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 Water leak in nsf footwell. |
Bigfella70
 14th Jun 2019 8:21am
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Forum: Technical (L405) · Replies: 4 · Views: 2604 · Subject: Water leak in nsf footwell. |
Good result there, it's a good job you spotted and sorted it before any electrical issues were caused !
Nice looking R107 Merc by the way, I ran one about ten years ago 500 SL with about 280,000 mi ... |
| Hi to all! Eventually found the courage to buy an L405 |
Bigfella70
14th Jun 2019 8:16am
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Forum: General (L405) · Replies: 27 · Views: 11974 · Subject: Hi to all! Eventually found the courage to buy an L405 |
Congratulations on your new car, any chance of some photos and details on first impressions etc when you get chance ?
In terms of warranty, IMHO the supplying dealer should be providing the 2 year ... |
| L405 2013 anything I should know? |
Bigfella70
9th Jun 2019 8:45am
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Forum: General (L405) · Replies: 8 · Views: 4058 · Subject: L405 2013 anything I should know? |
| I think there's so much variation on these vehicles with some relatively trouble free and others with "niggles" that should really have been picked up by supplying dealers if their PDI proce ... |
| Water leak in nsf footwell. |
Bigfella70
9th Jun 2019 8:26am
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Forum: Technical (L405) · Replies: 4 · Views: 2604 · Subject: Water leak in nsf footwell. |
That's not good at all !
Must admit I always check foortwells on various cars ive had over the years for water ingress wether from air con drain issues, leaks through windscreens / sunroofs or dodg ... |
| 3.0 TDV6 reliability/ longevity |
Bigfella70
8th Jun 2019 7:29pm
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Forum: General (L405) · Replies: 8 · Views: 16616 · Subject: 3.0 TDV6 reliability/ longevity |
Hi folks, I'm reviewing options to eventually replace my trusty 2002 L322 TD6 which has given sterling service for almost 10 yrs.
An L405 is the natural progression and I suppose I'd like really on ... |
| L405 or last of the l322? |
Bigfella70
19th Feb 2019 8:40am
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Forum: General · Replies: 39 · Views: 11512 · Subject: L405 or last of the l322? |
Excellent choice and a lovely car. Congratulations!
I'm looking at the same route with a late L322 4.4 TDV8 rather than an early L405 SDV8. Just a bit more suited to my needs and the TDV8 seems to ... |
| Broke again |
Bigfella70
17th Feb 2019 9:09am
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Forum: General (L405) · Replies: 38 · Views: 16390 · Subject: Broke again |
Today, four weeks after my car broke down, I was told my engine had been replaced and tested. I went to pick it up.
After less than 5 miles of driving, there was a very loud bang. Like a big back f ... |
| Paint chip on (nearly) new car |
Bigfella70
11th Feb 2019 7:32am
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Forum: General (L405) · Replies: 11 · Views: 4372 · Subject: Paint chip on (nearly) new car |
| Hope you get it sorted to your satisfaction one way or another OP. Main thing is don't let it spoil your enjoyment of an amazing vehicle. Perhaps the supplying dealer would cover the cost of rectifica ... |
| Broke again |
Bigfella70
10th Feb 2019 10:47am
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Forum: General (L405) · Replies: 38 · Views: 16390 · Subject: Broke again |
This is really interesting! Been thinking of upgrading from my L322 TD6 to a late L322 TDV8 or early L405 TDV8.
I'd heard the 3.0 V6 engines can snap cranks but thought the 4.4 TDV8 was pretty bul ... |
| Warranty Query |
Bigfella70
20th May 2018 7:05am
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Forum: Finance, Insurance & Warranties · Replies: 6 · Views: 4384 · Subject: Warranty Query |
Hi folks, I'm currently scoping out changing my trusty 2002 TD6 for a 2012 L322 TDV8 4.4.
I have an option on a 2012 Westminster with circa 37k miles on the clock and full history with services hav ... |
| [Wanted] Wanted L322 TDV8 4.4 |
Bigfella70
19th May 2018 6:05am
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 8 · Views: 3544 · Subject: [Wanted] Wanted L322 TDV8 4.4 |
| Hi there, that sounds interesting, PM sent. |
| [Wanted] Wanted L322 TDV8 4.4 |
Bigfella70
11th May 2018 6:50pm
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 8 · Views: 3544 · Subject: [Wanted] Wanted L322 TDV8 4.4 |
Hi, yes I had a ride across a couple of weeks back, lots of stock to choose from but didn't really find one that jumped out.
I've just got a 2012 TDV8 Westminster in my sights and should be able to ... |
| [Wanted] Wanted L322 TDV8 4.4 |
Bigfella70
11th May 2018 5:31pm
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 8 · Views: 3544 · Subject: [Wanted] Wanted L322 TDV8 4.4 |
| Cheers Dominic much appreciated. |
| [Wanted] Wanted L322 TDV8 4.4 |
Bigfella70
9th May 2018 7:05pm
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 8 · Views: 3544 · Subject: [Wanted] Wanted L322 TDV8 4.4 |
Thanks Dominic, yours looks great however I'm set in silver or grey with black interior.
Cheers anyway.
Regards.
Dave |
| [Wanted] Wanted L322 TDV8 4.4 |
Bigfella70
29th Apr 2018 7:23am
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 8 · Views: 3544 · Subject: [Wanted] Wanted L322 TDV8 4.4 |
Hi there, I'm seeking to replace my trusty 2002 TD6 which has racked up 180,000 miles and now into my eighth year of ownership!
Preferences are 4.4 TDV8 in Stornaway Grey, Black Leather, non privac ... |
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