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 TDV8 brought back from the dead …. 2 turbos later |
smiler148
 Fri Feb 04 2022 7:20am
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Forum: My Range Rover Sport · Replies: 12 · Views: 5645 · Subject: TDV8 brought back from the dead …. 2 turbos later |
Good job.
Did you somehow manage to change both without lifting the body then as you were trying?
Our of interest what turbos did you replace them with and from where?
Cheers |
| [For Sale] 2005 4.2 Supercharged RRS. £9500 |
smiler148
Tue Dec 06 2016 10:19pm
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 0 · Views: 1416 · Subject: [For Sale] 2005 4.2 Supercharged RRS. £9500 |
Hi All.
Selling my supercharged Range Rover as i will shortly be looking at a newer model.
Please see details and spec below.
I am located closed to Dundee in Scotland.
Range Rover spor ... |
| [Wanted] Is anyone thinking of selling their RRS1? Am in mar |
smiler148
Tue Dec 06 2016 10:08pm
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 20 · Views: 9755 · Subject: [Wanted] Is anyone thinking of selling their RRS1? Am in mar |
I am selling my very well sorted 2005 4.2 sc but not exactly a tdv6. However if you do change your mind do let me know.
Good price ofcourse  |
| Green laning site |
smiler148
Tue Dec 06 2016 10:05pm
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Forum: Off Roading & Green Laning · Replies: 13 · Views: 11829 · Subject: Green laning site |
| OOps just reliased this thread is from August. Sorry. Never the less helped me anyway |
| Green laning site |
smiler148
Tue Dec 06 2016 10:03pm
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Forum: Off Roading & Green Laning · Replies: 13 · Views: 11829 · Subject: Green laning site |
Ah this is what i have been looking for. Not for my range rover but for my defender.
Cheers for the link  |
| Squeel |
smiler148
Tue Dec 06 2016 9:51pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 3 · Views: 1909 · Subject: Squeel |
You mean when your engine is at 90 deg? As in warmed up?
Sounds like a slipping or worn serpentine belt. |
| A few questions..... |
smiler148
Tue Dec 06 2016 9:10pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 11 · Views: 4109 · Subject: A few questions..... |
| I bought a supercharged petrol because of the reliability. May cost a bit more in fuel but saves in the repair costs of a diesel which arent so reliable in my eyes. or atleast this is what i tell mys ... |
| The 'What's your current MPG' Thread |
smiler148
Sun Dec 04 2016 8:52pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 101 · Views: 42617 · Subject: The 'What's your current MPG' Thread |
| 15.2 from my 4.2 SC. Mix of everything really. Still seems to be better than most so far but not all right enough. |
| buying over the Christmas period??? |
smiler148
Sun Dec 04 2016 8:50pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 13 · Views: 5489 · Subject: buying over the Christmas period??? |
| I think looking at prices this maybe is a good time to buy a RRS. The prices seem to be lower than ever right now and sellers wont be having much luck as people dont want to spend cash just before Chr ... |
| My 2006 s/c |
smiler148
Sun Dec 04 2016 8:40pm
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Forum: My Range Rover Sport · Replies: 5 · Views: 4507 · Subject: My 2006 s/c |
That does look nice.
Good to see another supercharged one |
| RRS what engine, 3.6TDV8, 42.SC or 4.4 v8? |
smiler148
Fri Oct 14 2016 10:40am
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Forum: General · Replies: 27 · Views: 12395 · Subject: RRS what engine, 3.6TDV8, 42.SC or 4.4 v8? |
| I did all mine myself and it was a few months back now but if i remember they were not cheap. Probably looking at around £1500 in parts alone so best see if you can get one that has had all the bushes ... |
| RRS what engine, 3.6TDV8, 42.SC or 4.4 v8? |
smiler148
Thu Oct 13 2016 4:50pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 27 · Views: 12395 · Subject: RRS what engine, 3.6TDV8, 42.SC or 4.4 v8? |
I Did contemplate selling mine which has had everything done and it low miles, black and black leather but think i have decided against it.
You should manage to get an early SC for around the 10k ... |
| RRS what engine, 3.6TDV8, 42.SC or 4.4 v8? |
smiler148
Tue Oct 11 2016 6:32am
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Forum: General · Replies: 27 · Views: 12395 · Subject: RRS what engine, 3.6TDV8, 42.SC or 4.4 v8? |
Sorry should also say.
15mpg average with a mix of driving. 20mpg on a long run and probably around 12/13 around town.
I can see around 300miles to a full tank but can be as low as 240 to a t ... |
| RRS what engine, 3.6TDV8, 42.SC or 4.4 v8? |
smiler148
Tue Oct 11 2016 6:30am
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Forum: General · Replies: 27 · Views: 12395 · Subject: RRS what engine, 3.6TDV8, 42.SC or 4.4 v8? |
| I would opt for the 4.2 SC infact i did and thats why i own one. The TDV8 would be more suited if you were doing more miles but as they can be less reliable with more expensive engine parts (turbos, f ... |
| 3 pages of fault codes ! |
smiler148
Fri Jan 15 2016 3:51pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 6 · Views: 2219 · Subject: 3 pages of fault codes ! |
Yes the brake switch is a common fault. Im sure someone will be along soon to give some more input.
Did you have the wheel alignment set again after having new suspension arms fitted? The steering ... |
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