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    How many K's on your SDV8?

    Hi all,
    I am interested to know how many kilometres others have done on their SDV8's and what problems, if any, they have had.

    Cheers, Craig

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    87,000 k's now in 3.4 yrs. Only issue has been turbos, on my third one which I suspect has been the same issue each time. Hope the last replacement and fix has solved the issue. In my case it was oil travelling from the oil level sender via the wiring harness to the turbo actuator and causing fault codes.

    Car has been great I enjoy the drive and usually choose over the SQ5 if distance is to be covered.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bails View Post
    87,000 k's now in 3.4 yrs. Only issue has been turbos, on my third one which I suspect has been the same issue each time. Hope the last replacement and fix has solved the issue. In my case it was oil travelling from the oil level sender via the wiring harness to the turbo actuator and causing fault codes.

    Car has been great I enjoy the drive and usually choose over the SQ5 if distance is to be covered.
    Hi Bails, fyi, I noticed on fullfatrr, member Red Merle seemed to have a similar issue to you.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bails View Post
    87,000 k's now in 3.4 yrs. Only issue has been turbos, on my third one which I suspect has been the same issue each time. Hope the last replacement and fix has solved the issue. In my case it was oil travelling from the oil level sender via the wiring harness to the turbo actuator and causing fault codes.

    Car has been great I enjoy the drive and usually choose over the SQ5 if distance is to be covered.
    Hi Bails,
    Did you happen to speak with Landrover to see if this is a common problem?

    It sounds like it might be a once of leak....... well hopefully.
    Were you told of a cure / preventitve that will stop it happening again?

    Cheers, Craig

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    The wiring harness for the sensor inside the sump has been revised.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Graeme View Post
    The wiring harness for the sensor inside the sump has been revised.
    Hi Graeme,

    Is my 2014 OK or should I look at having the wiring harness done?

    Cheers, Craig

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    I understood that the problem only started occurring in later models so the loom may have been changed since the earlier L405/L494 versions of the engine. The 4.4 TDV8 in the L322 has the sensor on the outside so never a problem on those engines. Interestingly the sensor itself is the same part number for the L322 and L405/L494.

    If I had one I'd open the loom wrapping in case the oil is migrating between the wires and the wrapping which would allow it to escape, but the oil may be migrating inside the insulation on the individual wires - I don't know precisely.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Disco4SE View Post
    Hi Graeme,

    Is my 2014 OK or should I look at having the wiring harness done?

    Cheers, Craig
    When researching this I found people that had had the same issue back to 2014 models. When I discussed this with the tech in Tamworth, by the way a great guy, he said this was now the 3rd version of the fix. The issue doesn't seem to happen to all vehicles and in typical RR fashion you need to have the problem to get the fix, lucky for me 1 month before warranty expired.

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    My partners car (2014) has just clocked over 105,000kms and is now out of extended warranty and will not be going back to the dealer for servicing.

    So far it's had a few stints at the dealer for extended periods. First was a fuel pressure issue and dealer blamed bad fuel. Thankfully dealer paid for repairs. Had the turbo oil leak fixed...twice. Split a ball joint. Suspension still has a squeak and this is booked in again under warranty.

    The RH headlight blew and was replaced at horrendous cost. It needs to go back to be replaced again as there is a smudge mark on the bulb that shows as a dark spot on the road when the lights are on.

    I've heard of the switch on the gear lever collapsing and leaving you stranded. A new gear stick mechanism replacement is the fix here.

    However all this is made up for the driving experience...and the power of the twin turbo V8.
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    up to 93,000 now and 3.5 years old. Covered in dirt as I type. Purchased the Redbook 3 year extended warranty which if it does what it says should ensure no extra high repair bills. I am changing oil every 12,500 k's now to keep dilution down. No one will get 25,000 k oil changes as the car ages as the DPF filter will slowly build up restriction and more burns will occur.

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