Fossicker
Finally able to afford a RR TDV8! Only small problem is the ones in my bracket have over 100K's. Is this going to be an issue? Naturally will buy with fsh and talk to service manager etc. But any advice for this life changing event!!
Wizard
Supporterget the transmission serviced immediately - would be a safe bet that none have been done. Assuming you are looking at the 3.6, the 6HP26 needs a new pan at the first service as the filter is built into the pan, the replacement will hold a replaceable filter - at least it is easy to tell if the trans has been serviced. Don't touch one that's been tuned...
L322 3.6TDv8 Lux
Swaggie
Be very, very cautious. If you are 'scraping' to buy one of these, just don't.
JC
The Isuzu 110. Solid and as dependable as a rock, coming soon with auto box😊
The Range Rover L322 4.4.TTDV8 ....probably won't bother with the remap..😈
Fossicker
Whoa! I thought the post 2007's were more reliable etc than previous models. No trans problems etc.
Originally Posted by justinc
Swaggie
Purely a previous owner / service history comment. These vehicles NO MATTER WHAT THEIR AGE need concientious servicing.
JC
The Isuzu 110. Solid and as dependable as a rock, coming soon with auto box😊
The Range Rover L322 4.4.TTDV8 ....probably won't bother with the remap..😈
Fossicker
Just figured out who you are! Justin! You fixed my Tdi with an engine from the UK! Remember?
How are you? And why do you think the 2007 L322 is to avoid?!
John
ForumSage
I bought my '07 over a year ago with 63 thousand km on the clock. Now about to tick over 80 thousand. No failures thus far, although I have done a trans service and replaced all the brakes.
Master
SubscriberHarlie while I agree on replacement plug-in chips as a danger, I think that software updgrades from the major players are ok for the TdV8. Eg JE Eng etc.
From what I've read that most engine failures have been turbo failures and subsequent engine damage comes from oil stravation. Oil return lines from the turbos to the engine, are known to get blocked, which causes pressure in the system and eventually the turbos fail and oil leaks into the intercooler and then the oil ends up on the pistons via the air intake. This causes the conrods to bend etc etc.
Strict regular oil changes with the best available oil are a must with the TdV8 setup. Warning note below from one unlucky owner.
"Also when I changed mine the oil in the rear sump plug was like thick sludge which is the drain down from the turbo."
Reportably RRSport's suffer a higher failure rate due to the smaller engine bay and the subsequent cooling issues.
Have I missed something ? I would love to own a TdV8 in the future and have always considered I would get the engine re-mapped.
Laurie
ForumSage
I always remove both drain plugs when doing an oil change on mine. The first service I did it looked like the rear plug hadn't been removed very often.
I must have spoken too soon the other day. Driving home yesterday a suspension fault mesage came up on the dash and wouldn't go away even with a restart.
Once I got home I cleared all codes and replaced the battery (have had a new one ready to go in for about 2 months). Car has performed perfectly since then, so fingers crossed it was a failing battery voltage issue.
Wizard
SupporterLaurie, bluefin as an example run the 3.6 out to 800nm with their standard tune. That’s up there for a 3.6. Issue I have, if someone’s decided that 640nm wasn’t enough for his 160k motor, chances are, it's been driven to it limit often.
Sure, I’m with you, a tuned 3.6 is very nice (friend has one) – and if I buy one it would no doubt get the treatment. However like the TD6, I freely admit it is not going to come without risk – that risk can be minimised by choosing one that's bog standard to start with – let’s face it, there will be plenty of standard examples. Keep quality oil up to it with changes scheduled well before they are due and IMO it will be a good thing. Problem is, most owners taking their 160k car to the dealer is going in only when it needs it. Run the 3.6 with 800 hard and service it every 20-25000km and see how it goes. Not to mention how that transmission goes with zero servicing. At least if you do the business to one that’s had an easy life, you can ensure it gets what it needs. Oh yeah, if I bought one, I'd have no issue with tuning, but I'd like to start with a known base - exactly like I did with my TD6.
As to the OP, like Justinc said – if you are just able to afford it, DON’T. Like all high end cars it has the ability to bite you hard in the bank account – this is why high end complex cars depreciate like a stone – many can afford to buy, but make sure you can afford to repair IF it goes wrong . Just ask Drivesafe about his 2007. Terrain response still not working and no one can seem to sort it...
as an example, find out how much an alternator will cost. It is a common failure, I suspect due to heat.
L322 3.6TDv8 Lux
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