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 Battery Replacement 2011 TDV8 4.4 |
jagracer
 28th Jan 2023 8:29pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 114 · Views: 72750 · Subject: Battery Replacement 2011 TDV8 4.4 |
| Thanks for all that usefull information. I have had a bit of luck today, I ordered a new Freelander 2 battery the other day for my daughter, and the supplier said they had a supply issue, would I take ... |
| turbos down... |
jagracer
28th Jan 2023 8:18pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 32 · Views: 5189 · Subject: turbos down... |
| If it does not smoke on the over run, its OK. I had an early Classic R/R with a Mazda Perkins 3 litre turbo charged engine in the mid nineties which pushed oil out where ever it could. The firm that d ... |
| 4.4 TDV8 awful mpg? |
jagracer
27th Nov 2022 9:08pm
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 20 · Views: 5352 · Subject: 4.4 TDV8 awful mpg? |
| Thanks, I didn't know that. I had a Citroen BX19rd which ran to over 300k, and mileage was always 48mpg whatever speed it ran at, usually as fast as it could cruise at. I know that upstream and downst ... |
| 4.4 TDV8 awful mpg? |
jagracer
27th Nov 2022 8:52pm
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 20 · Views: 5352 · Subject: 4.4 TDV8 awful mpg? |
| HI, its worth checking the running voltage of the Lamda sensors, they go high with mileage, and tell porkies to the ECU, so burning more fuel. Its an often missed that the Lamba sensors wear over time ... |
| Bent door frame |
jagracer
27th Nov 2022 8:44pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 3 · Views: 891 · Subject: Bent door frame |
| Back in British Leyland days, it was a normal job in the pre-delivery inspection to bend door frames to get the seals to stop whistling air on a windy day. Standard tool was a three foot long steel ba ... |
| Brake Fluid Change every 36 months |
jagracer
28th Oct 2022 12:16pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 17 · Views: 4497 · Subject: Brake Fluid Change every 36 months |
| One can drill out Titanium. Cobalt drills and lots of pressure and use drill speed as for cast steel. Its awefull stuff to machine, but the right tools will work. Yes you need to take the Calipers off ... |
| SOLD 1981 Series 3, £9250 ovno |
jagracer
27th Oct 2022 6:45pm
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 2 · Views: 1295 · Subject: SOLD 1981 Series 3, £9250 ovno |
| Wow, I struggled to get £350 for my 2.6 engined S3 long wheelbase 109 when I sold it in the early nineties. |
| Stripped stud in brake disc - Helicoil or re-tap? |
jagracer
27th Oct 2022 6:34pm
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Forum: Off Topic - Other Cars · Replies: 3 · Views: 1394 · Subject: Stripped stud in brake disc - Helicoil or re-tap? |
| If it helps, I believe the wheel bolts on Ifor Williams trailers are M14. Might help if your stuck. |
| Can't Locate a Medium Speed Can Bus Fault - 2010 L322 |
jagracer
27th Oct 2022 6:29pm
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Forum: In Car Electronics (L322) · Replies: 22 · Views: 8517 · Subject: Can't Locate a Medium Speed Can Bus Fault - 2010 L322 |
| Hi, this a long shot, but, A worn or faulty clockspring in the steering column can have this fault appear. Your first clue was turning right. I have seen this as a solution on other forums. Try resett ... |
| Alternator diagnostics |
jagracer
26th Oct 2022 7:08pm
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 22 · Views: 4754 · Subject: Alternator diagnostics |
| In the old days, one turned all the lights and accesories on, including the air con if fitted, then checked the charging voltage. Make sure the engine is running first of course. The voltage will read ... |
| 4.4 TDV8 2012 running issues |
jagracer
25th Oct 2022 6:38pm
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 43 · Views: 17931 · Subject: 4.4 TDV8 2012 running issues |
| You are right if it is indeed a stuck or headless valve. It also not unknown for EGR valves seize and also leak fluids into the intake as well. If it were me I would have the heads off. One has to sta ... |
| Alternator diagnostics |
jagracer
25th Oct 2022 5:12pm
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 22 · Views: 4754 · Subject: Alternator diagnostics |
| On older cars without the battery conditioning module, 14.4 volts on charge is OK. 12.7 volts looks about right for the battery conditioned modules with the engine off. I had an Alternator regulator p ... |
| 4.4 TDV8 2012 running issues |
jagracer
25th Oct 2022 5:05pm
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 43 · Views: 17931 · Subject: 4.4 TDV8 2012 running issues |
| Have you got a stuck, or mal-functioning EGR valve? They can fail, I have one not operating on Bank 2 on mine to have a look at. |
| A surprise. |
jagracer
22nd Oct 2022 8:24pm
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Forum: My Range Rover · Replies: 8 · Views: 2426 · Subject: A surprise. |
| Yes thanks, Two pints of blood has helped. |
| LR006147 Hose Under Supercharger Advice 2008 RR SC 4.2 |
jagracer
22nd Oct 2022 8:00pm
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 2 · Views: 1305 · Subject: LR006147 Hose Under Supercharger Advice 2008 RR SC 4.2 |
Hi, there is a detailed maintenance article in a recent issue of the Jaguar Enthusiasts magazine. You should be able to find it on JEC.ORG.UK on the forums pages. Look on XJR pages.
https://jec.org ... |
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