| Author |
Message |
 compressor |
RichG
 Mon Jan 30 2017 10:35pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 11 · Views: 4517 · Subject: compressor |
Diesel engine oil usually gets pretty black quickly, especially when you have EGR.
I'd just get under the car and give the compressor a good shake, sounds like a loose mount. |
| Rattle in 1st - like going over cattle grid |
RichG
Mon Jan 30 2017 10:26pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 18 · Views: 6771 · Subject: Rattle in 1st - like going over cattle grid |
Sounds like the torque converter...
My RRS always starts off in 1st? Have never heard of them starting in 2nd... |
| Not starting (a.k.a 'Deadman's Click') |
RichG
Mon Jan 30 2017 10:19pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 15 · Views: 12750 · Subject: Not starting (a.k.a 'Deadman's Click') |
| Look for 4ga to 8ga wires leading from the engine block to places on the body. On the TDV6 from memory there is one on each side of the engine. Sometimes the nuts can come undone or water ingress can ... |
| Parting Company |
RichG
Tue Jan 24 2017 11:21pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 4 · Views: 1618 · Subject: Parting Company |
Touareg V8 TDI R-line is good too. The boss has one. Leaves my old TDV6 RRS for dead and sounds great.
For touring in varying country and unpredictable weather conditions, the RRS can't be beat. |
| Not starting (a.k.a 'Deadman's Click') |
RichG
Thu Jan 19 2017 12:55am
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Forum: General · Replies: 15 · Views: 12750 · Subject: Not starting (a.k.a 'Deadman's Click') |
My fault diagnosis would be:
1. load test the battery!
2. replace starter relay with known good
3. check and clean engine earth linkages
4. check megafuse and positive lead from battery to alterna ... |
| Mitsubishi shogun |
RichG
Fri Dec 23 2016 1:51am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 2 · Views: 1720 · Subject: Mitsubishi shogun |
| Sounds like an injector or HPFP problem? |
| Crack in dashboard around passenger airbag |
RichG
Fri Dec 23 2016 1:09am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 14 · Views: 5545 · Subject: Crack in dashboard around passenger airbag |
Has yours cracked Garry?
Mine hasn't yet, but for the last year I have been able to see the outline of the airbag as a slight indentation in the dash. My driver's airbag cover has also warped upwar ... |
| TDV8 Fuel pressure issues bad starting *SOLVED* |
RichG
Tue Dec 20 2016 1:04am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 29 · Views: 30249 · Subject: TDV8 Fuel pressure issues bad starting *SOLVED* |
If the car is starting perfectly from cold but not from warm, have you tried running tests on the coolant temp sensor and oil temp sensor?
I know the oil temp sensor can cause issues on the TDV6 (m ... |
| Dont buy a Range Rover Sport |
RichG
Thu Dec 15 2016 10:24pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 90 · Views: 56809 · Subject: Re: Dont buy a Range Rover Sport |
Unnecessary quote removed
If rebuilding a TDV6 is a basic job, you're a better man than I!  |
| Rear end |
RichG
Tue Dec 06 2016 10:59pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 6 · Views: 2440 · Subject: Rear end |
They are tuned mass dampers. They're there to smooth out vibrations/harmonics in the chassis.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuned_mass_damper |
| How long should my brakes last? |
RichG
Mon Dec 05 2016 11:55pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 7 · Views: 3291 · Subject: How long should my brakes last? |
I have about 90k km on front brakes and pads, they are pretty close to done.
Rears have about 60k km and probably 40-50% worn.
Car does lots of all types of driving - city, highway, b-roads, and ... |
| The 'What's your current MPG' Thread |
RichG
Fri Dec 02 2016 6:18am
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Forum: General · Replies: 101 · Views: 37004 · Subject: The 'What's your current MPG' Thread |
8.7L/100km on the gauge.
Average about 9.5-10.0L/100km in reality.
That's about 28-30mpg if you're from the old country...
Long trips I've seen real economy as low as 8LHK. |
| Dont buy a Range Rover Sport |
RichG
Fri Dec 02 2016 6:08am
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Forum: General · Replies: 90 · Views: 56809 · Subject: Dont buy a Range Rover Sport |
Still on my first RRS – MY08 TDV6. 263,000km no major problems. Had it since 150k. I’ve lost a lot in depreciation so I won’t be selling it any time soon!
Replaced timing belt/oil pump, alternator, s ... |
| Tyre Wear Effect on Drive Train |
RichG
Thu Aug 11 2016 12:23am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 20 · Views: 6320 · Subject: Tyre Wear Effect on Drive Train |
Gloss black should look the goods  I bought some 18" wheels off a guy with a black 07 RRS, he'd replaced them with gloss black 20's, looked great!
As for wear on drivetrain parts ca ... |
| Just can't get comfy!!! |
RichG
Thu Jul 21 2016 7:46am
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Forum: General · Replies: 46 · Views: 20948 · Subject: Just can't get comfy!!! |
| I'm 6"1' as well, I find my RRS seats very comfortable and I've done some epic drives in this car including one stint driving with my brother for 27 hours straight! Top of Australia to the bottom ... |
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