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 tdv8 engine |
muddyfield
 Thu Oct 23 2014 8:00am
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Forum: General · Replies: 23 · Views: 13941 · Subject: tdv8 engine |
New engine from JLR, £6200. OEM Turbos £850 each.
I did look at companies doing rebuilds and remanufactures, however JLR informed me you can't buy a piston or head, they would only supply the entire ... |
| tdv8 engine |
muddyfield
Thu Oct 16 2014 1:05pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 23 · Views: 13941 · Subject: tdv8 engine |
my TDV8 just blew up, again no warning lights, just a nasty rattle, smell of sulphur and that was it.
£12k for new engine and two new turbos.
Like others have mentioned, it'll be petrol from now o ... |
| Grey/White Smoke, Sulphur Smell, Rattling and now won't star |
muddyfield
Thu Oct 16 2014 12:35pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 7 · Views: 4461 · Subject: Grey/White Smoke, Sulphur Smell, Rattling and now won't star |
hi,
Just over 60k with a FSH.
Literally used for school runs, I think it's been on the motorway twice in the last two years so seldom goes over 3k RPM.
We're having the engine replaced and replac ... |
| Grey/White Smoke, Sulphur Smell, Rattling and now won't star |
muddyfield
Fri Oct 03 2014 7:53am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 7 · Views: 4461 · Subject: Grey/White Smoke, Sulphur Smell, Rattling and now won't star |
Quick update on this.
Body currently off, engine out and is being stripped down next week.
Looks like a broken connecting rod or bent/broken con rod. If this is the case, it would explain why the ... |
| Grey/White Smoke, Sulphur Smell, Rattling and now won't star |
muddyfield
Fri Sep 19 2014 4:11pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 7 · Views: 4461 · Subject: Grey/White Smoke, Sulphur Smell, Rattling and now won't star |
thanks for the reply.
That was my initial thought however the dealership have take a look and they believe an injector has failed.
Once replaced and tested, I will update this thread. |
| Grey/White Smoke, Sulphur Smell, Rattling and now won't star |
muddyfield
Fri Sep 19 2014 1:03pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 7 · Views: 4461 · Subject: Grey/White Smoke, Sulphur Smell, Rattling and now won't star |
Hi all,
I have a 2008 TDV8. Last night I had a short journey to make. The car started fine. When I pulled up at the lights, the car was vibrating badly and the idle tickover dropped. As i pulled aw ... |
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