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 Droning noise at 30,50,70mph
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Post20th Apr 2023 1:11am
Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 12 · Views: 1625 · Subject: Droning noise at 30,50,70mph
Wheel bearing noise is normally easy to diagnose. The drone is pronounced when the car is banking (going round a curved road) and the car’s weight shifts onto one side. You need to drive both ways ( ...
 L322 TDV8 Oil Change
blackpool

Post17th Apr 2023 5:33pm
Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 27 · Views: 4402 · Subject: L322 TDV8 Oil Change
The beauty of a vacuum extractor is you can always take a smidge out if it says ‘overfilled’. I removed about an egg cup full and then it showed maximum. Would rather have it on max than midway.
 Air filter installation question.
blackpool

Post18th Mar 2023 11:18pm
Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 4 · Views: 586 · Subject: Air filter installation question.
Standard screws work. The course thread is for plastic but it doesn’t matter. I took an original screw to a fastening supplier and bought 12 full thread stainless. Cost about £1.50 for all 12. Comp ...
 Rear quarter paint repair advice
blackpool

Post13th Jan 2023 1:41pm
Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 3 · Views: 523 · Subject: Rear quarter paint repair advice
The first thing I would do is apply some cutting polish to the area to see how much of the scratching polishes out.

You can then decide whether to pay for a smart-repair or just touch up. IMO smart ...
 Top coolant hose connection
blackpool

Post31st Dec 2022 3:25pm
Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 12 · Views: 1270 · Subject: Top coolant hose connection
I used a vacuum filler but from memory the wiki workshop manual has bleeding instructions
 Top coolant hose connection
blackpool

Post31st Dec 2022 2:10am
Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 12 · Views: 1270 · Subject: Top coolant hose connection
If you mean the (four way) connector at the other end of that thin hose in your photo I saw an aluminium connector on a forum in the states. I don't think they are available off the shelf. I concluded ...
 Urgent help required
blackpool

Post28th Nov 2022 5:13pm
Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 2 · Views: 426 · Subject: Urgent help required
Hi Bembo

Have you looked at the workshop manual rather than YouTube ?

I think one is downloadable in the forum wiki or definitely available online.

Always best to read the source material rat ...
 TDV8 4.4 - Lower hose oil leak?
blackpool

Post27th Nov 2022 7:45pm
Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 0 · Views: 255 · Subject: TDV8 4.4 - Lower hose oil leak?
Hello guys

Has anyone come across a low level split hose? The subframe and front of the exhaust (where it runs at 90 degrees to the length of car) look like they are getting covered in a very light ...
 4.4 tdv8 radiator top hose replacement
blackpool

Post17th Nov 2022 4:50am
Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 11 · Views: 935 · Subject: 4.4 tdv8 radiator top hose replacement
Each to his own. My top hose has precisely the same heavy duty spring clip fitted at the block as the ones fitted at the four way connector. So not a thin wire spring clip and no o-ring, just a direct ...
 Suspension failure whilst driving
blackpool

Post16th Nov 2022 3:52pm
Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 9 · Views: 1412 · Subject: Suspension failure whilst driving
Hi Ramblin

I usually enter the fault code in Google and see what OBD hits come back.

On yours it appears this is a generic ABS related code (not suspension) :

A U0415 code is a generic diag ...
 4.4 tdv8 radiator top hose replacement
blackpool

Post16th Nov 2022 2:57pm
Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 11 · Views: 935 · Subject: 4.4 tdv8 radiator top hose replacement
Hi Jayk ... I had the same problem with the thin brittle breather hose snapping, necessitating ordering a new 4 way hose assembly and (like you) thought the top hose would be tricky so I just disconne ...
 4.4 TDV8 Oil Leak Fix
blackpool

Post14th Nov 2022 11:36pm
Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 528 · Views: 249224 · Subject: 4.4 TDV8 Oil Leak Fix
Hello @JMC

I can assure you the stories of warped coolers are not a sales technique. I attach an image of the split in mine.

I only discovered the cracks at the back of the aluminium housing us ...
 Help identifying source of two sounds ?
blackpool

Post21st Oct 2022 7:14pm
Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 2 · Views: 433 · Subject: Help identifying source of two sounds ?
Thanks Jaguar ... Possibly for sound one (although no bearing type rattles just a steadily increasing whine) so I better look out for the white walkers Very Happy .

But at 2600-2900 its a definite 'waste ...
 Help identifying source of two sounds ?
blackpool

Post21st Oct 2022 5:05pm
Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 2 · Views: 433 · Subject: Help identifying source of two sounds ?
Hello guys

I have noticed two sounds on my 4.4 TDV8, which may or may not have the same culprit. At first I thought they were normal?

The first sound appears on initial start up after a few minu ...
 While I'm in there... Oil Cooler Replacement 4.4 TDV8
blackpool

Post19th Oct 2022 1:29pm
Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 10 · Views: 1479 · Subject: While I'm in there... Oil Cooler Replacement 4.4 TDV8
Glad to be of assistance

It's a straight forward job. My only concern was any residual coolant dripping into the oil reservoir channels when the old cooler was manipulated up and then away from the ...
 
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