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 Another sdv8 4.4 failed due to turbo |
seamus
 23rd Jul 2025 7:07pm
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Forum: Technical (L405) · Replies: 19 · Views: 1687 · Subject: Another sdv8 4.4 failed due to turbo |
| I've noticed failed engines/turbos on the SDV8 anywhere from 45k miles to 125k miles based on either forum posts, ebay sales. Does appear that over 80k miles has a higher hit rate. Mine had only done ... |
| Another sdv8 4.4 failed due to turbo |
seamus
23rd Jul 2025 4:48pm
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Forum: Technical (L405) · Replies: 19 · Views: 1687 · Subject: Another sdv8 4.4 failed due to turbo |
Having exactly the same issue - 2015 4.4 SDV8 with 99k miles, FSH and last oil done within 5k miles - knocking on top of the engine.
The problem seems to be there is no definitive help to sort the ... |
| And another SDV8 failure... |
seamus
23rd Jul 2025 4:45pm
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Forum: Technical (L405) · Replies: 6 · Views: 682 · Subject: And another SDV8 failure... |
Thanks, I had found that link but not sure it really says anything I haven't touched on already.
The problem seems to be there is no definitive help to sort these engines out, we are at the mercy ... |
| And another SDV8 failure... |
seamus
23rd Jul 2025 4:07pm
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Forum: Technical (L405) · Replies: 6 · Views: 682 · Subject: And another SDV8 failure... |
| Have had a few FFRRs over the years, sold an L322 4.2 SC as it was costing a small fortune in fuel but was uber reliable - went to an L405 SDV8 for economy and having had it for a year, 10k fabulous m ... |
| If it was going to happen.. |
seamus
29th Jun 2025 6:52pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L405) · Replies: 0 · Views: 301 · Subject: If it was going to happen.. |
| Had our SDV8 in for a coolant leak last month which was apparently a split pipe, thought sorted and within a few days noticed still leaking the same amount of water, so back she goes and the garage su ... |
| 4th time lucky |
seamus
15th Sep 2022 7:18pm
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Forum: Spotted · Replies: 6 · Views: 4318 · Subject: 4th time lucky |
 I hadn't noticed the inflated steering wheel pics.. wide angle lenses don't always work then.. |
| Which Tyres? |
seamus
15th Sep 2022 5:54pm
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 105 · Views: 34006 · Subject: Which Tyres? |
| I know this is an oldish threat but I finally bit the bullet on some tyres and just bought a set of Pirelli Scorpion zeros for my SC - £660 via Formula 1 and grabbed some cashback via one of the site ... |
| 4th time lucky |
seamus
15th Sep 2022 5:47pm
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Forum: Spotted · Replies: 6 · Views: 4318 · Subject: 4th time lucky |
| I knew the last owner after Craig, he only had it a few months, I have a feeling that seller is a trader as it hasn't been taxed since March? Stunning car though. |
| [sold] 2012 Autobiography Now sold |
seamus
15th Sep 2022 5:15pm
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 31 · Views: 10677 · Subject: [sold] 2012 Autobiography Now sold |
Hi Tinman,
Are you able to message me as I cannot PM due to being a newby.
Many thanks
S. |
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