In case you haven’t seen my millions of posts, I’ve just picked up my 2012 L322 TDV8. Having just learnt (luckily not the hard way) that the oem scissor jacks are a death trap, it got me thinking. What other things should you do, buy or check when you first bring one home? Mines done over 100k miles so a gearbox oil change is near the top of my to do list.

Anything else? I’d prefer not too learn the hard way so any advice really welcomed

First of all we need pics!
 Cheers, Greg
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2011 Vogue SE 4.4 with lots of toys in Stornaway

Speaking of gearbox's, perhaps look at a 'mega flush' rather than an oil & filter change?
Some say yes some say no. The Indy I use reckons an ordinary oil & filter gearbox change only gets 60% +/- of the oil out, whereas a mega flush gets the whole lot.
2nd turbo drain mod
oil cooler oil leak
both these on the forum in various places
There will be other recommendations from others who have far more experience than I.
But, most importantly & must never ever be missed is to.................enjoy wafting in total luxury  2012 Orkney Grey Westminster 4.4TDV8 with Ivory interior.........nice!
BMW R1200GS
Alfa Romeo Giulietta
Just one Montesa now, 349 White Wonder
Austin A40 Farina MK2
1975 Morris Marina 1.8TC

I have just put up a post for a bargain Sprinter jack.
Worth you trying to get one, because they are brilliant for lifting L322’s, wheel changing etc.
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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Megaflush gearbox. Bodsy is your man. Mobile out of Telford.
Text him on 07770 638023
Top man

Check credit rating and savings.. although you probably should have done this before purchasing a ff.

Next take up that bed in the nearest mental hospital

Really, just drive for a bit, get used to it... problems and improvements will come to light then service the hell out of it to set a good known level of service.

Treat yourself:

https://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic45845.html?highlight=maglite

It's the little things  Cheers, Greg
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2011 Vogue SE 4.4 with lots of toys in Stornaway

Thanks all. I did have the oil drain mod on my radar but mine doesn’t smoke at all, so maybe already been done

Rob, I’ve text that guy, appreciate that thank you

Have the 4 boost hoses been upgraded to the silicon hoses? Easy to check, just lift off the engine cover and look at the 'donut' on top of the engine. The 4 small length hoses are easy to spot, the originals split and give you the 'restricted performance' error. If not done, it's a simple and cheap fix, but will improve your car's performance and your peace of mind. Done mine and what a difference!!
Check the thread on 'Restricted Performance' on this forum , it'll give you all the information you need.

Everything I’ve done is on here:
https://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic44115-75.html
All quite modest until new turbo
0% balance transfer card  2011 4.4 TDV8 Vogue SE Buckingham Blue with Ivory and clear glass = "Rory"
New Defender D300 90 on order so "Rory" will be going to a new home....!
1974 Series 3 Lightweight = "Millie"
My preferred specialist: www.glenrands.co.uk
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One other thing to check......swollen nuts!!
Talking about the wheel nuts, just replaced mine on a 2012 Westminster, some of them were in a shocking state. Got a good set of stainless alloy replacements and they look so much better than the JLR standard ones that were on. Some of the wheel nuts were so bad that I had to hammer a 22mm Impact Socket on to the nut and use some serious brute force to get them off. New nuts look so much better as well.

DrRob wrote:

Everything I’ve done is on here:
https://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic44115-75.html
All quite modest until new turbo
0% balance transfer card

Swollen nuts on my list  2011 4.4 TDV8 Vogue SE Buckingham Blue with Ivory and clear glass = "Rory"
New Defender D300 90 on order so "Rory" will be going to a new home....!
1974 Series 3 Lightweight = "Millie"
My preferred specialist: www.glenrands.co.uk
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Got a good quality set from fleabay, just make sure they are the right type and size for your model.

Got a link for some recommended nuts? Mine were bad, some I had to use a 23mm socket! Also hard to get off!