Hi guys, looking at a 60,000km 2011 tdv8 which on a pre-inspection picked up the smoke issue from the larger turbo drain problem as well as some intermittent seat control problems.

How big an issue is the turbo drain and is it worth fixing it if we plan a lot of hwy driving.

Also, how hard are seat control and fan problems to fix?

Cheers guys.

The oil smell was luckily identified by the Pre-purchase inspection and will be fixed by the dealer as a condition of purchase.

I guess my question is if the turbo drain issue can be lived with or must be fixed to not damage the engine.

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This one definitely smokes when you floor it. It was driven by old people about 6000km a year with oil changes every year so great service history. Just this smoking issue.

I guess if is more cosmetic than an actual potential issue, I can probably live with it. We drive daily on a motorway so a quick burst of speed every day might sort it out.

No DPF fitted to Oz spec L322's, so no problems there !!!

Laurie

Prob been shunted around the sellers forcourt and done short journeys recently.

A good run should clear the smoke issue, unless there is something else causing it....

 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8

Previous cars :
2003 Range Rover Vogue TD6
1999 Discovery Td5 ES
1995 BMW M5 3.8 6 speed
1992 Range Rover 3.9 Efi Vogue
1992 BMW M5 3.8
1988 BMW 735i SE
1989 Ford Sierra XR4x4 2.9i
1981 Ford Fiesta Supersport