Instead of the big ends of being machined, they are literally fractured so they only fit together with their matching pair.
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Instead of the big ends of being machined, they are literally fractured so they only fit together with their matching pair.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...015/07/433.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...015/07/434.jpg
Thanks
The exhaust smell is a very easy way to tell if your car has a DPF or not.
My old D4 (AUG 2009) had a DPF, as does my wife's Merc. They are both almost odourless when running .... a sweetish smell from the D4.
My newest D4 MY 2013 ..... doesn't have a DPF and seriously stinks .... especially on start up.
On occasions, a REGEN light would also come on in the old one, as it was going through a clean out function. Didn't happen very often .... only a couple of times in the 4.5 years I owned it.
Have used the links provided to verify that actually my car does NOT have a DPF, and therefore the A5/B5 Synpower FE is actually the correct spec for my car, despite the Valvoline website playing safe and recommending the C1 Synpower ENV just in case you might have a DPF.
I also have the test back from the oil - the oil itself was definitely NOT the cause of the issue.
Have you contacted Land Rover yet???
Beware they do monitor this website.
Andrew
Nope, I haven't contacted them as yet (directly anyway). Have spoken to several LR dealers to get an understanding of parts costs and options, and seek advice on what might have happened. TBH, I am not sure on the best approach to take, given that it's out of warranty and I have no idea what went wrong.
Something that surprised me is that they have complete engines in stock in Australia - available for next day delivery.
Why would I need to be worried if they monitor this thread? I haven't made any accusations, just speculation. It broke. I don't know why. It's going to be VERY expensive.