Last week I pulled over with smoke coming from under the block, first thought - turbo Actually both turbos and pipes were fine, turns out a head gasket had been weeping and oil had dripped Onto the manifold

Oil level hadn't dropped so as only a small amount, unfortunately the work needed to fix it wasn't a small amount from my wallet!

So, yes I should have had a warranty, I did but it didn't cover any of the things that failed over the past two years so I took the punt that the major parts on an 85000 7 year old car would be ok and didn't renew it. Live and learn, anyone who has An RRS without a dealer or very good aftermarket warranty take note.... Car is dealer maintained and has fsh.














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GULP! These cars frighten me. Think I'll have a look around for a decent Ford Escort.

Frightening ! Of course cars go wrong but when I am traveling in Europe I constantly have my fingers crossed. I have full breakdown and warranty cover as well.

Not been a great week!! Just the bill I needed when I am in the process of buying a new house!!

Body is back on now and all is up and running, MOT being done on Monday, having had a total rebuild if it fails I will go berserk!! TDV8 Java Black, Overfinch 22s

Shocking to see that, really hope all is well now. Had a RR Vogue 2004 Petrol from 30k at 4 years old to 99k at 9 years and it did not miss a beat, no warranty, just normal service issues, trips into Europe no thoughts of any problems.
Why are these newer models so prone to problems

I don't know, 2008 car with 85k and it needed new head and sump gaskets, really don't think that should be something that goes but it has!

Will find out on Monday if all is sorted.

Anyone else had similar things? Is a TDV8.

Chillbrazil - 911 looks good by the way  TDV8 Java Black, Overfinch 22s

Thank you

Who's doing the work for you? West 4x4 ? 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

No, he is in Guy Salmon. They have always maintained it for me and I think their customer service is excellent so I took it them on an truck and left it there.

Do you use west yourself? TDV8 Java Black, Overfinch 22s

I haven't used West yet but will defo get a service quote off them when due. Their reputation is top notch over on D3 forum  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

Blimey, you have taken that well

That's the sort of thing that can put you off the car forever but having said that you now know that the car is in tip top shape so it's worth keeping

Best regards


Stornoway10