Thread: L322 madness

I wonder what happened to the OP - Mitch. Did we frighten him away? I hope not.

I hope you blokes did!
IMHO an L322 or even a D3 is not a car for a 2nd year apprentice, unless his father is very helpful and loaded.
Its all right to lust after a supermodel but you don't marry them.

I have to say that EVERY L322 owner that I talk to during drinks after Range Rover Club NSW meetings has the most horrific tales, of transmissions failing even on V8s. One bloke on a trip had to drive from Broken Hill to Adelaide on the bump stops and pull out of the trip ,even though all that was needed was a reset. AFAIK the club is now buying a testbook because of these problems.

I recall about 10 years ago when they were reasonably new, I had a rear seal on my RRC done at British and Swedish Narrabeen and there was a L322 with the top end off the BMW V8. I said to the Mechanic," what 's the go? I thought these BMW V8s were great" . He said they are great in BMWs but a disaster in L322s.
The problem is IMHO that all the bits are horrendously expensive unless you have the facilities and nouse to DIY. How much are front strut assemblies? Turbos? Injectors? transmissions?
What if the young 2nd year apprentice had bought the black one? Up **** creek without a paddle.


Regards Philip A

Philip are you saying even the later model TDV8 with the 6 speed auto also had many issues

Originally Posted by PhilipA

I hope you blokes did!
IMHO an L322 or even a D3 is not a car for a 2nd year apprentice, unless his father is very helpful and loaded.
Its all right to lust after a supermodel but you don't marry them.

I have to say that EVERY L322 owner that I talk to during drinks after Range Rover Club NSW meetings has the most horrific tales, of transmissions failing even on V8s. One bloke on a trip had to drive from Broken Hill to Adelaide on the bump stops and pull out of the trip ,even though all that was needed was a reset. AFAIK the club is now buying a testbook because of these problems.

I recall about 10 years ago when they were reasonably new, I had a rear seal on my RRC done at British and Swedish Narrabeen and there was a L322 with the top end off the BMW V8. I said to the Mechanic," what 's the go? I thought these BMW V8s were great" . He said they are great in BMWs but a disaster in L322s.
The problem is IMHO that all the bits are horrendously expensive unless you have the facilities and nouse to DIY. How much are front strut assemblies? Turbos? Injectors? transmissions?
What if the young 2nd year apprentice had bought the black one? Up **** creek without a paddle.


Regards Philip A

An idea of parts costs. These are in AU dollars, either availble from local suppliers or delivered to your door. I haven't replaced all of thes on my car by the way, but a few of them. This gives a reasonable cross section IMO. The vehicle is easy to work on, as is the TD6 - which is a very strong and reliable engine.

OEM Front strut complete with airbag - $450
Turbo - $720 - Genuine brand new Garret VNT
Service kit - $65 (plus oil)
Front Brake pads - $72
Front disk - $120 each
Brake wear sensor - $15
Injectior rebuild - $115 each
Injector (new) - $350 each
Glow plugs - $15 each
Transmission - $5,000 + labour

Apart from the trannie, none of those parts are very expensive IMO. In face, things like brakes and servicing are cheaper to do than Falcoms or Commodores.

Items like service kits, brakes, etc are cheaper than what I pay for the same items on my d2 going off those prices gav.
I know plenty of apprentices with 10s of thousands tied up in car mods and accessories.
You want to order top shelf, you have to pay for it.

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Thank you bacicat for your review and comments on the car. I to went and saw the car and as you said the transmission not taking gear was obvious - i didn't even bother to drive the car....
As for the p38 comments i would love a p38 but unfortunately VIC p plate laws prohibit us from driving v8s.....
Ahhhh i am still torn.....
mitch

Originally Posted by Pancake35

i would love a p38 but unfortunately VIC p plate laws prohibit us from driving v8s.....

Is it the fact it's a v-8, the engine capacity or is it the power output? P38s are notoriously underpowered. My 4.0 was gutless, my 3.0 diesel has much more power and torque.

Ridiculous law, I suppose it allows you to drive one of those new Ford Whateveritis softroaders with 178kw because it's a four. Doesn't seem to take power to weight ratio into account.

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Surely you aren't going to compare a p38a with an l322? ??!!
The l322 is just in another solar system. ...😀

Jc

Originally Posted by Disco Muppet

Items like service kits, brakes, etc are cheaper than what I pay for the same items on my d2 going off those prices gav.
I know plenty of apprentices with 10s of thousands tied up in car mods and accessories.
You want to order top shelf, you have to pay for it.

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Yup. Spending 20k+++ on a modified vx/vy/vz commodore like every other bogan 2nd year apprentice, or buying a td6 l322??? Thats a no brainer for starters. Just choose carefully and get a good example and you WILL be a cut above the rest in safety and style ☺☺. Jc