Independent in Melbourne

**Ralph1Malph** · 22nd December 2019, 06:14 PM

Hi All, I've a thread in the D3 pinnacles detailing my tdv6 losing power and smoking under load and generally being slothful towing my van.
Can anyone recommend an indie around Melbourne that I might chat to or visit tomorrow for a quick look and some advice?
We limped into Eden last night (Sat). I've checked the obvious intercooler hoses and waste gate actuator. So we've ditched the van into storage and are proceeding to Melbourne. She is holding 100 on the highways and only fades up hill. Smoke still apparent under load but less so. Generally less responsive but drivable. Cheers Ralph

**ozy013** · 23rd December 2019, 07:32 AM

You could try Les Richmond in Thomastown, all they do is Landrover, very helpful and honest guys who know their stuff.......Obviously like most workshops, they're pretty busy, but on many occasions they have moved jobs around so they can keep interstate travellers on the road. .......

**loanrangie** · 23rd December 2019, 10:32 AM

Roger, did you get any error codes ?

**Ralph1Malph** · 23rd December 2019, 11:28 AM

Originally Posted by loanrangie

Roger, did you get any error codes ?

Two. Exhaust gas recirculation low. That one has been around for a while and comes back straight after clearing. Second was low boost pressure or something like that. It hasn't come back. Prob is I cleared them before thinking to save the log. I'll check again later today. Cheers

**Ralph1Malph** · 23rd December 2019, 11:31 AM

Ok. Drove successfully into Melbourne. Car went ok. Fuel consumption average to good actually. Held highway speed well and only floundered a little under uphill load. Still emits black smoke on acceleration but not as much as pulling the van.

**loanrangie** · 23rd December 2019, 05:26 PM

Sounds exactly like another member who's codes I read on his D3, only egr codes though but symptoms almost identical.

**aussearcher** · 23rd December 2019, 05:29 PM

AMV in Ringwood is another suggestion. I've found them to be excellent.

**Ralph1Malph** · 23rd December 2019, 07:30 PM

Originally Posted by loanrangie

Sounds exactly like another member who's codes I read on his D3, only egr codes though but symptoms almost identical.

Did that member resolve it?

**loanrangie** · 23rd December 2019, 09:52 PM

Originally Posted by Ralph1Malph

Did that member resolve it?

Haven't heard back as he was heading to Tassie, egr blanking was what he was planning.

**Ralph1Malph** · 26th December 2019, 09:22 AM

Okies. We've driven to Bendigo and surrounds without more trouble. Will still hold highway velocity but slower on acceleration and puffs a bit when the boot is in. I'm 'probably' going to drive her back to Brisbane at the end of our holidays and deal with it there. Of course I'm hoping a new set of hoses will fix it, but always fear it's gunna be the turbo!

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