655 · Subject: General Grabber AT3 255 55 R20 |
Interesting conversation, lots of opinions LOL
So thought I'd share mine too ha ha.
Had General Grabber AT3's my Disco 3, suited that vehicle perfectly and were the correct speed / weight rating ... |
| MAP & charge air temp sensors clean on 4.4TDV8(MY11) |
Treebor99
4th Jan 2022 12:50pm
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 13 · Views: 5371 · Subject: MAP & charge air temp sensors clean on 4.4TDV8(MY11) |
I broke mine last year, (oil cooler change) did a quick super glue bodge to get me by.
Then I purchased one of these
BSP taper thread tail end
https://www.fullfatrr.com/gallery/albums/userpics/23 ... |
| P132E fault code .new turbo fitted twice and still baffeld. |
Treebor99
4th Jan 2022 11:58am
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 15 · Views: 5237 · Subject: P132E fault code .new turbo fitted twice and still baffeld. |
First I'm going to say I have no experience with the 3.6 and it's Turbos.
However
I do know turbo's can be damaged by over-speeding - which you suspect happened to the new Turbo.
A very common caus ... |
| Headlamp Levelling |
Treebor99
8th Nov 2021 11:59pm
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 3 · Views: 705 · Subject: Headlamp Levelling |
I thought it’s the car that levels via the air suspension, thus the headlights don’t need any self levelling system - they are always level.
If they are too low then they probably need adjusting ... |
| Shell oil |
Treebor99
21st Oct 2021 4:18pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 35 · Views: 5018 · Subject: Shell oil |
Morris I think you mean Rob?
Smith & Allan produce to spec also. I have it in my SDV8 at the moment... https://www.smithandallan.com/products/passenger-car-motor-oils/4729-smith-and-allan-momen ... |
| Sketch round left hand bends....... |
Treebor99
20th Oct 2021 4:18pm
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 13 · Views: 1855 · Subject: Sketch round left hand bends....... |
I'm sure you've probably checked tyre pressures more than once - but I didn't see it mentioned.
Under inflated lets the tyre squirm about giving the sensation you describe.
Over inflated has reduced ... |
| Engine misfire |
Treebor99
4th Oct 2021 2:46pm
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 3 · Views: 754 · Subject: Engine misfire |
I don't know for sure but I'd start by checking the basics.
My old Disco 3 started misfiring when the fuel filter needed changing one time - I don't recall there being any error codes.
Air filters? ... |
| What voltage means buy a new battery (TDV8 4.4) |
Treebor99
24th Sep 2021 12:38pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 9 · Views: 1799 · Subject: What voltage means buy a new battery (TDV8 4.4) |
The only way to apply the posted voltages is to remove the battery from the car, charge it, then leave it a while say a day - then measure.
The problem is unlocking the car to open the bonnet 'wake ... |
| Two stroke in diesel |
Treebor99
18th Aug 2021 12:45pm
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Forum: Technical (L405) · Replies: 31 · Views: 4597 · Subject: Two stroke in diesel |
Reminds me of the time some one told me that when I fill up the tank with diesel put a litre of petrol in there and the engine will purr with better mpg and it will clean the piston heads......
You ... |
| Do you replace all 4 tyres together? |
Treebor99
18th Aug 2021 11:40am
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 26 · Views: 5575 · Subject: Do you replace all 4 tyres together? |
If any of you have ever tried riding a motorbike with a pair of brand new tyres you'd understand why New tyres should always be fitted to the rear.  pretty scary. low grip = low stability / c ... |
| Do you replace all 4 tyres together? |
Treebor99
10th Aug 2021 5:19pm
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 26 · Views: 5575 · Subject: Do you replace all 4 tyres together? |
Funny no one has mentioned the extra wear on the center diff?
I know most of the early 4x4 cars required 4 equal tyres, I know freelanders with their front wheel drive bias needed the fronts to alw ... |
| [Wanted] WANTED - L322 Westfalia Tow Bar |
Treebor99
28th Jul 2021 10:00am
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 9 · Views: 1247 · Subject: [Wanted] WANTED - L322 Westfalia Tow Bar |
Hi, I have one of the Tow Trust tow bars. It has the same ratings 150KG nose weight and 3500KG trailer.
I'm only towing a tin tent.
After some Disco 3's having issues with detachable tow bars detac ... |
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