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    upgrade 2011 Range Rover

    At present the 4.4v8 diesel has been a strong unit, havent seen any problems like the 3.6v8 have. Powertrain wise it has all been reliable, it near on the end of the line for the l322 and most of the problems had been ironed out. Havent seen many wiring faults, a few loose connectors backed...
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    the dilemma

    Navara is class 4 depending on use ie commercial then it class 7 the specific weight has never been issued to the ministry so its a very grey area
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    the dilemma

    That navara would be a d40 worked on them for 5 yrs and I know and have seen so many common issues I would keep the rangie its a proper 4wheel drive not like these navara 2wd until put in 4wd and then they are useless. D40 common problems that I know and have fixed Egr valves Suction control...
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    She's in the dealers!!! UPDATE!!!

    Id stop using them until this problem is resolved go straight to the service manager or jump him and go to the general manager
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    She's in the dealers!!! UPDATE!!!

    Misdiagnosis you shouldn't have to pay anything. they said height sensor would fix concern you agree in good faith that it would cure and they are sure it will fix the fault. They fitted it problem not solved. Its very simple you shouldnt have to pay for a part that hasnt fixed your concern end...
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    She's in the dealers!! Advice needed

    If the dealer has checked your vehicle, replaced parts which havent fixed your problem, which they said would fix your problem,then why should you have to pay for wiring checks as they have mis diagnosis the vehicle. Well thats how our main dealer works. If we mis diagonsis on vehicle then why...
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    Diesel Pump Timing

    I understand what you are saying wammers hence why I stated afterwards that it could be the chains stretched, but for a few hours work id try and retime it to see if it would make any difference to the running of it, when I done mine ie new fuel pump and retimed it when it was taken off the...
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    Diesel Pump Timing

    Was he moving it towards the engine? and I would try adjusting thhe chain for wear first to see if that cures it, via the tool on the cam and the feeler gauge as per manual. If that doesnt cure it sounds like the chain has stretched!!!!
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    diesel engine temperature

    Check stat and viscous fan as others have said then I would remove the temp sender in the cyclinder head clean up the brass prong and refit. I done all of the above stat and viscous check then a new water pump and then temp sender and found it to be coated in crud clean it off and now it works
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    How to dissassemble towbar L322?

    Also good for when people nudge you in traffic as I found out last friday evening!!!!!!
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    This horn is giving me the hump

    On the newer one say 2009 onwards I know they are just under the os headlight unit tucked up behind the bumper they maybe in the same location on yours
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    P38 diesel to Decat or not?

    http:// http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/security/catalytic-converter-theft.html Clearly states petrol cats 92 diesel cat 2001
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    P38 diesel to Decat or not?

    New landrovers didnt have dpf units until 2009/2010 some manufacturers where using dpf units from 2006/2007
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    P38 diesel to Decat or not?

    Cats on petrols from 1992 cats on diesels from 2001 Newer diesels have a cat and a dpf some manufacturers combine them in the same space some split them
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    Do they get any worse ??!

    Nice pos they have there!!!!!!!
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    P38 diesel to Decat or not?

    The buldge on the down pipe is a soot collector a very very early type of dpf filter it catches the soot particles in urban driving to minimise the pollution and then when it gets opened up on the motorways etc it kicks it out the back away from the public!!!!!!!
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    Max 5,000 Miles per year: Which RR Sport to buy?

    Hippo You need to try the new 3.0 diesel in the new sport alot better and quicker than the old 3.6 and the 5.0sc is an animal, the joys of working for the main dealer!!!! :D
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    Max 5,000 Miles per year: Which RR Sport to buy?

    The 2.7 is underpowered id go for the tdv8 3.6 expect to see 20 to 23 mpg around town depends on how hard you drive it and upto 30mpg on a run. The v8 petrol id expect to see 10 to 14mpg around town again depends on how you drive it and 20mpg on a good run. I love the sound of the 3.6tdv8 and...
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    What's "normal" for heater efficiency?

    Diesels do warm up slowly, if it is at fully working temp and still not giving hot air I would ask dealer to investigate. Are you using the auto or manual setting?
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    Help! 13pin to 12N Tow electrics adapter question

    Yes he is trying to confirm that the cheaper one will fit if not he will buy the £45 one