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Does sound like a broken crank, doner motor is the cheaper option, absolutely change belts would also suggest OEM oil pump and seal, also you might want to check the filter for any signs of trouble, it's as far as you want to strip really, I would remove sump extension and check for signs of...

Have used ecutesting.com for original instrument cluster repair. When it comes back its plug and play all coded ready to go, and lifetime guarantee,

Hi mate it will come out with gearbox from the front, it's not too bad really, have a look at my thread should give you a idea at least how I do it anyway I don't have a lift either, just a hoist and axle stands needed, all the best like to hear of people doing it themselves any help give me a...

No problem mate, as said will find out what panels are made for D3 from local dealer Going to break a 06 D3 so are welcome to any parts foc. Dont hesitate to ask, will have a poke around underneath mine see if I can offer any ideas Keep the faith mate all the best

Hi mate bless you it is a bit of a mess, try cleaning areas you suspect there may be spot welds with blowtorch and wire brush they become more visible it's a case of removing available panels inner and outer sill? and cutting out rust from other affected areas, I do have a 06 I have been robbing...

Only have 3 D3 and 2 D4 so far going to sell Two of D3s keep one or more of D4 going to concentrate more on D4s but looking at D sports too, would be welcomed with tea, but let me get workshop extension finished as Is a bit of a dump here at the moment Lol

Thanks mate yes your right, don't think it was checked mechanically much , have to shuffle motors around before removing top arm running out of space, thanks for confirming will do all at once turbos, clean and check vacuum system, replace rocker cover many thanks for you advice and time, all...

Blimy removed heat shields and wheel liner, turbo hemorrhaging oil from exhaust, outlet, and in the centre, guessing it's done charging, plan b remove, front pipe, egr, and top arm, and probably other things replace turbo, check vacuum pipes and connectors there is a leak somewhere too will be...

Once again thanks for you response to my issues, removed the two solenoids this morning the two that come from the charge solenoid and run over the top of motor and disappear down the back, well one is holding vacuum the other not, well for about a second, about to remove heat shields and have a...

Thanks mate for your advice, will work through it over the next few days weather permitting Yes am hoping for something simple for a change, Will be cautious with vacuum system all the best hope you have a shorter day

Many thanks for you reply mate seeing you had to work late much appreciated Will go over vacuum pipes and wiring as you suggested didn't realize the engine mounts came into the equation thanks for that assuming they should hold vacuum? Was planning on switching solenoids just because I have...

Started fiddling with D4 today @Graculus sorry to bother you mate, may I ask you for some advice but did it again bought another 2013 D4 sdv6, wallet now left home, story is as far as have been told, pinging sound lost power limped home, local JLR specialist looked at it unplugged maf sensors...

Thanks mate, Hi all poured all day so got on up top took lifting frame off fitted egr cross over pipe, then wiring plugs. Started on pipework will drop radiator and intercooler then finally start routing pipes can never remember trial and error will move underneath when it stops raining as...

Hi all engine back in today, all went quite well, sump back on, been a bit distracted as bought another D4 originally for someone else, but they were looking for lower mileage and no engine issues, but missis has put her name on this and has offered a trade in Lol As usual doesn't run properly...

Thanks once again mate going to strip it out have a look cant see anything at this point, pizzing with rain at moment going to go over this piece by piece when off can borrow vacuum pump reading up at moment about tsov bypass valve etc all the best

Thanks mate did you get reports? Found oil in intercooler pipes codes p22d3-77 and p22cf-71 were only codes relevant rest were due to flat battery so switching right hand turbo, and cleaning by pass valve and pipework then see if it runs Yes mate can pair them with diagnostic when I've worked...

Now starting mate do you think by the week end will order gaskets today, yes checked out xf turbos by part number also listed as D4 so should be good, found numbers on that London turbo website too will just do turbos side at at time, might be good idea to fit silicone at this point, come up...

Can confirm is turbos, lot of oil gathered in intake pipe but not intake itself will be lot at the bottom so will clean intercooler, pipes, bypass valve and obviously turbos and do drain upgrade same time hoping to use xf turbos I have and am down to twelve days and its raining and I dont have...

As above mate piece at a time much cheaper If you can DIY or have a mate to help, steady maintenance is the key

As you know mate picked it up today it's a dirty peach thanks for information mate much appreciated, planning well first another battery then going to run health check with diagnostic, will see if any clues lie there would appreciate you advice mate expect questions Lol but seems switching out...