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| Beemer5 Member Since: 05 Sep 2018 Location: Penyffordd Posts: 33   
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Hi guys, I’ve a 2008 3.6TDV8, last year both turbos replaced after which everything was fine. Does not get much use but took caravan to the lakes for a long weekend, if I keep the speed to around 55 max it seems ok, take it a few mph above and goes into limp mode, have to pull over to reset ignition then ok for 10-20 mins. Not had codes read as still in the lakes. I’ll get the codes read when I get back to see what may be going on.
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Fri Jul 12 2019 7:49am |
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| Beemer5 Member Since: 05 Sep 2018 Location: Penyffordd Posts: 33
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Anyone know a decent garage in the Chester area to get codes read please |
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Mon Jul 15 2019 7:41am |
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| Stu Member Since: 23 Jun 2019 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 123 
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i don't know if this applies on the RRS but on the FFRR the inlet pipes crack and that causes Limited Performance. Current: 2010 RRS 3.6 TDV8 HSE
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Tue Jul 16 2019 5:44am |
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| Beemer5 Member Since: 05 Sep 2018 Location: Penyffordd Posts: 33
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I’ve not replaced it in my ownership, in fact I’ve no idea were it’s situated!. I’ve got a new genuine brake light switch for it in my garage so I’m thinking of fitting it in any case just to discount it. I’ve taken the cover of the engine in case there are any telltale signs but the engine and underside of the cover are bone dry. There is a very small amount of soot around the drivers side grey plug that appears to sit above what seems to be a stainless steel convoluted pipe, I’m assuming this is the offside EGR pipe. But other than that all appears to be ok. Engine runs sweet with no noises and ticks over smooth, doesn’t use any oil or water and never overheats even towing on steep hills. Gearbox had a flush last year, torque converter is starting to show signs of failure, in top at say 2000 rpm if you watch the Tacho the needle will move, usually down by about 100 rpm, but you only know if you look at the needle. Mileage is now on 151,000 miles. |
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Tue Jul 16 2019 8:30am |
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| Camelrock Member Since: 31 Aug 2013 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 1003 
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I would def be changing the fuel filter and retrying hopefully a relatively cheap fix,also get the codes read, good luck, as an aside was around north wales a couple of weeks ago
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Tue Jul 16 2019 11:58am |
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| Beemer5 Member Since: 05 Sep 2018 Location: Penyffordd Posts: 33
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I’ll get the filter changed and see what transpires. Looks like you had some good weather😀 ________________________________________
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Tue Jul 16 2019 12:15pm |
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| Beemer5 Member Since: 05 Sep 2018 Location: Penyffordd Posts: 33
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Tue Jul 16 2019 3:08pm |
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| Camelrock Member Since: 31 Aug 2013 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 1003
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That’s the early gen style filter, my car is the same age as yours and has the bayonet type, sorry I don’t have the part number to hand 2008 G4 RRSport TDV8 current
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Tue Jul 16 2019 9:49pm |
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| Col Member Since: 02 Sep 2012 Location: Hawkes Bay NZ Posts: 5041  
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I think it should look like this.
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Tue Jul 16 2019 9:59pm |
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| Camelrock Member Since: 31 Aug 2013 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 1003
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That’s the one, cheers col 2008 G4 RRSport TDV8 current
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Tue Jul 16 2019 10:07pm |
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| Rrsportgaddu Member Since: 20 Aug 2017 Location: Westmidlands Posts: 4
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I would agree with stu the plastic engine manifolds are a weak point and fail they tend to split on the seam if you get some one to rev the engine while you inspect the manifold you should be able to see where it is leaking very common failure and will put the car into limp mode when under pressure ie driving over 50-60 mph worth a check mate good luck |
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Tue Jul 16 2019 10:09pm |
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| Camelrock Member Since: 31 Aug 2013 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 1003
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It might also be worth checking the top intercooler hoses for a split which can course this problem , did a ful fat the other week, couldn’t see the split as was hidden behind coolant hose. Any whistling noise under load ? 2008 G4 RRSport TDV8 current
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Tue Jul 16 2019 10:37pm |
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| Beemer5 Member Since: 05 Sep 2018 Location: Penyffordd Posts: 33
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Thanks guys, I’ll get the filter swooped over tomorrow and get the wife to Rev it while l take a look. ________________________________________
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Wed Jul 17 2019 7:36pm |
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| Beemer5 Member Since: 05 Sep 2018 Location: Penyffordd Posts: 33
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Well, I’ve not be able to do much lately, my AF has been causing me some issues and I’m booked into hospital this week, so everything is on hold. I am considering blanking the egr’s, I can see that the tdv8 is possible, my concern is that I need ideally someone local to me to undertake it, so is there anyone within a reasonable distance of Chester who can undertake the work, TIA,
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Tue Jul 30 2019 10:07am |
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