My car was one extended by this 6 month jobbie and so today had its test for the 1st Nov anniversary. No advisories and the emissions are 0.17 1/m of a limit of 1.50 1/m. Tester commented on how good the condition of the car is. 2006 2.7 TDV6 HSE in Cairns Blue.

Nice one

Good stuff Steve
Gearbox still silky? Visitor from fullfatrr.com
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Good to hear Steve.

My 2005 Cairns Blue is also doing well. 86,000 miles on the clock now.

Had a good service just last week and performing wonderfully here. All ready for the rain and the 'less warmer' weather coming up.

Didn't use her too much over the summer as my wife has now got herself a little Fiat 500C which we had fun in.

 Barrie.
2017-Jan 2024: 2005 RRS 2.7TDV6. Best car I ever had - until now!
Current: 2018 Ford Ranger Wildtrak 3.2

Well done Steve, mines due in a couple of weeks always a worry

DrRob wrote:

Good stuff Steve
Gearbox still silky?

Hi Rob, yep still seemless. Proper maintenance is the key  2006 2.7 TDV6 HSE in Cairns Blue.

BJH1959 wrote:

Good to hear Steve.

My 2005 Cairns Blue is also doing well. 86,000 miles on the clock now.

Had a good service just last week and performing wonderfully here. All ready for the rain and the 'less warmer' weather coming up.

Didn't use her too much over the summer as my wife has now got herself a little Fiat 500C which we had fun in.

BJH ours is at 82k and is in reduced usage because of how my working shift patterns have changed because of COVID, so where I was doing 64 miles per day, I’m now on a 2 and 3 day week alternating. I’ve saved what seems a fortune on fuel but it’s still getting a run.  2006 2.7 TDV6 HSE in Cairns Blue.

Mine passed two weeks ago with advisories on the discs which I'm pleased about as I was thinking of doing something with the brakes, are drilled and grooved worth the effort or just stick with solid discs as I'm no speed merchant as I did that for work?. Any help/advice appreciated.

Andy,

I’ve recently upgraded to V8 brakes with genuine LR discs and pads. The old “small” brakes were end of life so the opportunity presented itself. It’s night and day for me with immediately a noticeable improvement. I’d be the last person to be accused of pressing on and with occasional towing I chose the genuine route as a starting point, with the mindset that if I was still wanting then go aftermarket the next time. In my case I now know I’ll stick with genuine as it’s more than good enough for me.

Steve. 2006 2.7 TDV6 HSE in Cairns Blue.

Stevepd wrote:

DrRob wrote:

Good stuff Steve
Gearbox still silky?

Hi Rob, yep still seemless. Proper maintenance is the key

Yep! You and I are in the same "camp" there
I'm doing 6 monthly engine oil and filter too. Bought my own Draper Expert 10L vac pump  Visitor from fullfatrr.com
* GONE. 2012 RR Sport HSE SDV6 Orkney Grey. Now being piloted by RRSTDV8
* GONE: 2011 4.4 TDV8 Full Fat. Amazing piece of kit.
* Current. 1974 Lightweight 2.25L petrol. Old skool
* GONE. Freelander GS TD4 Manual MY2013. Orkney Grey with privacy, cold and clearview packs, armrests (a must!) and a spoiler.
* GONE. Range Rover Classic '93 200Tdi Factory fit
* 1949 80" in family since 1975

Mines in for the first mot of my ownership next week so we’ll see what happens?

Is the V8 front brakes the 20mm larger discs and calliper brackets? Steve

2005 2.7 TDV6 HSE, ongoing project.
1998 Volvo V70 R auto FWD, mothballed future project.
1999 BMW Z3 (owned from new) garage queen.

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Let us know how you get one with this. I’ve thought about it for the 6 monthlies..... 2006 2.7 TDV6 HSE in Cairns Blue.

Devon Z wrote:

Mines in for the first mot of my ownership next week so we’ll see what happens?

Is the V8 front brakes the 20mm larger discs and calliper brackets?

Yeah I think so without looking at the paperwork. I might be wrong but in size order (smallest first):

2.7 brakes
V8
Brembos’

Somebody will be along with sizes I’m sure  2006 2.7 TDV6 HSE in Cairns Blue.

Mine had a service and MOT today. MOT passed so that's good. Had the gearbox flushed too as is good practice.

All good.

But...crossover pipe found to be split. That'll be a body off job then. Oh well, it's only money...

Indy suggested doing the rear fixed brake pipes when the body is off. So that'll be done too. That's peanuts, however.

It's only money. It's only money. It's only mon... 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed

Good news on the MOT passes chaps

Not so good on that crossover pipe though Wayne

And talking of gearboxes, that reminds me, I need to change the fluid in the 8 speed box in the fatty. It's at 60k so probably due as I doubt it's ever been done previously. Kev

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