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 Inlet manifold yet again |
OvalAutos
 Tue May 31 2022 1:03pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 25 · Views: 6520 · Subject: Inlet manifold yet again |
Let's hope that whoever does the job doesn't have to replace it within 9mths.
This was one we did last year. First it split along the seam while the owner was driving down the motorway and went in ... |
| Where is the Engine Number located on a 3.6 TDV8? |
OvalAutos
Sat May 14 2022 8:23am
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Forum: General · Replies: 4 · Views: 2869 · Subject: Where is the Engine Number located on a 3.6 TDV8? |
Very rare to actually find an engine number on the block. Most of the time it has corroded and can't be seen.
Just go with the tag on the top of the engine and check your V5C to see if they match. ... |
| What's your opinion on the new Range Rover Sport video? |
OvalAutos
Sat May 14 2022 8:18am
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Forum: Photos, Videos & Media · Replies: 5 · Views: 3800 · Subject: What's your opinion on the new Range Rover Sport video? |
She looks very nice  |
| No Timing Belt 😪 |
OvalAutos
Sat May 14 2022 8:17am
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Forum: General (L494) · Replies: 12 · Views: 4289 · Subject: No Timing Belt 😪 |
Sounds like a GEN2 belt kit is required. Usual local distributors like EuroCarParts don't have these as the tensioner bolt is M10, not M8. The rest of the kit is the same as GEN1
Suggest you head ... |
| Stiff gear selector |
OvalAutos
Fri Dec 10 2021 9:54am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 2 · Views: 1752 · Subject: Stiff gear selector |
It's more than likely the gear selector locking bolt. These are known to seize up and make the selection of gears on the lever stiff.
The best thing to do is undo the locking nut (HN2) and pull th ... |
| 4WD alone isn't as good as winter tyres. |
OvalAutos
Thu Nov 18 2021 10:15am
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 18 · Views: 6824 · Subject: 4WD alone isn't as good as winter tyres. |
| Dusted off the Goodyear Ultragrip shod wheels last week for my TDV8. I know they are on D3 wheels (which clear the Brembo 6 pots), but I think 255/55/19 is the best size and allows for dropping the p ... |
| SDV6 Engine issues ever resolved?? |
OvalAutos
Fri Oct 15 2021 6:48am
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Forum: General (L494) · Replies: 19 · Views: 28285 · Subject: SDV6 Engine issues ever resolved?? |
If you mean the small number of snapped crankshafts, then no, the crankshaft wasn't changed over the years.
It's worth remembering that, although a horrible thing to have happen, when one thinks of ... |
| Old people should know better |
OvalAutos
Thu Aug 26 2021 12:30pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 4 · Views: 3352 · Subject: Old people should know better |
Who remembers doing this as a kid? We all know what's going to happen....
I do and still have a wonky finger when it snapped  So you'd think a bunch of old folks with dodgy hips and brittle bone ... |
| Throttle body damage |
OvalAutos
Wed Aug 18 2021 6:45am
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Forum: General (L494) · Replies: 2 · Views: 1332 · Subject: Throttle body damage |
Got any photos? I'd be interested to see what broke off exactly as I've never come across that before.
The throttle body does not have coolant pipes connected to it. I think you mean the EGR pipe ... |
| Timing chain |
OvalAutos
Wed Aug 18 2021 6:38am
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Forum: General (L494) · Replies: 5 · Views: 2348 · Subject: Timing chain |
Timing chains are not a service item, they're for life 
Issues with the timing system are usually related to poor servicing or poor quality oil. Over time the plastic guides can become ... |
| tightening torque settings |
OvalAutos
Thu Aug 05 2021 12:05pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 2 · Views: 1754 · Subject: tightening torque settings |
The same as the TDV6 engine. The only difference is the TDV8 has 5 main caps, not 4. So start at #3 cap.
20 main bolts 60nm
10 side bolts 15nm
20 main bolts 145nm + 90deg
10 side bolts 33nm +47 ... |
| Oil Pooling on Oil Cooler |
OvalAutos
Tue Jul 13 2021 7:40am
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Forum: Faults & Fixes · Replies: 2 · Views: 1717 · Subject: Oil Pooling on Oil Cooler |
| https://www.rrsport.co.uk/forum/topic58445.html |
| Range Rover Sport L320 2 year ownership Update |
OvalAutos
Sat Jul 10 2021 8:59am
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Forum: My Range Rover Sport · Replies: 10 · Views: 7224 · Subject: Range Rover Sport L320 2 year ownership Update |
Hi Dave, the problem isn't to do with the sensor or the filter. That's why your mechanic hasn't fixed it. The problem is with the housing.
If you already have a new filter, you need to buy and fit ... |
| Recommended indy in Birmingham |
OvalAutos
Thu Jun 17 2021 2:58pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 7 · Views: 1784 · Subject: Recommended indy in Birmingham |
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| Lower steering shaft |
OvalAutos
Tue May 18 2021 12:47pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 5 · Views: 2256 · Subject: Lower steering shaft |
You could start with a freeing the joint up first.
https://youtu.be/QYRStExHYxg |
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