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Salter121



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Engine replacement - Range Rover 2011 4.4 TDV8 RESCUED

I am new to the forum and thought that the journey I have been on over the last few weeks, and that of the one in front of me, I think it may be interesting to document on the forum.

In summary, I bought a 2011 L322 Range Rover 4.4 TDV8 Vogue with an engine failed - the car had been sat for over a year in a yard while a car dealer and a garage thought a legal battle over what the dealer saw as incompetence workmanship to fix the problem by the garage. (or so I am told)

After 115k, following a turbo fail, this L322 Range Rover 4.4 TDV8 threw in the towel; absolutely destroyed the engine. From what I am told by the dealer, the garage they originally took the car to failed them; originally advising to replace the turbos without performing some basic checks for internal damage to the engine. After replacing both turbo's ( Shocked ) and still not being able to get the engine to start they eventually started stripping it down to investigate further.

The engine had experienced significant internal damage due to the particles of metal from the disintegrated turbo being circulated through the engine/induction. I am told when the engine failure happened; there was a very very large bang!

Anyway looking for my next challenge, and upon negotiating a good price, I bought it; with the engine out, and in bits.... a proper grown-up jigsaw.

The car arrived at my garage on Friday 7th June, looking sad on a flatbed with the engine on a pallet in bits; at which point I must admit I thought; what the heck have I got myself into. Sad

Over the last couple of weeks, I have been looking at all my options and taking lots of advice.

Taking into account the damaged caused to the existing engine, I finally decided to purchase a brand new engine. Trying to source a new L322 engine at an affordable price has proved challenging; however, based on some advice I purchased the same long bare/main 4.4 TDV8 engine intended for an L405; whereby, my understanding is the sump would need to be swapped over from my old engine (I hope).

Anyway, between my old L322 engine and the new L405 engine; I've enough of a jigsaw to get the new engine working in the car. (with the shiny new turbo's)

Engine arrives onsite today and the journey starts next week to get her back on the road.

I thought some of the forum members might find this of interest, and maybe one or two of you might be able to offer any advice/pointers; all of which is totally welcome as I jump into the black hole.

Watch this space.


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Salter121



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How she looks now!


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that is a good project. Keep us updated with plenty of pics. Thumbs Up There is nothing that can't be fixed with a hammer😜😜
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Salter121



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Engine has arrived






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Wow!
What does a new engine go for?
. Cheers, Greg
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You my friend are a very brave man - good luck.

Look forward to the updates. Thumbs Up 405 AB exec seats Baltic and Cirrus
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Remember it's easier to get forgiveness than permission!

Gone in order:
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This is going to be a more exciting thread to watch than even Haylands “Fatty project”
Best of luck and keep us all regulary updated with lots of photos.

Cheers
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Stan,
You could do everyone a big favour by keeping your eye on this thread and using your “moderators magic” to keep all the photos the correct way up/round.
Please😁👍
Mike. G reg 2.5VM Vogue Portofino red 1991- 1999
V reg 2.5td P38 Rioja red 1999- 2006
53 reg td6 Vogue Oslo blue 2006- 2015
11 reg 4.4 TdV8 Vogue SE. Baltic blue 2015- date.
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I'll sort it when i get home Mike.. Thumbs Up ... - .- -.




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Wow, talented man, following Thumbs Up

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Salter121



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I got a good deal from International Parts is Essex; all in £7.2k Big Cry for a brand new bare long engine

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good look Thumbs Up Thumbs Up

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I think we have seen the dodgy “O” ring turbo feed pipe union from every possible angle now 🤔🤔


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 G reg 2.5VM Vogue Portofino red 1991- 1999
V reg 2.5td P38 Rioja red 1999- 2006
53 reg td6 Vogue Oslo blue 2006- 2015
11 reg 4.4 TdV8 Vogue SE. Baltic blue 2015- date.
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Salter121



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Goal 1 = get it running !

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If anyone has the workshop annual for the 4.4 TDV8, that would be an awesome help......

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