having just spent £2500 on service /new belts & parking brake faults which included new rear discs etc , a week later the engine system fault showed up so back to local Indy who diagnosed faulty turbo/modulator replacement cost £1700 !! My dilemma is this is a 2008 2.7tdv6 so is it worth more expense or should I get rid ? Generally been a joy to own & drive & would love to keep ! mileage 111,000 . Any advise,comments/help much appreciated .

What fault code ?

Maybe stick some Wynn’s vvt cleaner in the tank.
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Hi if you go for the repair you are upto half the valve of the motor, depending what else you have paid to be done? the choice is a hobson's choice, pay for the repair do you know the history, are you prepared to fork out more money to keep it on the road in the future.

By the sounds of it you are questioning the costs of keeping it going for yourself at that point id go for something maybe more reliable and cheaper to repair.

As all on here know these are nice motors when working well but when they go wrong deep pockets are needed, i've not long bought an older one but when i start to add what i've spent on bits and bobs already, i am in the realms of a nearly new motor but no where near the class of motor or ability.

If mine starts to get expensive to keep it going i will chalk it it to a good experience and back to more reliable/inexpensive motoring.

Saying that the next motor will be 1977 pontiac fire bird what i save on repairs it will use in fuel consumption, age is just number but im still a big kid at heart

Not knowing exactly what the faults are, it's difficult to properly advise. That being said, I'm sure there was a repair kit for the turbo actuator that can be fitted in situe. Have a search on the Disco3 forum, there are owners on there who have had success with lubricating it, although I cant remember if it was a permanent fix.

Have a look at this, may be what Oldandconfused is thinking of.

https://disco3.co.uk/gallery/albums/userpi..._TOPIx.pdf

Cheers
Col

Thanks for all advise try & go in tomorrow to establish codes , hoping that Bodsy will call in when he`s up this area & be able help/advise . Think a gearbox flush is about all left to do !!
Probably will spend on & keep as wife loves driving it !!

I had the turbo actuator replaced about 12 months ago and it cost me about 1,600 euros at a JLR garage in
france.I am of the belief that whilst I understand your frustration, it really is better the devil you know with your car. You will lose big time on selling it if you don't do the repair, and give someone else the benefit of all the work done if you get it repaired and then sell it.
Good luck with whatever you decide.  Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience.

I completely agree with the above. I also had a decision to make which meant spending 50% of the vehicles value to fix it. It was definitely the right decision for me.

As Godders says, it's "better the devil you know".

You could sell it cheap, buy another one and have exactly the same issue in 6 months time. At least if you get it fixed, you've ruled out the that issue occuring again. Well, in the sort term at least

At the end of the day though, it's whatever you think is best. Kev

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Col wrote:

Have a look at this, may be what Oldandconfused is thinking of.

https://disco3.co.uk/gallery/albums/userpi..._TOPIx.pdf

Cheers
Col

Is the vvt cleaner the same as turbo cleaner? Been into Halfords and looked on Wynns website and can’t find it.
Cheers

Engine Restricted Performance -Diag £1686 inc vat

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Hope this makes sense , please comment .Cheers

they have also offered gearbox flush for £170 ?

Ps Sport went into limp-mode this morning within 1/4 mile of home so guess it needs tlc very soon !!

Check to see if actuator is stiff thru passenger wheel arch

You can try oiling it from the outside if you wish.

Or use Wynn’s vvt cleaner to clean soot off inside.

Bit more light reading;
https://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/d3-turbo-ac...vice%2Bkit

Well all mended now & had gearbox flush done , its like driving a new car !! costly yes but life`s to short ! well that's my excuse !!