V8 Diesel RRS

[Disco95]

Hi all, been out of he fold for a few. Years. BUT I'm BACK!!!
I'm looking to get myself into an RRS, approx 2007 to 2010, V8 twin turbo diesel. What should I be looking at. I know the usual, service history etc. And I have had a D1 for around 12 years, so am familiar with I f idiosyncratic behavior. I'm keen on the 8 as I tow a van, and currently tow with a 3.7l Cheokee.
Look forward to your advice.....

Sean
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[Disco95]

Dagnabit!! Wrong area, mods please move this to the appropriate forum.
Thank you,
Sean

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[Homestar]

Dagnabit!! Wrong area, mods please move this to the appropriate forum.
Thank you,
Sean

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Your wish is my command. :)

[Narangga]

I'm looking to get myself into an RRS, approx 2007 to 2010, V8 twin turbo diesel.


Your wish is my command. :)

And for your next trick... :angel: :angel: :angel:

[LandyAndy]

And for your next trick... :angel: :angel: :angel:

Make Tombie appear in a pink tu-tu:):):):):)
Andrew

[Homestar]

I'll juggle some balls whilst balancing another on my nose... ;)

[Homestar]

Make Tombie appear in a pink tu-tu:):):):):)
Andrew

Lordy, I'm not hanging around for that one... :D

[Disco95]

Cheers Homestar, love a bit of banter guys, but I'm after some info please....

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[LandyAndy]

Plenty info in here if you have a look see.
Several here have them,Im sure they will pop along sometime.
Andrew

[LandyAndy]

Hi all, been out of he fold for a few. Years. BUT I'm BACK!!!
I'm looking to get myself into an RRS, approx 2007 to 2010, V8 twin turbo diesel. What should I be looking at. I know the usual, service history etc. And I have had a D1 for around 12 years, so am familiar with I f idiosyncratic behavior. I'm keen on the 8 as I tow a van, and currently tow with a 3.7l Cheokee.
Look forward to your advice.....

Sean
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Dont overlook a 3.0 D4 if you have been Jeeping,they are a great mojo,especially the 8 speed.
You could well get a 3.0 8 speed D4 for a similar price to the V8 RRS,plus have a more roomy vehicle.
Andrew

[Meken]

Dont overlook a 3.0 D4 if you have been Jeeping,they are a great mojo,especially the 8 speed.

You could well get a 3.0 8 speed D4 for a similar price to the V8 RRS,plus have a more roomy vehicle.

Andrew


And younger - then if you want even more zoom zoom talk to roo systems for some more ponies

[rar110]

I've read a few times that the L320 doesn't have as good engine air flow as the L322, and so turbos maybe more likely to fail. I'm not at all sure it's right but there you go.

All the RRS tdv8s will have the early interior.

They will have all the same issues as a D3 mainly due to age & km, eg an alternator will last about 100,000km, although I think mine lasted 250,000. Air springs/struts seem to begin to fail at about 10 years. Delphi OEM units seem to be the best choice.

The RRS & Vogue tdv8 have the same spec ZF transmission. There have been a few RRS, RRV, and D3s leave the factory without grease on the transmission output shaft, which resulted in premature wear and failure. As happened to my L322.

The EGRs seem to be more reliable on the tdv8 compared to the tdv6. Although there have been examples in the uk of the valve face cracking and bits destroying the turbo or motor. Emulators maybe a solution. Alternatively, replace the EGRs, parts cost about $1500 for both.

The 3.6 is a very smooth powerful engine, and matches nicely with the 6hp26 trans. It's great on the beach.

The L322 tdv8 is a much nicer touring vehicle IMHO for not much more money. I like the better tow bar and rear suspension setup, the suspension compressor being inside, and the larger interior and styling. But I'm biased.

I hope that helps.

[GregMilner]

I've read a few times that the L320 doesn't have as good engine air flow as the L322, and so turbos maybe more likely to fail. I'm not at all sure it's right but there you go.

All the RRS tdv8s will have the early interior.

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Actually you might find the odd RRS 3.6 TDV8 with the newer interior. One of the partners in my boat had one like that, exactly the same interior as my 2010 RRS TDV6, he picked one up second hand 3 or 4 years ago, was one of the few made with the V8 before they dropped it from the range.

Having said that, I agree, you're probably better off with the L322 with the same engine, or a 2011 L322 with the 4.4 engine. Definitely a better long distance tourer than the L320.

[Disco95]

Thanks for the info mate, I like the D4, Also, as well as the L322. SWMBO is pretty see t on the sport though. I reckon I could push her to a vogue, but she won't go the D4. I like the idea of the suspension comp inside the vehicle. That makes sense. I also forsee a good amount of beach work, another plus for the 8.
Sean

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[LandyAndy]

Most D3s and all D4s and all the RRS have a compressor for the suspension.
Unless you want to mess around plumbing into the sacred system best you pump tyres up like we do,the same way everyone else does;);););););)
Andrew

[Meken]

Andy - the RRS suspension compressor is inside the cabin unlike discos underneath

[LandyAndy]

Andy - the RRS suspension compressor is inside the cabin unlike discos underneath
Wasnt aware of that.
Andrew

[GregMilner]

Thanks for the info mate, I like the D4, Also, as well as the L322. SWMBO is pretty see t on the sport though. I reckon I could push her to a vogue, but she won't go the D4. I like the idea of the suspension comp inside the vehicle. That makes sense. I also forsee a good amount of beach work, another plus for the 8.
Sean



Sean you'll also find (and so will SWMBO) the L322 much 'airier' for driver and passenger than the L320 Sport. Much less cramped and claustrophobic. After 3 years in my Sport, and having never driven an L322 before I bought mine, I'd now find the L320 far too closed in. There's also a heck of a lot more stowage in the L322, although unlike the L320, the back seats don't fold completely flat.

[rar110]

Actually you might find the odd RRS 3.6 TDV8 with the newer interior. One of the partners in my boat had one like that, exactly the same interior as my 2010 RRS TDV6, he picked one up second hand 3 or 4 years ago, was one of the few made with the V8 before they dropped it from the range. Having said that, I agree, you're probably better off with the L322 with the same engine, or a 2011 L322 with the 4.4 engine. Definitely a better long distance tourer than the L320.

Greg, you're dead right, the tdv8 did make it into the MY10 RRS. I just confirmed it for myself on car sales. I didn't realise that before.

[Stuart02]

Greg, you're dead right, the tdv8 did make it into the MY10 RRS. I just confirmed it for myself on car sales. I didn't realise that before.

We have one and it is a great beast, but there's some downsides wrt economy, payload, expense of certain uprated suspension components, brakes etc. I would say its a lovely folly.

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[Stuart02]

Dont overlook a 3.0 D4 if you have been Jeeping,they are a great mojo,especially the 8 speed.
You could well get a 3.0 8 speed D4 for a similar price to the V8 RRS,plus have a more roomy vehicle.
Andrew

Yeah the 3.0 diesel will make the Jeep petrol 3.7 hang it's head in shame.

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[Disco95]

Some great info coming in here, I have no doubt the 3.0 D4 will shame the Cherokee. The Jeep's awesome, don't get me wrong.
So there are Some good arguments for the Vogue and the sport. I really like the fold flat rear, and the internal compressor. I'm going to have to drive a few I think, and go for what feels right.
I've been reading some things about disco autos needing an early service. Does this extend to the l320 and l322?
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[LandyAndy]

Its the 6 speed auto you have read about.It is used in the Discos and baby rangies.
Andrew

[rar110]

The tdv8 doesn't have timing belts to change at 160,000km like the tdv6. The sdv6 3.0 is close on the sand at least to a tdv8, and is a very nice motor.

[LandyAndy]

Ive said this before,its a bloody shame the TDV8 never made it to the Discovery.Not that mine really lacks in the mojo dept,just would love to have been able to buy a diesel V8:cool::cool::cool::cool::cool:
Andrew

[Meken]

Lack of mojo is easily overcome - ask Gordon how his sdv6 3.0L mojos ... [emoji48]

[Disco95]

Unfortunately the D4 is pretty much out of the question for SWMBO. She don't want another bus.... the D4 is a bit boxier than our D1....
She's st on the RRS, but I'd really prefer the vogue. I think that test driving will sort t that out 2


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[Meken]

Go the vogue [emoji51]

[justinc]

My opinion is also a vote for the tdv8 vogue l322. I drive both on a regular basis and I chose to buy an l332...😎

Jc

[Disco95]

Ok, so what are the main issues to look for on the. L320 and the L322 v8 diesel? And is the supercharged petrol a truly viable tourer?

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[justinc]

The oil changes must have been done with the correct oil and at the vorrect time not just kms. The alternator is almost a consumable item so be prepared for replacement at about the 95 to 100k mark. At the latest. The engine as a whole is fantastic but poor servicing will lead to big issues like turbocharger failures and egr valve faults etc etc.

Jc

[Disco95]

Cheers JC, is there a decent replacement for the alt?

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[justinc]

Unfortunately not yet that i am aware of. They are just hard on alternators and expect a reasonably high labour bill too....😣

Jc

[Disco95]

It's all Good, I don't charge me much 😉

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[Stuart02]

There's a 2010 TDV8 just come up on Carsales - Dont' know if pasting the link works

2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport TDV8 Auto 4x4 MY10 (http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/_/SSE-AD-3898158?WT.seg_4=AutoAlert%3BPCAA&sdmvc=1&utm_campaign=bau&utm_medium=email&utm_source=transact&utm_content=autoalert&wt.z_driver=Email_SearchAlert)

Anyways, it's been pimped in a fashion not to my taste, but for under $60k and those kms... *whistle*

[Graeme]

Unfortunately not yet that i am aware of. They are just hard on alternators and expect a reasonably high labour bill too....��

Jc
My brother recently replaced the original alternator on his 2008 TDV8 RRS at around 160K. He was told that the non-LR replacement sourced from Karcraft is a far better alternator and should last a lot longer.

[LandyAndy]

Karcraft do remanufactured alternators,Ive put them in my TD5s.
Is this what he means???? They are obviously cheaper than a new factory one.
Andrew

[Graeme]

It was new, not re-manufactured AFAIK but can check in a couple of weeks when he returns from his trip.