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 steering column gaiter |
nike_bytom
 22nd Aug 2025 10:22am
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L405) · Replies: 56 · Views: 13275 · Subject: steering column gaiter |
| Haha, yes, the engine is out so it was very easy to replace the boot. And no, I didn’t remove the engine just to replace the boot, haha. At first, I struggled to fit the boot over the joint, but aft ... |
| l405 lower control arm torque settings |
nike_bytom
22nd Aug 2025 10:00am
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L405) · Replies: 2 · Views: 117 · Subject: l405 lower control arm torque settings |
Attached:
https://www.fullfatrr.com/gallery/albums/userpics/29618/normal_2025-08-22%2009_59_11-FRONT%20SUSPENSION%20%20FRONT%20LOWER%20ARM%20REMOVAL%20AND%20INSTALLATION.pdf%20-%20Adobe%20Acroba ... |
| steering column gaiter |
nike_bytom
22nd Aug 2025 9:49am
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L405) · Replies: 56 · Views: 13275 · Subject: steering column gaiter |
Just replaced mine too with a cheap one off eBay—no issues, looks like good quality rubber.
https://www.fullfatrr.com/gallery/albums/userpics/29618/normal_PXL_20250709_052317004.jpg
https://ww ... |
| Turbo reconditioning |
nike_bytom
22nd Aug 2025 6:42am
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L405) · Replies: 7 · Views: 537 · Subject: Turbo reconditioning |
| Both of my turbos ended up at Turbo Technics in Northampton for inspection, as I’m rebuilding the engine. According to them, the primary turbo cannot be rebuilt — only a new unit can be purchased ... |
| Engine Cover Fixing Points |
nike_bytom
22nd Aug 2025 6:28am
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L405) · Replies: 4 · Views: 189 · Subject: Engine Cover Fixing Points |
| The thermostat sits below this plate, so it was most likely replaced at some point — but it could really be anything |
| Torque setting for these brace bars |
nike_bytom
19th Aug 2025 7:08am
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Forum: Technical (L405) · Replies: 2 · Views: 197 · Subject: Torque setting for these brace bars |
55Nm
https://www.fullfatrr.com/gallery/albums/userpics/29618/normal_2025-08-19%2007_06_23-Chat%20_%20Szalecki%2C%20Dave%20_%20Microsoft%20Teams.png |
| All I want for Christmas..... is a new Engine |
nike_bytom
26th Jul 2025 1:23pm
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Forum: Technical (L405) · Replies: 94 · Views: 17767 · Subject: All I want for Christmas..... is a new Engine |
Hi,
Quick update on the engine rebuild. I completed the engine disassembly today and removed the crankshaft to inspect the condition of the main bearings.
What I found is a bit puzzling. The conro ... |
| 303-1237 & 303-1121 DIY 3D Printed tools |
nike_bytom
26th Jul 2025 10:19am
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Forum: Technical (L405) · Replies: 5 · Views: 370 · Subject: 303-1237 & 303-1121 DIY 3D Printed tools |
Thanks, I wonder how long it’ll be before someone starts selling this on eBay  |
| 448DT LH Head Timing Cover Gasket |
nike_bytom
25th Jul 2025 3:37pm
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Forum: Technical (L405) · Replies: 3 · Views: 200 · Subject: 448DT LH Head Timing Cover Gasket |
Yeah, it’s honestly crazy. RTV seems like the only option. 
I had the same issue with the EGR – took it apart to clean it properly. Luckily, I did fully disassemble it, because I found ... |
| 448DT LH Head Timing Cover Gasket |
nike_bytom
25th Jul 2025 2:03pm
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Forum: Technical (L405) · Replies: 3 · Views: 200 · Subject: 448DT LH Head Timing Cover Gasket |
Hi, I'm looking for the gasket used on the left-hand (LH) engine head — not the head gasket itself.
There is a cover on the front of the engine that is bolted to the engine head, and the high-pre ... |
| 303-1237 & 303-1121 DIY 3D Printed tools |
nike_bytom
24th Jul 2025 12:03pm
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Forum: Technical (L405) · Replies: 5 · Views: 370 · Subject: 303-1237 & 303-1121 DIY 3D Printed tools |
Hi all TDV8/SDV8 owners,
I’m currently rebuilding an SDV8 engine, and as many of you know, special tools for a DIY person can be quite expensive for a one-off job. So while working on mine, I dec ... |
| All I want for Christmas..... is a new Engine |
nike_bytom
14th Jul 2025 1:44pm
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Forum: Technical (L405) · Replies: 94 · Views: 17767 · Subject: All I want for Christmas..... is a new Engine |
Hi all, quick update:
The engine strip-down is going well — slow, but making steady progress. I'm taking lots of notes and photos as I go. Just wanted to share the current state of it. Leaving it h ... |
| All I want for Christmas..... is a new Engine |
nike_bytom
11th Jul 2025 8:33am
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Forum: Technical (L405) · Replies: 94 · Views: 17767 · Subject: All I want for Christmas..... is a new Engine |
HI this is what is fitted
https://www.fullfatrr.com/gallery/albums/userpics/29618/normal_PXL_20250711_073017679.jpg
https://www.fullfatrr.com/gallery/albums/userpics/29618/normal_PXL_2025071 ... |
| All I want for Christmas..... is a new Engine |
nike_bytom
11th Jul 2025 6:35am
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Forum: Technical (L405) · Replies: 94 · Views: 17767 · Subject: All I want for Christmas..... is a new Engine |
| Thanks for all the comments, much appreciated! Yes, all the bearing caps were still tightened except for the one I removed for the video, and they all felt a "bit loose" in the same way. I†... |
| All I want for Christmas..... is a new Engine |
nike_bytom
10th Jul 2025 7:59pm
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Forum: Technical (L405) · Replies: 94 · Views: 17767 · Subject: All I want for Christmas..... is a new Engine |
| So, I removed the oil sump and found that all 8 conrods have noticeable movement at the conrod bearings. I understand that a small side-to-side clearance is normal, but this is quite a lot — you can ... |
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